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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

At the speed of technology

indexDonnie Nelson, the president of basketball operations, Dallas Mavericks and Bill Boyce, president, Texas Legends Basketball are the scheduled guest speakers at the Metroplex Technology Business Council’s Tech Industry Luncheon.

The use of technology in sports is pervasive from the operation and promotion of the teams, to the fan experience at the games and to the athletes themselves. Find out through this behind-the-scenes look at how the Dallas Mavericks and its affiliated NBA Development League team, the Texas Legends, use technology to make their games more interactive and exciting for the fans and at one of the most technologically advanced sports venues in the Metroplex.

The Tech Industry Luncheon is scheduled for Sept. 20 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at the Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco. The cost is $40 for members and $60 for non-members. Contact Sara Bradley, Events Assistant at 972-792-2870 with questions.