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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Technology Leadership Advantage Series - For CEOs\, VCs and PE
  Firms
DTSTART:20260908T170000Z
DTEND:20260908T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005583-1788868800-1788872400@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-technology-lea
 dership-advantage-series-tickets-1997195321971?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAI succ
 ess depends less on technology and more on leadership\, strategy\, account
 ability\, and executive decision-making. AI isn’t your biggest challenge
 . Leadership Is. Why most AI strategies fail before the technology does. \
 nAI has never been more accessible. \nPowerful models\, enterprise AI plat
 forms\, automation tools\, and AI-enabled software are available to compan
 ies of almost every size. Yet access to AI and the ability to create busin
 ess value from AI are two very different things. \nThe difference is incre
 asingly leadership. \nAs AI moves from experimentation into the business\,
  the questions become less about what the technology can do and more about
  what the organization should do with it. \n\nWhere should we invest?\nWho
  should own AI?\nWhich opportunities actually matter?\nHow much risk shoul
 d we accept?\nHow do we move successful pilots into production?\nWho is ac
 countable for the business outcome?\n\nThese are not simply technology dec
 isions. They are executive decisions about strategy\, capital\, operations
 \, customers\, risk\, governance\, talent\, and competitive position. \nJo
 in Ram Prasad\, CEO of Delence\, for an executive conversation about why A
 I readiness starts with leadership readiness and what separates organizati
 ons experimenting with AI from those positioned to turn it into measurable
  business value. \nThis isn’t a technical presentation about models\, pr
 ompts\, or the latest AI tools. It’s a conversation about leadership\, a
 ccountability\, AI\, and the executive decisions required to move from exp
 erimentation to business impact. \nWhat We’ll Discuss: \n\nAI readiness 
 versus simply having access to AI tools\nWhy AI pilots can succeed while t
 he broader AI strategy fails\nWho should own AI at the executive level\nWh
 en an organization does and does not need a Chief AI Officer\nHow executiv
 e accountability changes as AI moves into the business\nHow to approach AI
  governance without stopping innovation\nWhy AI initiatives struggle to mo
 ve from pilot to production and adoption\nCommon AI leadership mistakes th
 at create fragmented investment and unclear ownership\nHow leaders connect
  AI investment to measurable business outcomes\nWhat CEOs and boards shoul
 d be asking about AI now\n\nWho Should Attend: \nThis session is specifica
 lly designed for CEOs\, seeded startup founders\, presidents\, investors\,
  private equity leaders\, operating partners\, and board members of growth
 -stage B2B technology and technology-enabled companies. \nIt will be parti
 cularly relevant if your organization is evaluating AI investments\, runni
 ng multiple AI pilots\, determining who should own AI\, considering whethe
 r a CAIO is needed\, developing AI governance\, or struggling to translate
  AI experimentation into measurable business results. \nIf AI decisions ar
 e increasingly becoming CEO\, board\, investment\, risk\, or growth decisi
 ons\, this conversation is for you. \nOne Question to Consider Before You 
 Arrive –  Does your company have an AI strategy\, or a collection of AI
  projects? \nAbout Ram Prasad: \nRam Prasad is CEO of Delence and an execu
 tive technology leader focused on the intersection of technology\, product
 \, AI\, and business growth. \nThroughout his corporate career\, Ram has w
 orked with executive teams navigating the decisions that emerge as organiz
 ations grow when technology becomes more complex\, product priorities comp
 ete\, AI creates new possibilities\, and decisions that were once technica
 l begin affecting growth\, risk\, and enterprise value. \nHis perspective 
 is built around a simple idea: \nGrowth has a leadership problem. \nRam sp
 eaks and advises on executive technology leadership\, AI strategy\, produc
 t strategy\, scaling\, and the leadership decisions that turn technology i
 nto business advantage. \nAbout Delence: \nDelence provides executive tech
 nology leadership to growth-stage B2B technology and technology-enabled co
 mpanies. \nThrough Fractional CAIO\, CTO and CPO leadership\, Delence work
 s alongside CEOs and executive teams when the business needs senior techno
 logy\, product\, or AI leadership\, but a permanent executive hire may not
  yet be the right answer. \nDelence connects business strategy\, technolog
 y\, product\, AI\, and execution\, bringing executive ownership to the dec
 isions that become more consequential as companies grow. \nThis isn’t st
 affing or recruiting. \nIt is executive leadership for the stage the busin
 ess is entering.
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/the-technology-leadership-advantage-seri
 es-for-ceos-vcs-and-pe-firms/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Design Your Business Backwards
DTSTART:20260908T220000Z
DTEND:20260909T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005303-1788886800-1788894000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:education,tech
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/f3o1spx1 \nStart designing fre
 edom from day one. Most entrepreneurs build first and hope freedom shows u
 p down the road. But working around the clock isn’t growth\, it’s a tr
 ap. Hustle\, funnels\, and social media won’t save a business that was b
 uilt on the wrong foundation. \n​Blue People presents: Tech and Tequila 
 Talk – Business by Design! Join us for an exclusive\, high-impact sessio
 n on the power of intentional business design. \n​We’re hosting Taylor
  Golden to show you how to reverse the entrepreneurial order and build you
 r business around your life\, not the other way around. Learn how to turn 
 your greatest personal assets into a business model that makes money while
  giving you back your time. \n​What you’ll learn: \n​+The Power of B
 ackward Design: Reverse the traditional path by prioritizing your life and
  freedom before building your business. \n​+Fixing the Foundation: A loo
 k at why marketing funnels won’t save a poorly designed business\, and h
 ow to focus on what to build first. \n​+Identity as an Asset: How aligni
 ng your business model with your core strengths simplifies pricing\, marke
 ting\, and client acquisition. \n​+Profitability vs. Freedom: A practica
 l framework to generate sustainable revenue while getting back your time\,
  your family\, and yourself. \n​No empty hustle culture. Just strategic 
 blueprints\, high-level networking\, and the best tequila. \n​📅 Septe
 mber 1st | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 The Ion Houston \n​The tequila is on
  us. Hosted by Blue People. \n​Questions or more info here! https://www.
 linkedin.com/company/tech-tequila-talk/
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/design-your-business-backwards/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:How to Start a Startup
DTSTART:20260909T220000Z
DTEND:20260909T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005308-1788973200-1788978600@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:You have an idea…now what?  \nBefore you start looking for f
 unding\, it’s important to ensure that your idea is both viable and valu
 able — if it doesn’t have a sound model and a market willing to pay fo
 r 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\, entrepreneur
 s testing ideas for a pivot\nCommunity Members: people with an idea for a 
 startup but unsure what to do next\, small business owners\nCorporate Inno
 vators: intrapreneurs\, decision-makers tasked with creating and leading s
 ustainable change\nAcademic Partners: students or faculty with an idea for
  a startup\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nHeath Butler\, Mercury Fund \nHeath foc
 uses on B2B SaaS and B2B2C Marketplace investments in future-of-work and f
 in-tech themes. Heath also manages the organization’s venture studio and
  network platform\, including corporate\, service provider\, and startup c
 ommunity relationships. \nPrior to joining Mercury\, Heath co-founded Gest
 alt 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 star
 tup\, and developed his foundational management skills at UPS. \nOutside o
 f Mercury\, Heath is an active angel investor and advocates for democratiz
 ing access to private equity opportunities for all investors. He is an act
 ive startup in the Houston innovation community\, a mentor\, and a regular
  speaker/mentor within The Ion. Heath enjoys traveling with family and lik
 es to read\, golf\, cycle\, and is an avid poker player.
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LOCATION:Ion – Forum Stairs\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, Uni
 ted States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/how-to-start-a-startup-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DTSTART:20260910T223000Z
DTEND:20260911T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10004981-1789061400-1789070400@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove \nUpstream: Digita
 l Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 \nNo stage. No slides. No panels. \n
 Just upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getti
 ng together over beer and pizza. \nThis is the informal side of the Upstre
 am Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people n
 avigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. \n
 It’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night.\nIt’s a room full o
 f people who are actually doing the work. \nA place to: \n• Meet others 
 working at the intersection of upstream and technology\n• Trade field st
 ories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths\n• Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, auto
 mation\, and deployment realities\n• Build real relationships without a 
 formal agenda \nWhether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, bu
 ilding 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 Draugh
 t @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston\n🗓️ Second Thursday of every m
 onth | ⏰ 5:30 PM \n👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited.
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LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\,
  United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-d
 raught-3/2026-09-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Out in Tech Houston Monthly Mixer
DTSTART:20260911T000000Z
DTEND:20260911T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005612-1789066800-1789072200@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:community,tech
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-in-tech-housto
 n-monthly-mixer-tickets-1979625431957?aff=odcleoeventsincollection \nOut i
 n Tech Houston is the local chapter for Out in Tech\, the world’s larges
 t non-profit community of LGBTQ+ tech leaders. Out in Tech creates opportu
 nities for our 50\,000 members to advance their careers\, grow their netwo
 rks\, and leverage tech for social change. \nAs with the other 30+ chapter
 s around the world\, Out in Tech Houston provides an inclusive space for L
 GBTQ+ people and allies working in the technology industry to engage\, net
 work\, and learn. \nAbout this Event \nJoin our relaxed\, social-mixer eve
 nt\, hosted on the second Thursday of every month. We’re looking forward
  to meeting you! \nThis is the first time we are hosting our monthly mixer
  at The Ion\, and we hope to have many more. RSVP and save the date in you
 r calendars for an evening you cannot miss! \nFor more information\, conta
 ct houston@outintech.com.
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LOCATION:Second Draught\, 4201 Main St. Suite 130\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\,
  United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/out-in-tech-houston-monthly-mixer-4/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DTSTART:20260911T133000Z
DTEND:20260911T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10004080-1789115400-1789122600@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:community,tech
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connecte
 d culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday m
 orning\, 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\, th
 ese are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation com
 munity. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your w
 hy\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup aw
 ay. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T004544Z
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-
 09-11/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:AI Circle Houston
DTSTART:20260911T143000Z
DTEND:20260912T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005603-1789119000-1789167600@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:community,tech
DESCRIPTION:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18970005/ \nAI Circle Houston 
 is a weekly Friday morning gathering for people building\, implementing\, 
 or exploring AI. \nWe bring together builders\, engineers\, product leader
 s\, founders\, operators\, researchers\, students\, and anyone interested 
 in putting AI into practice. Each week includes networking followed by a f
 ocused session on a practical AI topic\, with discussions spanning AI agen
 ts\, AI-native products\, models\, development tools\, reliability\, inter
 faces\, computer vision\, and emerging approaches to building with AI. \nT
 he format is community-driven\, with an emphasis on learning from people a
 ctively working with AI and sharing what is working\, what isn’t\, and w
 hat we’re learning along the way.
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ai-circle-houston-4/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours
DTSTART:20260911T150000Z
DTEND:20260911T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005290-1789120800-1789128000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! 
 Every other Friday\, join us for NASA’s office hours\, designed to bridg
 e the gap between Houston’s innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and startups wi
 th NASA’s elite experts\, capabilities\, and technology.  \n\nLicense t
 he Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intell
 ectual property for your own projects.\nPartner for Growth: Explore how t
 o grow your own goals and NASA’s mission together by leveraging unique h
 uman 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.
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-office-hours-21/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫
DTSTART:20260911T153000Z
DTEND:20260911T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005598-1789122600-1789126200@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammat
 es\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics inclu
 de: \nTraction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you reall
 y at?\nICP – Seeking your beachhead market\nProblem Identification – L
 ove the problem\, not the solution\nBootstrapping – Knowing your runway 
 and not putting money on fire. 🔥\nFounder capacity\, 10xing and recruit
 ing for your weaknesses. 🚀\n\nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/
 groups/16537030/
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LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab-20/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 Houston Energy & Climate Startup Week Kickoff
DTSTART:20260914T213000Z
DTEND:20260915T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005294-1789403400-1789416000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/vz6fndi8 \nKick off Houston En
 ergy & Climate Startup Week in the Ion District! \n​Join founders\, inve
 stors\, corporate leaders\, researchers\, and innovators from across Houst
 on and beyond as we officially launch a week dedicated to advancing the fu
 ture of energy and climate innovation. \n​The evening begins with a keyn
 ote program featuring leaders from Houston’s energy and climate ecosyste
 m who are helping shape what’s next for the industry. Following the prog
 ram\, explore the Ion during a building-wide Open House featuring startup 
 showcases\, corporate partners\, technology demonstrations\, and opportuni
 ties to connect with the organizations driving innovation across the regio
 n. \n​Then head outside for our signature Block Party on the plaza with 
 live music\, drinks\, bites from Ion District restaurants\, and networking
  with the people building Houston’s innovation ecosystem. \n​Whether y
 ou’re attending Houston Energy & Climate Startup Week for the first time
  or returning for another year\, this is the perfect way to connect\, disc
 over\, and kick off an exciting week of programming.
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LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/2026-houston-energy-climate-startup-week
 -kickoff-open-house-and-ion-block-party/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 Fall Symposium NeuroSystems: From Circuits to Restoration
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTSTAMP:20260729T073110Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51994566076018
CATEGORIES:education,tech
DESCRIPTION:The second annual NeuroSystems symposium will bring together w
 orld-renowned scientists to spotlight recent advances in our understanding
  of neural circuits\, brain states and pioneering neurotechnologies\, incl
 uding brain-computer interfaces\, while showcasing the current field and c
 harting future research directions. The event’s key focus is the transla
 tion of these advances into treatments for neurological disorders\, with t
 he goal of advancing the restoration of human neural function and impactin
 g the future of clinical neuroscience.
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LOCATION:Houston Methodist Research Institute\, John F. Bookout Auditorium
  (R2-306)
URL:https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/2026-CNSR-Symposium
X-SOURCE-NAME:Houston Methodist Academic Institute Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://attend.houstonmethodist.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Energy Solutions in a New Era Hosted by JERA & Mitsubishi Heavy In
 dustries
DTSTART:20260915T201500Z
DTEND:20260915T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005621-1789485300-1789491600@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://luma.com/u9ycnl37?lm_source=embed \nTh
 e energy world is entering a period of profound change — and Houston sit
 s at the very heart of it. Join JERA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI
 ) for an evening of candid conversation on how established energy leaders 
 and bold startups can shape what comes next. \n​What we ask of energy is
  changing. Electrification\, industrial decarbonization\, and a new class 
 of large loads — led by AI and data centers — are driving power demand
  at a pace never seen before. The question is no longer only how do we ad
 d clean generation?\, but how do we serve rising demand on a grid with li
 mited headroom? One answer builds new supply\; the other shifts demand in
 telligently — and where the two meet\, the next-era power system comes i
 nto view. \n​As part of Houston Energy + Climate Startup Week\, this se
 ssion brings JERA and MHI leadership together with leading energy and clim
 ate innovators for an open dialogue on collaboration and open innovation. 
 Whether you’re a founder\, investor\, corporate\, researcher\, academic\
 , or policymaker\, come connect with the people building the future of ene
 rgy. \n​What to expect \n\n\n​Short introductions to JERA’s and MHI
 ’s open innovation activities and U.S. strategy \n\n\n​A ~45-minute pa
 nel discussion with industry leaders and pioneering startups on how corpor
 ates and startups build trust and scale together \n\n\n​A ~30-minute net
 working reception to connect with key players across the energy & climate 
 ecosystem \n\n\n​Event Details \n\n\n​📅 Tuesday\, September 15\, 20
 26 \n\n\n​🕞 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM (CT) \n\n\n​📍 The Ion\, “Forum
  Stairs” — Houston\, TX \n\n\n​🎟️ Free & open to all — invest
 ors\, startups\, corporates\, academia\, and government are welcome \n\n\n
 ​Come for the ideas\, stay for the connections. We look forward to seein
 g you there.
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/energy-solutions-in-a-new-era-hosted-by-
 jera-mitsubishi-heavy-industries/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Activate: Meet the Cohort 2026
DTSTART:20260915T220000Z
DTEND:20260916T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005578-1789491600-1789498800@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://luma.com/pw41fw82 \nJoin us to celebrat
 e the launch of Activate Houston’s 2026 Cohort and discover the breakthr
 ough technologies they’re building to solve some of the world’s bigges
 t challenges. \n\n\n​Anning Corporation: Pioneering geologic hydrogen th
 rough advanced geoscience and stimulation technologies\, creating a scalab
 le low-cost\, clean energy \n\n\n​Brint Tech: Building optical sensing s
 ystems that quantify hydrogen\, giving infrastructure operators the data t
 o scale safely and credibly \n\n\n​Simora Core: Building rare-earth free
 \, contact-free electric motors with wireless rotors for everything from s
 mall appliances to vehicles and heavy industry \n\n\n​Nivera: Developing
  natural composite coatings and packaging materials that reduce food waste
  and sustainably extends the shelf life of fresh food \n\n\n​Orbital Arc
 : Creating electric propulsion on a microtrip to power movement in space a
 t an unmatched scale\, speed\, and cost \n\n\n​Renesin: Developing advan
 ced materials that enable faster\, more efficient AI hardware \n\n\n​Sel
 erra Separations: Engineering high-performance membranes that cut the cost
  and energy consumption of water treatment without compromising durability
  or water quality \n\n\n​SwieNitro Recovery: Transforming nitrogen-rich 
 waste streams into valuable fertilizer through a low-energy ammonia recove
 ry platform \n\n\n​Also\, learn more about our C25 cohort: \n\n\n​Bios
 imo: Enabling the chemical industry’s net-zero transition by replacing f
 ossil-based essential chemicals with identical quality ones made from bio-
 ethanol \n\n\n​Brightlight Photonics: Replacing tabletop laser systems w
 ith chip-scale titanium:sapphire lasers—bringing lab-grade performance t
 o quantum technologies\, diagnostics\, and advanced manufacturing in a pac
 kage that’s 100x smaller and cheaper \n\n\n​Deep Anchor Solutions: Com
 pact anchor making offshore energy viable in new and remote markets worldw
 ide by enabling faster\, cheaper deployment of floating renewables \n\n\n
 ​FlowCellutions: Chemistry-agnostic diagnostics for grid-scale batteries
  \n\n\n​KIRA: Reimagining desalination expanding access to clean water a
 nd decarbonizing industries from oil and gas to agriculture \n\n\n​Lift 
 Biolabs: Replacing costly purification tools with buoyant protein reagents
  making therapeutic manufacturing more affordable while also enabling biot
 ech to scale \n\n\n​Semion: Transforming pest control by restoring crops
 ’ natural defenses with plant-based compounds\, reducing chemical use an
 d environmental impact\, and offering farmers more sustainable and resilie
 nt ways to protect their crops \n\n\n​Activate’s Meet the Cohort is a 
 proud anchor event for Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week\, and spon
 sored by Goodwin Law and Berkner Group. \n​ \n\n\n\n​
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/activate-meet-the-cohort-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 Fall Symposium NeuroSystems: From Circuits to Restoration
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260729T073110Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51994566077043
CATEGORIES:education,tech
DESCRIPTION:The second annual NeuroSystems symposium will bring together w
 orld-renowned scientists to spotlight recent advances in our understanding
  of neural circuits\, brain states and pioneering neurotechnologies\, incl
 uding brain-computer interfaces\, while showcasing the current field and c
 harting future research directions. The event’s key focus is the transla
 tion of these advances into treatments for neurological disorders\, with t
 he goal of advancing the restoration of human neural function and impactin
 g the future of clinical neuroscience.
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LOCATION:Houston Methodist Research Institute\, John F. Bookout Auditorium
  (R2-306)
URL:https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/2026-CNSR-Symposium
X-SOURCE-NAME:Houston Methodist Academic Institute Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://attend.houstonmethodist.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Greentown Labs Houston Climatetech Summit 2026
DTSTART:20260916T130000Z
DTEND:20260917T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005579-1789545600-1789592400@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://luma.com/2r3qufae \nThe annual Greento
 wn Climatetech Summit is the premier gathering of entrepreneurs\, investo
 rs\, corporate leaders\, policymakers\, and philanthropists accelerating t
 he climate\, energy\, and industrial transformation. \n​Once a year\, we
  open the doors of our incubators to the people working hardest to move al
 l of it forward. On Sept. 16 in Houston and Oct. 29 in Boston\, step insid
 e our labs to meet our 260+ climatetech startups\, hear perspectives from
  industry leaders\, and forge connections with changemakers across the eco
 system. \n​Attend your way. Climatetech Summit offers multiple ways to 
 participate: \n\n\n​Full-Day Admission: Includes morning programming\, 
 lunch\, the Startup Showcase & Open House\, and the evening Pitch Competit
 ion & Happy Hour. \n\n\n​Afternoon Showcase Admission: Includes afterno
 on access to the Open House & Startup Showcase\, and the evening Pitch Com
 petition & Happy Hour. \n\n\n​Virtual Admission:  Livestream access to
  the morning programming only. \n\n\n​This isn’t a conference confined
  to one room. Throughout the day\, you’ll move through Houston’s dynam
 ic Ion District\, from thought-provoking conversations at The Ion to hands
 -on innovation inside Greentown Labs\, ending with an evening celebration 
 at the legendary Continental Club. Each stop offers new opportunities to d
 iscover groundbreaking technologies\, meet industry leaders\, and experien
 ce why Houston is where climate innovation comes to life. \n​Houston Age
 nda \n​The Ion – 4201 Main Street (8:00am – 12:30pm) \n​8:00 AM | 
 Check-In & Breakfast \n​8:40 AM | Welcome Remarks from Greentown Labs CE
 O Georgina Campbell Flatter \n​9:00 AM | Keynote: Scaling the Biggest Cl
 ean Energy IPO on Wall Street\, Featuring Tim Latimer\, CEO & Co-founder\,
  Fervo Energy\, in conversation with David Baldwin\, SCF Partners \n​9:4
 5 AM | Launching Unicorns: What Breaks on the Way to Scale \n​10:25 AM |
  Networking Break \n​11:00 AM | The U.S. Nuclear Renaissance: Is This Co
 meback Different? \n​11:40 AM | Powering the AI Boom: Energy\, Siting & 
 the Capital Behind It \n​12:15 PM | Transition to Greentown Labs Houston
  \n​Greentown Labs Houston – 4200 San Jacinto Street (12:30pm – 4pm)
  \n​12:30–2:00 PM | Networking Lunch \n​2:00–4:00 PM | Open House 
 & Startup Showcase \n​Continental Club – 3700 Main Street (5:00pm – 
 9:00pm) \n​5:00–9:00 PM | Startup Pitch Competition & Happy Hour
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LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 4200 San Jacinto St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, Uni
 ted States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-climatetech-summit-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Halliburton Labs Pitch Day
DTSTART:20260918T130000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005576-1789718400-1789732800@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/0gc6wepy \n​You are invited 
 to the Halliburton Labs Company Showcase. This invitation‑only\, in‑
 person event brings together a curated group of early‑stage energy techn
 ology investors and 16 Halliburton Labs companies in Houston. \n​The 
 Company Showcase highlights breakthrough technologies that shape the futur
 e of energy and industrial innovation and provides a focused forum for mea
 ningful engagement between investors and founders. \n​📅 Wednesday\, 
 June 17\n🕘 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n📍 Halliburton Campus (3000 Nort
 h Sam Houston Pkwy East Houston\, Texas 77032) \n​Company Showcase Progr
 am Includes: \n\n\n​Opening remarks from Jeff Miller\, Chairman\, Presi
 dent\, & CEO\, Halliburton and Andres Cabada\, Managing Director\, Halli
 burton Labs \n\n\n​Investor one‑on‑one and small‑group meetings (b
 y request) \n\n\n​Lunch \n\n\n​We look forward to welcoming you for a 
 high‑value opportunity to engage with innovative founders and explore te
 chnologies driving the future of energy. \n​Participating Companies \n
 ​Aquafortus – Non-thermal liquid to liquid desalination technology fo
 r resource recovery from wastewater brine \n​Ayrton Energy – High-den
 sity hydrogen storage medium \n​Cache Energy – Electrified heat and l
 ong-term energy storage \n​Cella – Advances subsurface mineralization
  of carbon dioxide \n​Chemergy – Hydrogen from organic and plastic wa
 stes \n​Enexor BioEnergy – On-site waste to bioenergy conversion syst
 ems \n​Espiku – Water and minerals recovery from industrial produced 
 water \n​LiNa Energy – Solid state sodium storage for renewables \n
 ​Marel Power Solutions – Advanced cooling to redefine power-stacks \n
 ​Mitico – Carbon capture sorption technology (granulated metal carbon
 ate \n​Nandina REM – The next evolution of carbon fiber \n​Noon 
 – 100+ hour ultra-long duration battery storage \n​Proof Energy – F
 uel agnostic metallic oxide fuel cells \n​Sunchem – Precision separat
 ion of critical metals \n​Sungreen  – Advanced materials unlocking n
 ext-generation hydrogen\, water\, battery\, and CO2 electrochemistry \n​
 Syncris – Grid forming power electronics \n​Learn more about particip
 ating companies here: Companies – Halliburton Labs \n​Upon registerin
 g\, you will have the option to schedule one‑on‑one or small‑grou
 p meetings with participating companies. Meeting participation is optiona
 l—please select “No Meeting” if you prefer to attend the plenary p
 rogram only. \n​This event is invitation‑only. Please contact us if y
 ou would like to include additional team members or if you have any questi
 ons. \n​Sincerely\,\nHalliburton Labs Team
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T004544Z
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/halliburton-pitch-day/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:AI Circle Houston
DTSTART:20260918T143000Z
DTEND:20260918T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005604-1789723800-1789729200@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:community,tech
DESCRIPTION:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18970005/ \nAI Circle Houston 
 is a weekly Friday morning gathering for people building\, implementing\, 
 or exploring AI. \nWe bring together builders\, engineers\, product leader
 s\, founders\, operators\, researchers\, students\, and anyone interested 
 in putting AI into practice. Each week includes networking followed by a f
 ocused session on a practical AI topic\, with discussions spanning AI agen
 ts\, AI-native products\, models\, development tools\, reliability\, inter
 faces\, computer vision\, and emerging approaches to building with AI. \nT
 he format is community-driven\, with an emphasis on learning from people a
 ctively working with AI and sharing what is working\, what isn’t\, and w
 hat we’re learning along the way.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T004544Z
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ai-circle-houston-5/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Startup Circle Houston 💫
DTSTART:20260918T153000Z
DTEND:20260918T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10005599-1789727400-1789731000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Startup Circle Houston 💫 brings together founders\, teammat
 es\, experts and newbies of startups in Greater Houston! Past topics inclu
 de: \nTraction + Funding Stage Identification – What stage are you reall
 y at?\nICP – Seeking your beachhead market\nProblem Identification – L
 ove the problem\, not the solution\nBootstrapping – Knowing your runway 
 and not putting money on fire. 🔥\nFounder capacity\, 10xing and recruit
 ing for your weaknesses. 🚀\n\nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/
 groups/16537030/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T004544Z
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/startup-circle-houston-%f0%9f%92%ab-21/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Angel Investing 101
DTSTART:20260922T223000Z
DTEND:20260922T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T004544Z
UID:10004774-1790098200-1790101800@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:education,tech
DESCRIPTION:In a world where only the very wealthy\, well connected\, and 
 major institutions have access to premium investment opportunities\, which
  have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population\, the I
 nnovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship team believes the key to closi
 ng income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access to opportuniti
 es across the investment ecosystem. \nJoin the Innovation Center for Urban
  Entrepreneurship team for an evening of learning\, discussion and possibi
 lities as we explore the basics of angel investing and the role it plays i
 n bringing new products and services to market and the impact it has on we
 alth 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 rel
 ated stakeholders: \n\nProspective Angel Investors who want to learn more 
 about the world of Angel Investing\nInvestment Advisors (RIA/FA) who are l
 ooking for alternative investments for their clients\nEntrepreneurs who wa
 nt to learn more about what Angels are looking for in their deals\nEntrepr
 eneurs who want to meet/network with Angel Investors\n\nIon District Inves
 tor Activation Program: \nThe Houston Ion District Investor Activation Pro
 gram along with Urban Capital Network is helping build an equitable climat
 etech industry capable of rapid deployment by addressing a fundamental cha
 llenge: the region’s lack of funding for early-stage climatetech startup
 s\, and especially for those led by underrepresented founders. \nThis prog
 ram from Greentown Labs and the Ion brings early-stage investors from Grea
 ter Houston—a region playing a pivotal role in the energy transition—i
 nto 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.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T004544Z
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029 – 030\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX
 \, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/angel-investing-101-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:ENRG HTX - September 2026
DTSTART:20260924T133000Z
DTEND:20260924T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T064634Z
UID:10005182-1790238600-1790244000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:community,tech
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enrg-htx-september
 -2026-tickets-1992148129683 \nENRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Gr
 oup) is a community for entrepreneurs with 10-250 employees running on EOS
  or EOS Curious. \n\n\n\nENRG (pronounced energy) is here to stay in Hous
 ton! \nErick Garcia\, Lesa A Skipper and Craig Ceccanti are teaming up
  to build the Houston ENRG Chapter and we could not be more excited to inv
 ite entrepreneurs running on EOS or EOS Curious to this collaborative room
 ! Join us on September 18th at 8:30am at the Ion District (Downstairs 02
 8) for the first meeting! \nWhat is ENRG?\nThe vision is to establish an E
 NRG (Entrepreneurial Networking Resource Group) in Houston for entrepreneu
 rs with 10-250 employees. This is a free EOS Worldwide aligned community
  for entrepreneurs led by one EOS Implementer and one Integrator. \nEach m
 onthly meeting includes:\n– Practical training on an EOS tools\n– Peer
 -to-peer issue solving\n– Valuable networking\n– Content that helps mo
 ve the needle on your business\n– Exposure to Subject Matter Experts\nNo
  sales pitches here though\, we’re here to help all tides rise! \nThis i
 s WHERE entrepreneurs find the WHOs and the HOWs to move their business fo
 rward.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T064634Z
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 028\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 7700
 2\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/enrg-htx-september-2026/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Houston Startup Speedrun
DTSTART:20260924T140000Z
DTEND:20260925T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T064618Z
UID:10005590-1790240400-1790276400@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:gaming,tech
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wades-houston-star
 tup-speedrun-at-the-ion-tickets-1988360089553?aff=erelexpmlt \nThe Houston
  Startup Speedrun is an intensive and fast-paced program designed to provi
 de both early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensi
 ve understanding of the Startup Founder’s Journey and the Houston startu
 p ecosystem through a carefully curated curriculum consisting of 10 consec
 utive 50-minute sessions. Wade Pinder\, your host and facilitator\, is an 
 experienced and trusted ecosystem guide for many Houston-based stakeholder
 s. With a focus on efficiency and accommodating the schedules of full-time
  working professionals\, this program aims to quickly give you a “lay of
  the land” while preparing you for your entrepreneurial journey.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T064618Z
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 029\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 7700
 2\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-speedrun-8/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:NASA Tech Talks
DTSTART:20260924T230000Z
DTEND:20260925T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T064618Z
UID:10004385-1790272800-1790276400@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:We want HOU! Join us to discover NASA’s toughest tech challe
 nges–and apply your skills and expertise to solve them.In these presenta
 tions\, occurring the fourth Thursdays of the month\, Mr. Montgomery Gofor
 th and other aerospace subject matter experts will discuss the technology 
 development challenges faced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the surr
 ounding Aerospace community in our ongoing efforts as the hub of human spa
 ceflight. Presentations will focus on the ways in which these challenges\,
  and the associated opportunities\, can be leveraged by Houston’s innova
 tion community.Join us after the talk for drinks and networking at Second 
 Draught!Past NASA Tech Talks have included: Montgomery B. Goforth discussi
 ng NASA Intellectual Property suitable for commercialization by small/star
 t-up companies\; Jared Daum discussing Orion’s parachutes and risk ident
 ification and mitigation that are showstoppers for the spaceflight parachu
 te industry\; Kevin Kobylka discussing current Guidance\, Navigation\, and
  Control (GNC) capabilities and needs\; and Nick Skytland\, Chief Technolo
 gist at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Director of the Business Develo
 pment and Technology Integration Office. Future NASA Tech Talks will inclu
 de: dual-use (space/terrestrial) technologies in the areas of: \n\n\n\nAvi
 onics / Communication / Sensors\nRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) tec
 hnology for ultra-long lived wireless sensors\nPower Storage and Distribut
 ion\nAutonomous & Robotics Systems\nExtra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems
 \nVirtual/Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution\nHum
 an Health & Performance / Human Systems Research\n\nAbout the Speakers \nM
 ontgomery B. Goforth has more than 40 years of experience as both Engineer
  and Manager in a variety of highly technical space and defense-related ef
 forts.  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 Of
 fices. In his current role as Assistant Director of the JSC Engineering Di
 rectorate\, he has established a framework to better focus Engineering’s
  efforts towards Human Spaceflight technology and systems development cons
 istent with JSC and Agency goals for exploration. He has used this framewo
 rk to guide Engineering’s internal investments and external partnerships
  supporting Lunar and Mars Exploration. Mr. Goforth was born in East Texas
 \, raised in Southern California and Arizona\, and graduated from Rice Uni
 versity (BSME 1982\, MSME 1987). \nNASA Tech Talks topics include dual-use
  (space/terrestrial) technologies and focus areas in:\n\n\n\nAvionics / Co
 mmunication / Sensors\nRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology fo
 r ultra-long-lived wireless sensors\nPower Storage and Distribution\nAuton
 omous & Robotics Systems\nExtra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) Systems\nVirtual/
 Augmented Reality in Human Spaceflight Training & Execution\nHuman Health 
 & Performance / Human Systems Research\nNASA Intellectual Property suitabl
 e for commercialization by small/start-up companies\nOrion’s parachutes 
 and risk identification and mitigation strategies\nLeveraging Radio Freque
 ncy Identification (RFID) technology for ultra-long-lived wireless sensors
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-tech-talks-22/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Houston Linux User Group
DTSTART:20260924T230000Z
DTEND:20260925T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T064532Z
UID:10005125-1790272800-1790280000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested or already invested in the Linux Operating 
 System? \nJoin us at the Houston Linux User Group\, one of the oldest user
  groups involved with the Linux Operating System. We discuss new trends in
  operating system usage\, software development\, and current technological
  trends\, as well as provide one-on-one training or class-based instructio
 n. Learn about how to get more out of your computer or how to leverage any
  of the Linux-based computational platforms. \nAll are welcome to attend\,
  regardless of whether you’re a seasoned Linux professional intent on ne
 tworking or a new Linux user struggling with installation or the command l
 ine.\nThis monthly meeting includes all of the standard Houston Linux User
  Group meeting activities\, which include meet-and-greet\, presentations o
 f personal projects\, multi-meeting classes\, as well as organizational an
 d coordinating announcements. \nVisit our website at: https://www.houstonl
 inux.org/\nVisit our calendar and the agenda of each week’s meeting at: 
 https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=houstonlinuxusergroup@g
 mail.com \nJoin us on social media.\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/MPzYfeJz\
 nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/houstonlinuxusergroup/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T064532Z
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 030\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 7700
 2\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-linux-user-group-7/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey
DTSTART:20260925T133000Z
DTEND:20260925T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T064532Z
UID:10004082-1790325000-1790332200@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connecte
 d culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday m
 orning\, 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\, th
 ese are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation com
 munity. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your w
 hy\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup aw
 ay. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T064532Z
LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2026-
 09-25/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:AI Circle Houston
DTSTART:20260925T143000Z
DTEND:20260925T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T064532Z
UID:10005605-1790328600-1790334000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18970005/ \nAI Circle Houston 
 is a weekly Friday morning gathering for people building\, implementing\, 
 or exploring AI. \nWe bring together builders\, engineers\, product leader
 s\, founders\, operators\, researchers\, students\, and anyone interested 
 in putting AI into practice. Each week includes networking followed by a f
 ocused session on a practical AI topic\, with discussions spanning AI agen
 ts\, AI-native products\, models\, development tools\, reliability\, inter
 faces\, computer vision\, and emerging approaches to building with AI. \nT
 he format is community-driven\, with an emphasis on learning from people a
 ctively working with AI and sharing what is working\, what isn’t\, and w
 hat we’re learning along the way.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T064532Z
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ai-circle-houston-6/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mapping Houston's Innovation Ecosystem
DTSTART:20260925T150000Z
DTEND:20260925T160000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T064532Z
UID:10005296-1790330400-1790334000@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Wade Pinder\, Ion’s Mentor in Residence \nHou
 ston’s startup and innovation ecosystem is as vast and dynamic as the ci
 ty itself\, full of opportunities\, resources\, and talent. Yet\, navigati
 ng it can be challenging—especially for those unfamiliar with its many p
 arts. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, educator\, student\, c
 ommunity 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\nFaci
 litated by Wade Pinder\, the Ion’s Mentor in Residence\, this session wi
 ll help participants map out the journey needed to take an idea from conce
 pt to a mature company. Wade brings years of experience in product managem
 ent\, community building\, and mentoring entrepreneurs to the table\, offe
 ring a thoughtful and informed perspective to guide this exploration. \nTh
 e 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 thei
 r insights. \nThis session will center on the stages of a company’s grow
 th journey\, exploring the essential elements that drive it forward. Parti
 cipants will examine the role of financial capital\, from early fundraisin
 g efforts to securing the resources needed for scaling\, and how these mil
 estones align with a company’s progression. The discussion will also del
 ve into the human element of growing a business\, highlighting the evolvin
 g talent and expertise required to navigate the entrepreneurial journey. A
 dditionally\, 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 Visio
 n\nHelping the community better understand the local ecosystem reflects th
 e Ion’s commitment “to being the home for Houston’s innovation commu
 nity.” By fostering connections\, creating opportunities\, and sharing p
 erspectives\, the Ion is building a transformative culture that strengthen
 s Houston’s economic resiliency and celebrates the entrepreneurial journ
 ey. \nFrom forming an initial entrepreneurial idea to the prototyping phas
 e to scaling a business\, this Houston Ecosystem Mapping session aligns wi
 th the Ion’s goals to support innovation\, attract talent\, and build a 
 vibrant ecosystem. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for: \n\nEn
 trepreneurs looking to understand greater Houston’s resources.\nInvestor
 s curious about the local startup landscape.\nProfessionals and students w
 anting to connect with the innovation community.\nAnyone passionate about 
 Houston’s growth as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.\nInnovato
 rs who have recently moved to greater Houston and are looking to get “pl
 ugged in” to the local scene.\nCommunity leaders and service providers t
 hat support (or want to support) the innovation ecosystem.\n\nRegister tod
 ay for this chance to explore Houston’s ecosystem\, uncover its flow\, a
 nd help shape its future.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T064532Z
LOCATION:Ion – Conference Room 027\, 4201 Main St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/mapping-houstons-innovation-ecosystem-7/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours
DTSTART:20260925T150000Z
DTEND:20260925T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T064532Z
UID:10005610-1790330400-1790335800@iondistrict.com
CATEGORIES:tech
DESCRIPTION:About SCORE Office Hours \nSCORE is the nation’s largest net
 work 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\, r
 esources\, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. \nOffice H
 ours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will b
 e on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T064532Z
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-53/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Ion District
X-SOURCE-URL:https://iondistrict.com/events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:NASA Office Hours
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DESCRIPTION:NASA is bringing its expertise to Houston’s innovation hub! 
 Every other Friday\, join us for NASA’s office hours\, designed to bridg
 e the gap between Houston’s innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and startups wi
 th NASA’s elite experts\, capabilities\, and technology.  \n\nLicense t
 he Future: Discover how to utilize NASA-developed technologies and intell
 ectual property for your own projects.\nPartner for Growth: Explore how t
 o grow your own goals and NASA’s mission together by leveraging unique h
 uman 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.
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LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/nasa-office-hours-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Digital Health Institute Fall Symposium 2026
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DESCRIPTION:October 15\, 2026 | Doré Commons\, Baker Institute for Public
  Policy\, Rice University\n\n\nInnovation in Digital Health for Access\, A
 ffordability\, Equity and Global Scale\n\n\nAs artificial intelligence tec
 hnologies accelerate scientific discovery and medical innovation\, they al
 so amplify long standing challenges in health care delivery.\n\n\nThe Fall
  2026 Digital Health Symposium will convene leaders across medicine\, engi
 neering\, public health\, policy\, health economics and industry to examin
 e the broader ecosystem that shapes how innovation reaches patients and co
 mmunities. \n\n\nFour critical dimensions of meaningful health care delive
 ry — access\, affordability\, equity and global scale — will serve as 
 the key themes of the symposium\, framing a focus on digital health tools 
 and care models that improve outcomes\, lower cost\, earn trust and reach 
 underserved populations. \n\n\nThe symposium reflects the broader mission 
 of the Houston Methodist Rice Digital Health Institute to connect clinical
  insight\, engineering and data science with implementation\, policy and r
 eal-world care delivery.\n\n\nBeyond gathering ideas\, the symposium is de
 signed as a catalyst for action. The program will create opportunities to 
 define priorities\, build partnerships and lay the groundwork for joint re
 search\, grants\, white papers and scalable health initiatives that improv
 e care locally and globally.
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LOCATION:Baker Institute on Rice University’s\, James A. Baker III Hall 
 - Doré Commons
URL:https://attend.houstonmethodist.org/event/DHI-fall-symposium-2026
X-SOURCE-NAME:Houston Methodist Academic Institute Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://attend.houstonmethodist.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 STS-AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information.
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LOCATION:UH Student Center South
X-SOURCE-NAME:ChBE Department Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.chbe.uh.edu/about/department-event-calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 AIChE Annual Meeting
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260821T000124Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000124Z
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center
X-SOURCE-NAME:ChBE Department Events
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.chbe.uh.edu/about/department-event-calendar
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