Join us every first Thursday of the month on the plaza for live music and local brews provided by Second Draught. We are teaming up with Blue People for our next Ion Block Party! This block party, in particular, will feature tacos vendors, refreshments, and tech office hours. We will have tech leaders and SMEs […]
Join Code4Y’all, formerly freeCodeCamp Houston, for “Intro to Robotics" on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. This event is designed for people who are learning to code and want to learn more about the exciting field of robotics. During the event, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with like-minded individuals who are interested […]
Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice's Nexus Lab for a day of robotic displays, discussions, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. Speaker: Jide Akinyode, VP of Engineering, Nauticus Robotics Panelists: Mike Schoonover, Entrepreneur working on Robotics Lydia Kavraki, Professor of Computer Science, Rice University
At one moment in time, AI was the domain of science fiction. The HAL 9000 of Clarke’s 2001 was an über impressive thinking computer that unfortunately held a scary side. With the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence, the Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), societal interest in AI has reached new heights. This panel will explain […]
Get ready to mix and mingle at the Common Desk Happy Hour! This is the perfect event for both Common Desk members and potential members to come together and learn more about our vibrant coworking community. Our seasoned members will be there to socialize and share their experiences with you, while our Common Desk staff […]
Join Per Scholas and us for an insightful panel discussion about tech talent development and training Houston’s future workforce. This event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the critical role of skills training and partnerships in building a robust tech industry. The panel will cover a wide range of topics, including […]
Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice's Nexus Lab for a day of innovative displays, discussions, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. Speaker: Peter Merwin, Principal and Design Director at Gensler Panelists: Grant Belton, Rice Nexus Maria Oden, Director of Rice360, Rice University
Join Greentown Labs on Friday, May 19 for a day of Cup of Joey networking, food trucks at lunchtime, and a panel of thought-provoking speakers and a showcase of their members in the afternoon. 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Cup of Joey at Greentown Labs 12:00 - 1:30 PM: Food Trucks The Fry Guy Pit King […]
Join the Ion Prototyping Lab and Rice's Nexus Lab for a day of space-related displays, discussions, and lab tours! The full schedule of events is listed below. Speaker: Axiom Space Panelists: Bart Womack, CEO, Eden Grow Systems (NASA Spinoff)
Activation Festival 2023 culminates for the second year in a row with a community-wide block party on the Ion Plaza. A special iteration of the Ion's ongoing monthly event series, Ion Block Party: Innovation on DisPLAY will feature a number of local entrepreneurial businesses displaying their products and technologies with hands-on opportunities for guests. The […]
Welcome to Houston Startup Showcase, a half-year-long series of monthly pitch competitions. Founders will pitch live at the Ion and compete for the grand prize package. Watch the startups pitch their company and see who the judges will name the champion of the Houston Startup Showcase 2023. Whether you're a serial entrepreneur or just looking […]
We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges--and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.In these presentations, occurring the fourth Thursdays of the month, Mr. Montgomery Goforth and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surrounding Aerospace community in […]
Join us for our Office Hours at the Ion, where we will talk to you about how the Ion is here to help you as an entrepreneur.
Join us on Wednesdays at 10 AM on the Lower Level to learn about the art of pitching and get valuable feedback on your deck!
Join us for a 45-minute guided cruise led by Bike Houston around the expanding Ion District and Midtown neighborhoods. We'll meet up on the Ion Plaza just outside of Second Draught. The ride is suitable for all ages; Limited BCycle bikes are available onsite for rental. Following the ride, participants are eligible for a 10% […]
Featured Speaker: Jacob T. Robinson, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Professor, Bioengineering, Rice University. Co-founder and CEO, Motif Neurotech My research group explores how nanotechnology can enhance our ability to interact with the brain. Our goal is to advance basic neuroscience and neurological disorders' treatment. Jacob Robinson received a B.S. in Physics […]
Join us every first Thursday of the month from 4 - 7 PM on the plaza for live music and local brews provided by Second Draught. This month, enjoy live music by Adrian Michael Band, and make sure to register and check in at the event for a complimentary beer or cider on us from […]
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