Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 H-Town Roundup (HTR) is Houston’s annual celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture — a citywide festival that brings together founders, investors, creators, and community leaders. Each year, […]
Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 H-Town Roundup (HTR) is Houston’s annual celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture — a citywide festival that brings together founders, investors, creators, and community leaders. Each year, HTR […]
Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 From the lab to the launch pad. H-Town is bringing together the founders and experts who turned academic research into real companies, and they’re sharing exactly how they […]
Register here: https://www.houstonexponential.com/copy-of-h-town-roundup-2026 Featuring: Hope Shimabuku and Reynaldo Vasquez
Join Lenny Saizan, owner of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston, Managing Director of Urban Capital Network, and creator of the Legacy Maximizer exit strategy, for a practical, real-world […]
Register here: https://luma.com/3y3yk8z5 Join us at Industrious on April 2 from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM for a full day of productivity, connection, and community. Experience what it’s like to […]
Register here: https://business.ghwcc.org/events/details/technology-summit-for-women-04-02-2026-11826 Apply Promo Code: ION26 (not case-sensitive) to receive their free ticket. Join GHWCC for their 4th Annual Women in Tech Summit, featuring dynamic speakers and panelists sharing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Register here: https://pmihouston.org/programs/event-calendar/general-events/pmi-houston-ai-powered-corporate-expo Join us for the inaugural event of PMI Houston – AI-Powered PMO and the Future of Project Leadership – where AI meets project leadership to revolutionize PMOs across industries! What's in Store? Corporate Expo Area Cross-Industry Panel Networking Session 1 Ways of Working PDU will be offered.
Register here: https://sblemons.com/corporate-training/#wmsevents Workshop participants will learn time-tested marketing principles and business frameworks for growth. Key benefits of the workshop include: 1) increased insight into your target customer and how to increase your revenue; 2) improved self-confidence in your marketing and communications strategies; and 3) an expanded network of business professionals with whom to collaborate […]
The Rice Veterans Business Battle (VBB) is the nation’s largest pitch competition for startups led by U.S. military veterans. Hosted by Rice University, VBB connects veteran founders with mentorship, investor exposure, and the opportunity to compete for non-dilutive cash prizes. The event is open to the entire community, including veterans and civilians alike. Veteran founders […]
Register here: https://luma.com/calendar/manage/cal-SH9IrDPzLLis99Y Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and […]
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 […]
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-purpose-to-profit-building-a-community-driven-brand-that-lasts-tickets-1985766244292 What does it take to turn a personal passion into a sustainable business? Join us for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation with Mila Clarke, The Hangry Woman, as she shares how she transformed her personal brand into a purpose-driven company focused on helping people with diabetes build confidence and knowledge around nutrition and […]
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 at? ICP - Seeking your beachhead market Problem Identification - Love the problem, not the solution Bootstrapping - Knowing your runway and not putting money […]
Register here: https://www.thecollective.org/exhibitions For a limited time, stop by Community Artists’ Collective to see the free exhibition "Archiving Memory,” featuring original work by Texas Southern University art students & Professors […]
Welcome to "Mercury Fund 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. What is it: Mercury Fund Day, previously known as Software Day, is a monthly series driving the support, inspiration, and connections needed to help startups […]
Register: https://luma.com/tmmnpqzo Join Greentown Labs on April 14 for the inaugural RAVA AI Summit—bringing together founders, operators, and investors actively building and deploying AI in the real world. This isn’t a theoretical AI event. It’s a working room. You’ll walk away with: • Real-world use cases of AI in production • Insights on scaling AI […]
Register here: https://luma.com/vbgcpa7z AI is transforming the legal profession by automating manual tasks, allowing firms to shift their focus from billable hours to high level strategy and client outcomes. Join our legal experts to learn more about how AI is shaping the legal industry!
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 […]
The Houston Startup Speedrun is an intensive and fast-paced program designed to provide both early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the Startup Founder's Journey and the Houston startup ecosystem through a carefully curated curriculum consisting of 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions. Wade Pinder, your host and facilitator, is an experienced and trusted […]
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 […]
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enrg-htx-april-2026-tickets-1985618579623?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl ENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group) is a community for entrepreneurs with 10-250 employees running on EOS or EOS Curious. ENRG (pronounced energy) is rebooting in Houston! Erick Garcia, Lesa A Skipper and Craig Ceccanti are teaming up to re-launch the Houston ENRG Chapter and we could not be more excited to invite entrepreneurs running on EOS or […]
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 […]
Register Here: https://luma.com/l4m96jsw Celebrate Earth Day and Greentown’s 5-year anniversary with us at a fun, community pickleball social in the heart of the Ion District at Pickle Lab. Join Greentown members, Ion community members, and friends of Greentown for an evening of connection and celebration of five years of climate innovation in Houston. For questions […]
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 Talk will focus on technology development ideas that JSC has put together for the Agency’s “NASA Force” initiative. “America’s leadership in space depends on extraordinary talent,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “NASA […]
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 […]
NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! Every other Friday, join us for NASA's office hours, designed to bridge the gap between Houston’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with NASA's elite experts, capabilities, and technology. License the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects. Partner for Growth: Explore how […]
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 […]
Join the B2G Victory Team and come by our table at the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum (GHBP) January. Breakfast Served: 8:00AM- 9:00AM The GHBP is excited to: Provide a venue that “Makes Business Happen” for Houston’s small and minority business community and the community at large. Connects key contacts that lead to contracts and financing […]
Register here: https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/418003 BAM Blood Drive @ The lon Wednesday, April 29 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Conference Room FREE SHIRTS FOR DONORS! www.giveblood.org sponsor code: BAMS Appointments preferred. Walk-ins welcome.
Register here: https://luma.com/wft8x89h In a world where only the very wealthy, well connected, and major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities, which have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population, the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 at? ICP - Seeking your beachhead market Problem Identification - Love the problem, not the solution Bootstrapping - Knowing your runway and not putting money […]
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