Carmel Dyer Lecture Series, "From Falls Risk Identification to Intervention: eST
UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 AM CT
Texas Medical Center
VirtualMedical Center
Carmel Dyer, MD Lecture Series hosted by UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging. Speaker Erin Hommel, MD, M.S will present "From Falls Risk Identification to Intervention: eSTEPS Results, AgeTech Innovations, and Designing eSTEPS+" featuring engaging presentations from innovators in geroscience, clinic
Taste of the Town Committee Meeting for chamber members.
Last verified Oct 19
Carmel Dyer Lecture Series, "From Falls Risk Identification to Intervention: eST
UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 AM CT
Texas Medical Center
VirtualMedical Center
Lecture series hosted by UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging featuring speaker Erin Hommel, MD, M.S. on falls risk identification and intervention, eSTEPS results, and AgeTech innovations. Part of engaging presentations from innovators in geroscience, clinical research, and practice.
Carmel Dyer Lecture Series, "From Falls Risk Identification to Intervention: eST
UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 AM CT
Texas Medical Center
VirtualMedical Center
Carmel Dyer, MD, Lecture Series hosted by UTHealth Houston Institute on Aging featuring speaker Erin Hommel, MD, M.S. presenting on falls risk identification and intervention, eSTEPS results, and AgeTech innovations.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 7:30 AM CT – 11:15 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A nonprofit event bringing together major corporations, government agencies, contracting officers, and small and minority-owned businesses for networking and business opportunities in contracting, financing, bonding, and technical assistance.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
An event bringing together corporations, government agencies, contracting officers, and small and minority-owned businesses to facilitate business opportunities in contracting, financing, bonding, and technical assistance.
Houston Pitch Nights at The Ion: How to Start My Pitch
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A hands-on, founder-focused session at The Ion in Midtown Houston designed to help entrepreneurs master critical pitching skills, including proven frameworks for hooking investors and framing problem statements.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Paid
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
An inside perspective on how the Department of Energy evaluates technical work and how energy companies and technology developers can engage more effectively.
Houston Pitch Nights at The Ion: How to Start My Pitch
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A hands-on, founder-focused session designed to help entrepreneurs master pitching skills, including proven frameworks for hooking investors and framing problem statements.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 10:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
An inside perspective on how the Department of Energy evaluates technical work and how energy companies and technology developers can engage more effectively with the DOE.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 10:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
An inside perspective on how the Department of Energy evaluates technical work and how energy companies and technology developers can engage more effectively with DOE funding opportunities.
A virtual information session to learn more about the Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership (MS HR Leadership) program at the C. T. Bauer College of Business.
A virtual information session to learn more about the Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership (MS HR Leadership) program at the C. T. Bauer College of Business.
The Technology Leadership Advantage Series – For CEOs, VCs and PE Firms
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Paid
Tue, Oct 20 · 12:00 PM CT – 1:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A discussion on why AI success depends less on technology and more on leadership, strategy, accountability, and executive decision-making, explaining why most AI strategies fail before the technology does.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 20 · 5:30 PM CT – 6:30 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
The Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team presents an introduction to angel investing, focused on democratizing access to premium investment opportunities and closing income and wealth gaps globally.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 AM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
The Houston Open Source Society (HOSS) is a flat, voluntary community organization dedicated to promoting open source software education, development, and support, emphasizing collaborative coding practices and user-ownership of data and software.
A recurring Cup of JoeY meetup focused on discovering and sharing your 'why' with a diverse, cross-industry community. Cup of JoeY catalyzes, inspires, and empowers participants to discover new potential and walk out their purpose.
Cup of JoeY community gathering focused on catalyzing, inspiring, and empowering a diverse, cross-industry community to discover new potential and walk out their purpose.
A chamber business connections event for networking and breakfast.
Last verified Oct 19
Houston Open Source Society Meetup
Houston Open Source Society
Free
Wed, Oct 21 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A society dedicated to promoting open source software education, development, and support with collaborative coding practices and user-ownership of data and software.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A meeting of the Houston Open Source Society, dedicated to promoting open source software education, development, and support in the Houston metropolitan area.
Rice360 Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference
Rice360
Free
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AM CT
Texas Medical Center
Medical Center
The Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference: from Global to Local features engaging speakers on advancing health equity by addressing gaps in healthcare with networking opportunities that launch collaborations for applied research and design of affordable, high-quality solutions. The 2026 Confer
Rice360 Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference
Rice360
Free
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AM CT
Texas Medical Center
Medical Center
The Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference: from Global to Local offers engaging speakers on advancing health equity and networking opportunities for applied research and design of affordable, high-quality solutions. The 2026 Conference focuses on innovations for the health of women.
NASA Tech Talks: NASA Technology Prizes and Challenges
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
The final NASA Tech Talk of 2026 delving into NASA's prizes and challenges program, featuring an example of an upcoming challenge and discussion of NASA's Center of Excellence.
The Greater Houston Partnership invites you to The Future of Healthcare: A Thought Leader Series, an in-depth conversation on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of health in the region and beyond, convening business, healthcare, and policy leaders.
Rice360 Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference
Rice360
Free
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AM CT
Texas Medical Center
Medical Center
The Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference: from Global to Local offers speakers on advancing health equity and networking opportunities for collaborations in applied research and design of affordable healthcare solutions. The 2026 Conference focuses on innovations for women's health.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Discover NASA's toughest tech challenges and apply your skills and expertise to solve them. Held the fourth Thursday of the month featuring presentations from NASA.
Recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing purpose. Cup of JoeY creates a diverse, cross-industry community that emphasizes the 'Why' over job titles or company affiliations.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Office hours with SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer expert business mentors, providing free mentoring, resources, and education for entrepreneurs.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A community gathering for founders, teammates, experts, and newcomers to startups in Greater Houston, covering topics like funding stages, market identification, and bootstrapping strategies.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Weekly Friday morning gathering for people building, implementing, or exploring AI, including builders, engineers, product leaders, founders, and researchers, with networking and focused sessions on practical AI topics.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Bi-weekly office hours at The Ion designed to bridge Houston's innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with NASA's experts, capabilities, and technology, including discussions on licensing NASA technology.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free expert mentoring and business advice from SCORE, a national network of volunteer business mentors with experience helping entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit businesses.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A community gathering for startup founders, teammates, experts and newcomers to discuss topics including traction, funding stages, market identification, and bootstrapping.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Office hours designed to bridge the gap between Houston's innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with NASA's elite experts, capabilities, and technology.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Office hours with SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business since 1964.
Recurring networking meetup to catalyze, inspire, and empower a community to discover new potential and walk out their purpose. Focuses on the 'Why' over job titles and creates diverse, cross-industry connections.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Practical, real-world discussion on selling and buying businesses led by Lenny Saizan, owner of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston, Managing Director of Urban Capital Network, and creator of the Legacy Maximizer exit strategy.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A practical, real-world session on buying and selling businesses hosted by Lenny Saizan, owner of Murphy Business & Financial and creator of the Legacy Maximizer exit strategy.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A practical, real-world discussion on selling and buying businesses led by Lenny Saizan, owner of Murphy Business & Financial – Southwest Houston and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network. Covers strategies for one of the most significant financial decisions entrepreneurs make.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A practical, real-world discussion with Lenny Saizan on selling and buying businesses. Covers how selling or acquiring a business is one of the most significant financial decisions entrepreneurs make.
A recurring community meetup focused on discovering and sharing your purpose. Cup of JoeY creates a diverse, cross-industry community with an emphasis on the 'Why' over job titles or company affiliations.
STAMPED is a 10-event TMC Innovation series bringing together founders, clinicians, health systems, and fellow innovators for networking and conversations about the future of healthcare innovation.
STAMPED is a 10-event TMC Innovation series bringing together founders, clinicians, health systems, and fellow innovators for networking and conversations about the future of healthcare innovation.
First event in the 10-event STAMPED series bringing together founders, clinicians, health systems, and innovators for networking and conversations about the future of healthcare innovation.
CEN Summit 2026 - Beyond Theory: AI Deployment for Corporate Leaders
Greentown Labs Houston
Paid
Wed, Oct 28 · 9:00 AM CT
60 State Street
CEN Summit 2026 gathers 100+ senior practitioners, corporate innovators, and investors for a day of case studies, peer roundtables, and expert panels on actionable enterprise AI execution.
One-hour lunch workshop introducing BANKREADY® and BANKREADY AI™, covering what lenders, investors and buyers assess before approving capital, and how AI use in business can help.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Day-and-a-half conference (October 28-29) themed 'The Future Runs on Automation' bringing together founders, investors, corporate leaders, researchers, educators, and policymakers to explore how automation and AI are reshaping energy, manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, logistics, and defense.
ACG Houston Uncorked 2026 networking event featuring professionals from industrials, energy, and other sectors. An evening event designed for middle-market dealmakers to connect and build relationships.
Cup of JoeY is a networking meetup that catalyzes, inspires, and empowers a community to discover new potential and walk out their purpose. The organization focuses on the 'Why' over job titles, creates a diverse cross-industry community, and offers both physical and digital connection spaces.
Step into the incubator for a day of hands-on exploration of climatetech solutions from 200+ startups, insightful keynotes and discussions with industry leaders, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
An interactive afternoon focused on shaping the future of the Aging & Geroscience consortium, strengthening connections across institutions, and identifying high-impact collaborative opportunities.
Healthcare
Last verified Oct 19
Aging & Geroscience Consortium Strategy Retreat
Gulf Coast Consortia (TMC Research)
Invite Only
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:30 AM CT – 4:30 PM CT
Gulf Coast Consortia (TMC Research)
Medical Center
An interactive afternoon focused on shaping the future of the Aging & Geroscience consortium, strengthening connections across institutions, and identifying high-impact collaborative opportunities.
Healthcare
Last verified Oct 19
Aging & Geroscience Consortium Strategy Retreat
Gulf Coast Consortia (TMC Research)
Invite Only
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:30 AM CT – 4:30 PM CT
Gulf Coast Consortia (TMC Research)
Medical Center
An interactive afternoon focused on shaping the future of the Aging & Geroscience consortium, strengthening connections across institutions, and identifying high-impact collaborative opportunities.
Healthcare
Last verified Oct 19
Fundamentals of Serving as Attorney Ad Litem
Houston Bar Association
Members
Thu, Oct 29 · 1:00 PM CT
Houston Bar Association
CLE program on the fundamentals of serving as an attorney ad litem.
Legal
Last verified Oct 19
State of Entrepreneurship
Eventbrite Houston Entrepreneurship
Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM CT
Spacio.us
Pearland / South
An event examining the current state of entrepreneurship in the region.
Reservoir fluids technical session on October 30, 2026.
Energy
Last verified Oct 19
Cup of JoeY | Ion
Cup of Joey Houston
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:30 AM CT
Ion Houston
A recurring community meetup focused on discovering and sharing your purpose. Cup of JoeY creates a diverse, cross-industry community with an emphasis on the 'Why' over job titles or company affiliations.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A community gathering for founders, teammates, experts, and newcomers to startups in Greater Houston, covering topics like funding stages, market identification, and bootstrapping strategies.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Office hours with Rice University's Office of Technology Transfer for startups, entrepreneurs, and companies seeking to commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free expert mentoring and business advice from SCORE, a national network of volunteer business mentors with experience helping entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit businesses.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Office hours with Rice University to explore how university research can power startups and companies. The team works with entrepreneurs and established companies to help commercialize cutting-edge technologies developed at Rice.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A community gathering for startup founders, teammates, experts and newcomers to discuss topics including traction, funding stages, market identification, and bootstrapping.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A celebration of eight years of Impact Hub Houston's ideas, connections, experiments, collaborations, and the community building what comes next in Houston innovation.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Office hours with SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer expert business mentors, providing free mentoring, resources, and education for entrepreneurs.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Weekly Friday morning gathering for people building, implementing, or exploring AI. Brings together builders, engineers, product leaders, founders, operators, researchers, and students.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Office hours with SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business since 1964.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
SCORE office hours provide free, expert mentoring from the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors, helping entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit businesses.
STAMPED | Inside the Ideas Lab: What We're Working On, What We Need
TMC Innovation
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM CT
TMC Innovation
Medical Center
Part of the STAMPED 10-event series, this session brings together founders, clinicians, health systems, and fellow innovators for networking and conversations about healthcare innovation.
STAMPED | Inside the Ideas Lab: What We're Working On, What We Need
TMC Innovation
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM CT
TMC Innovation
Medical Center
STAMPED is a 10-event TMC Innovation series bringing together founders, clinicians, health systems, and fellow innovators for networking and conversations about the future of healthcare innovation.
Powering AI: Data Centers, Infrastructure & Houston's Next Growth Opportunity
Greater Houston Partnership
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM CT
Greater Houston Partnership
Join business, technology, energy and policy leaders for a timely conversation on how AI adoption is driving demand for data centers, power, grid capacity and infrastructure investment across the Houston region.
STAMPED | Inside the Ideas Lab: What We're Working On, What We Need
TMC Innovation
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM CT
TMC Innovation
Medical Center
STAMPED is a 10-event TMC Innovation series bringing together founders, clinicians, health systems, and fellow innovators for networking and conversations about the future of healthcare innovation.
Powering AI: Data Centers, Infrastructure & Houston's Next Growth Opportunity
Greater Houston Partnership
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM CT
Greater Houston Partnership
Join business, technology, energy and policy leaders for a timely conversation on how AI adoption is driving demand for data centers, power, grid capacity and infrastructure investment across the Houston region.
Powering AI: Data Centers, Infrastructure & Houston's Next Growth Opportunity
Greater Houston Partnership
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM CT
Greater Houston Partnership
Join business, technology, energy and policy leaders for a timely conversation on how AI adoption is driving demand for data centers, power, grid capacity and infrastructure investment across the Houston region.
A virtual information session introducing the new Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership at the University of Houston's C. T. Bauer College of Business.
Cup of JoeY is a recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing personal purpose. The community catalyzes connections across diverse industries and backgrounds.
Cup of JoeY community meetup at Cedar St. Cafe in Bellaire focusing on discovering and sharing personal purpose across a diverse, cross-industry community.
Take the next step in your member experience by looking in-depth at how to engage with the Greater Houston Partnership.
Last verified Oct 19
Pints & Prototypes
TMC Innovation
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 AM CT
TMC Innovation
Medical Center
Pints & Prototypes brings together founders, innovators, and medtech enthusiasts for an evening of networking featuring Dr. Trisha Roy, Founder and Director of the Peripheral Vascular Device Development Core at Houston Methodist, discussing turning innovation into medtech products.
Whether you're saving the day through innovation, teamwork, or employee satisfaction, this is your moment to shine as we honor Houston's workplace champions and reveal the rankings of this year's Best Places to Work winners.
Houston AI Club Hot Takes & Fireside Chat (Nov 5 - 801 Travis St) Free Parking
Houston AI Club
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
The Majestic
Houston AI Club hosts a fireside chat with founder Leon Coe tackling AI's hottest topics including what's useful today, hype cycles, and how AI is changing work and business. Open conversation with attendee questions welcome.
Houston AI Club Hot Takes & Fireside Chat (Nov 5 - 801 Travis St) Free Parking
Houston AI Club
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
The Majestic
~8 attendees
Houston AI Club hosts a fireside chat with founder Leon Coe tackling hot takes and practical questions about AI adoption, utility, and impact on work and business. Event includes networking, refreshments, and Q&A with the audience.
Houston AI Club Hot Takes & Fireside Chat (Nov 5 - 801 Travis St) Free Parking
Houston AI Club
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
The Majestic
Houston's largest AI community hosts a fireside chat with founder Leon Coe tackling the hottest topics in AI. The event features a discussion on what's useful today, what's overhyped, and how AI is changing work and business, with audience participation and networking.
A recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing purpose ('Why') over job titles or company affiliations. Part of Cup of JoeY's cross-industry community.
Join us for a delicious pancake bar breakfast to honor our First Responders.
Last verified Oct 19
NASA Office Hours
NASA
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Every other Friday office hours designed to bridge the gap between Houston's innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with NASA's elite experts, capabilities, and technology.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Bi-weekly office hours with NASA experts designed to bridge Houston innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups with NASA's capabilities, technology, and partnership opportunities.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A guided tour and introduction to the Ion, Houston's hub for innovation and entrepreneurship powered by Rice University, led by Wade Pinder, Mentor in Residence.
BioHouston presents the 15th Annual Texas Life Science Forum, a full-day conference bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors in the life sciences sector.
As procurement and supply chain priorities continue to change, the Greater Houston Partnership is bringing together business leaders for a strategic conversation on evolving procurement workstreams—what's changing, what remains important, and what's ahead.
A strategic conversation bringing together business leaders on evolving procurement and supply chain priorities—what's changing, what remains important and what's ahead.
As procurement and supply chain priorities continue to change, the Greater Houston Partnership is bringing together business leaders for a strategic conversation on our evolving procurement workstream - what's changing, what remains important and what's ahead.
A heartfelt gathering to express gratitude to brave men and women who have served our nation. The Veterans Appreciation Luncheon recognizes and celebrates the sacrifice, courage, and dedication of veterans.
Cup of JoeY is a recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing personal purpose. The community catalyzes connections across diverse industries and backgrounds.
Hosted by Hines at its new development at Levit Green, the program will feature a timely discussion on the investments, infrastructure, development and partnerships helping build the Houston of tomorrow.
Cup of JoeY meetup focused on discovering and sharing your 'why' in a diverse, cross-industry community. Features coffee, conversation, and connection.
AFP Houston (Association for Financial Professionals)
Members
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM CT
AFP Houston (Association for Financial Professionals)
Virtual
Annual luncheon honoring philanthropists and philanthropic activity in the greater Houston area. Celebrates and advocates for effective and ethical philanthropy.
Last verified Oct 19
Envision 2026: Clinical Research, Reimagined
TMC Innovation
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM CT
TMC Innovation
Medical Center
Envision 2026 focuses on advancing clinical research and accelerating the path from innovation to patient care, examining what sets Houston apart as a hub for clinical research and exploring TMC strategies to address roadblocks.
Carbon Accounting Workshop: From Measurement to Decision-Making
Greater Houston Partnership
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM CT
Greater Houston Partnership
Join the Greater Houston Partnership's Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) and BCarbon on Thursday, November 12, as they bring together leaders across energy, chemicals, power, technology, finance, and professional services for the Carbon Accounting Workshop: From Measurement to Decision-Mak
Carbon Accounting Workshop: From Measurement to Decision-Making
Greater Houston Partnership
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM CT
Greater Houston Partnership
The Greater Houston Partnership's Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) and BCarbon bring together leaders across energy, chemicals, power, technology, finance, and professional services for the Carbon Accounting Workshop: From Measurement to Decision-Making, which will help build a clearer un
Carbon Accounting Workshop: From Measurement to Decision-Making
Greater Houston Partnership
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM CT
Greater Houston Partnership
The Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) and BCarbon bring together leaders across energy, chemicals, power, technology, finance, and professional services for a workshop to build understanding of how carbon information is developed, interpreted, and applied.
Partnership Lake Houston created BizCom meetings to serve four key community quadrants: Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, and Generation Park/Summer Creek. Each quadrant hosts a BizCom meeting twice a year at its local high school with one-hour sessions.
ULI Houston - Leadership Luncheon - 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate®
ULI Houston
Members
Thu, Nov 12 · 11:15 AM CT – 1:15 PM CT
Junior League of Houston
ULI Houston leadership luncheon featuring 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate presentation.
Real Estate
Last verified Oct 16
ULI Houston - Leadership Luncheon - 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate®
ULI Houston
Members
Thu, Nov 12 · 11:15 AM CT – 1:15 PM CT
Junior League of Houston
ULI Houston leadership luncheon featuring 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate presentation.
Real Estate
Last verified Oct 18
ULI Houston - Leadership Luncheon - 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate®
ULI Houston
Members
Thu, Nov 12 · 11:15 AM CT – 1:15 PM CT
Junior League of Houston
ULI Houston Leadership Luncheon featuring 2027 Emerging Trends in Real Estate presentation.
Real Estate
Last verified Oct 19
Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:30 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Second Draught
A casual, vendor-light happy hour for upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. No stage, slides, or panels—just informal networking for people navigating digital change in oil and gas.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM CT – 8:30 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Out in Tech Houston is the local chapter for Out in Tech, the world's largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders, creating opportunities for LGBTQ+ tech professionals.
Cup of JoeY is a recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing personal purpose. The community catalyzes connections across diverse industries and backgrounds.
The Houston Business Journal celebrates Who to Know in The Woodlands, an editorial and networking celebration recognizing the executives, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and community changemakers shaping the future of The Woodlands.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 PM CT – 6:30 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
An educational session on angel investing aimed at democratizing access to premium investment opportunities and closing income and wealth gaps by the Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team.
HYPE's Reading the Field explores how emerging leaders can assess changing conditions, recognize risks and opportunities, and make sound decisions under pressure.
HYPE's Reading the Field explores how emerging leaders can assess changing conditions, recognize risks and opportunities, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Cup of JoeY is a recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing personal purpose. The community catalyzes connections across diverse industries and backgrounds.
HYPE's Reading the Field explores how emerging leaders can assess changing conditions, recognize risks and opportunities, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Cup of JoeY meetup focused on discovering and sharing your 'why' in a diverse, cross-industry community. Features coffee, conversation, and connection.
Full-day training on SEO, AI Search (GEO), and content strategy. Learn practical frameworks, fix real issues, and improve visibility and ROI. Offered in-person ($550) and virtual ($175) formats with limited seats.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A workshop hosted by Heath Butler covering how to validate startup ideas before seeking funding, ensuring your idea has a sound model and market demand. Followed by networking.
Talent Forward brings together business, education, and community leaders to shape Houston's future through developing and empowering all who call this region home.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Paid
Thu, Nov 19 · 9:00 AM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Intensive all-day program with 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions designed for early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Covers the startup founder's journey and Houston's startup ecosystem, facilitated by Wade Pinder.
Monthly networking series featuring members visiting and exploring different host business locations while connecting with other Partnership Lake Houston members.
Last verified Oct 19
Houston Linux User Group
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
One of the oldest user groups focused on the Linux Operating System. Discusses trends in operating system usage, software development, and current technological trends with one-on-one training and class-based instruction.
A recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing purpose ('Why') over job titles or company affiliations. Part of Cup of JoeY's cross-industry community.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Guided session by Wade Pinder exploring Houston's startup and innovation ecosystem. Designed for entrepreneurs, investors, educators, students, community leaders, and professionals seeking to navigate the city's resources and opportunities.
Cup of JoeY is a recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing personal purpose. The community catalyzes connections across diverse industries and backgrounds.
Cup of JoeY is a recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing personal purpose. The community catalyzes connections across diverse industries and backgrounds.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Nov 27 · 8:30 AM CT – 10:30 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A weekly Friday morning networking event to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across the region. Meet new contacts, expand your network, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community.
Cup of JoeY is a recurring networking meetup focused on discovering and sharing personal purpose. The community catalyzes connections across diverse industries and backgrounds.
The Business & Bacon Seminar Series is an every other month program featuring events at different host locations throughout the year, addressing critical topics to prepare participants for ever-changing business demands.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Celebrate the season of innovation and community at the Ion District Holiday Block Party with holiday cheer, local bites, drinks, music and meaningful connection across Houston's innovation ecosystem.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Seasonal celebration at the Ion District with holiday cheer, local bites, drinks, music, and meaningful connection across Houston's innovation ecosystem.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Dec 4 · 8:30 AM CT – 10:30 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across the region. Meet new contacts, expand your current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community every Friday morning.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Guided tour and introduction to the Ion, Houston's hub for innovation and entrepreneurship powered by Rice University. Designed for entrepreneurs, students, professionals, investors, community leaders, and anyone curious about the Ion's offerings.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Second Draught
A casual, vendor-light happy hour for upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza to navigate digital change in oil and gas.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM CT – 8:30 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Monthly mixer for Out in Tech Houston, the local chapter of Out in Tech, the world's largest non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders, creating opportunities for connection and community building.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM CT – 8:30 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
The local chapter of Out in Tech, a non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders with 50,000+ members, creating opportunities to advance careers, grow networks, and leverage tech for social change.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM CT – 8:30 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Out in Tech Houston is the local chapter for Out in Tech, a non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders that creates opportunities to advance careers, grow networks, and leverage tech for social change.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Dec 11 · 8:30 AM CT – 10:30 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
A coffee shop-open networking event held every Friday morning to create a connected culture across the region, with opportunities to meet new contacts, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Dec 11 · 8:30 AM CT – 10:30 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Weekly Friday morning networking event to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across the region. Meet new people, expand networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community.
Elected Officials Breakfast Reception Presented by Shell Federal Credit Union &
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
Free
Tue, Dec 15 · 7:30 AM CT – 9:00 AM CT
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
Part of the annual State & Federal Luncheon bringing together state and federal leaders to share legislative outcomes and economic and demographic trends impacting the Lake Houston area. VIP reception held one hour before the luncheon.
Elected Officials Breakfast Reception Presented by Shell Federal Credit Union &
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
Free
Tue, Dec 15 · 7:30 AM CT – 9:00 AM CT
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
VIP reception held one hour before the annual State & Federal Luncheon, bringing together state and federal leaders to share legislative outcomes and economic and demographic trends impacting the Lake Houston area.
Elected Officials Breakfast Reception Presented by Shell Federal Credit Union &
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
Free
Tue, Dec 15 · 7:30 AM CT – 9:00 AM CT
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
A VIP reception held one hour before the annual State & Federal Luncheon, bringing together state and federal leaders to share legislative outcomes and economic trends impacting the Lake Houston area.
State and Federal Outlook Luncheon Presented by Shell Federal Credit Union & Uni
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
Free
Tue, Dec 15 · 11:00 AM CT – 1:00 PM CT
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
The annual State & Federal Outlook Luncheon brings together state and federal leaders to share legislative outcomes and economic and demographic trends impacting the Lake Houston area. An Elected Officials VIP Reception is held one hour before the luncheon.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM CT – 6:30 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
The Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team presents Angel Investing 101 to democratize access to premium investment opportunities and close income and wealth gaps.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Paid
Thu, Dec 17 · 9:00 AM CT – 7:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Intensive full-day program for early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs featuring 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions on the Startup Founder's Journey and the Houston startup ecosystem, facilitated by Wade Pinder.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
One of the oldest Linux user groups, discussing trends in operating system usage, software development, and current technological trends, providing one-on-one training and class-based instruction.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
One of the oldest Linux user groups discussing new trends in operating system usage, software development and current technological trends, with one-on-one training and class-based instruction available.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
One of the oldest Linux user groups focused on operating system usage, software development, current technological trends, and provides training and instruction.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Dec 18 · 8:30 AM CT – 10:30 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Open networking across the region held every Friday morning to meet new contacts, expand current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Fri, Dec 18 · 10:00 AM CT – 11:00 AM CT
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Facilitated by Wade Pinder, Ion's Mentor in Residence, this session helps entrepreneurs, investors, educators, students, community leaders, and professionals navigate Houston's vast and dynamic startup and innovation ecosystem.
Biosciences Research Collaborative Building at Rice University
Medical Center
Monthly BioConnect networking series promoting collaboration among healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders. All career levels welcome.
BioHouston Breakfast Forum: Market Opportunity Assessments and Value Creation St
BioHouston
Paid
Thu, Jan 7 · 7:30 AM CT – 9:00 AM CT
Levit Green
Medical Center
Interactive session on building value creation strategy in biotech, exploring frameworks for de-risking assets, identifying market opportunities, and attracting investors and partners. Led by Ned Wydysh, PhD, VP, and Balazs Felcsuti, Partner, at Health Advances.
Monthly BioConnect networking series promoting collaboration among healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders. All career levels welcome.
Monthly BioConnect networking series promoting collaboration among healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders. All career levels welcome.
BioHouston Breakfast Forum: DNA-Encoded Libraries and AI for Drug Discovery
BioHouston
Paid
Thu, Jan 14 · 7:30 AM CT – 9:00 AM CT
TMC3 Collaborative Building
Medical Center
Learn about integrating DNA-encoded libraries and AI in drug discovery, featuring Gwenn Hansen, Chief Scientific Officer at Nurix Therapeutics and former Baylor College of Medicine faculty.
Expo-style program bringing together organizations, companies, and service providers supporting growth across Houston's biotech, medtech, and health innovation ecosystem.
Expo-style program bringing together organizations, companies, and service providers supporting growth across Houston's biotech, medtech, and health innovation ecosystem.
Gain the insights you need to plan for 2027. HBJ's Economic Forecast brings together top experts to share data, trends, and projections shaping Houston's business landscape in the year ahead.
Startup and tech networking mixer for entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals in the AI, startup, and tech space. Mingle with influential professionals and find your next client, employee, business partner or co-founder.
BioConnect networking series for healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders. Promotes collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within the biotech ecosystem. All career levels welcome.
BioConnect networking series (1st Tuesday of each month) promoting collaboration among academic and industry innovators and biotech stakeholders. All career levels including students and postdocs are welcome.
BioHouston Breakfast Forum: Market Opportunity Assessments and Value Creation St
BioHouston
Paid
Fri, Feb 5 · 7:30 AM CT – 9:00 AM CT
Levit Green
Interactive session on building value creation strategy in biotech, exploring frameworks for de-risking assets, identifying market opportunities, and attracting investors. Led by experts from Health Advances.
Monthly BioConnect networking series promoting collaboration among healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders. All career levels including students and postdocs welcome.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Feb 11 · 5:30 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Second Draught
An informal monthly social for upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders. No stage, slides, or panels—just casual networking over beer and pizza for people navigating digital change in oil and gas.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Feb 11 · 5:30 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Second Draught
Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social. An informal happy hour for upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza to discuss digital change in oil and gas. No stage, no slides, no panels.
Ion District (NASA Tech Talks, Startup Circle, Cybersecurity Circle, etc.)
Free
Thu, Feb 11 · 5:30 PM CT – 8:00 PM CT
Second Draught
Monthly informal social for upstream operators, engineers, founders, and digital leaders. A casual, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas, featuring no stage, slides, or panels—just networking over beer and pizza.