Register Here: https://www.sweatpals.com/host/MADabolic__Ion_District As MADabolic – The Strength Gym builds out its 2nd location inside the Ion District (opening early 2026), join them as they kick things off with FREE outdoor MADabolic workouts weekly on the Ion's Plaza! 💪 Who: All fitness levels welcome (class capped at 25 participants) 🔥 What: A strength-driven, interval-based group […]
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Register here: https://www.meetup.com/houston-data-and-ai-meetup/events/311844532/ As AI agents move to production, a critical gap has emerged. Many implementations stop at using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for “tools,” treating it as just another external plugin. This misses the true power of the protocol: grounding. To solve mission-critical problems, agents must go beyond simple tool calls. In this […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/8vmuo75l Resiliency + Adaptation Sector Pitch Day will bring together innovators, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore breakthrough climate technologies designed to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and natural systems. Co-hosted by Greentown Labs and the Ion, this special edition of Greentown's Sector Pitch Day—typically invite-only—will welcome the full Houston ecosystem for an […]
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BLOCK PARTY HAPPENING RAIN OR SHINE AND MOVED INDOORS Celebrate the season of innovation and community at the Ion District Holiday Block Party! Join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer, local bites, drinks, music and meaningful connection across Houston’s innovation ecosystem. This year, we’re kicking off the festivities following Greentown Labs’ Resiliency + […]
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What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to […]
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A networking meetup welcoming cybersecurity enthusiasts of all experience levels. Our mission is to DEFEAT CYBER CRIMINALS by making cybersecurity knowledge accessible and relatable to everyone. This event creates a […]
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TXRX is Houston's non-profit makerspace. Join the Ion's Engineer-in-Residence, Larry Ciscon, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion. TXRX has a diverse network of creators, artist, and inventors coupled with tools and knowledge, enable dreams to become reality. They teach people of all ages and backgrounds the skills they need to build a […]
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Join the Ion’s Mentor in Residence, Wade Pinder, for an engaging tour and introduction to the Ion, Houston’s dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, powered by Rice University. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, students, professionals, investors, community leaders, and anyone curious about what the Ion has to offer. For those new to Houston and […]
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SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-office-hours-at-ion-tickets-1333326739169 Join us at the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion on select Friday mornings for Office Hours to meet with the Center for Innovation team. Do you have an idea for an innovative healthcare solution? Do you work on technology in another industry that could be applicable to healthcare? Do you want […]
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Register Here: https://www.sweatpals.com/host/MADabolic__Ion_District As MADabolic – The Strength Gym builds out its 2nd location inside the Ion District (opening early 2026), join them as they kick things off with FREE outdoor MADabolic workouts weekly on the Ion's Plaza! 💪 Who: All fitness levels welcome (class capped at 25 participants) 🔥 What: A strength-driven, interval-based group […]
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Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q3A7nQ_4wkC-9bVZAvLEIYFQytoNhz9FkVeIK_xvZeBUQlEzTkczVFBQR0Y1OEFDUjBORVg5TjRMMi4u&route=shorturl From this year’s SUPERLady Soirée & Symposium to the Jingle & Mingle, Dec 8th - Let the SHINE Continue. Join SGSF as they wind down to celebrate the year of 2025 while welcoming in the vision of 2026, with networking, holiday desserts and festive sparkling drinks. Monday, Dec 8, 2025 RSVP by […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/ydsdrcqm Join us in celebrating European cooperation and innovation with the European Innovation Council. The European Innovation Council (EIC) of the European Commission warmly invite you to the “European Innovation Spotlight”, an exclusive demo night and networking event at Greentown Labs Houston––The World’s largest climatetech startup incubator, supporting 200+ companies accelerating the energy transition. Meet 15 founders […]
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Register Here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/missioncelebration-honoringthee7395114890249531392/ It’s time to close out 2025 with a blast! 🚀 Blue People and Tech + Tequila invite you to our exclusive annual gathering—Mission: Celebration. This event is dedicated to high-value networking and celebrating the incredible strides and accomplishments made across the Houston and Austin tech scenes this year. We're gathering the founders, […]
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Register here: https://houston.impacthub.net/events/open-project-night-houston-visioning-session/ Open Project Night Houston is a monthly event convening Houston’s changemakers and collaborators around ideas for improving Houston. Help us REIMAGINE this monthly convening designed to connect Houston’s changemakers and collaborators around ideas for improving our city. Join us for a special Open Project Night: Visioning Session, where we’ll collectively imagine what OPN […]
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What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community. So, what is the difference between a cup of joe […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-smbhou-gift-of-guidance-tickets-1687838192469 Make a difference this holiday season and learn something new at the same time! On December 12th, the Houston Social Media Breakfast will meet with 10 local nonprofits to help them with a strategy to use social media for their charity. Eligible nonprofits receive pro bono advice from SMBHOU members with the […]
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A networking meetup welcoming cybersecurity enthusiasts of all experience levels. Our mission is to DEFEAT CYBER CRIMINALS by making cybersecurity knowledge accessible and relatable to everyone. This event creates a supportive environment for individuals starting their cybersecurity journey, those transitioning into the field, and professionals navigating job transitions—including those rebuilding confidence after layoffs. Together, we […]
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SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional […]
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OVERVIEW Inspired by the dynamic, yet often-overlooked waters who animate our city, Mother Bayou is a collaborative exhibition by Margaux Crump and Jake Eshelman that wonders what might be possible when we collectively reimagine Houston's bayou ecologies as sacred, fertile community spaces that nurture the biodiversity, vitality, and unfolding stories of our city. The exhibition […]
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Register Here: https://www.sweatpals.com/host/MADabolic__Ion_District As MADabolic – The Strength Gym builds out its 2nd location inside the Ion District (opening early 2026), join them as they kick things off with FREE outdoor MADabolic workouts weekly on the Ion's Plaza! 💪 Who: All fitness levels welcome (class capped at 25 participants) 🔥 What: A strength-driven, interval-based group […]
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Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a visionary startup owner, or a tech aficionado, this event is tailor-made for you. Join us and discover the indispensable value of a compelling pitch deck. About the Speakers Dr. Doug Franklin “Dr. Doug” is the CEO and Co-Founder of DeckLaunch and the COO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. He has […]
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What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community. So, what is the difference between a cup of joe […]
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Facilitated by Wade Pinder, Ion's Mentor in Residence Houston’s startup and innovation ecosystem is as vast and dynamic as the city itself, full of opportunities, resources, and talent. Yet, navigating it can be challenging—especially for those unfamiliar with its many parts. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, educator, student, community leader or curious professional, this session […]
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SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional […]
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