Register here: https://b2gvictory.com/event/ghbp-october-2/ Join the B2G Victory Team and come by our table at the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) October. Breakfast Served: 8:00AM- 9:00AM The GHBP is excited to: Provide a venue that “Makes Business Happen” for Houston’s small and minority business community and the community at large. Connects key contacts that lead to […]
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Today is Day One. Join us at the Ion for a casual conversation between John (JR) Reale, our new Managing Director for Startup and Investor Engagement at Rice Alliance, and Heath Butler of Mercury. Together, they’ll explore the vision behind building a founder-centric redesign of Houston’s economy and their thoughts on shaping the ecosystem in […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-through-ai-disruption-tickets-1618860618689 Rise and Reignite Your Digital Leadership Now! Join us for new vision, resilience, job and business reinvention for leading the disruption. Rise and Reignite Your Digital Leadership Now. Leadership has leveled up in the digital era. Leaders must move beyond traditional management and basic efficiency. Digital leadership cultivates resilience, innovative vision, agility, […]
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The Vice-Consulate of Hungary in Houston is organizing an event to highlight innovative Hungarian companies, scheduled for October 22, 2025. During this event, three Hungarian companies—Continest, Compocity, and Kuube—will present their products and business development strategies in Houston. They will be welcomed at The Ion innovation center in Houston, one of the city’s most important […]
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Register Here: https://sblemonscompanyllc.regfox.com/10-principles-of-a-winning-marketing-strategy Workshop participants will learn time-tested marketing principles for business growth. Key benefits of the workshop include: 1) increased insights to know your target customer and increase your revenue; 2) improved self-confidence in your marketing and communications strategies; and 3) an expanded network of business professionals who you may collaborate with and learn […]
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Due to the lapse in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 and the associated partial government shutdown, our October NASA Tech Talk has been canceled. We look forward to restarting the series in next year, with our first NASA Tech Talk of 2026 tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 22nd. We want HOU! Join us to […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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Join the Ion and our partners in the inaugural Ion Family Tech Fest! During the event, your family will have access to hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) and Entrepreneurial workshop experiences. Students will leave Family Tech Festival with inspiration and the understanding that accessing STEAM-related careers is a possibility, as well as […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/1yqp8whr This event will spotlight the power of entrepreneurship and investment in Houston. Join us on October 27th for the Innovation x Culture Summit! The Innovation x Culture Summit will feature a Founders' Spotlight, strategic networking, and a vibrant Black Futures Showcase featuring startups and scalable small businesses. If you're interested in participating […]
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Join us for a 45-minute guided cruise, suitable for all ages, 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. Following the ride, join us inside at Second Draught - participants' first beer is on the house.
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Please join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 5:30 PM at Second Draught for the opening celebration of Eye On Art: Round 5 featuring artists Joel Zika and Luisa Duarte. Zika’s work merges digital media and immersive environments, exploring perception and presence through light and motion. Duarte’s abstract compositions investigate geometry, color, and the emotional resonance of space. Together, their installations bring new […]
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Register here: https://posh.vip/e/roi-revealed-measuring-maximizing-return-on-social-media-investment-1 Eat. Learn. Do. with SCC Join Industrious at the Ion for an engaging three-part event series presented by SCC, designed to empower Houston’s entrepreneurs, creators, and business […]
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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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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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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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Register here: https://greentownlabs.com/climatetech-summit-2025/ Join Greentown Labs on Nov. 4 at Greentown Houston, Nov. 6 at Greentown Boston, + via livestream The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing demand requires audacious entrepreneurial innovation at […]
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Due to the lapse in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 and the associated partial government shutdown, our November NASA Stories at the Ion has been canceled. We look forward to restarting the series in next year! Check back soon for the new date! The Ion is proud to present “NASA Stories at the Ion”—a one-of-a-kind […]
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Welcome to "Software Day at the Ion" - a program series hosted by the Ion and Mercury, where software founders can connect with mentorship at Houston’s HQ for innovation. This month's topic will be "Modern Engineering in an AI-driven World" moderated by Dan Watkins, Venture Partner and Co-Founder of Mercury Fund; CEO Quicksilver Labs, and […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-ai-mission-and-vision-tickets-1839276047169?aff=oddtdtcreator Blue People brings you another round of Tech & Tequila Talk!🍹 Houston has long been a city of pioneers, leading the world in energy, medicine, and space […]
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The Ion Block Party is where Houston comes together to connect, unwind, and celebrate what makes our community unique. Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an […]
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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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