Networking for the Community
For the past six years we have been elated to bring together individuals from across the metroplex to the Community Engagement Day. This year Community Engagement Day will offer the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to meet and connect in person three times throughout the year.
You are invited to attend the next quarterly Annual Community Engagement Day Luncheons for 2026. This is your chance to connect with other nonprofits in order to share resources and discover new opportunities to collaborate. Submit your information below and instruction on attending and parking will be emailed to you soon.
As interest in this event continues to grow and to help ensure a great experience for all attendees, attendance is now first-come, first-served and space is limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot. Registration will close on April 8 or once capacity is reached—whichever comes first. On-site registration will not be available. We’re looking forward to having you join us!
Community Engagement Day April 2026
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center at Fair Park
1403 Washington St.
Dallas, Texas 75210
Meet Our Guest Speaker
Johnny Quinn
Johnny Quinn is a dynamic keynote speaker, U.S. Olympian, and former pro football player who helps organizations Push What’s Possible by turning great teams into unstoppable ultra performers who stay ready for what’s next. As the third person in history to ever play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, Johnny brings a rare perspective on what it takes to perform under pressure. His journey from the gridiron to the Olympic track gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to turn setbacks into comebacks and challenges into the best opportunities you never saw coming.
His P.U.S.H. framework has equipped thousands at organizations like Toyota, Southwest Airlines, and Verizon to collaborate more effectively, stay agile during disruption, and build momentum—no matter the season. By helping audiences push past what’s holding them back, he helps them discover untapped potential they didn’t know they had. Recognized by major media outlets including ESPN, CNN, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal, and the author of PUSH: Breaking Through Barriers, Johnny delivers proven strategies teams can implement the very next day. He lives in Texas with his wife, Amanda, and their two small children.
Thank you for your interest in Community Engagement Day!
We have reached our maximum number of entries for Community Engagement Day. If you wish to be placed on the waiting list if any spots open up, please go to BigTex.com/cedwaitlist/