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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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 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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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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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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Register here: https://form.jotform.com/253065225589059 This event will be a facilitated discussion bringing together founders, builders, and innovators to explore what it takes to create, scale, and sustain meaningful ventures. Here is the following criteria for individuals to join: 1. Emerging Founders - Actively developing a startup, product, or business concept - May be pre-revenue or early […]
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Register here: https://business.rice.edu/rice-customer-based-strategy-symposium/registration The Rice Customer-Based Strategy Symposium is a premier forum for exchanging innovative ideas on customer-centered strategy planning and execution. Blending peer-reviewed research from leading academics with industry […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-startup-speedrun-tickets-1267881440519. Use "speedrun15" for 15% off. An immersive, fast-paced journey through the Houston startup ecosystem—all in one day! Are you ready to dive into Houston’s vibrant startup scene? […]
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Register here: https://events.tie.org/Houston/NovemberFoundersFundersHappyHour Come hang out with the people at Mercury, TiE Houston, Rocket Network, and SWAN! Founder, investor, operator - you're all welcome! Let's talk tech, startups, VC, or the crazy state of the world! Stop by, have a drink, say hello, and meet some cool people.See you there! About the hosts: Mercury is […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-project-night-houston-climate-action-registration-1918052128549?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Open Project Night Houston is a monthly event convening Houston’s changemakers and collaborators around ideas for improving Houston. Impact Hub Houston brings you Open Project Night, a monthly opportunity to come together to work on solutions for some of Houston's most pressing issues. Our city is full of changemakers across all ages, cultures, skillsets, […]
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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 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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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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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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