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10 Years, 10x Growth: Dallas ISD’s Mega STEM Expo Takes Over Convention Center on Saturday

by Lance Murray | Feb 2, 2024

The largest STEM expo in Texas — Dallas ISD’s STEM Expo — is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

More than just a science fair, the event allows students to investigate, design, and create real-world science, technology, engineering, and math activities and projects while building connections with many district departments, campuses, and industry and academic partners, DISD said....

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Dallas City Council Awards $71M to Inspire Dallas Team for Convention Center Project Management

by David Seeley | Sep 14, 2023

The award signifies "the start of the start of the construction" on a major new city attraction, says Council Member Jesse Moreno. The $1.2 billion Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Master Plan includes a massive, architecturally striking expanded center and a deck park over I-30. The city believes it could spur exciting new development all around the site as well.

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The Last Word: VEX Robotics’ Tony Norman on the 30,000 Students from 50 Countries Competing in Dallas for the 2023 World Championship

by David Seeley | Apr 24, 2023

Robots, start your engines! Beginning Tuesday through May 4, more than 30,000 students from all 50 states and more than 50 countries are bringing their custom-built robots to the REC Foundation's 16th annual VEX Robotics World Championship at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

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The Last Word: Craig Davis of VisitDallas on Voters Approving New Convention Center with I-30 Deck Park

by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Nov 16, 2022

In the November 8 election, Dallas voters approved a plan to build a new $1.2 billion Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center that will include a deck park over I-30, connecting the complex with The Cedars neighborhood south of downtown. Voters also approved $300 million for renovations and repairs to the Cotton Bowl and several iconic buildings across Fair Park.

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First Look: The ‘World’s Largest Digital Festival’ DreamHack is Coming to Dallas in 2019

by Alex Edwards | Oct 26, 2018

From esports to cosplay to LAN, DreamHack has anything you can imagine for the digital generation. The 2019 festival and arena experience is expected to be the largest U.S. footprint yet — and, it's going to be in Dallas.

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Experts, Leaders Will Tackle Innovative Infrastructure Solutions at Forum in Dallas

by Lance Murray | Oct 17, 2018

Texas is among the hot spots for foreign infrastructure investment, making Dallas the ideal location for the forum, according to its founder and CEO, Norman Anderson. It's the first time the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum will be held in Texas, and notable DFW figures are featured on the all-star speaker lineup.

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Green Building Public and Education ‘LEED-ers’ in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Julia Bunch | Oct 5, 2018

Developers, designers, and cities are pushing sustainability forward in North Texas, creating friendly and beautiful structures.

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On Tap: Dallas ISD STEM Expo, Living Lab Launch & Uptown Dallas Anniversary

by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jan 18, 2018

Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.

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T.D. Jakes, UNT Dallas Team for MegaFest Student Pitch Contest

by Chloe Bennett | May 26, 2017

Students will make Shark Tank-style pitches before a panel of judges and could win some of the competition's $50,000 in total prize money.

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All Things Unmanned:
Dallas Innovates First Look

by Michael Samples | May 10, 2017

PHOTO GALLERY | The event has attracted leaders in the global community of unmanned systems — including drones and robots — to discuss the future of the industry.

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