Roundup: Navigating Houston's two September climate-focused weeks
where to be
Aug. 30, 2024 01:23PM EST
Houston is playing host to a ton of energy and climate-focused events next month. Photo courtesy of the Ion
Two separate weeks of climate and energy-focused weeks are organizing events and programming during the second week of September — here's what all to consider attending.
Find out more information about each week online:
- Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week — organized by Greentown Labs, Halliburton Labs, The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, and others.
- Houston Energy and Climate Week — organized by Allies in Energy, a new nonprofit.
Kickoff events
Both groups will host kickoff events on Monday, September 9:
- Houston Energy and Climate Week's morning opening ceremonies at the University of Houston begins at 7 am with a breakfast and, following a handful of panels and keynotes, will conclude at 1 pm after a luncheon. More details.
- The Ion is hosting Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week's kickoff panel and block party, which begins at 3:30 pm and concludes at 8 pm. More details.
Thought leadership
Every day of the week has tons of programming to chose from on each organization's sites. Here's a few that you shouldn't miss:
- Enabling Energy Transition with technology solutions of the future (Monday, September 9)
- Chevron Studio at the Ion: Chevron’s Innovation “Matchmaker” (Tuesday, September 10)
- Energy Tech Nexus: Grand Opening and Pilotathon (Tuesday, September 10)
- Greentown Labs: Stories of Climate Impact From Schools to Startups at Greentown Labs (Wednesday, September 11)
- Scaling the Energy Transition: A Fireside Chat with Amperon CEO and Co-Founder Sean Kelly and Powerhouse Ventures (Wednesday, September 11)
- MCJ, A conversation with OXY CEO, Vicki Hollub, at the Ion (Wednesday, September 11)
- Rice Alliance Energy Tech Venture Forum (Thursday, September 12)
- Progress in Action: Climate Solutions Making an Impact in Houston (Thursday, September 12)
- Halliburton Labs Finalist Pitch Day at the Ion (Friday, September 13)
Prime networking
Attending just to make the right connections — perhaps over a beverage or two? Here's where to do it.
- Cemvita – Climate Innovation Happy Hour (Tuesday, September 10)
- Climate Tech Cocktails X New Climate Ventures: H-Town (Tuesday, September 10)
- Digital Wildcatters Energy Tech Night (Wednesday, September 11)
- ARPA-E’s Birthday Party at Second Draught (Thursday, September 12)
- Greentown Labs Climate Impact Awards Dinner (Friday, September 13)