📅 9 Can't-Miss Innovation & Business Events in Houston This May

Houston is buzzing with innovation this May! From AI breakthroughs and climatetech investing to federal business opportunities and venture capital insights, the city offers a packed agenda for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals. Here’s your curated list of high-impact events: 🔸 May 1 – Ion Block Party + 3rd Annual Crawfish Cookoff A fun networking evening with a twist — a crawfish cookoff among Ion community teams. 📍 The Ion | 🕓 4–7 PM 🔸 May 5 – Fireside Chat: “AI Made Simple” Book Launch AI expert Kathleen Perley discusses her new book with Marie Myers, CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. 📍 The Ion | 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM 🔸 May 6 – Houston’s AI-Driven Data Center Boom Explore Houston’s emerging role as a data center powerhouse in this panel featuring Moelis, Quanta & others. 📍 Partnership Tower | 🕚 11:30 AM–1 PM 🔸 May 6 – Doing Business with the Federal Government – The Woodlands An SBA-led session on securing federal contracts and marketing your business to the U.S. government. 📍 SHSU The Woodlands Center | 🕙 10–11:30 AM 🔸 May 8 – Industrious Launch Party @ The Ion Celebrate the launch of a new coworking space with a silent disco, food, and networking. 📍 The Ion | 🕔 5–8 PM 🔸 May 12 – Headshot Happy Hour Perfect for entrepreneurs and creators looking to upgrade their professional presence. Includes a mini photo shoot. 📍 The Ion | 📸 All day 🔸 May 12–14 – Greentown Labs Investor Activation Series Three days of panels, pitches, and insights for climatetech investors, in collaboration with Houston Angel Network. 📍 Greentown Labs | 🌱 Begins May 12 🔸 May 13 – Women in Venture Investing Luncheon A powerful gathering to empower women in VC, with top speakers from JP Morgan, Weathergage, and Rice University. 📍 Junior League of Houston | 🕚 11 AM–1:30 PM 🔸 May 28–30 – CHARGE North America Conference An immersive experience focused on energy innovation, branding, and climate action, with global leaders. 📍 The Ion | 💡 Begins May 28