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SUMMARY:Summer Salon
DESCRIPTION:Summer Salon presented by bp: \nDigital Technology and AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Driving Energy innovation \nOur annual Summer Salon breakfast programming will feature a timely conversation about the intersection of digital technology\, including artificial intelligence\, and energy innovation. Please join us for a casual breakfast discussion\, “Digital Technology and AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Driving Energy Innovation.” \nThe program will include a panel discussion featuring: \nShobhana Mani\, VP Innovation and Digital Science at bp \nDr. Debalina Sengupta\, Assistant Vice President – Energy Transition Institute at the University of Houston \n Matthew McDermott\, founder and CEO of Newfound Materials \nTirthak Patel\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rice University and Director of the Positive Technology Lab \nAs always\, our Summer Salons include opportunities for audience Q&A. \nWhen: Tuesday\, July 29th\, 7:30-9:00 AM\nWhere: Junior League of Houston \nCost: $25\n Register here \n  \nThe energy industry is undergoing a digital transformation\, with artificial intelligence and advanced technologies creating new possibilities and opportunities for innovation while presenting unique challenges. Our panelists will explore critical questions such as: How do we marry the digital to the physical? How do use AI responsibly in energy operations? How can digital innovation improve worker safety? What are the opportunities and obstacles? \nYou’ll hear from leaders and experts at the forefront of integrating digital technologies with traditional energy operations and have a chance to ask questions about the future of AI-driven energy innovation. \nThis conversation is designed to be accessible to all Houstonians interested in the future of energy and technology.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/summer-salon/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Mitsubishi Presents: Race to the Future Party
DESCRIPTION:Start your engines and get ready for a day full of wheely big fun! Join the Center for Houston’s Future and the Children’s Museum of Houston at the Race to the Future Party – Presented by Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas). A day at the museum where kids become inventors\, artists\, and explorers as they dive into a world where cars zoom with clean energy and creativity rules the road. From balloon-powered racers to colorful chalk-covered art cars\, there’s something exciting around every turn. Design your dream ride\, explore how hydrogen makes cars go vroom\, and join in a mini car parade made just for little drivers. It’s a hands-on\, high-energy celebration that puts kids in the driver’s seat of a cleaner\, brighter future! \n \n  \nReserve tickets here.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/mitsubishi-presents-race-to-the-future-party/
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SUMMARY:Business/Civic Leadership Forum Welcome Reception
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership Alumni Only  \nMonday\, August 26\, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nPartnership Tower\, 9th Floor \n \nJoin Leadership Forum alumni as we welcome the incoming Fall 2025 cohort to Houston’s premier civic leadership program. This networking reception provides an opportunity for new participants to connect with program graduates\, learn from their experiences\, and begin building the relationships that will support their leadership journey. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nRegister Here
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/business-civic-leadership-forum-welcome-reception/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen Americas Summit & Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Center for Houston’s Future is proud to join as a supporting organization that brings together industry leaders\, policymakers\, investors\, and technology providers to advance clean energy solutions across the Americas. \nThe Hydrogen Americas 2025 Summit & Exhibition is the premier forum uniting the region’s energy community to explore hydrogen’s role within the Americas’ evolving energy landscape. Under the theme “Defining Hydrogen and Energy Solutions for America’s Energy Future\,” this edition will examine the Americas’ changing energy mix and how hydrogen\, CCS and renewables must work in concert with nuclear\, geothermal\, gas\, & LNG to achieve a secure\, reliable and sustainable energy system. Featuring a strategic high-level summit\, the highly attended Tech Stage\, and a world-class exhibition\, the event brings together policymakers\, industry leaders\, investors\, and technology providers to forge critical partnerships and fast-track the next phase of project development across the Americas. \nRegister here.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/hydrogen-americas-summit-exhibition-2025/
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SUMMARY:Leaders for Houston’s Future: Reflections on Leadership with Ric Campo
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Leaders for Houston’s Future: Reflections on leadership with Ric Campo\, an intimate breakfast conversation with one of Houston’s most influential business and civic leader. \nRic Campo\, Chairman and CEO of Camden Property Trust and Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority\, will share insights from his remarkable 40-year journey of building both billion-dollar enterprises and stronger communities. \nOur very own David Gow\, CEO & President of the Center for Houston’s Future\, will be in conversation with Campo\, ensuring a thoughtful dialogue that dives deep into the leadership lessons that matter most to Houston’s future. \nThe event\, which runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, September 30th\, at The Junior League of Houston\, features Ric in conversation reflecting on his 40-year journey of entrepreneurial vision and civic dedication. This isn’t your typical breakfast speaker event—you’ll experience an unscripted\, personal conversation where Ric shares the real challenges\, pivotal moments\, and strategic thinking behind four decades of leadership. \nRic will draw from his experiences across business and community\, as well as his participation in the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. As part of our 25th anniversary celebration\, we’re honoring our “Top 25” Leadership Forum alumni through compelling events that showcase their impact. Ric Campo\, one of these exceptional leaders\, will reflect on both his journey and Houston’s future. \nThis exclusive gathering offers attendees an opportunity to engage directly with Ric in a candid\, small-group setting and gain behind-the-scenes insights into the decision-making processes that built Camden into a national powerhouse while simultaneously shaping Houston’s civic landscape. \nRegister Now
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/leaders-for-houstons-future-reflections-on-leadership-with-ric-campo/
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SUMMARY:Energy Independence Summit
DESCRIPTION:Center for Houston’s Future is proud to join as a supporting organization for this inaugural summit that brings together leaders from across energy\, finance\, and policy to explore the future of American energy independence. \nThe Energy Independence Summit is a premier forum uniting industry leaders\, policymakers\, investors\, and technology providers to advance strategic energy solutions across America. The Summit will explore real-world strategies\, market trends\, and policy frameworks shaping the future of American energy. This inaugural event will examine America’s evolving energy landscape and how diverse energy sources must work together to achieve a secure\, reliable\, and sustainable energy system. \nRegister here to join this critical conversation about America’s energy future.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/energy-independence-summit/
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SUMMARY:2025 Dinner and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Center for Houston’s Future’s signature fall event\, Dinner and Conversation\, featured an engaging conversation\, “Unleashing the Power of Our Brains\,” led by Center President & CEO David Gow with three distinguished speakers: Dr. Jochen Reiser\, President of UTMB; Prof. Christopher M. Johns-Krull\, Interim Executive Vice President for Research at Rice University; and Dr. Jamie McCarthy\, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician at Memorial Hermann Health System. \nWe were honored to present the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award to George A. DeMontrond\, III\, a Business/Civic Leadership Forum alumnus (Fall 2003) and former Board Chairman\, for his outstanding leadership\, service and contributions across our region and his instrumental role in ensuring the success of the Center’s mission. \nClare Sullivan Jackson\, Founder and CEO of Sullivan Group\, and Raye G. White\, Executive Vice President of Fayez Sarofim & Co.\, co-chaired our annual community engagement and thought leadership event. \nThe evening also celebrated the Center’s 25th anniversary by recognizing the “Top 25” most impactful alumni of the Business/Civic Leadership Forum’s 1400+ graduates\, including Ric Campo\, Anne Chao\, Y. Ping Sun\, and Bobby Tudor. \n  \nEvent Image Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n1 2 Next »\n \n\nView the full gallery here.\nClick here for sponsorship information. \n\nHave Questions?\nFor more information\, please contact Mary Doughtie\, Director of Development\, at 713-844-9362 or mdoughtie@futurehouston.org. \n\nPresenting Sponsor\nRaye G. White\n\nLegacy Underwriter\nThe Marek Family\n\nVIP Reception Sponsor\n \nValet Sponsor\n \nParting Sweets Sponsor\n \nVideo Sponsor\n \nHors D’Oeuvres Sponsor\n \nBenefactor\nEddie Allen\, Anne Chao & Donna Cole\nThe Greg & Mari Marchbanks Family Foundation\n \n \n \n \n \n \nPatron\nAlly \nAmegy Bank \nThe Baldwin Group \nBellows Construction \nBeth Wolff Realtors \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Texas \nBoard of Directors of the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation \nCamden \nCenterPoint Energy \nDeloitte \nExcargo \nHCA \nHouston First \nHouston Livestock Show & Rodeo \nMary Bass \nMemorial Hermann Health System \nNabors \nNan & Co. Properties \nPatti and Richard Everett \nPhoebe and Bobby Tudor \nPortfolio Reinsurance Co. \nPort Houston \nRegina Rogers & Y. Ping Sun \nReliant\, an NRG Company \nRoadVantage \nThe Vaughan and Cox Families \nUTMB Health \nSupporters\nAmy and Jonathan Homeyer \nBilly Burge \nBoston Consulting Group \nBush & Ramirez \nCatherine Clark Mosbacher \nCarla and Cole Dawson Family \nCatholic Charities \nCindy and Ignacio Pujol \nClare and Steve Jackson \nCullen Geiselman \nDavid Baldwin \nDebra Dunn \nDiane and John Chaney \nE3 Electric \nEileen and Richard Rau \nElizabeth and Peter Wareing \nFrench- American Cultural Foundation \nGinger and Bob Smith \nHeather and Jeff Firestone \nThe Hobby Family Foundation \nHouston Area Urban League \nHunton Andrew Kurth \nJan Bres \nJeanne-Mey Sun \nJ. Michael Trevino \nJim Ajello \nJohn L. Nau\, III \nKaren and Roland Garcia \nKathy and Brent Smolick \nKathy and Dick Vermillion \nKathy and Marty Goossen \nKerri and Downey Bridgwater \nKPMG \nLinda Ewing \nMark Barineau \nMary and John Eads \nMelinda and Jeffrey Hildebrand \nMcKinsey Health Institute \nPaula Sutton and Bill Gross \nSissie and Grady Roberts \nSt. Arnold Brewing Company \nSusie Peake \nSuzan Deison \nTellepsen Family Fund \nVicki and Bob Harvey \nWillie J. Alexander \nHost Committee Chair\nLinda Ewing \nHost Committee\nCarol Sawyer
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/2025-dinner-and-conversation/
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Center’s 2026 Annual Meeting as CEO David Gow presents the research and conclusions from Vision 2050\, shares how Project Metis is taking shape\, and unveils our strategic priorities for the year ahead. You’ll hear how we’re leveraging every initiative to drive transformative change across our region—from economic development to civic engagement. \nThis is your opportunity to see how your partnership is making a tangible impact. Together\, we’re not just imagining Houston’s future—we’re actively shaping it through bold collaboration and strategic action. \nThursday\, January 29 | 5:30-7:30 PM\nPartnership Tower\, 701 Avenida de las Americas\, Suite 900\, Houston\, TX 77010 \n5:30-6:00 PM – Registration & Networking\n6:00-7:00 PM – Program\n7:00-7:30 PM – Networking Reception \nPlease register below to attend.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Texas Brain Economy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Brain Economy Summit\, hosted by the Center for Houston’s Future\, convenes leaders from health care\, research\, business\, philanthropy\, and public policy to advance the brain economy — the recognition that brain health and brain skills are central to the region’s long-term prosperity. \nHeld June 9–10\, 2026 at the Texas Medical Center in Houston\, the two-day summit brings together partners including Rice University\, UTMB\, Memorial Hermann\, MD Anderson\, the McKinsey Health Institute\, and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for keynotes\, panels\, and working sessions. \nRegistration and the full agenda are available on the summit website.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/texas-brain-economy-summit/
LOCATION:Texas Medical Center\, 1885 Old Spanish Trl\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Dinner and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Houston’s Future for our signature fall event\, Dinner and Conversation—an evening of civic leadership\, community engagement\, and thought-provoking dialogue. \nWe are proud to present the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award to Donna Cole\, a distinguished business leader\, civic champion\, and Spring 2005 alum of the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. Named in honor of our founder\, this award recognizes individuals whose leadership\, service\, and vision have made a lasting impact on the Houston region. \nDonna is the founder of Cole Chemical & Distributing\, Inc. and has built a nationally recognized company while dedicating decades of service to Houston through board leadership\, international engagement\, and philanthropy. Her work advancing economic development\, strengthening global partnerships\, and mentoring future leaders reflects the values at the heart of the Center’s mission. \nOur annual Dinner and Conversation convene leaders from across business\, government\, and the nonprofit sector to engage in meaningful discussion on the issues shaping Houston’s future. \nAdditional details\, including featured speakers\, agenda\, and ticket information\, will be announced soon. \n\nSponsorship Opportunities?\nFor more information\, please contact: \nMiri Wilkins\, Senior Director of Development\, mwilkins@futurehouston.org 
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