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 […]
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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. At this month’s NASA Tech Talk, we’re going to learn more about patents, innovation, and space exploration. How do you get patents for systems used on the Moon? How do you even think of something new? […]
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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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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 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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Canceled Poses on the Plaza
Register here: <a href="https://mobileyogihtx.as.me/schedule/cdf67533/?appointmentTypeIds=79154484 Mobile Yogi is taking over the Ion Plaza every Monday evening with Poses on the Plaza — a brand-new yoga flow in one of the most […]
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Register Here: https://lu.ma/pui723kv Not your average R&D talk. And definitely not your average Tuesday night! Join Blue People for their next Tech and Tequila event in Houston this September 2nad. This time, this session will dive into how to turn R&D into real products, guided by Alexander Duvall, Co-Founder of Indigo Affect. Think partnerships, funding, and […]
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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. 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 the process […]
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Get ready for Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week! Join us for an informational and networking happy hour as we head into the final preparations for the 2nd annual week! Meet industry leaders, investors, startups, and key partners within Houston's energy and climate innovation ecosystem while getting the inside scoop on all the exciting events […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-hackathon-2025-registration-1411282286309 The Houston Hackathon is an opportunity for people with different skills to collaborate on projects to improve life in Houston. Impact Hub Houston envisions a more equitable, […]
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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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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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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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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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Join #SUPERGirlsInSTEM on Friday, September 5th, for their Induction Ceremony for the 2025-26 Program Year. Register Here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q3A7nQ_4wkC-9bVZAvLEIban7sKZAAtHvmvkeUoFsihUREg3SkRCR1QzVUJaNUgwTlpTWkhPN0JUTiQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode
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Join STEAM on Demand, Persona AI, and the Ion for a hands-on, family-friendly STEAM workshop. Newton’s Second Law of Motion, Force = ma, explains how force, mass, and acceleration interact. […]
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We invite you to join us in celebrating Paul Cherukuri, whose visionary leadership has left a lasting impact on Houston’s innovation ecosystem. Since becoming Rice’s first Chief Innovation Officer, Paul has […]
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Register Here: https://www.meetup.com/houston-data-and-ai-meetup/events/310655623/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yourEvent_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 As AI systems move from experimentation to production, the challenge is no longer just building agents—it’s making them interoperable, reliable, and enterprise-ready. In this session, Houston Data […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-leadership-speaker-series-at-ion-dr-evan-collins-tickets-1333321513539 Join the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion for their leadership speaker series presentation by Dr. Evan Collins. Evan D. Collins, MD,MBA is Chief of the Houston Methodist […]
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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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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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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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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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Join us as Greentown Labs, Halliburton Labs, and The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship are joining forces to host the second annual Houston Climate and Energy Startup Week 2025. This week will bring together leading energy and climate investors, industry leaders, and startups from across the globe to showcase and discuss the most innovative […]
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