From networking meetups to pitch competitions, October is lined 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.
Note: This post might be updated to add more events.
Additionally, mark your calendars for November 14 for the annual Houston Innovation Awards.
October 3 — Texas Venture Fest: Houston Edition
More than 10 cities simultaneously host this statewide phenomenon, as Texans rally to see innovation flourish. Hear from leaders in impact investing, climate tech startups, and sports tech entrepreneurs. This year’s event registration asks for your favorite investor, startup, and community leader for the Texan’s Choice Awards— the “People’s Choice Awards” for statewide innovation.
This event is Thursday, October 3, from 8:30 am to 8 pm at the Niels Esperson Building. Click here to register.
October 4 — 15th Annual Yatsu Day Symposium
This year’s symposium, “Reviving Hope: AI Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Stroke Recovery,” will unpack life-changing research into emerging stroke recovery technology and methods. This comprehensive program will explore critical topics such as artificial intelligence in healthcare, cognitive recovery post-stroke, stroke rehabilitation and recovery, tele-health, pediatric stroke recovery, and more.
This event is Friday, October 4, from 8 am to 4 pm at the Cooley Center. Click here to register.
October 9 — Future of Global Energy Conference
This premier event convenes industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and academics to explore Houston’s pivotal role in addressing the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. This conference delves into Houston’s unique position to lead in this effort, driving innovation, collaboration, and investment towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.
This event is Wednesday, October 9, from 8:15 am to 5:30 pm at Hilton Americas. Click here to register.
October 9 — Houston Methodist & Ion Digital Innovation Reverse Pitch Info Session
Innovators, engineers, students, start-ups, developers, experts, and community members alike can take part in Houston Methodist and Ion’s first reverse pitch event. During this session, attendees will hear from Houston Methodist leaders about the problem statement, goals & objectives, program guidelines and timeframe to develop a unique digital solution to help advance the healthcare industry into the future.
This event is Wednesday, October 9, from 4 to 6 pm at the Ion. Click here to register.
October 10 — Fall 2024 TIEEP Energy Forum
The mission of the Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (TIEEP) is to provide thought-leadership, sharing ideas, technologies, opportunities and timely information to Texas industries on ever-improving energy intensity, reduced environmental impact, resilience, and enhanced social and economic development. In this forum experts and attendees will discuss how the cost of decarbonization can be lowered, by examining both technical and financial strategies, as the industrial sector strives to meet increasingly aggressive goals.
This event is Thursday, October 10, from 4 to 6 pm at University of St. Thomas Center for Science and Health Professionals. Click here to register.
October 14-15 — IMPACT 2024: Cognite’s AI and Industrial Data Conference
This global data and AI conference will bring together digital-first innovators and leaders across energy, manufacturing, and power and renewables, from around the world and will showcase real-world success stories, case studies, and state-of-the-art digital transformation strategies. The focus will be on the latest industrial Data and AI trends, hands-on practitioner sessions, proven success sharing, and peer networking.
This event begins Sunday, October 13, from 6 to 10 pm at Norris Conference Center. Click here to register and for the full schedule of events.
October 16 — Houston Methodist Clinician Speaker Series – Dr. Jonathan Rogg
Head to the Houston Methodist Tech Hub at Ion for another clinician speaker series presentation by Dr. Jonathan Rogg.
Jonathan Rogg, MD, MBA is an Emergency Physician, Vice President and Incoming Chief Quality Officer at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Rogg will speak about emergency room operations from a clinical and administrative lens and the innovations being implemented in this unique hospital setting.
This event is Wednesday, October 16, from 4:45 to 6 pm at the Ion. Click here to register.
October 19 — Energy Day
Energy Day is Houston’s largest annual free family festival showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Energy Day has nearly 70 interactive demonstrations and exhibits that teach students and their families about the various forms of energy through STEM fields, along with efficiency, conservation, and other related STEM industries.
This event is Saturday, October 19, from 11 am to 3 pm at Sam Houston Park. Click here to register.
October 22 — The Greentown Labs Climatetech Summit 2024
Greentown Labs invites you, your colleagues, and all the climate champions in your life to step into their incubators for a day of hands-on exploration with our 200+ startups and their climatetech solutions; keynotes and sessions featuring leaders across climatetech, finance, policy, and equity; and networking with key climate-action trailblazers.
This event is Tuesday, October 22, from 8 am to 7 pm at Greentown Labs. Click here to register.
October 23 — TiE Women Houston Showcase
TiE Global is a nonprofit venture devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. Meet this years TiE Women Houston finalists, program co-leads, and community partners. There will be panels, pitches, awards, and networking.
This event is Wednesday, October 23, from 4 to 6 pm at the Ion. Click here to register.
October 28 — October Odyssey: Start Ups in Space
The final event in TMC’s October Odyssey speaker series will feature innovative discussions at the intersection of space and healthcare. Hear from the visionary founders of TMC Innovation startups as they share how space has played a pivotal role in their entrepreneurial journeys. Moderated by Emily Reiser, Ph.D., Strategy and New Ventures at TMC, this engaging session will explore how these startups are revolutionizing healthcare on Earth and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space.
This event is Monday, October 28, from 9 to 10:30 am at TMC Helix Park. Click here to register.
