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SUMMARY:Biketoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Biketoberfest with networking\, biking\, pedal parties and pints on the plaza!\n\n\nCelebrate fall in Houston with a ride and happy hour at the Bayou City’s burgeoning innovation hub\, the Ion. This 6-mile ride through Midtown and the Museum District will start and end at the Ion’s taproom\, Second Draught. We hope to see you on a day filled with fun — from live music\, food and Halloween activities for all ages! Grab your bike and join the ride or just come hangout on the plaza!\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but registration is required at the link below. Any option to donate when registering is available and the proceeds go back to local non-profits BikeHouston and HTX4Ukraine. \nRegister here: https://secure.everyaction.com/HNFNzroJZk6X2zSPVcUM5Q2
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/biketoberfest-2024/
LOCATION:Ion Plaza\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Houston Hardware Meetup at the Ion Prototyping Lab
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for another Houston Hardware Meetup with some inspiring guest speakers lined up\, as well refreshments provided by sponsors. There will be opportunities to make connections\, see demos from the community\, and trade expertise. \nHouston Hardware Meetup is bringing professionals who build physical products together to foster ideas\, enthusiasm\, and solutions. They believe when related talent across unrelated fields collides\, innovation is catalyzed and tough problems are solved faster. \nHosted by The Ion Prototyping Lab\, a shared innovation and collaboration space with access to equipment\, expertise\, and technical training. It is located inside The Ion\, the intersection of Houston’s culture\, creativity\, and innovation. \nHardware Meetups happen across over 30 cities around the world every month\, helping bring together founders\, engineers\, and other hardware professionals to networks\, share insights\, and collaborate with one another. \n  \nSpeakers \nElliott Martinez is a hardware designer at GRIND basketball\, applying his extensive experience in both industrial design and engineering to bring interactive\, accessible\, and affordable sports tech to underserved communities. Elliott will discuss GRIND’s successful appearance on Shark Tank\, illuminate the many challenges of design and manufacturing for hardware startups\, and provide an engaging look into the inner workings of the GRIND machine. \n  \nAgenda \n6:00-6:30pm  Arrival\, mingle\, grab refreshments\n6:30-6:35pm  Welcome and introduction\n6:35-7:30pm  Guest talks + audience Q&A\n7:30-8:00pm  Community open mic +\n8:00-9:00pm  Mix + mingle\, pints at Second Draught\n9:00pm  Depart \n+ Anyone will have the chance for a 1 minute pitch to talk about what they are working on. Bring a demo and get double time! \n  \nSponsors \ninformal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in the hardware ecosystem. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to automotive\, climate tech to medical devices\, informal members work with clients at every stage to design\, manufacture\, and scale top-quality physical products. Whether you’re looking for a single contractor\, a full-time employee\, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy\, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. \nTheJigsApp provides made-to-measure electronic test jigs. With a fully parameterized system that fits into board designers existing workflow\, TheJigsApp is the fastest and most efficient method to instrument your design with a bed-of-nails test fixture. \nThe Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers\, engineers\, and fabricators that can make it a reality. Located at The Ion\, our 6500 sqft site offers access to equipment\, expertise\, and technical training–a must for every inventor\, innovator\, and creator. \nInterested in speaking at\, hosting\, or sponsoring a Hardware Meetup event? Fill out the involvement form.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-hardware-meetup-at-the-ion-prototyping-lab-2/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware,Investors & Capital,Ion Prototyping Lab,Networking
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SUMMARY:Houston VR Meetup at Ion Prototyping Lab
DESCRIPTION:Are you captivated by the endless possibilities of Virtual Reality? \nJoin us at the Ion Prototyping Lab for a monthly Houston VR meetup. Join a diverse community for an engaging session of hardware trials\, captivating demos\, and engaging discussions\, all revolving around the latest trends and advancements in Virtual and Augmented Reality. \nAll are welcome to attend\, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned VR enthusiast\, a budding developer\, or simply curious about the realm of Virtual Reality. \nThis month’s meeting includes informative presentations that will delve into the realm of both current and forthcoming VR and AR hardware and software\, providing attendees with valuable insights into the evolving landscape of these technologies. \nMark your calendars and become part of the virtual revolution. We look forward to seeing you at the next Houston VR meetup!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-vr-meetup-at-ion-prototyping-lab-3/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Ion Prototyping Lab\, 4201 Main St.\, Suite 170\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:AR/VR,E-Sports,Ion Prototyping Lab,Networking
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