Mark Cuban and Joe Lonsdale to Headline Venture Dallas 2026 at Old Parkland

Venture Dallas 2026 is set to take place on Thursday, October 22, at Old Parkland in Dallas, featuring a new multi-stage format. This sixth annual event aims to enhance the local innovation ecosystem while connecting tech entrepreneurs and dealmakers. This year’s conference will provide programming across three locations within Old Parkland, differing from the previous single-track format.

Among the newly announced speakers are well-known entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban, Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir Technologies and managing partner of 8VC, and Trevor Rees-Jones of Chief Oil & Gas. “The best founders and investors in the country are paying attention to North Texas, and this lineup proves it,” said Bryan Chambers, co-founder of Venture Dallas. The event anticipates around 400 attendees, and emphasizes conversations on venture capital and mission-driven investments.