2026 Professional Development Conference

Registration is Now Open for the annual Dallas SWE Professional Development Conference 2026!

Join Dallas SWE and The SMU Lyle School of Engineering on April 18 at SMU Caruth Hall for a full‑day conference designed to help engineers at all career stages explore and expand their career possibilities, develop and deepen their leadership capacity, and build meaningful connections across the DFW STEM community.

This year’s theme, “Leading with Intention: Skills and Mindsets for the Modern Professional,” anchors a program built around practical, actionable learning. Attendees will explore how to:

  • Lead effectively with or without formal authority
  • Apply an engineering background to interdisciplinary, emerging, or non‑traditional roles
  • Make data‑driven decisions and communicate insights with clarity
  • Navigate uncertainty, change, and modern workplace dynamics

The day features an inspiring keynote, interactive workshops with multiple learning tracks, engaging panels, and opportunities to connect with engineers and technologists across the region.

🎟️ Registration is now open—reserve your spot today!

📸 The first 40 attendees will receive a complimentary professional headshot.