What to Expect at the 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference + Golf Tournament in Frisco, TX
- Apr 24
- 5 min read
May 7–8, 2026
At The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX
The DBIA Southwest Region is excited to welcome you to Frisco for the 2026 Regional Conference + Golf Tournament.
Whether you are joining us for golf, the DFW Airport Tour, or the full conference experience, this guide will help you show up prepared and make the most of your time with us.
Getting to the Event
The conference takes place at The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa located at 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX
Driving & Parking
Complimentary self-parking is available on-site. Valet service is also available for a fee.
Flying
DFW International Airport (~19 miles away)
Dallas Love Field (~16 miles away)
Navigating the Venue
Here is a map of the full venue for your convenience (click to expand)
Maps will also be placed on signage around the event space as well.
Registration & Check-in
Thursday, May 7
Golf Tournament Players
Registration will be located on the Garden Terrace.
Bag drop is located off Country Club Drive, behind the Westin Stonebriar Hotel, and near the Garden Terrace.
Registration opens at 12:00 PM
Grab your boxed lunch and head to your cart
Shotgun start at 1:00 PM
DFW Airport Tour Attendees
Check in at the tour registration desk located outside the conference center entrance.
Tour check-in opens at 2:30 PM
Bus departs promptly at 3:00 PM
Reception
If you do not take part in the Golf Tournament or Tour, be sure to stop by registration in the conference area lobby before heading into the ballroom to pick up your badge and drink tickets!
Reception begins at 6:00 PM
Friday, May 8
Registration and Breakfast open in the conference center lobby at 7:00 AM
The opening session starts at 7:30 AM
Golf Tournament Details
The golf tournament is a 4-person scramble format and is designed for both competition and connection.
What to expect:
Boxed lunch at registration
Drink tickets included
On-course games and activations
Awards presented at the Opening Reception
Golf Tournament Registration
Registration will be located on the Garden Terrace
Bag drop is located off Country Club Drive, behind the Westin Stonebriar Hotel and near the Garden Terrace
Registration opens at 12:00 PM
Grab your boxed lunch and head to your cart
Shotgun start at 1:00 PM
Important Notes
Proper golf attire is required - All players must be neat, well-groomed, and dressed in proper golf attire. Acceptable clothing includes slacks, walking shorts, collared golf shirts, sweaters, and golf jackets. Ladies’ shirts must have a collar or sleeves. Denim, athletic wear, halter tops, tank tops, midriffs, cargo shorts, swimsuits, and other non-golf apparel are not permitted. Caps must face forward.
Maintain pace of play of no more than 15 minutes per hole. Groups falling behind may be asked to move forward to the next hole.
No outside food or beverages allowed.
Rental clubs needed to be reserved in advance by April 24. Any last-minute requests will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on availability at the course.
DFW Airport Tour
What to expect:
Technical briefing at DFW Headquarters
Guided site visit with project leaders
Real-world lessons in design-build delivery at scale
Registration Information:
Check in at the tour registration desk located outside the conference center entrance
Tour check-in opens at 2:30 PM
Bus departs promptly at 3:00 PM
What to wear matters
Closed-toe work boots are required
Dress for an active construction site
PPE will be provided
PLEASE NOTE: If you show up in the wrong footwear, you will not be allowed on the tour.
The Opening Reception
No matter how you spend your day on May 7, everyone comes together at the end of it.
All golf tournament players, DFW Airport Tour attendees, and conference attendees are invited to join us for the Opening Reception beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 8:00 PM.
This is where the event really comes to life. Conversations from the course and the jobsite carry into the evening, new connections are made, and the full DBIA-SW community is in one place.
We’ll be serving a BBQ dinner along with drinks, so come hungry and ready to connect.
Whether you spent the afternoon on the fairway or out at DFW Airport, this is your chance to meet the rest of the room and kick off the conference together.
Conference App
You will be able to access the full schedule, session details, and speaker information digitally.
Keep an eye out for QR codes at registration and throughout the venue.
To get the app, click the button below and bookmark the page.
Schedule Overview
This is a two-day experience designed for connection and education. Detailed session times and locations will be accessible through the conference app.
Day 1 | Networking Galore!
Golf Tournament
12:00 PM registration
1:00 PM shotgun start
6:00 PM reception
DFW Airport Tour
2:30 PM registration
3:00 PM departure
5:30 PM return
6:00 PM reception
Opening Reception
6:00 PM start
8:00 PM end
Day 2 | Conference Sessions
7:00 AM registration & breakfast
7:30 AM opening plenary session
Breakouts throughout the day
2:20 PM closing keynote session
3:30 PM conference concludes
Want to start looking through the Agenda? Check out the full conference schedule on the app!
Attending Sessions
Sessions are organized across multiple tracks, including Water/Wastewater, Transportation & Aviation, Technology & VDC, and General/Vertical Construction.
No pre-registration is required for sessions. You can choose what you want to attend and walk in.
This gives you flexibility to follow your interests in real time and connect with the topics that matter most to you.
You can read about each session on the conference app.
Receiving Continuing Education (CEHs)
Attendees will be eligible to receive DBIA Continuing Education Hours following the conference.
To receive credit, you will need to complete a short post-event survey and indicate which sessions you attended. This helps us ensure accurate reporting for your CEHs.
There are two easy ways to track your sessions:
Rate sessions in the conference app as you attend
Complete the post-event survey and list the sessions you participated in
The survey will be available in the conference app and will also be emailed to you after the event from rachel@dbia-sw.org.
Completing the survey is required to receive your CEHs, so be sure to take a few minutes to submit it after the conference concludes.
Tips for Attendees:
Plan your day: Take a few minutes before you arrive to review sessions and map out your priorities.
Engage with speakers: During sessions, engage with speakers by asking questions and sharing your thoughts. This will help you get the most out of each session and make the experience more interactive.
Take notes: There will be a lot of practical takeaways. Capture insights you can apply to your projects.
Lean into networking: From the course to the reception to the breakout rooms, this event is designed for connection.
Share your experience: Use social media (for example, the LinkedIn Event Page) to connect with other attendees and share what you have learned. You can use the hashtag #DBIASW and tag "DBIA Southwest Region" on any posts you make!
Information for Speakers
Arrive at least 20 minutes before your session
Check in at registration upon arrival
Be respectful of session timing and transitions
Each room will be set up with AV, including HDMI connections.
Bring:
Your laptop
A backup copy of your presentation
Any adapters you may need
Speakers' Point of Contact:
Allea Tigert - Allea@dbia-sw.org - 214-621-1107
* Please try to submit any questions you have by May 1st.
Have Additional Questions?
If you need anything before or during the event, reach out to info@dbia-sw.org
We look forward to seeing you there and are excited about the opportunities this conference presents for learning, networking, and growth. See you in May!
