What It Takes to build a region
The future of the Dallas County Inland Port.
One room.
A region in motion.
For nearly a decade, the Inland Port Symposium has brought together the public, private and community leaders shaping one of the nation’s leading logistics and employment regions.
This year, the conversation turns to what it takes to build the region’s future.
Infrastructure
Moving critical regional priorities forward.
Workforce
Connecting employers and the people who power growth.
Innovation
Preparing the Inland Port for what comes next.
The people who build, employ, connect and champion the region.
How the day unfolds.
Wednesday, October 21 · Cedar Valley College — Student Engagement Center, Building N · All times Central
Breakfast, registration and networking
Welcome and opening remarks
Regional Update
Laura Freeland
Sponsor video and remarks
Niagara and Prime 45
Economic Development: Beyond Warehouses
Moderator: Laura Harris
Coffee and networking break
Parkland: Healthcare Access and Opportunity
Edmundo Castañeda
Infrastructure: Tearing Down Silos
Moderator: Michael Morris
Lunch and networking
RedBird video
Women of Workforce: What Gets People Hired?
Moderator: Lynn Hoffman
Closing remarks
Frankie Wilson
Program concludes
All times Central. Program and times are subject to change.
Thank you for investing in the future of the Dallas County Inland Port.
Put your organization in the room where the region’s future takes shape.
Support a conversation that moves the Inland Port forward while creating meaningful visibility for your company among public, private and community leaders.
Presenting Sponsorship
The 2026 symposium is proudly presented by our two lead sponsors.
Gold Sponsorship
Prominent recognition with opportunities to share your organization’s work and host your team.
- Reserved table for eight
- Event and media recognition
- Promotional materials
Silver Sponsorship
Bring your team into the conversation with visible support of the annual symposium.
- Four reserved seats
- Event materials recognition
- Tabletop brand presence
Contact us for 2026 sponsorship rates and availability.
Tell us how you’d like to get involved.
Share your details and we’ll follow up with 2026 rates and availability.
Thank you — we’ve received your interest.
A member of the symposium team will follow up within two business days with 2026 sponsorship rates and availability.
- Watch your inbox for a note confirming next steps.
- Questions in the meantime? Email laura@inlandport.org.
Be there when the region builds what’s next.
Join us Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Cedar Valley College — Student Engagement Center, Building N.
Registration opens soon on Eventbrite.
Cedar Valley College
Student Engagement Center, Building N · Lancaster, in southern Dallas County. Plan your route below.
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