As part of Black History Month, this event is a special addition to Heath Butler's How to Start a Startup, highlighting real-world strategies founders use. Hosted by Heath Butler of Mercury Fund and Zach Ellis of South Loop Ventures, learn how founders win enterprise deals, manage long sales cycles with confidence, and turn pilot programs […]
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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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Register here: https://app.tickettailor.com/events/aiaahouston/2055042 University students - learn how to best apply and prepare for a NASA internship at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) and other centers around the United States with AIAA Houston’s “How to get a NASA internship - OSTEM summer opportunities”. Hosted at The Ion near central Houston 6pm-7pm Thur. Feb. 18, university […]
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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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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 strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career […]
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Regsiter here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5WZIs3DeCEySgTE4RJt28csxZrlF-bxMsqspHn06VTdUM0ZGMDRGNDc0TFNETjlDQzJPTTU1NlkzTi4u Let's talk a lot about dashboards, AI, automation, and analytics, but data alone doesn’t drive results. People do. A strong digital workforce strategy isn’t just about better tools or cleaner data. It’s about how people interpret insights, how leaders communicate what the data is really saying, and how decisions affect real employees, […]
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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 […]
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About SCORE Office Hours 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 […]
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NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every Friday in February, join us for NASA's office hours, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups […]
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Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification - What stage are you really […]
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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 to learn more […]
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Register here: https://business.rice.edu/event/innovation-ai-summit-2026 Join Rice Business on Wednesday, February 25th for the Innovation & AI Summit at the Ion – a half-day of insightful panels on AI in Finance, Digital […]
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Register here: https://events.rice.edu/baker-institute/event/421561-science-cafe-synthesizing-a-healthier-you NETWORK. LEARN. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HEALTH. Join fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and innovators at the Ion for a high-impact networking event hosted by Rice University researchers. The event aims to bring together health and science enthusiasts interested in the future of synthetic biology and human health. Connect with Dr. Rafael Verduzco, […]
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Register here: https://www.diasporaafricaconference.com/ At the 6th Annual Diaspora Africa Conference in Houston, we are curating an experience focused on three pillars: CONNECT with an unparalleled network of influential leaders, sector experts, and pioneering diasporans who are shaping industries on both sides of the Atlantic. INVEST through curated sessions that showcase actionable projects, sector-specific deep-dives, and […]
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Register here: https://greentownlabs.com/event/feb-2026-transition-on-tap/ The Greentown Houston community is bigger than ever before—with dozens of new startups welcomed in Q3 and Q4 2025, it’s time to meet these entrepreneurs! Working on innovations ranging from methane capture to emissions-free manufacturing processes to carbon management, Greentown Houston startups are poised to transform industries and pave the way to […]
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We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. This month's NASA Tech Talks will focus on “Technology Development Opportunities […]
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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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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 strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career […]
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About SCORE Office Hours 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 […]
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NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every Friday in February, join us for NASA's office hours, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups […]
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Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders, teammates, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: Traction + Funding Stage Identification - What stage are you really […]
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Register here: https://luma.com/8x102l9t Join us to see how EARTI is building a sustainable, data-driven food system in the heart of the city. Blue People presents: Tech & Tequila Talk 🚀 The current agricultural model is often inefficient and disconnected from the urban consumer. EARTI is changing the blueprint. By merging smart engineering with food production, […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982393761104?aff=oddtdtcreator Hear from a panel of healthcare experts as they share their insights, advice, and challenges shaping their careers. Humans of Healthcare is a new quarterly speaker series by Houston Methodist Center for Innovation featuring a panel of experts sharing how they have advanced in their roles, providing unique wisdom from various stages […]
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Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-future-of-women-in-stem-tedtalkpanel Excitement is in the air! Get ready, The FUTURE of Women in STEM, in partnership with Ion Houston, is here.Calling Houston's political, private and University & K-12 Leaders, Allies, Startup Founders and VCs for an up-close and personal conversation on The FUTURE of Women in STEM!REGISTER today!Gain information, education and application to […]
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Internal Migration is a contemporary installation by Bennie Flores Ansell that explores migration as an internal experience rather than a purely physical journey. Through sculptural forms, light, and architectural objects, the exhibition reflects on movement, transition, and the ways change is carried within the body and built environment. The central installation features suspended sculptural elements derived from the artist’s own […]
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