Center for Houston's Future

2023 Dinner and Conversation
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | TX
The Center for Houstonu2019s Futureu2019s signature fall event, Dinner and Conversation, featured renowned physician-scientist Dr. Peter J. Hotez in conversation with William F. McKeon, President and CEO of the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Hotez is internationally recognized for his work in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development.
Our annual Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award was presented to Mayor Sylvester Turner for his lifetime of leadership and service that has made a lasting impact in our region.
We also honored Bob Harvey, retiring as Greater Houston Partnershipu2019s President and CEO, for his service and commitment to the Center for Houstonu2019s Future.

Health Equity: A New & Necessary Frontier in Employee Benefits
2023-10-23 00:00 - 23:59
Join Center for Houstonu2019s Future and the Houston Business Coalition on Health (HBCH) on Monday, October 23, for a thought-provoking discussion on the important topic of health equity as an employee benefit.
The discussion, which features leaders from government, academia, employers and nonprofit organizations, will explore innovative strategies that align with employer values, gain management support, incorporate employee perspectives, foster collaborations between health plans and vendors, and address community needs.
Panelists Include:
Brett Perlman, CEO, Center for Houstonu2019s Future
Chris Skisak, PhD, Executive Director, HBCH
Doug Lawson, PhD, CEO, St. Lukeu2019s Health System
Quianta Moore, MD, JD, Executive Director, Hackett Center for Mental Health, Executive President of Health Equity
Shreela Sharma, PhD, Director, UT School of Public Health, Center for Health Equity
Renae Tomczak, CEO, Mental Health America Houston
Who Should Attend:
Houston employers, equity focused organizations, health systems, independent healthcare providers, academic institutions, city and county officials.
Program Objectives:
Create awareness among Houston employers to incorporate equity in benefits design
Understand the health inequities that exist in employer sponsored health benefits design and its relationship to employee and community health outcomes
Describe the value of multi-stakeholder community initiatives that benefit the employer, its employees and families and communities
Learn about a current employer-community equity-based initiative pilot that can serve as a template for other initiatives
Admission to the program is free.

The Future of Global Energy: Houston’s Role in Leading the Energy Transition Presented by Chevron
2023-06-07 09:00 - 2023-06-09 17:00
To highlight Houston’s role in the global energy transition, Center for Houston’s Future, Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Energy Transition Initative (HETI) will host a dynamic three-day conference focusing on the role of community engagement, innovation and technology, workforce and funding place in implementing Houston’s energy transition strategy.
Presenters and panelists will share examples of how Houston is building upon its history of leadership in the energy and chemical sectors, leveraging existing assets and talent, while also providing new opportunities for our people, creating the conditions to attract new and innovative talent and capital to enable an energy-abundant, low-carbon future.

The Future of Global Energy: Houstonu2019s Role in Leading the Energy Transition Presented by Chevron
2023-06-07 09:00 - 2023-06-09 17:00
To highlight Houstonu2019s role in the global energy transition, Center for Houstonu2019s Future, Greater Houston Partnership and the Houston Energy Transition Initative (HETI) will host a dynamic three-day conference focusing on the role of community engagement, innovation and technology, workforce and funding place in implementing Houstonu2019s energy transition strategy.
Presenters and panelists will share examples of how Houston is building upon its history of leadership in the energy and chemical sectors, leveraging existing assets and talent, while also providing new opportunities for our people, creating the conditions to attract new and innovative talent and capital to enable an energy-abundant, low-carbon future.

Cocktails and Conversations
2022-11-15 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for an exclusive cocktail reception in the historic River Oaks home of Marilyn and George DeMontrond and engage in conversations with influential visionaries creating Houstonu2019s future.
Honoring Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg with the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
5:30 u2013 7:30 p.m.
VIP Reception: 5:30 u2013 6:00 p.m.

Summer Salon Breakfast on Immigration Reform with Ali Noorani
2022-07-22 07:30 - 09:00
We are pleased to bring back our Summer Salon breakfast programming with an important conversation on immigration, an issue that is critical to our regionu2019s future.
Join us Friday, July 22, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for a breakfast program on immigration reform with Ali Noorani, former President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum, as he discusses his new book, Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants, with CHF Board Member Stan Marek, President and CEO of Marek Companies. Linda Lorelle, CEO of Lorelle Media, will moderate the conversation at the Junior League of Houston.
In his book, Noorani shares strategies designed to stem the tides of fear and hate, finding trails that lead to the reconciliation of our nation of immigrants. He finds hope for the future of immigration policy in rural America where the challenges of demographic and cultural change are embraced by local leaders.
