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10+ can't-miss Houston business and innovation events for May
The month of May has business and innovation events aplenty to offer local entrepreneurs and movers and shakers. Scroll through this month's event roundup to find workshops, pitch nights, and more — and stay tuned, as more events will be added.
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May 2 — SGWomen The Many Shades of Entrepreneurship Celebrating Houston
Startup Grind Houston is recognizing the women behind some Houston startups.
Details: The event is from 6 to 9 pm on Thursday, May 2, at TMC Innovation Institute (2450 Holcombe Blvd). Learn more.
May 7 — Innovative Drug Discovery and Development Kickoff Mini-Symposium
Gulf Coast Consortia for Quantitative Biomedical Science's new program and focus on supporting therapeutics advancement from discovery, through development, and to the clinic.
Details: The event is from 8:45 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, May 7, at Bioscience Research Collaborative (6500 Main Street). Learn more.
May 7 — Startup Co-Founder Matching: Find the Right Partner in Houston
Network and speed pitch with fellow entrepreneurs in town as Founder Institute Houston plays matchmaker.
Details: The event is from 6:30 to 10 pm on Tuesday, May 7, at Station Houston (1301 Fannin St., suite 2440). Learn more.
May 8 — Fireside Chat with Silicon Valley Bank
Explore the journey of a healthcare startup when it comes to investment and take a look back on 2018 investment trends and try to predict what the future of 2019 holds for healthcare companies raising money.
Details: The event is from 5:30 to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 8, at JLabs @ TMC (2450 Holcombe Blvd.). Learn more .
May 9 — High Impact Paid Marketing: Leah Faul, Ameritex Movers
Learn the difference between organic and paid marketing efforts. And learn how what CPC vs CPM means. With these two fundamental concepts learn 5 targeted, high-impact, low-cost digital marketing tactics to reach your growth goals.
Details: The event is from 5 to 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 9, at Station Houston (1301 Fannin St, suite 2440). Learn more .
May 10 — Eternal Energy Lunch n' Learn: SME’s Growth & Technology Commercialization
Led by Eternal Energy's Ashraf Zeid, the session will review key factors in ascertaining technology readiness levels and associated commercialization strategies for oil and gas startups and small businesses.
Details: The event is from 11:30 am to 1 pm on Friday, May 10, at The Cannon (1336 Brittmoore Road). Learn more .
May 10-12 — Comicpalooza
Celebrities, esports, and more will take over downtown Houston for a weekend full of activities.
Details: The event is from Friday, May 10, to Sunday, May 12, at the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida de las Americas). Learn more .
May 15 — Fuckup Nights Houston: Momtrepreneurs
Failure is just part of the process. Impact Hub Houston brings this global speaker series to Houston to focus on entrepreneurs that also hold the title of "mom."
Details: The event is from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 15, at Oakmont Houston (1916 Baldwin St). Learn more .
May 15-16 — Texas A&M New Ventures Competition
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and the Texas A&M University System along with a growing number of sponsors are working to ensure today's innovative ideas become a reality through the Texas A&M New Ventures Competition.
Details: The event is from Wednesday, May 15, to Thursday, May 16, at Texas A&M University (College Station). Learn more.
May 18-19 — Houston Hackathon
Do you have what it takes to solve the city's problems? Share your expertise with like-minded individuals to make Houston's tech city safer and more efficient.
Details: The event is from Saturday, May 18, to Sunday, May 19, at The Cannon (1336 Brittmoore Road). Learn more.
May 22 — 2019 SEEchange Conference
Network with like-minded businessmen and women looking to propel innovation and business success in Texas.
Details: The event is from 8 am to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 22, at TMC Innovation Institute (2450 Holcombe Blvd). Learn more.
May 22 — Nuts and Bolts of Early Clinical Research
JLabs has tapped into an expert in study designs and trial protocols in early clinical research to help you prepare for the lab to clinic leap.
Details: The event is from 11 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, May 22, at JLabs @ TMC (2450 Holcombe Blvd.). Learn more .
May 22 — A-CON
Calling all data scientists, engineers, analysts, and more — the Analytics Conference Houston focuses on the latest news and updates in the world of analytics today.
Details: The event is from 8 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, May 22, at D&B (7620 Katy Freeway) .Learn more.
May 22 — WeWork's Fireside Chat and AMA with Ryan Merket
Join WeWork Labs for a fireside chat with Ryan Merket. Ryan will share lessons, and strategies learned throughout his entrepreneurial career. Now an angel investor, he will share the approaches taken when investing in startups.
Details: The event is from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 22, at WeWork Labs (708 Main St., 10th Floor). Learn more.
May 28 — Open Project Night
Bring your own idea or just come to listen at this monthly Impact Hub Houston event.
Details: The event is from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 28, at Black Sheep Agency (611 West 22nd Street). Learn more.