The SMU Cox Southwest Venture Forum (SWVF) – Student Attendee

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Southwest Venture Forum: Venture Capital Update 2026

 

Join The SMU Cox Caruth Institute and the Spears Institute on Thursday, January 22nd for a morning of networking, community, and high-impact perspective on where the VC landscape is heading! We’re thrilled to welcome Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of NVCA – the National Venture Capital Association, as this year’s keynote speaker, alongside co-hosts Dr. Emily W. Choi of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Josh Taylor of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

 

Speaker: Bobby Franklin | President and CEO of NVCA – the National Venture Capital Association

 

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026

 

Time: Check-in/Networking/Breakfast Buffet starts at 7:00 AM

 

Program/Keynote: 8:00 - 9:30 AM

 

 

 

Location: SMU Collins Executive Education Center | 3150 Binkley Ave., Dallas, TX 75205

 

Parking in Binkley Garage (adjacent to Collins Center). Parking pass will be included in price of ticket.

 

 

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2025

 

 

Co-Hosts:

 

Dr. Emily W. Choi, Executive Director | The Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship

 

Josh Taylor, Executive Director | The William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership


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