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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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) […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 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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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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Join Houston Veteran Network this Veterans Day for Veterans & Visionaries at The Ion — a celebration of service and success, honoring our nation’s veterans while showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit. From networking and innovation to a lively happy hour (5–7 PM), come connect with founders, business leaders, and the Houston community in appreciation of those […]
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Register Here: https://www.edrcoalition.com/energy-drones-robotics-industrial-ai-forum#register Connect with 200+ industry leaders while learning from practical strategies, real-world case studies, actual deployments and avoiding common pitfalls, and connect with industry leaders and AI and Automation innovators. This is your chance to network with peers, share ideas, and gain valuable insights into the latest in industrial drones, robotics, AI/ML, automation, […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-methodist-leadership-speaker-series-at-ion-dr-shlomit-schaal-tickets-1333337250609 Join the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion for for our leadership speaker series presentation by Dr. Shlomit Schaal. Shlomit Schaal, MD, PhD, MHCM is Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive at Houston Methodist. She is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Houston Methodist Physician Organization. Her presentation will […]
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Register here: Vibe Coding: Building with AI, Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup This session is an introduction to Vibe Coding — a simple, practical approach to using AI as your coding partner. William Fermo, VP of Code4Y’all and cofounder of 3 Bros Running Company, will share how he uses AI to build and maintain […]
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Get $10 off tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1769413967809/?discount=ION The 2025 Houston Innovation Awards return to honor Houston's top innovators across industries. The 2025 Houston Innovation Awards will celebrate the best and brightest in the Houston innovation ecosystem. Join InnovationMap on Thursday, November 13 at Greentown Labs for our fifth annual event honoring Houston's top innovators, startups, and more. From tech startups […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smbhou-cup-of-joey-turning-linkedin-connections-into-conversations-tickets-1964476848135?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Two of Houston’s most connected communities are teaming up for something special! ☕️ Join Social Media Breakfast Houston and Cup of Joey for a one-of-a-kind morning of learning, connection, and coffee at The Ion. Together with Joey Sanchez, we’ll explore how to turn online introductions into real-world conversations that lead to real […]
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