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THE "GO-TO" EVENT
FOR DESIGN-BUILDERS
IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION

 SAVE THE DATE! 

May 7-8, 2026
in Frisco, Texas

At  The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
1549 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034

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WHY ATTEND

Attendees can earn up to 7.5
DBIA Continuing Education Hours*
(*2.5 DBIA Hours from Austin Light Rail Tour)

Each year, project Owners from Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas come together to share insights and strategies that drive successful projects. Join a community of peers and experts to explore new ways to deliver exceptional outcomes.

What’s in it for you?
  • Discover proven techniques like Progressive Design-Build to streamline project delivery.

  • Hear real-world success stories from fellow Owners and practitioners.

  • Expand your network with industry leaders and peers, both on and off the golf course.

  • Return with actionable strategies to enhance collaboration, manage risk, and achieve project goals.

SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE

Show your company’s commitment to innovation and collaboration. Sponsors gain visibility before, during, and after the event—with packages covering both the golf tournament and conference.

Sponsorships Close April 10, 2026, and sell out fast.


Use the buttons below to toggle between Top Sponsorships, $2,000 - $3,500 Sponsorships, and Booth & Hole Sponsorship Options.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Golf Tourn

DAY 1 | Thursday, May 07

Golf Tournament, Tour, & Networking

Kick off the conference with a relaxed yet impactful day focused on connection and collaboration.

5:00 PM

GOLF TOURNAMENT

12:00 PM | Golf Registration & Lunch

1:00 PM | Tee Off

6:00 PM | Awards + Opening Reception

7:00 PM

TBD PROJECT TOUR

Non-golfers may opt into an exclusive project tour (details to be announced) and still return in time for the evening reception.

11:00 PM

RECEPTION

This gathering marks the official start of the 2026 DBIA Southwest Regional Conference, offering the perfect blend of networking, celebration, and fun!

Enjoy a lively atmosphere, great conversations, and the chance to forge valuable connections that will set the tone for an impactful conference experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and celebrate.

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DAY 2 | Friday, May 08
Conference & Educational Sessions

Day two delivers a full schedule of keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed to provide practical insights and real-world takeaways.

7:00 AM

Registration Opens & Breakfast

Event Description

8:00 AM

Plenary Breakfast & Anchor Session

Keynote Name

FEATURING

9:10 AM

Breakout Sessions 1

Event Description

General/Commercial

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Session

Project Name

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10:20 AM

Breakout Sessions 2

Event Description

General/Commercial

Day

Session

Project Name

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12:00 PM

Plenary Lunch & Anchor Session

Keynote Name

FEATURING

1:10 PM

Breakout Sessions 3

Event Description

General/Commercial

Day

Session

Project Name

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2:20 PM

Closing Plenary Session

Keynote Name

FEATURING

3:30 PM

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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Call for Presentation Proposals
Closes January 16, 2026

We’re looking for sessions that educate, inspire, and equip attendees with real-world lessons.
 

Top topics include: Design-Build Done Wrong, Progressive Design-Build, Technology & Innovation, Owner Perspectives, and Case Studies.

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TICKETS

Registration Opens January 19, 2026

Registration Is Now Open!

Registration closes on April 4, 2025 or when we sell out!​

 Registration Is Now Closed! 

We will see you in Frisco!

Conference + Golf Tickets (For May 7 & 8)

Save BIG when you combine your Conference Tickets with a spot on a Golf Team!

You can purchase a single-player spot with a single conference ticket, or a full team of four or a half-team of two to play with your friends and attend the conference together!

Conference + Golf
Combo Tickets

Team of Four + Four Conference Tickets 

$3,400 total / $3,800 after March 2

 

Half Team + 2 Conference Tickets

$1,700 total / $1,900 after March 2

 

Single Player + One Conference Ticket

$850 total / $950 after March 2

Conference + Golf
(Project Owners)

EARLY ACCESS IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT OWNERS TO REGISTER

Team of Four + Four Conference Tickets 

EARLY ACCESS $2,600 total / $3,200 after

 

Half Team + 2 Conference Tickets

EARLY ACCESS $1,300 total / $1,600 after

Single Player + One Conference Ticket

EARLY ACCESS $650 total / $800 after

Golf-Only Tickets (For May 7)

Just interested in playing golf?

May 7th Golf-Only tickets are available until we sell out.

You can purchase a single-player spot, a full team of four, or a half-team of two.

Golf-Only Tickets

Full Team (4 players) – $2,000
Half Team (2 players) – $1,000

Single Player – $500

Conference-Only Tickets (For May 8)

Join us on May 8th for a day full of programming.

DBIA Members

Early Bird (Before Mar 2) – $450

Standard – $550

On-Site – $650

Project Owners

EARLY ACCESS IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 20 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT OWNERS TO REGISTER

EARLY ACCESS – $250

Standard – $400

On-Site – $500

Non-Members

Early Bird (Before Mar 2) – $550

Standard – $650

On-Site – $750

Students

Special Rates for current university students with a valid student ID. Please get in touch with info@dbia-sw.org to inquire.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your registration on or before April 7th, we will refund your registration fee, minus a 10% processing fee. After April 7th, we cannot issue any refunds, as we will have already made financial commitments based on our expected attendance numbers.

Attendees:

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa

1549 Legacy Drive • Frisco, TX 75034

Experience the 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference + Golf Tournament at The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa, a modern, luxury retreat in the heart of Frisco. This premier resort blends exceptional meeting spaces with beautiful green fairways, creating the perfect setting for two days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

From the championship golf course to the spa, restaurants, and inviting indoor/outdoor lounges, the Westin Stonebriar offers everything attendees need to connect and recharge.

Conveniently located off the Sam Rayburn Tollway – with free on-site parking, valet options, and easy access to DFW and Love Field – the resort makes travel seamless for attendees across the Southwest.

Join us at a venue that elevates the entire conference experience.

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BOOK YOUR STAY

Traveling? Book a room at a nearby hotel!

 SORRY, OUR ROOM BLOCK HAS SOLD OUT 

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Residence Inn

Austin Lake Travis / River Place

6608 River Pl Blvd, Austin, TX 78730

(2.2 miles from Venue)

Book Before March 31, 2025

~$169 per night

THANK YOU TO OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE!

Thank you to the 2026 Conference Planning Committee for helping to produce this event!

CHAIRS

Joseph Hutchinson

Hutchinson Construction

Conrad Hammond

JE Dunn Construction

COMMITTEE

Michelle Bentz

Burns & McDonnell

Jacob Freeman

Invicta Technologies

William Ikerd

IKERD Consulting, LLC

Tonya Minard

Lamb-Star Engineering

Ryan Smith

Halff

Nick Bokaie

Gannett Fleming

Tiffany Harrod

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Michael Jenkins

Terracon

Andrew Nielson

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Aron Soto

MGC Contractors

Ross Bowman

Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

Bryan Hunt

Lamb-Star Engineering, LLC

Jonathan Koller

Burns & McDonnell

Michael Perdue

IKERD Consulting LLC

Patrick Worley

Burns & McDonnell

Andrew Earhart

The Beck Group

Brenda Ikerd

IKERD Consulting, LLC

Drea Marshall

Burns & McDonnell

Robert Saenz

Halff

More Info

MORE DETAILS

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