Sunset Social: Elevated Connections Brings DFW NACE Together Above the Dallas Skyline
Written By: Christina MacMeeken, DFW NACE Communications Committee
DFW NACE members gathered on April 1 for an unforgettable evening of connection, conversation, and community at The Terrace Dallas for our April meeting, Sunset Social: Elevated Connections. Set against sweeping rooftop views and the warm glow of golden hour, the evening offered the perfect backdrop for industry professionals to come together, build relationships, and gain fresh insights shaping the future of events.
From the moment guests arrived, the energy was high as members and guests enjoyed cocktails, networking, and a lively social atmosphere overlooking the Dallas skyline. The intimate rooftop setting created the ideal space for meaningful conversations, new introductions, and reconnecting with familiar faces across the DFW events community.
As the evening transitioned into dinner, attendees enjoyed a delicious meal by Vestals Catering featuring braised beef and grits before diving into an engaging educational program focused on one of the industry’s hottest topics: Artificial Intelligence.
We were honored to welcome Monica Cowell, Founder and CEO of My Event Loop, and Andrew Louder, Founder and CEO of LouderAI, who shared valuable insight on how event professionals can begin integrating AI into their businesses to create efficiencies, strengthen operations, and uncover new growth opportunities. Their combined expertise sparked thoughtful conversation around the evolving role of technology within hospitality and events, leaving attendees inspired to think differently about what’s possible.
A special thank you to our incredible vendor sponsors who helped bring the evening to life, including activations, hospitality, and beautiful event enhancements throughout the space:
- DFW 360 Booth
- Gardenia Event Decor
- Great Music and Games
- Lyons Paperie
- The MacMeekens Photography
- The Terrace Dallas
- Top Tier Event Rentals
- Vestals Catering
The night concluded with one of our favorite traditions—raffles—which, as always, brought plenty of excitement and smiles to close out the evening on a high note. This month’s generous raffle sponsors included:
- WorldSprings, who donated a $200 gift card for a relaxing and rejuvenating spa-inspired escape.
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, who provided two tickets to the Cool Thursdays Concert Series, paired with wine, cheese, and charcuterie from Beyond the Box Catering for the ultimate spring evening out.
- The Sandy Pickle, who donated two hours of pickleball play plus a $100 gift card for a fun-filled social outing.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this elevated evening of networking, learning, and celebration. Events like these continue to showcase the strength, creativity, and collaboration that make the DFW NACE community so special.
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