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SUMMARY:Houston Open Source Society Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://houstonopensourcesociety.com/meetings/wednesday/third/ The Houston Open Source Society (HOSS) is a society dedicated to promoting open source software education\, development\, and support. We profess collaborative coding practices\, user-ownership of data and software\, and digital civic engagement in the Houston metropolitan area . Our society is always flat\, and free. We’re a voluntary community organization that functions as a democratic egalitarian collective. Money never exchanges hands. We’re not a profit-corporation nor a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, we’re just a bunch of Houstonians from all walks of life. We meet every Wednesday at different locations around Houston. Each meeting features talks and discussions about open source projects\, and technologies. We also host collaborative coding sessions\, and classes\, and opportunities to contribute to important civic technology initiatives . Hacker\, programmer\, student or tech enthusiast? Check us out! What we do: Join us every Wednesday for classes\, talks\, discussions\, coding sessions\, and community building Talks: Share knowledge through lightning talks about technology you’re interested in. Classes: Learn software development at all levels\, from scripting to kernel design. Open Source Development: Collaborate on projects and learn how to own your software and data. Civic Technology: Contribute to OpenStreetMap\, Wikidata\, Wikipedia\, and Wikimedia Commons. Community Building; Foster connections between developers\, designers\, and technology enthusiasts \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-open-source-society-meetup-3/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/houston-open-source-society-meetup-3/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Houston Startup Speedrun
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wades-houston-startup-speedrun-at-the-ion-tickets-1988360089553?aff=erelexpmlt The Houston Startup Speedrun is an intensive and fast-paced program designed to provide both early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the Startup Founder’s Journey and the Houston startup ecosystem through a carefully curated curriculum consisting of 10 consecutive 50-minute sessions. Wade Pinder\, your host and facilitator\, is an experienced and trusted ecosystem guide for many Houston-based stakeholders. With a focus on efficiency and accommodating the schedules of full-time working professionals\, this program aims to quickly give you a “lay of the land” while preparing you for your entrepreneurial journey. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-startup-speedrun-11/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/houston-startup-speedrun-2/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Houston Linux User Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested or already invested in the Linux Operating System? Join us at the Houston Linux User Group\, one of the oldest user groups involved with the Linux Operating System. We discuss new trends in operating system usage\, software development\, and current technological trends\, as well as provide one-on-one training or class-based instruction. Learn about how to get more out of your computer or how to leverage any of the Linux-based computational platforms. All are welcome to attend\, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned Linux professional intent on networking or a new Linux user struggling with installation or the command line. This monthly meeting includes all of the standard Houston Linux User Group meeting activities\, which include meet-and-greet\, presentations of personal projects\, multi-meeting classes\, as well as organizational and coordinating announcements. Visit our website at: https://www.houstonlinux.org/ Visit our calendar and the agenda of each week’s meeting at: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=houstonlinuxusergroup@gmail.com Join us on social media. Discord: https://discord.gg/d6XT77qeJZ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/houstonlinuxusergroup/ \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-linux-user-group-10/2026-12-17/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/houston-linux-user-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Mapping Houston’s Innovation Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Wade Pinder\, Ion’s Mentor in Residence Houston’s startup and innovation ecosystem is as vast and dynamic as the city itself\, full of opportunities\, resources\, and talent. Yet\, navigating it can be challenging—especially for those unfamiliar with its many parts. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, educator\, student\, community leader or curious professional\, this session will offer valuable insights into how Houston’s innovation ecosystem works and how you can find your place within it. Discover the Houston Ecosystem’s Flow Facilitated by Wade Pinder\, the Ion’s Mentor in Residence\, this session will help participants map out the journey needed to take an idea from concept to a mature company. Wade brings years of experience in product management\, community building\, and mentoring entrepreneurs to the table\, offering a thoughtful and informed perspective to guide this exploration. The heart of the session lies in exploring a dynamic mind map that Wade has created and continues to refine—an ever-evolving\, community-driven tool that grows alongside Houston’s innovation ecosystem. Attendees will not only learn about the ecosystem’s flow but also have the opportunity to contribute to it by identifying gaps\, sharing knowledge\, and adding their insights. This session will center on the stages of a company’s growth journey\, exploring the essential elements that drive it forward. Participants will examine the role of financial capital\, from early fundraising efforts to securing the resources needed for scaling\, and how these milestones align with a company’s progression. The discussion will also delve into the human element of growing a business\, highlighting the evolving talent and expertise required to navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Additionally\, we’ll explore the importance of “social capital”—the networks\, support systems\, and relationships that play a critical role in moving ideas to market and sustaining long-term growth. Ion’s Vision Helping the community better understand the local ecosystem… \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/mapping-houstons-innovation-ecosystem-10/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/mapping-houstons-innovation-ecosystem-2/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. It’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night. It’s a room full of people who are actually doing the work. A place to: • Meet others working at the intersection of upstream and technology • Trade field stories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths • Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, automation\, and deployment realities • Build real relationships without a formal agenda Whether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, building it\, or leading teams through it\, you’ll fit right in. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay as long as you like. 📍 Second Draught @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston 🗓️ Second Thursday of every month | ⏰ 5:30 PM 👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-3/2027-01-14/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-3/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Houston Open Source Society Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: https://houstonopensourcesociety.com/meetings/wednesday/third/ The Houston Open Source Society (HOSS) is a society dedicated to promoting open source software education\, development\, and support. We profess collaborative coding practices\, user-ownership of data and software\, and digital civic engagement in the Houston metropolitan area . Our society is always flat\, and free. We’re a voluntary community organization that functions as a democratic egalitarian collective. Money never exchanges hands. We’re not a profit-corporation nor a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, we’re just a bunch of Houstonians from all walks of life. We meet every Wednesday at different locations around Houston. Each meeting features talks and discussions about open source projects\, and technologies. We also host collaborative coding sessions\, and classes\, and opportunities to contribute to important civic technology initiatives . Hacker\, programmer\, student or tech enthusiast? Check us out! What we do: Join us every Wednesday for classes\, talks\, discussions\, coding sessions\, and community building Talks: Share knowledge through lightning talks about technology you’re interested in. Classes: Learn software development at all levels\, from scripting to kernel design. Open Source Development: Collaborate on projects and learn how to own your software and data. Civic Technology: Contribute to OpenStreetMap\, Wikidata\, Wikipedia\, and Wikimedia Commons. Community Building; Foster connections between developers\, designers\, and technology enthusiasts \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/houston-open-source-society-meetup-4/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/houston-open-source-society-meetup-4/
LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Houston
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T173000
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SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. It’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night. It’s a room full of people who are actually doing the work. A place to: • Meet others working at the intersection of upstream and technology • Trade field stories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths • Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, automation\, and deployment realities • Build real relationships without a formal agenda Whether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, building it\, or leading teams through it\, you’ll fit right in. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay as long as you like. 📍 Second Draught @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston 🗓️ Second Thursday of every month | ⏰ 5:30 PM 👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-3/2027-02-11/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-4/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:KBW Business & Brunch 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 6th annual KBW Business & Brunch 2027. Confluence Aquatic inspired vibes at the largest women’s summit in NE Houston! ✨ Hosted by Kingwood Business Women \, Business & Brunch is our signature annual fundraising event benefiting one outstanding nonprofit member serving the Lake Houston community. In nature\, a confluence is where two or more rivers join together\, creating something stronger than each could alone. It’s a place of connection\, momentum\, and possibility. Just as the rivers and bayous converge to form the waters of Lake Houston\, connecting the communities we call home\, so too do the women who lead them. We come from different towns\, industries\, experiences\, and journeys\, yet together we create one powerful network where leadership\, opportunity\, collaboration\, and sisterhood flow as one. Business & Brunch 2027 marks a historic milestone as we unveil the next chapter of our organization: the evolution of Lake Houston Business Women and its community chapters. This isn’t simply a new name it’s the natural evolution of a movement built by remarkable women across the Lake Houston region. Join hundreds of accomplished women from Kingwood\, Atascocita\, Humble\, Huffman\, Summerwood\, Fall Creek\, Generation Park\, Porter\, New Caney\, Crosby\, and beyond for an inspiring morning of connection\, celebration\, philanthropy\, and visionary leadership. Think elegant waterfront sophistication with modern power dressing. Flowing fabrics\, refined tailoring\, soft coastal colors\, elevated accessories\, and effortless confidence. Timeless\, polished\, and worthy of one of the most anticipated women’s leadership events in the Lake Houston area. \nSource and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kbw-business-brunch-2027-tickets-1995335354759
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/kbw-business-brunch-2027/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. It’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night. It’s a room full of people who are actually doing the work. A place to: • Meet others working at the intersection of upstream and technology • Trade field stories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths • Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, automation\, and deployment realities • Build real relationships without a formal agenda Whether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, building it\, or leading teams through it\, you’ll fit right in. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay as long as you like. 📍 Second Draught @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston 🗓️ Second Thursday of every month | ⏰ 5:30 PM 👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-3/2027-03-11/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-5/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270326T180000
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SUMMARY:Plant Science 2027
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://vartusconferences.com/plant-science/register We are delighted to invite you to join us at our upcoming World Congress on Plant Science\, Biotechnology & Sustainability\, scheduled to take place from March 25–26\, 2027\, in London\, UK. Centered around the theme “Innovating for a Greener Future: Research\, Technology & Sustainable Solutions for Planetary Health\,” this prestigious international congress will bring together leading scientists\, researchers\, academicians\, industry professionals\, policymakers\, innovators\, and emerging scholars from across the globe to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in plant science\, biotechnology\, and environmental sustainability. As the world faces increasing demands for food security\, climate resilience\, biodiversity conservation\, and sustainable resource management\, the congress aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate scientific innovations that contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future. The event will serve as a dynamic platform for exchanging groundbreaking research findings\, sharing technological advancements\, and discussing strategies to translate scientific discoveries into real-world solutions. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/plant-science-2027/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/plant-science-2027/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270408T173000
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SUMMARY:Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup at Second Draught
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://luma.com/timbergrove Upstream: Digital Tech Meetup – Monthly Social 🍻 No stage. No slides. No panels. Just upstream operators\, engineers\, founders\, and digital leaders getting together over beer and pizza. This is the informal side of the Upstream Digital Tech community. A casual\, vendor-light happy hour for people navigating digital change in oil and gas and wanting real conversations. It’s not a presentation. It’s not a pitch night. It’s a room full of people who are actually doing the work. A place to: • Meet others working at the intersection of upstream and technology • Trade field stories\, lessons learned\, and hard truths • Talk AI\, IoT\, data\, automation\, and deployment realities • Build real relationships without a formal agenda Whether you’re deploying technology\, evaluating it\, building it\, or leading teams through it\, you’ll fit right in. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Stay as long as you like. 📍 Second Draught @ The Ion District\, Midtown Houston 🗓️ Second Thursday of every month | ⏰ 5:30 PM 👉 Reserve your spot. Space is limited. \nSource and tickets: https://iondistrict.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-3/2027-04-08/
URL:https://nationalbusinessevents.com/event/upstream-digital-tech-meetup-at-second-draught-6/
CATEGORIES:Houston
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