Save the date. Register here. Hear from inspiring leaders and companies about the tools, resources, and programs for championing more Latinos in the tech ecosystem. Tejano Tech Summit is organized by LSA Global and community partners.
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Save the date. Register here. Hear from inspiring leaders and companies about the tools, resources, and programs for championing more Latinos in the tech ecosystem. Tejano Tech Summit is organized by LSA Global and community partners.
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How can our Office Hours at the Ion help you? Office Hours at the Ion aims to support people coming to the Ion who are seeking their next step in taking their idea to an enterprise by creating pathways to the next steps toward success for entrepreneurs and small business owners. For example, maybe you […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6500 sq. ft. site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every […]
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Innovate, Collaborate, and Learn: Weekly Meetings at Ion Prototyping Lab! Join the Houston Robotics Group for an exciting exploration of a diverse range of projects! Whether you're interested in software development, AI/Deep Learning, electronics, mechanics, drones, or automation, our group offers a welcoming and supportive community to pursue your passions. Should you require assistance with […]
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Need advice on your next innovative idea? Want to join an industry-related and tech-enabled community? Chat with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) or join your Ion Mingle Community! On the Third Monday of the month, come to the Ion's Academic Flex Space from 5 to 5:30 pm to connect with Ion SMEs in 1:1 or small […]
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BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) professionals and allies gather for a dynamic conference of networking and climate solutions. Join us for an exciting in-person event, the GROW Pathways Summit, located at the Ion, on Wednesday, October 18 from 11 AM - 3 PM. GROW Pathways Summit is a one-day visionary exploration of what's […]
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Join us at Second Draught in celebrating SmartAC.com in the fourth iteration of Raise a Glass to Another Round! About SmartAC.com SmartAC.com is digitizing the HVAC industry to perfect the experience of home comfort. A Houston startup that combines unique sensor technology with software analysis has raised its next round of funding to turbocharge its […]
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Join Lenny Saizan, Business Broker and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network, for an informative presentation on selling and buying businesses. Event Description: The process of selling and buying a business includes many steps and involves collaboration and coordination of professionals across various disciplines. Quite often, sellers and buyers in the market are going through […]
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This is a three-part, fall educational series designed to expose engineers at corporations and scaling startups to skills needed to lead engineering without leaving engineering. The series is brought to you by Rice University's engineering faculty in collaboration with Ion. Rice faculty will provide introductions to concepts to help engineers take leadership roles in producing […]
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Our October 2023 meeting features Victor O., who will be giving a presentation about the work HaptX is doing to explore what leading-edge haptic gloves are capable of in supporting VR. He'll have HaptX's latest Development Kit for attendees to try out and discuss. We'll also cover Meta Connect and the launch of the Quest […]
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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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Are you passionate about driving change in the energy sector? Do you have a groundbreaking idea or technology to reduce emissions and decarbonize offshore drilling operations? If so, Transocean invites you to join this open innovation challenge, a game-changing opportunity to shape the future of offshore drilling. Ion is proud to partner with Transocean, a […]
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How can our Office Hours at the Ion help you? Office Hours at the Ion aims to support people coming to the Ion who are seeking their next step in taking their idea to an enterprise by creating pathways to the next steps toward success for entrepreneurs and small business owners. For example, maybe you […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6500 sq. ft. site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every […]
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Representatives from Aramco North America’s corporate venturing arm, Aramco Ventures, will be onsite at the Ion every other Friday right after “Cup of Joey” from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM to meet with startups and and entrepreneurs interested in discussing their company or technology with Aramco’s investment team. Aramco is a world-leading integrated energy and […]
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Innovate, Collaborate, and Learn: Weekly Meetings at Ion Prototyping Lab! Join the Houston Robotics Group for an exciting exploration of a diverse range of projects! Whether you're interested in software development, AI/Deep Learning, electronics, mechanics, drones, or automation, our group offers a welcoming and supportive community to pursue your passions. Should you require assistance with […]
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The Innovation Skills Unlock is a highly interactive, hands-on one-day workshop that unleashes your innovative potential. This unique learning experience will shift your mindset, grow your innovation skill set, and help you drive meaningful change in your organization. By the end of the workshop you will: Master core innovation skills and mindsets: From customer interviewing […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6500 sq. ft. site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every […]
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Transwestern's Technology Properties Group presents a data-centric happy hour on Wednesday, October 25 from 5 - 8 PM at the Ion. Join them for a thought-provoking panel, including individuals from 11:11 Systems, Data Canopy, Digital Realty, and Netrality to discuss the state of the Texas Data Center Market. Drinks and light bites will be available. […]
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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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Featured Speaker: Anshumali Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Computer Science, Rice University, and CEO and Co-Founder of ThirdAI. Anshumali Shrivastava's research focuses on Large Scale Machine Learning, Scalable and Sustainable Deep Learning, Randomized Algorithms for Big-Data and Graph Mining. ThirdAI builds hash-based processing algorithms that accelerate training and inference of neural networks. The technology is a result […]
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Celebrate fall in Houston on Thursday, October 26, from 5 - 8 PM with a coordinated bike ride with BikeHouston and a happy hour on the Ion Plaza. This 7-mile ride through Midtown, Downtown, and the Museum District will start and end at Second Draught. There will also be sponsor booths, face painting, inflatable games, […]
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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. 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 (JSC) and the surrounding […]
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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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Global Custom Commerce (GCC), a Home Depot company, in collaboration with Ion, is thrilled to present a new, educational event series, "Agility at Scale,” designed to equip startups and corporates alike with the knowledge and strategies to thrive in today’s dynamic market. In this four-part series, industry experts from GCC, a trailblazing tech company formerly […]
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