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10+ can't-miss virtual business and innovation events in Houston for September
While September 1 might mean nearing fall to some, here in Houston we've got several more weeks of summer weather. However, encroaching fall also means the beginning of many annual events that happen in the Houston innovation ecosystem. This year, they'll be pivoting to virtual programming as social distancing continues to be encouraged in light of the pandemic.
With that in mind, here are over 10 Houston innovation events you can attend virtually via online meetings. Be sure to register in advance, as most will send an access link ahead of the events.
September 3 — Going From Target to Drug Candidate: A Protocol for Early Drug Development
Join TMC's ACT program to discuss the step-by-step considerations when designing an early stage drug molecule, led by Entrepreneur in Residence Sarah Hein, PhD. This session will give an overview of the early discovery process, including considerations before starting. Attendees are encouraged to dialogue throughout the session, and to bring their own real-life examples and challenges.
The event will take place online on Thursday, September 3, at 6 pm. Register here.
September 8 — Prophetic City Lecture with Dr. Steven L. Klineberg
Join The Ion and Stephen L. Klineberg, founding director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, for a discussion on how Houston exemplifies the trends that are transforming the social and political landscape across America. Klineberg recently released his book, Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America, that explores over 30 years of research on Houston.
The event will take place online on Tuesday, September 8, at noon. Register here.
September 8 — Capital Factory's Latinx in Tech Summit
Capital Factory welcomes you to its first virtual Latinx in Tech Summit. Attendees can look forward to a keynote chat from a serial entrepreneur or investor, insightful discussion sessions, a startup showcase pitch competition, Epic Office Hours, and panels on relevant topics facing the tech ecosystem.
The event will take place online on Tuesday, September 8, at noon. Register here.
September 10 — HXTV| VC Ask Me Anything Virtual Event featuring Texas HALO Fund
Get some virtual face time with Texas HALO Fund's four managing directors at this free, livestreamed event.
The event will take place online on Thursday, September 10, at 1 pm. Register here.
September 14-18 — General Assembly's Shift[ED] Summit
Now more than ever Texans need to be able to shift in their careers. From the current rate of unemployment due to COVID-19 to the rising need to be able to learn new technologies, careers aren't linear any more. Learn to shift your skill set through a week long of programming with experts across the Lone Star State from General Assembly.
This event will take place online from Monday, September 14, to Friday, September 18. Register here.
September 15-17 — 18th Annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum
Meet the future of energy tech at the annual Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum. For three days, 40 companies will pitch virtually across energy technology, from power storage and carbon modeling to hydrogen innovations and solar energy.
The event will take place online from Tuesday, September 15, to Thursday, September 17. Register here.
September 17 — Now What? Resilience and Transformation Strategies for Small Businesses
The landscape of how business gets done has undeniably changed in the era of COVID-19 - quite likely for years to come. Going digital means more than just digital calls, but instead requires a transformation in how companies should grow and ensure business continuity. Join The Ion and its guest speakers as they discuss how they've adapted to this brave new digital world and what companies can do not only to survive but thrive within it.
The event will take place online on Thursday, September 17, at 1 pm. Register here.
September 22 — Venture Debt Workshop
The Houston Angel Network has teamed up with Silicon Valley Bank to explore venture debt and how it can support your investments and company.
The event will take place online on Tuesday, September 22, at 11:30 am. Register here.
September 23 — Why Venture Capitalists are Investing in "Software Beyond the Screen"
Software has had an amazing decade, as it has transitioned from desktop computers into the cloud and onto smartphones. In the process, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists have smartly capitalized on this trend. The next decade will focus on software making an even more important jump: moving beyond the screen and into the real world around us. In this talk hosted by Rice University's Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie), Sunil Nagaraj of Ubiquity Ventures will explore how software is beginning to animate, understand and navigate the real world with profound implications.
The event will take place online on Wednesday, September 23, at 4 pm. Register here.
September 25 — Design Thinking for Tech and Innovation Workshop | Idea Generation
Join The Ion and speaker Tanveer Chaudhary to get a hands on lesson on how to generate ideas to solve your problem and how to express the finer details of the ideas to gain more clarity.
The event will take place online on Tuesday, September 29, at 7 pm. Register here.
September 29 — Startups and Venture Capital Investing in a Pandemic Environment
Join the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Rice's Computer Science department, and featured Rice alumni as we discuss how COVID19 has affected launching and investing in startups.
The event will take place online on Friday, September 25, at 11:30 am. Register here.