Hart Center Lectures & Events

The Hart Center for Engineering Leadership welcomes esteemed industry and academic though- leaders on campus to share insights on humanity-centered leadership, professional development, and engineering career paths. Alumni and students participate in live Q&As and network with guests. 

Students and Lyle alumni are encouraged to attend and participate in live Q&A sessions, professional networking, and formal networking receptions.

Hart Center for Engineering Leadership Events

  • Tuesday, September 08, 2026, 1:00pm — - Innovation alone doesn't change the world. The people who lead innovation do. The Innovation Leadership Awards celebrate the next generation of...

  • Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00pm — Online Event Designed for current SMU Lyle undergraduate students, this virtual session introduces the Graduate Accelerated Pathways and explains how students can ...

  • Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00pm — Private Location (sign in to display) AI is rapidly reshaping engineering, but perhaps the biggest change isn鈥檛 the technology itself. It鈥檚 what organizations will expect engineers to do, ...

  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:30pm — Hughes Trigg Student Center, Ballrooms Join us for a LGBTQ Networking Reception hosted by the Hegi Family Career Development Center, Cox Career Management Center, and the Women & LGBT...

  • Thursday, November 19, 2026, 12:00pm — Online Event Designed for current SMU Lyle undergraduate students, this virtual session introduces the Graduate Accelerated Pathways and explains how students can ...

  • Tuesday, April 06, 2027, 6:00pm — Fincher Building - Cox School of Business - EY Gallery Room 1248 The AAPI Heritage Month Networking Reception, hosted by the Hegi Family Career Development Center, Cox Career Management Center, Lyle Career...