2026 Annual Meeting
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | TX
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.
This 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.
Thursday, January 29 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Partnership Tower, 701 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 900, Houston, TX 77010
5:30-6:00 PM – Registration & Networking
6:00-7:00 PM – Program
7:00-7:30 PM – Networking Reception
Please register below to attend.

Texas Brain Economy Summit
2026-06-09 10:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas Medical Center, 1885 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
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.
Held 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.
Registration and the full agenda are available on the summit website.

2026 Dinner and Conversation
2026-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | TX
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.
We 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.
Donna 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.
Our 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.
Additional details, including featured speakers, agenda, and ticket information, will be announced soon.

Sponsorship Opportunities?
For more information, please contact:
Miri Wilkins, Senior Director of Development, mwilkins@futurehouston.org
