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SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-38/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
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SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nLicense the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects.\nPartner for Growth: Explore how to grow your own goals and NASA’s mission together by leveraging unique human spaceflight capabilities and expertise from NASA Johnson Space Center.\nBuild the Sector: Help us grow Houston’s commercial space ecosystem.\n\nCome with a vision\, leave with a partnership. \nJust come walk up and say hello\, or sign up in advance here.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-office-hours-6/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
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SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫
DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammates\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: \nTraction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really at?\nICP – Seeking your beachhead market\nProblem Identification – Love the problem\, not the solution\nBootstrapping – Knowing your runway and not putting money on fire. 🔥\nFounder capacity\, 10xing and recruiting for your weaknesses. 🚀\n\nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16537030/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab-6/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260423T193452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T193502Z
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SUMMARY:How Oil & Gas Companies Are Generating Consistent Pipeline and Closing More Deals
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988045465504?aff=oddtdtcreator \nMost oil and gas\, energy\, and industrial companies don’t have a lead generation problem—they have a pipeline consistency problem. \nGrowth is often driven by relationships\, referrals\, and timing rather than a structured business development system. While this approach can work in the short term\, it often leads to unpredictable revenue and stalled opportunities. \nIn this session\, we’ll focus on what’s actually working today—and how companies are generating consistent pipeline and closing more deals without simply increasing activity. \nWe’ll cover: \nWhy more outreach doesn’t equal more deals\nThe difference between activity and pipeline creation\nHow high-performing companies structure their business development efforts\nWhat consistent pipeline actually looks like behind the scenes\nPractical ways to improve conversion from conversation to opportunity \nThis session is designed for operators\, service companies\, and industrial leaders responsible for driving revenue and growth.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-oil-gas-companies-are-generating-consistent-pipeline-and-closing-more-deals/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260223T145113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T145113Z
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SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/calendar/manage/cal-SH9IrDPzLLis99Y \nUpstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 \nNo stage. No slides. No panels. \nJust upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. \nThis is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. \nIt’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night.\nIt’s a room full of people who are actually doing the work. \nA place to: \n• Meet others working at the intersection of upstream and technology\n• Trade field stories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths\n• Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, automation\, and deployment realities\n• Build real relationships without a formal agenda \nWhether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, building it\, or leading teams through it\, you’ll fit right in. \nCome as you are.\nBring a friend.\nStay as long as you like. \n📍 Second Draught @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston\n🗓️ Second Thursday of every month | ⏰ 5:30 PM \n👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260413T184240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184240Z
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SUMMARY:The Wellness Edit
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.sweatpals.com/event/the-wellness-edit-2f4d0?utm_source=host_8d118d42-cb42-44fe-99c5-35f9ea1bf3c7&utm_medium=shared_link&utm_campaign=event_share_bade0231-d86d-47ab-9bcb-5b421d458299 \nJoin The Beauty Boost on a personalized wellness journey with curated experiences designed to refresh your mind\, body\, and soul! Dip into breathwork\, guided meditation\, movement\, and hands-on wellness stations! \n6:30 PM — Doors open / Ticket Check-In\nGrab your free gift and settle in with a welcome drink (mocktail). \n6:45 PM — Feel Good Kickoff\nA high vibe breathwork + grounding ritual to set your intentions and tune into your Wellness Era mindset! \n7:00 PM — Yoga Flow \n7:25 PM – 8:25 PM — Wellness Playground\nChoose your own wellness adventure by rotating through mini-experiences like: \n-Reiki or energy healing sessions\n-Health screenings and consultations\n-Wellness tastings (juices\, sea moss\, herbal teas)\n-Spa + Experience stations\, and so much more!
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/the-wellness-edit/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
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SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260427T180157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T180157Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping Houston's Innovation Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Wade Pinder\, Ion’s Mentor in Residence \nHouston’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 will offer valuable insights into how Houston’s innovation ecosystem works and how you can find your place within it. \nDiscover the Houston Ecosystem’s Flow\nFacilitated by Wade Pinder\, the Ion’s Mentor in Residence\, this session will help participants map out the journey needed to take an idea from concept to a mature company. Wade brings years of experience in product management\, community building\, and mentoring entrepreneurs to the table\, offering a thoughtful and informed perspective to guide this exploration. \nThe heart of the session lies in exploring a dynamic mind map that Wade has created and continues to refine—an ever-evolving\, community-driven tool that grows alongside Houston’s innovation ecosystem. Attendees will not only learn about the ecosystem’s flow but also have the opportunity to contribute to it by identifying gaps\, sharing knowledge\, and adding their insights. \nThis session will center on the stages of a company’s growth journey\, exploring the essential elements that drive it forward. Participants will examine the role of financial capital\, from early fundraising efforts to securing the resources needed for scaling\, and how these milestones align with a company’s progression. The discussion will also delve into the human element of growing a business\, highlighting the evolving talent and expertise required to navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Additionally\, we’ll explore the importance of “social capital”—the networks\, support systems\, and relationships that play a critical role in moving ideas to market and sustaining long-term growth. \nIon’s Vision\nHelping the community better understand the local ecosystem reflects the Ion’s commitment “to being the home for Houston’s innovation community.” By fostering connections\, creating opportunities\, and sharing perspectives\, the Ion is building a transformative culture that strengthens Houston’s economic resiliency and celebrates the entrepreneurial journey. \nFrom forming an initial entrepreneurial idea to the prototyping phase to scaling a business\, this Houston Ecosystem Mapping session aligns with the Ion’s goals to support innovation\, attract talent\, and build a vibrant ecosystem. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for: \n\nEntrepreneurs looking to understand greater Houston’s resources.\nInvestors curious about the local startup landscape.\nProfessionals and students wanting to connect with the innovation community.\nAnyone passionate about Houston’s growth as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.\nInnovators who have recently moved to greater Houston and are looking to get “plugged in” to the local scene.\nCommunity leaders and service providers that support (or want to support) the innovation ecosystem.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mapping-houstons-innovation-ecosystem-4/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 027\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260427T195018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195018Z
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SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-39/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260223T143613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T143613Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫
DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammates\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: \nTraction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really at?\nICP – Seeking your beachhead market\nProblem Identification – Love the problem\, not the solution\nBootstrapping – Knowing your runway and not putting money on fire. 🔥\nFounder capacity\, 10xing and recruiting for your weaknesses. 🚀\n\nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16537030/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab-6/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260323T173855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T173921Z
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SUMMARY:Saft IoT Innovation Day: Powering Your Connected Devices
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://evenium.events/iot-innovation-days-the-ion/general-info \nSaft\, a global leader in manufacturing high-tech batteries for industrial applications\, is welcoming start-up companies and developers in the IoT space to join us for a free networking and educational event. Our IoT Innovation Day is focused on connecting IoT designers with battery experts to find solutions to power their devices\, meanwhile offering valuable networking opportunities with other developers. Saft will organize 10-minute Tech Talks for attendees to promote their innovations\, as well as exhibit opportunities. Whether you choose to exhibit\, speak or just attend\, you’ll walk away with valuable insights.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/saft-iot-innovation-day-powering-your-connected-devices/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260126T191753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T181124Z
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SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/u63ae8c5 \nIn 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 to opportunities across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibilities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays in bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on wealth and job creation.. At this event\, you’ll learn the key components to successfully navigate the critical-path of investing in private\, early-stage companies. \nThis session is ideal for the following investment related stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are looking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who want to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepreneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Investor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Program along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climatetech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental challenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startups\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis program from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Greater Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—into the fold\, offering education on climatetech investing\, channeling a pool of capital to young startups\, and catalyzing a thriving climatetech investment ecosystem that prioritizes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nIf you would like to join the program\, please fill out this form\, and if you have additional questions\, please contact Juliana Bernal Martinez at jbernal@greentownlabs.com.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-6/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260113T213643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T172253Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup
DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what?  \nBefore you start looking for funding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valuable — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay for it\, investors won’t be interested anyway. \nJoin us after the session\, hosted by Heath Butler\, for a networking happy hour! \nTarget Audience: \n\nStartups and Entrepreneurs: early-stage entrepreneurs\, entrepreneurs testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Innovators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading sustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath focuses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and fin-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup community relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gestalt Theory Venture Partners\, a venture studio and angel investing group. Prior to Gestalt\, Heath held leadership roles as a seasoned go-to-market and corporate development executive at Insperity (NYSE: NSP)\, the nation’s leading HR outsourcing services provider. Prior to Insperity\, Heath led business development for EnergyWorkspace.com\, founded a fin-tech startup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside of Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratizing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an active startup in the Houston innovation community\, a mentor\, and a regular speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and likes to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-7/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260427T180728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T181024Z
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SUMMARY:Perfecting Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Doug Franklin \n“Dr. Doug” is the CEO and Co-Founder of DeckLaunch and the COO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. He has fifteen years of management\, marketing\, and operations experience\, including opportunities with iconic firms such as Coca-Cola\, ExxonMobil\, and RJ Reynolds. Dr. Franklin is also a leading scholar that has presented at more than a dozen conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals such as The Leadership Quarterly and The Journal of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators. Dr. Franklin graduated with a Doctoral Degree in Ethical Leadership from the University of St. Thomas Houston and currently teaches Quantitative and Mixed Research Methods at UST. \nDerrell Noris \nWith more than ten years dedicated to developing business operations and software development\, Noris is currently the Co-Founder and CTO of Deck Launch and the CEO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. Both successful startups provide services to growing businesses looking to mobilize their outreach further. \nNicholas Mbaezue-Daniel Jr. \nNick is the founder of Egis Project Management LLC\, a project management firm dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses for projects in the industries of Construction\, Technology\, and Business Enterprise. He also serves as Director of Project Management for Fresh Tech Solutionz and as Chief Operations Officer at DeckLaunch LLC. Nicholas considers himself a servant of entrepreneurship because he sees entrepreneurship as a major vehicle to uplift the community.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/perfecting-your-pitch-34/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 028\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Start Here
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260413T215623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T215623Z
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SUMMARY:AI & Energy Sector Pitch Day at Greentown Labs
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/5f9os78c \nArtificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of the global economy\, and the energy sector is feeling the impact first and fastest. We are witnessing a unique duality: AI is simultaneously a massive new burden on our energy infrastructure and the most powerful tool we have to optimize it. \n​This Sector Pitch Day is designed to explore both sides of that coin: Join Greentown Labs for an AI & Energy Sector Pitch Day that will bring both sides of this coin into focus\, spotlighting startups whose solutions are either powering the AI boom or using AI to create a more abundant\, independent\, and resilient energy future. This event is designed for innovators\, industry leaders\, investors\, and policymakers to identify investable opportunities and forge high-impact partnerships across these interconnected domains. \n​Event highlights include:\n– ​Welcome & keynote\n– Startup pitch sessions including Hexaspec\, ATS Energy\, and Ententia AI\n– Fireside chats and corporate partner & ecosystem guest panels with Nominal and Shoreless\n– Startup showcase & networking happy hour
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ai-energy-sector-pitch-day-at-greentown-labs/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20250729T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225437Z
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SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260427T195043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195043Z
UID:10004968-1779444000-1779449400@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-40/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260227T185845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T175112Z
UID:10004937-1779444000-1779451200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nLicense the Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intellectual property for your own projects.\nPartner for Growth: Explore how to grow your own goals and NASA’s mission together by leveraging unique human spaceflight capabilities and expertise from NASA Johnson Space Center.\nBuild the Sector: Help us grow Houston’s commercial space ecosystem.\n\nCome with a vision\, leave with a partnership. \nJust come walk up and say hello\, or sign up in advance here.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-office-hours-6/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260223T143613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T143613Z
UID:10004839-1779445800-1779449400@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫
DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammates\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: \nTraction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really at?\nICP – Seeking your beachhead market\nProblem Identification – Love the problem\, not the solution\nBootstrapping – Knowing your runway and not putting money on fire. 🔥\nFounder capacity\, 10xing and recruiting for your weaknesses. 🚀\n\nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16537030/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab-6/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Startup-Circle-Houston.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20250821T152246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T172220Z
UID:10004024-1779957000-1779962400@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:NASA Stories at the Ion
DESCRIPTION:The Ion is proud to present “NASA Stories at the Ion”— a one-of-a-kind morning series spotlighting the human side of space exploration. Check back soon for this month’s topic! \nEach session will feature personal and powerful stories from astronauts and key NASA personnel. From breathtaking missions aboard the International Space Station to unexpected lessons in leadership and teamwork\, this series offers a behind-the-scenes look at spaceflight\, told by the people who’ve lived it. \n\n\n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-stories-at-the-ion-2/
LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community,Keynote,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20251215T174428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T202326Z
UID:10004381-1779991200-1779994800@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks: Texas-France Space Hub Business Accelerator Initiative (Spring 2026 Cohort)
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challenges—and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. \nThis month NASA Tech Talks is once again partnering with the Rice Space Institute (RSI) in their efforts to fuel startup growth\, drive research\, and forge international partnerships.  Last year\, RSI joined with Business France\, the French Space Agency CNES and the French Consulate in Houston to launch the Texas-France Space Hub\, aiming to unite academic institutions and private enterprises to expand commercial space presence in both countries. \nThe second cohort of French space companies will be in Houston May 4 to June 12\, and we are looking forward to hearing from them at our NASA Tech Talk on May 28. \n3IPK: Advancing Trusted Data for Aerospace and Defense \nWatt&Well: Pioneering High-Performance Power Electronics for Critical Applications \nInfinity Space Providers (ISP): Enabling Scalable Hybrid Propulsion for the Next Generation of Space Mobility \nJoin us to learn more about the Texas-France Space Hub\, and to hear from each of these companies. \nPlease join us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second Draught! \n  \nAbout the Speakers \nMontgomery B. Goforth  has more than 40 years of experience as both Engineer and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related efforts.  After working for a small defense contractor specializing in anti-submarine warfare\, he joined NASA’s Johnson Space Center in 1990.  He has held leadership positions in multiple JSC Directorates and Program Offices. In his previous role as Assistant Director of the JSC Engineering Directorate\, he established a framework to better focus Engineering’s efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development consistent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. Mr. Goforth is now serving as Acting Director of the Business Development & Technology Integration Office at JSC\, and as the JSC Chief Technologist.  In these capacities he will be helping to expand the Houston Aerospace Community through the identification of opportunities to develop space/terrestrial technologies of interest to JSC and Human Space Exploration.  Mr. Goforth was born in East Texas\, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice University (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). \nAbout the Rice Space Institute \nThe Rice Space Institute (RSI) at Rice University is an interdisciplinary coordinating hub that fosters collaboration in space science\, technology\, and policy. Formed in 2000\, it builds on Rice’s deep history in space exploration\, which includes opening the first space science department in the U.S. in 1963 and hosting JFK’s famous 1962 “Moon Speech”. \nPrimary Missions \nInterdisciplinary Research: RSI supports research into the origins of planetary habitability and sustaining human life beyond Earth. \nEducation & Leadership: The institute trains future leaders in space science and advocacy through programs like the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Space Studies. \nPublic Outreach: RSI maintains an international reputation for public engagement\, including public lecture series and managing the Rice Campus Observatory. \nAbout NASA Tech Talks \nIn 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 and the surrounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spaceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\, and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innovation community. We will continue to identify potential space/terrestrial technologies of interest to Human Spaceflight.  Past NASA Tech Talks have included topics such as: \n\nFrom Space to Startup: Leveraging NASA Technology and Innovation to Propel Your Growing Enterprise\nDisruptive Filter Technology for Spacecraft Water Treatment:  The New Promise of Graphene\nLunar dust capture using novel multiplexed inertial filter\nLunar Passive Fuel Cell Technologies:\nMicrobes in Space
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talks-18/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Founders & Startups,General Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20250729T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225437Z
UID:10004065-1780043400-1780050600@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CoJ1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260427T195100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195100Z
UID:10004969-1780048800-1780054200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE 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. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-41/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260223T143613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T143613Z
UID:10004840-1780050600-1780054200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫
DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammates\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: \nTraction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really at?\nICP – Seeking your beachhead market\nProblem Identification – Love the problem\, not the solution\nBootstrapping – Knowing your runway and not putting money on fire. 🔥\nFounder capacity\, 10xing and recruiting for your weaknesses. 🚀\n\nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16537030/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab-6/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Startup-Circle-Houston.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260422T183451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185903Z
UID:10004952-1780419600-1780423200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Humans of Healthcare: Code Blue: Nursing Through Today's Healthcare Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code-blue-nursing-through-todays-healthcare-challenges-tickets-1987554881153?aff=oddtdtcreator \nHumans of Healthcare is a quarterly speaker series by Houston Methodist Center for Innovation featuring a panel of experts sharing how they have advanced in their roles\, providing unique wisdom from various stages of career paths\, and understanding the nuances of the healthcare industry. \nThis session will focus on nursing and feature the following Houston Methodist panelists:\n-Gail Vozzella\, Chief Nurse Executive\n-Tony DeDominico\, Vice President of Operations\n-Joanne Muyco\, Nurse Scientist\n-Jay Paul Budruz\, Virtual ICU & Telenursing – Clinical Nursing Manager
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/humans-of-healthcare-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/humans-of-healthcare-June.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260120T222448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T222648Z
UID:10004464-1780507800-1780513200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Buying and Selling Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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 discussion on selling and buying businesses. \nSelling or acquiring a business is one of the most significant financial decisions most entrepreneurs will ever make\, yet many owners and buyers go through the process for the first time without a clear roadmap. This session breaks down the transaction process from both sides of the table and highlights how thoughtful planning\, proper valuation\, and coordinated advice can materially impact outcomes. \nFor business owners\, the discussion centers on how to maximize enterprise value\, prepare for a future exit\, and align business decisions with personal wealth\, tax\, and legacy goals. For buyers\, the session explores entrepreneurship through acquisition\, including how buying an existing business can reduce risk\, generate immediate cash flow\, and serve as a growth strategy for current operators. \nDrawing on his experience as a business broker\, investment advisor\, and financial professional\, Lenny connects the technical aspects of M&A with broader exit planning and wealth strategy considerations\, helping attendees understand not just how transactions work\, but how they fit into a bigger financial picture. \nTopics include: \n\nCurrent market conditions and buyer demand\nWhen to prepare to sell or buy\nKey drivers of business value\nHow businesses are valued in the real world\nRecasting and normalizing financial statements\nOverview of the sales and acquisition process\nThe role of advisors and the deal team\nTax\, insurance\, and planning considerations before and after a transaction\n\nThis session is ideal for business owners considering a sale now or in the future\, prospective buyers exploring acquisition\, and professionals who support small business owners through growth and transition. \nPresenter\n \nLenny Saizan is the owner and lead broker of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston\, where he advises business owners on exit planning\, value maximization\, and business sales\, and supports buyers pursuing acquisitions and franchises. He is also the co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network\, an investment firm focused on expanding access to private investment opportunities. \nEarlier in his career\, Lenny spent two decades in engineering\, automation\, and oil and gas\, leading teams across operational controls\, financial controls\, and audit. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Tulane University. His credentials include Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional\, Six Sigma Green Belt\, and Project Management Professional. In 2025\, he was recognized as Deal Maker of The Year at Houston Dealmakers conference. \n 
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/buying-and-selling-businesses-7/
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,Investors & Capital,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20250729T190850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225437Z
UID:10004066-1780648200-1780655400@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CoJ1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260223T143613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T143613Z
UID:10004841-1780655400-1780659000@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫
DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammates\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics include: \nTraction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you really at?\nICP – Seeking your beachhead market\nProblem Identification – Love the problem\, not the solution\nBootstrapping – Knowing your runway and not putting money on fire. 🔥\nFounder capacity\, 10xing and recruiting for your weaknesses. 🚀\n\nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/16537030/
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab-6/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Startup-Circle-Houston.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260422T165100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T165100Z
UID:10004954-1781026200-1781035200@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Greentown Labs GoMake 2026 Kickoff: Catalyst x Energy Tech Innovations with Shell & Technip Energies
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/vztjrgma \n​Join us at The Ion to kick off Go Make 2026\, an open-innovation program with Shell Catalysts & Technologies (Shell) and Technip Energies focused on catalytic solutions for industrial decarbonization and the energy transition! \n​Why catalysis? Because these processes—the foundation of industrial chemistry—are largely fossil-based and energy-intensive\, making catalysts a critical lever for reducing emissions and enabling more efficient\, low-carbon production. \n​Catalyst x Energy Tech Innovations will feature leaders from Shell and Technip Energies\, pitches from the Go Make 2026 startup cohort (to be announced soon!)\, and networking with this select group of startups developing breakthrough catalytic technologies across the energy and chemical industries. \n​Following the speaking program\, please join us for networking\, drinks\, and food with Houston’s bright carbontech\, energytech\, and climatetech ecosystems.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/greentown-labs-gomake-2026-kickoff-catalyst-x-energy-tech-innovations-with-shell-technip-energies/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T070443
CREATED:20260223T145113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T145113Z
UID:10004811-1781199000-1781208000@iondistrict.com
SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/calendar/manage/cal-SH9IrDPzLLis99Y \nUpstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 \nNo stage. No slides. No panels. \nJust upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. \nThis is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. \nIt’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night.\nIt’s a room full of people who are actually doing the work. \nA place to: \n• Meet others working at the intersection of upstream and technology\n• Trade field stories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths\n• Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, automation\, and deployment realities\n• Build real relationships without a formal agenda \nWhether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, building it\, or leading teams through it\, you’ll fit right in. \nCome as you are.\nBring a friend.\nStay as long as you like. \n📍 Second Draught @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston\n🗓️ Second Thursday of every month | ⏰ 5:30 PM \n👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited.
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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