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SUMMARY:H-Town Roundup 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 \nH-Town Roundup (HTR) is Houston’s annual celebration of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and culture — a citywide festival that brings together founders\, investors\, creators\, and community leaders. Each year\, HTR evolves around a central theme\, showcasing Houston’s industries\, spaces\, and stories through panels\, activations\, and social experiences.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/h-town-roundup-2026/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ion Founder Showcase/Tradeshow Setup
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 \nH-Town Roundup (HTR) is Houston’s annual celebration of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and culture — a citywide festival that brings together founders\, investors\, creators\, and community leaders. Each year\, HTR evolves around a central theme\, showcasing Houston’s industries\, spaces\, and stories through panels\, activations\, and social experiences.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-founder-showcase-tradeshow-setup/
LOCATION:Ion – Academic Flex Space\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration
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SUMMARY:From Lab to Launch: Building Startup from University Research
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 \nFrom the lab to the launch pad. \nH-Town is bringing together the founders and experts who turned academic research into real companies\, and they’re sharing exactly how they did it.\nCatch the “From Lab to Launch: Building Startups from University Research” panel\, presented by Rice University on Tuesday\, March 31st. \nFeaturing:\nPatricia Stepp | Assistant Vice President for Technology Transfer\, Rice University\nWei Meng | Co-Founder & CEO\, LumiStrain\nTrevor Best | Co-Founder\, CEO & Board Chair\, Syzygy Plasmonics\nRyan DuChanois | Co-Founder & CEO\, Solidec
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/from-lab-to-launch-building-startup-from-university-research/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building Legacies and Launching Futures with the US Patents and Trademark Office (USPTO)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 \nFeaturing: Hope Shimabuku and Reynaldo Vasquez
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/building-legacies-and-launching-futures-with-the-us-patents-and-trademark-office-uspto/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:State of the Startup Ecosystem Address - Key Conference Event
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 \nFeaturing: Noah Fans\, JR Reale\, Natara Branch
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/state-of-the-startup-ecosystem-address-key-conference-event/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minutes\, Not Miles: The Future of Delivery
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/9cxtwz5y \nStop measuring your delivery time in miles. Start measuring it in minutes. 🕒 \nIn a world that demands “now\,” traditional logistics are failing to keep pace. The current delivery model is slow\, carbon-heavy\, and stuck in traffic. Wing is changing the blueprint. By merging smart engineering with local logistics\, they’ve created a system that delivers at the speed of life. \n​Blue People presents: Tech & Tequila Talk 🚀 \n​Join Blue People at The Ion for an exclusive deep dive into the technology behind the drop-off. We’re hosting Mark D. Solano (State Policy and Government Affairs Manager at Wing) to explore the “hidden” power of autonomous delivery. Learn how they’ve mastered the store-to-door journey while maintaining a relentless focus on safety and scalability. \n​What you’ll learn: \n​Hyper-Local Logistics: Getting products exactly where they need to be\, instantly\, without the overhead of traditional fleets. 🚚 \n​Proven Performance: 750k+ deliveries. No traffic jams. No delays. Just precision. \n​The Responsibility of Leadership: What it takes to set the global standard in a high-stakes\, high-demand industry. \n​Versatile Impact: See how autonomous delivery scales to fit the needs of modern urban infrastructure. \n​No dense spreadsheets. Just strategic blueprints\, high-level networking\, and the best tequila in the city. 🍹 \n​📅 Tuesday\, March 31st\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 The Ion Houston \n​The tequila is on us. Hosted by Blue People. \n​Questions or more info here:https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-tequila-talk/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/minutes-not-miles-the-future-of-delivery/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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