10+ can't-miss Houston business and innovation events for September
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From energized tech conferences to informative speaker series, September is filled with opportunities for Houston innovators. Here's a roundup of events you won't want to miss out on so mark your calendars and register accordingly.
Go ahead and add the Houston Innovation Awards on November 14 to your agenda as well — and submit a nomination of a deserving Houston startup or innovator online.
Note: This post may be updated to add more events.
September 4-5 — EcoEngineers' Life-Cycle Analysis Academy
A life-cycle analysis (LCA) is a systematic and comprehensive method for evaluating the environmental impact of a product, service, or system from its inception to its end-of-life.
EcoEngineers has performed more than 1,000 carbon LCAs since 2015 and will guide attendees through the leading industry trends and regulations impacting LCAs. The LCA Academy provides an opportunity for industry leaders and practitioners across all sectors to gain hands on experience in a workshop environment.
This event is Wednesday, September 4, and Thursday, September 5, from 8 am to 5 pm at Petroleum Club. Click here to register.
September 5 — Leading Successful Projects: Managing Risk and Uncertainty with New Technology Implementations
Join RCEL at the Ion for an informative discussion on managing risk and uncertainty in new technology projects. Register to attend and enjoy refreshments, along with an opportunity for networking and discussion following a seminar on navigating risks and uncertainties in new technology applications.
During this seminar, Dr. Claudia Zettner, a Rice University professor will provide real-world examples of new technology implementations and how realized risks affected overall project outcomes.
This event is on Thursday, September 5, from 4 to 5:30 pm at the Ion. Click here to register.
September 9-13 — Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week
Greentown Labs, Halliburton Labs, and The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship are joining forces to launch the inaugural Houston Climate and Energy Startup Week 2024. This week will bring together leading energy and climate investors, industry leaders, and startups from across the globe to showcase and discuss innovative and promising companies and technologies that are transforming the energy industry and driving a sustainable, low-carbon energy future.
This event begins Monday, September 9, at 3:30 pm and runs through, Friday, September 13. Click here for the full schedule and to register.
September 9-13 — Houston Energy and Climate Week
Allies in Energy, a 501c3 non-profit, was formed in Texas to address energy education and climate literacy, and will be hosting their inaugural Houston Energy & Climate Week. This week brings together major cities in creating the national conversations and actions around a net zero future and Houston's leading role in driving solutions. The program themes are energy, innovation, industry, food, environmental justice, health, finance, workforce, community engagement, and policy.
This event begins Monday, September 9, at 7 am and runs through September 13. Click here for the full schedule and to register.
September 11 — Houston Methodist Clinician Speaker Series - Dr. Jordan Dale
Houston Methodist's next clinician speaker is Dr. Jordan Dale, the chief medical information officer. Dale will speak about digital transformation at Houston Methodist, the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the importance of responsible AI use.
This event is Wednesday, September 11, from 4:45 to 6 pm at the Ion. Click here to register.
September 12 — Future of Automated Science Symposium
The Future of Automated Science Symposium is the inaugural annual event focused on automated science. As a new and emerging field, bringing together AI, infrastructure at scale, and high-throughput experimentation, Automated Science can offer new paradigms for scientific investigation.
Hear from academic and industry leaders from Carnegie Mellon University, Emerald Cloud Lab, and Opentrons. Learn about the exciting future of Automated Science and network with like-minded scientists and engineers.
This event is on Thursday, September 12, from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm at TMC Helix Park. Click here to register.
September 13 — 17th Annual Advances in Neurology Symposium
There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of many neurological diseases. Attempts to cover these scientific advances have been made through peer-reviewed journals, national and international society meetings, and consensus statements. This program will emphasize evidence-based strategy for the current treatment of neurological disorders and cutting-edge research in novel therapeutics.
This event is on Friday, September 13, from 8 am to 5:15 pm at Houston Methodist Research Institute. Click here to register.
September 17-20 — Gastech Conference
The Gastech Conference is an essential forum for energy professionals to shape the future of the industry. It sets the industry's critical agenda by driving energy security and transitions. More than 1,000 speakers will discuss the real-world strategies and business models that deliver energy security, shape climate actions for industry-wide decarbonization, and support a sustainable, affordable, and reliable multi-faceted energy system.
This event begins Tuesday, September 17 at 10 am and runs through Friday September 20 at George R. Brown Convention Center. Click here for the full schedule and to register.
September 19 — Carbon to Value Initiative Year 4 Kickoff
The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative is a multi-year collaboration between The Urban Future Lab (UFL), Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA. This partnership is driving the creation of a thriving innovation ecosystem for the commercialization of carbontech—technologies that capture, convert and store carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable end products or services.
Celebrate the kickoff of Year 4 of the Carbon to Value Initiative, meet the startups that were selected for this year’s cohort, and hear from industry experts.
This event is on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at Greentown Labs. Click here to register.
September 24 — TMC Cappucino Connections
Mingle with the Texas Medical Center community and learn about exciting upcoming projects while enjoying complimentary cups of coffee.
This event is on Tuesday, September 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 am at TMC Innovation Factory. Click here to register.
September 25-27 — Innovation for Day One
Innovation for Day One is a conference organized by the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies and the maternal newborn health community to explore groundbreaking tools and approaches for healthy outcomes for mothers and babies in resource-limited communities.
This event is from Wednesday, September 25 through Friday, September 27, at the Bioscience Research Collaborative on Rice University's campus. Click here to register.
