The Texas-Israel Alliance's Unicorn Rodeo connects Texas business leaders with Israeli startups

The Texas-Israel Alliance's Unicorn Rodeo conference in Dallas on October 20-21 connects Israeli startups with Texas investors and policymakers. Trade between Texas and Israel stands at approximately $4 billion. Speakers include Ben Lamm, Yossi Cohen, and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, with sessions on AI, defense tech, and cybersecurity.

The Texas-Israel Alliance is hosting the Unicorn Rodeo conference in Dallas on October 20-21, 2026, designed to connect Israeli startups with Texas-based investors, corporate executives, and policymakers. The event includes an exclusive VIP dinner on October 20 and a full conference day on October 21 at the W Hotel Dallas. Trade between Texas and Israel stands at approximately $4 billion, and Texas is described as the world's eighth-largest economy. At least 50 speakers will participate across 10+ sessions covering artificial intelligence, defense technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, and biotechnology. Featured speakers include Ben Lamm of Colossal Biosciences, former Mossad director Yossi Cohen, and Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson. The article was written in collaboration with the Texas-Israel Alliance, which is disclosed at the end.