Center for Houston's Future

California Global Hydrogen Energy Summit
2025-06-30 00:00 - 2025-07-01 23:59 UTC | TX
Center for Houston’s is pleased to announce we are a supporting partner of the California Global Hydrogen Energy Summit.
The summit, produced by the Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) and co-hosted by the California Energy Commission (CEC), Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWK), is an interactive in-person event where global thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers convene to explore the role of renewable hydrogen in accelerating our energy transition.
We invite you to join us at the event, which feature a distinguished lineup of global thought leaders from Germany, Denmark and Japan—including Dr. Falk Bömeke, Head of International Collaboration for Climate and Energy, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy; Birte Sönnichsen, Hydrogen Market Design Department Head, German Association of Energy and Water Industries; Henrik Stiesdal, Founder of Stiesdal; and Sean (Kagiyama) Miki, Program Manager for Energy & Environment, New Energy & Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)—this event is not to be missed. The Center’s Brett Perlman will also join as a panelist and moderator.

Spotlight on opening keynotes:

Why Hydrogen, Why Now?
· A Global Perspective Presenter: Henrik Stiesdal, Founder of Stiesdal and pioneer in the modern wind energy industry, including floating wind turbines
· A National Perspective Presenter (via pre-recorded video): U.S. Representative Mike Levin (49th District), Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
· A State Perspective Presenter: Assemblymember Chris Rogers – State and Asm District 2 Perspective
· A Local Perspective Presenter: Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra

Register now to meet the following confirmed speakers and market-making thought leaders:
· Liane Randolph, Chair, California Air Resources Board
· Siva Gunda, Vice Chair, California Energy Commission
· Andrew McAllister, Commissioner, California Energy Commission
· Noemi Gallardo, Commissioner, California Energy Commission

· Dr. Falk Bömeke, Head of International Collaboration for Climate and Energy, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

· Angelina Galiteva, CEO, Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems

· Mike Levin, US Representative, 49th District (participating via pre-recorded video)

· Tyson Eckerle, Senior Advisor for Clean Infrastructure and Mobility, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

· Chris Rogers, Assemblymember, California’s 2nd Assembly District

· Eric Guerra, Mayor Pro Tem Sacramento, Sacramento City Council District 6​

· Brett Perlman, Managing Director, Center for Houston’s Future
· Chris Green, CEO, Pacific Northwest H2
· Jason Caudle, CEO, First Public Hydrogen
· Jason Rondou, Assistant General Manager, Power Planning and Operations, LADWP
· Jakob Krummenacher, Vice President of Clean Energy, LSB Industries
· Jeffrey Benoit, Vice President of Clean Energy Solutions, PSM
· Jim Gillis, President Pacific Region, IMC Logistics
· Mario Cordero, CEO, Port of Long Beach
· Matthew McMonagle, CEO & Founder, Novo Hydrogen
· Mike Petouhoff, Associate Principal – Americas Hydrogen & Sustainable Fuels Leader, ARUP
· Bill Elrick, Executive Director, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership

California and Germany’s commitment to a clean energy future and establishing a scaled, clean hydrogen marketplace continues to set the standard for global collaboration and sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and industry pioneers shaping the hydrogen landscape.

🎉Sponsors include: ARUP, PSM, Port of Long Beach, Element Resources, and First Public Hydrogen Authority.
🔗 Learn more about the event and view the full program: https://www.ghcoalition.org/california-global-hydrogen-energy-transition-summit-2025
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World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition
2025-05-20 00:00 - 2025-05-22 23:59 UTC
The World’s Largest & Most Senior Hydrogen Event
The industry’s most influential event, World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition, returns to Rotterdam for the largest event yet.
Join the largest and most global hydrogen-focused exhibition in the world, visit the H2 Tech Series, explore the site visits to the Port of Rotterdam and hear from top hydrogen experts across three full days of content.
World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition

Building Global Clean Hydrogen Trade: A Tailor-Made Mission From the Gulf Coast to the Netherlands
2025-05-19 00:00 - 2025-05-23 23:59 UTC

Leaders for Houston’s Future: Innovators Who Stand Apart
2025-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
We invite you to join us for Leaders for Houston’s Future: Innovators Who Stand Apart, a panel discussion celebrating the Center for Houston’s Future’s 25th anniversary and highlighting the work of our esteemed Business/Civic Leadership Forum alumni:

Bobby Tudor – Founder & CEO, Artemis Energy Partners
Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D. – Chancellor, Houston Community College
Adeeb Barqawi – President & CEO, ProUnitas
Rives Taylor – Principal & Director, Gensler Research Institute Resilience Center

The event, which runs from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, at The Ion, features a discussion – moderated by Kimberly Sterling, Principal at Sterling for Good – as the panelists share lessons about and best practices for innovation and reflect on the region’s past and future through the lens of innovation. They will draw from their experiences across business and community, as well their participation in the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. The event provides a fantastic opportunity to gain fresh insights from these accomplished individuals.
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Leaders for Houstonu2019s Future: Innovators Who Stand Apart
2025-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
We invite you to join us foru00a0Leaders for Houstonu2019s Future: Innovators Who Stand Apart, a panel discussion celebrating the Center for Houstonu2019s Futureu2019s 25th anniversary and highlighting the work of our esteemed Business/Civic Leadership Forum alumni:

Bobby Tudor – Founder & CEO, Artemis Energy Partners
Margaret Ford Fisher, Ed.D. – Chancellor, Houston Community College
Adeeb Barqawi – President & CEO, ProUnitas
Rives Taylor – Principal & Director, Gensler Research Institute Resilience Center

The event, which runs from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, at The Ion, features a discussion u2013 moderated by Kimberly Sterling, Principal at Sterling for Good u2013 as the panelists share lessons about and best practices for innovation and reflect on the region’s past and future through the lens of innovation. They will draw from their experiences across business and community, as well their participation in the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. The event provides a fantastic opportunity to gain fresh insights from these accomplished individuals.
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World Hydrogen North America 2025
2025-03-31 00:00 - 2025-04-02 23:59 UTC
World Hydrogen North America returns to Houston on March 31 u2013 April 2, 2025.
With the recent shift in political power, the hydrogen industry is entering a phase of unprecedented uncertainty. World Hydrogen North America is not just another conference; it is your essential guide to navigating these uncharted waters.
Join key players from across the entire hydrogen value chain to align on solutions to current obstacles, forge new partnerships, and accelerate the building of a robust hydrogen market.
As host partners for the event, supporters of Center for Houstonu2019s Future can receive a 20% discount on delegate passes using the discount code: WHNA2025HOUSTON20
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Leaders for Houston’s Future: Women Who Stand Apart
2025-03-20 07:30 - 09:00 UTC
We invite you to join us for Leaders for Houston’s Future: Women Who Stand Apart, a panel discussion and breakfast celebrating four of our esteemed alumni:

Donna Cole – Founder, President & CEO, Cole Chemical
Cullen Geiselman – Board Chair, Houston Parks Board
Winell Herron – Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs, H-E-B
Lharissa Jacobs – Executive Director, Fit Houston

The event, set for 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 20 at the Junior League of Houston, features a discussion – moderated by Frances Castañeda Dyess, President of the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce – as the four women share lessons about and best practices for leadership and leaders, and reflect on the past and look ahead to our region’s future. They will draw from their experiences across business and community, as well their participation in the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. The event is a fantastic opportunity to gain fresh insights from these accomplished individuals.
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Leaders for Houstonu2019s Future: Women Who Stand Apart
2025-03-20 07:30 - 09:00 UTC
We invite you to join us for Leaders for Houstonu2019s Future: Women Who Stand Apart, a panel discussion and breakfast celebrating four of our esteemed alumni:

Donna Cole – Founder, President & CEO, Cole Chemical
Cullen Geiselman – Board Chair, Houston Parks Board
Winell Herron – Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs, H-E-B
Lharissa Jacobs – Executive Director, Fit Houston

The event, set foru00a07:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 20 at the Junior League of Houston, features a discussion u2013 moderated by Frances Castau00f1eda Dyess, President of the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce u2013 as the four women share lessons about and best practices for leadership and leaders, and reflect on the past and look ahead to our region’s future. They will draw from their experiences across business and community, as well their participation in the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. The event is a fantastic opportunity to gain fresh insights from these accomplished individuals.
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5th American Hydrogen Forum
2025-02-12 00:00 - 2025-02-13 23:59 UTC
ALJ Group invites all visionaries, industry leaders, and innovators to the 5th American Hydrogen Forum in Houston on February 12-13, 2025. This transformative event will explore advancements and opportunities in the American hydrogen landscape through two days of insightful discussions, presentations, and networking!
We are excited to announce that Brett Perlman, Managing Director at Center for Houston’s Future, and Center Board Member Andy Steinhubl will be speaking at this year’s forum. As leading voices on Houston’s role in the energy transition, Brett brings a wealth of knowledge on the hydrogen economy and its potential to shape the energy future, while Andy will provide valuable insights and perspectives to enrich the conversation.
Also we are excited to offer a special opportunity: enjoy a 25% discount on passes by using the code FutureHouston during registration.
For more about the event, please see here.

2025 Annual Meeting
2025-01-30 05:30 - 19:00 UTC
Join us asu00a0we reflect on ouru00a0past year of accomplishments and collaborations,u00a0and as we discuss our exciting and groundbreaking plans ahead at the Center’su00a02025 Annual Meeting.
Centeru00a0CEO David Gow will discuss what’s on our agenda for 2025,u00a0including a looku00a0into our new regional strategic planning initiative,u00a0Vision 2050, and plans to celebrate ouru00a025th Anniversary, which we mark this year.
At the Center, we stand at the threshold of possibility, ready to write our next chapter of transformation and progress. We can’t wait to share our exciting goals with you and hope you will join us. With your support and partnership, we’re not just imagining a better future u2013 we’re building it, day by day, initiative by initiative.
The meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, at Partnership Tower (701 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 900, Houston, TX 77010).
Please register to attend

2024 Dinner and Conversation
2024-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
Center for Houstonu2019s Futureu2019s signature fall event, Dinner and Conversation presented by Harvey|Harvey-Cleary, featured an exciting conversation, A Texas Talk: Reflecting on the Past, Envisioning the Future, between two important Texas voices. Stephen Harrigan, the award-winning author of 12 fiction and non-fiction books, including Big Wonderful Thing, a sweeping narrative of Texas history, appeared in conversation withu00a0Sonal Shah, CEO of the Texas Tribune, who has a long record of social impact work across multiple sectors.
We were honored to present the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award to Stan Marek, President and CEO of Marek Companies, for his long record of outstanding leadership, service and contributions across our region, including his tireless focus on sensible immigration reform.
David E. Harvey Jr. and Joe Cleary, co-chairmen of the board of Harvey|Harvey-Cleary, chaired our annual community engagement and thought leadership event.

Dinner & Conversion 2024 Gallery

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Have Questions?
For more information, please contact Mary Doughtie, Director of Development, at 713-844-9362 or mdoughtie@futurehouston.org.

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Premier Underwriter

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Honored Benefactor

Benefactors

Media Sponsoru00a0

Hors D’Oeuvres Sponsoru00a0

Patrons
Adams Insurance Service
Alley Theatre
Amegy Bank
Arnold Ventures
BlueCross BlueShield
Camden Properties
Centerpoint Energy
Deloitte
Gilbane Building Company
Holes, Inc.
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
JLL
King & Spalding
Marchbanks Company
Memorial Hermann
Port Houston
Rice University
St. Luke’s Health
Tellepsen Family

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Event Co-Chairsu00a0
Joseph A Cleary Jr.,u00a0 Co-Chairman, Harvey|Harvey-Cleary
David E. Harvey, Jr., Co-Chairman, Harvey|Harvey-Cleary
Honorary Chairsu00a0
Dan Bellow
Laura Bellows
Art Canales
Anne Chao
Darlene East
Tom Forney
Dan Gilbane
Wes Hudson
John Kafka
Jim and Sandi Lemming
Gene Reed
Anne-Laure and Steve Stephens
Howard Tellepsen
Tom Vaughn
Meg and Dick Weekley
Host Committee
u00a0Saied Alavi
Joni Baird
Hon. Jacquie Baly
Astley Blair
Scott Burdine
Ric Campo
Donna Cole
Margaret Vaughan Cox and Jonathan Cox
Bob Eury
Richard Everett
Marcia Faschingbauer
Roland Garcia
Joni D. Goodman
Vicki and Bob Harvey
Winell Herron
Nicolas Jimenez
Melissa and Steve Kean
Donald R. Kendall, Jr.
Heather Linton
George Martinez
Catherine Mosbacher
Scott Nyquist
Susan Osterberg
Leila Perrin
Divya Reddy
Beth Robertson
Regina Rogers
Jeanne- Mey Sun
Y. Ping Sun
Paula Sutton
Heida Thurlow
Phoebe & Bobby Tudor
Ann and Richard Vaughan
Caroline Vetterling
Janeice Weinand
Beth Wolff
Carlecia Wright
Melinda Yee

Future of Global Energy Conference Presented by Shell USA, Inc.
2024-10-09 08:00 UTC
Center for Houstonu2019s Future, the Greater Houston Partnership and Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) invite you to the annualu00a0Future of Global Energy presented by Shell USA, Inc.
As global energy demands increase, we face a critical question: How do we balance economic growth with the need to reduce carbon emissions? This conference is where industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and academics gather to find solutions.
Conference Theme
Houstonu2019s Role in Meeting the Dual Energy and Climate Challenge
As global energy demands soar, we must balance economic growth with urgent climate action. This conference delves into Houston’s unique position to lead in this effort, driving innovation, collaboration, and investment towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.
Key Topics

Understanding Local and Global Energy Demand:u00a0What does growing demand mean for Houstonu2019s energy industry?
Balancing Growth and Sustainability:u00a0How can we meet energy needs while reducing our carbon footprint?
Investment Opportunities:u00a0Whatu2019s holding back investment in scaling low-carbon energy solutions, and how can we change that?
Houstonu2019s Role in Innovation:u00a0Discover how Houston is driving economic growth while pioneering new energy technologies.
Leveraging Partnerships:u00a0Explore how collaboration across industries, academia, and government can accelerate progress.

Conference Highlights

Emerging Talent Program with support from Chevron: Emphasizing the importance of recruiting and nurturing talent equipped to navigate the dual energy and climate challenge.
Judged Poster Competition: TEX-E will host a u201cdual challengeu201d poster competition featuring contributions from TEX-E fellows and local university students.
Innovation Expo: A showcase of cutting-edge technologies and solutions for addressing the dual challenge.

Conference Activities

Morning plenary: Lorie K. Logan, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will share insights on the current state of the economy.

Startup Innovation Expou00a0showcasing Houstonu2019s progress in technology development across all energy transition pathways
Luncheon Keynote:u00a0Dr. Carmichael Roberts will discuss Houston’s ambitions as a low-carbon finance capital.

Innovation Expo: Experience a showcase of technologies and solutions for meeting the dual challenge during the afternoon break.
Emerging Talent Program: This year’s conference places a special emphasis on emerging talent in energy, underscoring the success of our industry’s ability to recruit and retain great talent.
Breakout sessions:u00a0Tackle topics like “More Energy, More Value,” “Houston u2013 Epicenter of Energy Innovation for Scale,” “Creating New Opportunities by Solving the Dual Challenge,” and “Meeting the Dual Challenge, What is Holding Back Progress?”

Agenda
8:15 a.m. u2013 8:55 a.m.
Opening Plenary
9:10 a.m. u2013 9:50 a.m.
Session 1
10:05 a.m. u2013 10:45 a.m.
Session 2
10:45 a.m. u2013 11:45 a.m.
Morning Break – Poster Competition
Noon u2013 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
1:30 p.m. u2013 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break – Startup Innovation Expo
2:30 p.m. u2013 3:10 p.m.
Session 3
3:25 p.m. u2013 4:05 p.m.
Session 4
4:05 p.m. u2013 5:30 p.m.
Closing Reception

Register Here
Full Program Individual Admission

Members
$325

Nonmembers
$375

Luncheon Table of 10

Members
$3,000

Nonmembers
$3,500

Questions?
Contact Samantha Hodges shodges@houston.org or 713-844-3686
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Mary Doughtie mdoughtie@futurehouston.org or 713-844-9362

Fall Salon
2024-09-25 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Chicago)
Fall Salon presented by bp: Carbon Capture and Storage: A Critical Tool for a Low-Carbon Future
Our annual Salon breakfast programming this year will feature an important conversation related to the energy transition. Please join us for a causal breakfast discussion, u201cCarbon Capture and Storage: A Critical Tool for a Low-Carbon Future.u201d
The program will include a short presentation fromu00a0Chris Walker, Ph.D., bpu2019s manager, CCS Center of Expertise, and a panel discussion including Walker, Ken B. Medlock III,u00a0Ph.D., the James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at Rice Universityu2019s Baker Institute and the senior director of the Center for Energy Studies, Colin Young, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, DexMat, andu00a0John Hall, president andu00a0 CEO of Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). A moderated conversation between our panelists and attendees will follow.
Tickets are $25. Registration is here.
Houstonians are working daily to create a low-carbon energy future, relying on a variety of proven technologies and innovating on new solutions for the energy transition. Learn about one important tool u2013 carbon capture and storage – during our annual Salon program. You’ll hear from business, university, start-up and community leaders, and have a chance to ask questions.
Energy nerds, wonks or scientists, this isn’t geared for you, but you are welcome to attend!

Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition
2024-06-11 00:00 - 2024-06-12 23:59 UTC
Having established itself as the premier gathering for the global hydrogen community in the Americas region, theu00a0Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibitionu00a0is your opportunity to hear announcements first-hand from theu00a0U.S. Department of Energy on how $7 billion of funding will be distributed to hydrogen hubs around the country. Securing your all-access pass will allow you to network, partneru00a0andu00a0discover insightsu00a0directly fromu00a0global Government ministers,u00a0senior hydrogen and energy stakeholders,u00a0service providersu00a0andu00a0offtakers during the summit program.
We have also extended our free-to-attend expo area to allow 4000 industry leaders from across the value chainu00a0to witnessu00a0hydrogen in action, to participate in the popularu00a0H2-Tech Seriesu00a0and to meetu00a0100+ hydrogen pioneersu00a0who will be showcasing their latest technologies, project developments and policies.
Register your place todayu00a0with a 15% discount by using the code CHF15HAS to connect with new business partners and exchange the latest insights to make your hydrogen project a reality.

World Hydrogen North America
2024-05-21 00:00 - 2024-05-23 23:59 UTC
The 3rd annual World Hydrogen North America Congress will return to Houston on May 21-23, 2024.
With over $46 billion in direct investments into North American hydrogen projects, an increase of $17 billion from 2022, momentum in the region continues to accelerate rapidly. The 2024 program is expanding to six content streams and 200+ speakers to drill deeper into key hydrogen topics – from the game-changing policy impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Canada’s Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, to the latest on exporting hydrogen, H2Hubs, production pathways, infrastructure build-outs, securing project offtake agreements and more.
This is the #1 hydrogen industry event to learn, network, and help shape the future of clean hydrogen in North America and beyond. Secure your spot now to connect with over 1,200+ partners and peers at the forefront of enabling the hydrogen economy and emissions-free future we need.
As a partner for the event, supporters of Center for Houstonu2019s Future can receive a 20% discount on delegate passes using the discount code: WHNA24CHF
Register now
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National Petroleum Council Presentation, Panel and Q&A
2024-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Please join Center for Houstonu2019s Future and the Houston Energy Transition Initiative on May 1 for a presentation, panel and attendee Q&A on the National Petroleum Councilu2019s new report on hydrogen: “Harnessing Hydrogen: A Key Element of the U.S. Energy Future.”
The study was chaired by Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron.
Austin Knight, Vice President, Hydrogen, Chevron New Energies, will present on May 1.
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2024 Leadership Campaign
2024-04-01 00:00 - 2024-08-01 23:59 UTC
We invite you to participate in the Center for Houston’s Future’s annual Leadership Campaign!
This campaign is your opportunity to give back to the program that kick started or deepened your civic journey. To help ensure this program continues for generations of leaders to come, please join your fellow alumni and make a contribution today.
The generous donations from dedicated forum alumni like you have helped the Centeru2019s Business/Civic Leadership Forum remain the regionu2019s premier program for over 20 years!
Donations to the Leadership Campaign help to ensure the forum continues to thrive and arm passionate leaders with the knowledge, skills, and network they need to attack our cityu2019s thorniest issues head on.
Your contributions also to help fund social gatherings for Leadership Alumni and specific new initiatives like the Alumni Directory we launched this year. This web-based tool is helping us foster a stronger CHF and Leadership Forum Alumni community by facilitating connections among our accomplished Alumni across the Greater Houston region.
DONATE TODAY

Spring 2024 Business/Civic Leadership Forum
2024-03-13 17:30 - 2024-05-15 17:00 UTC
Join us for our Spring 2024 Business/Civic Leadership Forum, running from March 13 to May 15. The Forum consists of seven professionally facilitated meetings and features expert speakers, group discussions, team building, and a close examination of critical issues important to the future of the Houston region. Leaders who complete the Forum describe the experience as transformational, saying they were invigorated, better informed, and eager to engage in work on important social issues.
For more information, please visit our Business/Civic Leadership Forum page.

2024 Annual Meeting
2024-02-01 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
The Center for Houston’s Future held its 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Partnership Tower.
We highlighted our productive year in 2023 with a review of our achievements in our strategic initiatives, Business/Civic Leadership Forum and community engagement. We also looked ahead to our plans for 2024, and Houston City Controller Chris Hollins spoke.
2023 Annual Report

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Bridging and Belonging: An Evening with Ben McBride
2024-01-23 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
Join us on Tuesday, January 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., for a special program at Holocaust Museum Houston withu202fBen McBride, a celebrated advocate for peace and justice, bringing a message of hope and unity. Drawing from his profound experiences and insights shared in his latest publication, “Troubling the Water,” McBride will take us on a journey exploring the power of transformative relationships to create a world where everyone belongs.

Tickets are $30 and include a copy of Ben’s book and access to the reception. The reception is sponsored by the Leadership Houston Foundation.
Guests will have access to the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection after the program.u202fu00a0

The program is presented in collaboration with Center for Houston’s Future, American Leadership Forum, Leadership Houston, Holocaust Museum Houston and Brazos Bookstore.u202f

2023 Dinner and Conversation
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:30 UTC
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 UTC
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 UTC
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 UTC
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 UTC
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 UTC
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.
