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10+ can't-miss Houston business and innovation events in June
It's fully summer here in Houston, and the city's business community is mixing in networking and conference events with family vacations and time off. Here's a rundown of what all to throw on your calendar for June when it comes to innovation-related events.
This article will be updated as more business and tech events are announced.
June 1 — Houston Veterans In Residence Showcase
Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence Showcase is a nationwide event spanning across 23 cities and 3 virtual cohorts, celebrating over 400 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs launching their startups and businesses from our recent cohort. It gives you a chance to network with local participants. Become part of your local business community and learn how you can get involved by patronizing, investing in, or partnering up with our veterans and military spouse entrepreneurs.
The event is Wednesday, June 1, 6 to 8 pm, at WeWork Jones Hall. Click here to register.
June 1 — SportsTech Meetup + Happy Hour
Join us for a meetup and happy hour to socialize with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners in SportsTech. The event is hosted by Pokatok, a new sports tech startup focused on elevating sports innovation in Houston.
The event is Wednesday, June 1, 4 to 6 pm, at The Cannon Sports. Click here to register.
June 2 — Building a Talent Strong Texas, a Special UpSkill Works forum
Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner of Higher Education, is fresh off the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's release of its Building a Talent Strong Texas plan, which elevates the critical importance of post-secondary education and continued skills development.
The event is Thursday, June 2, noon to 1 pm, online. Click here to register.
June 8 — Carbon to Value Initiative Year 2 Kickoff
Year 2 of the C2V Initiative builds on its successful first year in 2021 that led to partnerships, technology advancement, and industry growth. Join us, together with Fluor Corporation, a leading global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, as we kick off year 2 of this exciting program, which will connect the selected startups with experts, resources, and programming to help them achieve their commercial and technical milestones!
The event is Wednesday, June 8, 6 to 8 pm, at Greentown Houston. Click here to register.
June 8 — Illuminate Houston: An Innovation Conversation
Illuminate Houston is an event series highlighting business leaders who challenge the way we think about the future. Illuminate Houston features dynamic formats where speakers and attendees discuss trends, technologies and issues that define how we do business. The Partnership welcomes Gaurab Chakrabarti, CEO and Co-founder of Solugen on Wednesday, June 8.
The event is Wednesday, June 8, noon to 1 pm, online. Click here to register.
June 8 — High Performance Institute Information Session
Join The Ion as we hear from High Performance Institute and how we are working to build a partnership for the community.
The event is Wednesday, June 8, 4 to 6 pm, at the Ion. Click here to register.
June 9 — Sip & Socialize, brought to you by partner of The Cannon, Dell for Startups
Enjoy some cocktails from partner of The Cannon, Dell for Startups, and learn more about the upcoming pitch competition on June 29th.
The event is Thursday, June 9, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at The Powder Keg (1300 Brittmoore Rd). Click here to register.
June 16 — Transition On Tap: In Partnership with The Veterans Advanced Energy Project
Greentown Houston is hosting a special Transition On Tap in partnership with The Veterans Advanced Energy Project. Some of America's best talent joined the military to serve and deploy to combat in a time of national crisis. Now those same veterans are entering the energy transition for their next tour of duty. While the climate crisis is a call to serve, the energy transition is also a massive economic opportunity these young leaders are running towards. Learn from the panel of experienced professionals and meet other like-minded individuals passionate about the energy transition.
The event is Thursday, June 16, 5 to 8 pm, at Greentown Labs Houston (4200 San Jacinto St). Click here to register.
June 20-22 — 6th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit
The Energy Drone & Robotics Summit is the largest event in the world for UAVs, Robotics & Data/AI/ML, exclusively focused on the business and technology of unmanned systems, automation and data/AI in energy & industrial operations. Over the last 5 years, it has grown to the most influential gathering of industrial, energy and engineering leaders from around the globe where the key challenges & solutions are addressed for operating drones, satellites, and robotics successfully and managing/making data actionable, from the stars to the sea floor.
The event is Monday-Wednesday, June 20-22, at the Woodlands Marriott. Click here to register.
June 22 — Houston Startup Showcase
The Houston Startup Showcase is a year-long series of monthly pitch competitions. Founders will pitch LIVE AT THE ION and compete for the grand prize package. Watch the startups pitch their company and see who the judges will name the champion of Houston Startup Showcase 2022.
The event is Wednesday, June 22, 2:45 to 5:30 pm, at the Ion. Click here to register.
June 28 — Future of Global Energy: Innovation District Reception and Tour
Day one of the Future of Global Energy Conference Presented by Chevron begins offers a special tour and reception in the heart of Houston's innovation district highlighting some of the key venues that are propelling energy transition forward here in Houston. Attendees will tour Greentown Labs and The Ion.
The event is Thursday, June 2, 2:45 to 5:30 pm, at the Houston Innovation District. Click here to register.
June 28-30 — The Future of Global Energy: Houston’s Role in Leading the Energy Transition Presented by Chevron
To highlight Houston's role in the global energy transition, the Greater Houston Partnership and Center for Houston's Future will host a dynamic three-day conference providing global and national context on the changing energy landscape and highlight Houston's leadership in the global energy transition.
The event is Tuesday-Thursday, June 28-30, and is a hybrid event. Click here to register.
June 29 — Alumni Napier Rice Launch Challenge 2022
Join Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and support Rice University alumni startups at the H. Albert Napier Rice Launch Challenge (NRLC) virtual Championships on Wednesday, June 29. Six alumni finalists will pitch their ventures for the chance to win equity-free funding.
The event is Wednesday, June 29, 6 to 8 pm, online. Click here to register.
June 29 — Panel & Pitch Competition, Sponsored by Dell for Startups
As part of the tour, the Dell for Startups team will be stopping by Houston in partnership with The Cannon to host a Houston Founder Pitch Competition. Eight startups from all across the city will compete for $25,000 worth of prizes is taking place at The Cannon.
The event is Wednesday, June 29, 4 to 7:30 pm, at the Cannon West Houston. Click here to register.