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SUMMARY:Future of Global Energy Conference Presented by Shell USA\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nConference Theme\nHoustonu2019s Role in Meeting the Dual Energy and Climate Challenge \nAs 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. \nKey Topics\n\nUnderstanding Local and Global Energy Demand:u00a0What does growing demand mean for Houstonu2019s energy industry?\nBalancing Growth and Sustainability:u00a0How can we meet energy needs while reducing our carbon footprint?\nInvestment Opportunities:u00a0Whatu2019s holding back investment in scaling low-carbon energy solutions\, and how can we change that?\nHoustonu2019s Role in Innovation:u00a0Discover how Houston is driving economic growth while pioneering new energy technologies.\nLeveraging Partnerships:u00a0Explore how collaboration across industries\, academia\, and government can accelerate progress.\n\nConference Highlights\n\nEmerging Talent Program with support from Chevron: Emphasizing the importance of recruiting and nurturing talent equipped to navigate the dual energy and climate challenge.\nJudged Poster Competition: TEX-E will host a u201cdual challengeu201d poster competition featuring contributions from TEX-E fellows and local university students.\nInnovation Expo: A showcase of cutting-edge technologies and solutions for addressing the dual challenge.\n\nConference Activities\n\nMorning plenary: Lorie K. Logan\, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas\, will share insights on the current state of the economy.\n\n \n\nStartup Innovation Expou00a0showcasing Houstonu2019s progress in technology development across all energy transition pathways\nLuncheon Keynote:u00a0Dr. Carmichael Roberts will discuss Houston’s ambitions as a low-carbon finance capital.\n\n \n\nInnovation Expo: Experience a showcase of technologies and solutions for meeting the dual challenge during the afternoon break.\nEmerging 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.\nBreakout 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?”\n\nAgenda\n8:15 a.m. u2013 8:55 a.m.\nOpening Plenary\n9:10 a.m. u2013 9:50 a.m.\nSession 1\n10:05 a.m. u2013 10:45 a.m.\nSession 2\n10:45 a.m. u2013 11:45 a.m.\nMorning Break – Poster Competition\nNoon u2013 1:30 p.m.\nLuncheon\n1:30 p.m. u2013 2:30 p.m.\nAfternoon Break – Startup Innovation Expo\n2:30 p.m. u2013 3:10 p.m.\nSession 3\n3:25 p.m. u2013 4:05 p.m.\nSession 4\n4:05 p.m. u2013 5:30 p.m.\nClosing Reception\n\n\n\nRegister Here \nFull Program Individual Admission  \n\nMembers\n$325\n\n\nNonmembers\n$375\n\nLuncheon Table of 10 \n\nMembers\n$3\,000\n\n\nNonmembers\n$3\,500\n\n\n\nQuestions? \nContact Samantha Hodges shodges@houston.org or 713-844-3686 \nSponsorship Opportunities \nContact Mary Doughtie mdoughtie@futurehouston.org or 713-844-9362
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/future-of-global-energy-conference-presented-by-shell-usa-inc/
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SUMMARY:Fall Salon
DESCRIPTION:Fall Salon presented by bp: Carbon Capture and Storage: A Critical Tool for a Low-Carbon Future \nOur 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 \nThe 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. \nTickets are $25. Registration is here. \nHoustonians 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. \nEnergy nerds\, wonks or scientists\, this isn’t geared for you\, but you are welcome to attend!
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/fall-salon/
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SUMMARY:Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nRegister 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.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/hydrogen-americas-2024-summit-exhibition/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T235959
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SUMMARY:World Hydrogen North America
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual World Hydrogen North America Congress will return to Houston on May 21-23\, 2024. \nWith 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. \nThis 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. \nAs a partner for the event\, supporters of Center for Houstonu2019s Future can receive a 20% discount on delegate passes using the discount code: WHNA24CHF \nRegister now \nDownload the brochure for more information
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/world-hydrogen-north-america/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T110000
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SUMMARY:National Petroleum Council Presentation\, Panel and Q&A
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nThe study was chaired by Mike Wirth\, Chairman and CEO of Chevron. \nAustin Knight\, Vice President\, Hydrogen\, Chevron New Energies\, will present on May 1. \nRegister now
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/national-petroleum-council-presentation-panel-and-qa/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240801T235959
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SUMMARY:2024 Leadership Campaign
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in the Center for Houston’s Future’s annual Leadership Campaign! \nThis 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. \nThe 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! \nDonations 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. \nYour 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. \nDONATE TODAY
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/2024-leadership-campaign/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Business/Civic Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information\, please visit our Business/Civic Leadership Forum page.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/spring-2024-business-civic-leadership-forum/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240201T190000
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \n2023 Annual Report \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 »
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/2024-annual-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Bridging and Belonging: An Evening with Ben McBride
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nTickets are $30 and include a copy of Ben’s book and access to the reception. The reception is sponsored by the Leadership Houston Foundation.\nGuests will have access to the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection after the program.u202fu00a0\n\nThe program is presented in collaboration with Center for Houston’s Future\, American Leadership Forum\, Leadership Houston\, Holocaust Museum Houston and Brazos Bookstore.u202f
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/bridging-and-belonging-an-evening-with-ben-mcbride/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T213000
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SUMMARY:2023 Dinner and Conversation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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. \nWe also honored Bob Harvey\, retiring as Greater Houston Partnershipu2019s President and CEO\, for his service and commitment to the Center for Houstonu2019s Future.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/2023-dinner-and-conversation/
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SUMMARY:Health Equity: A New & Necessary Frontier in Employee Benefits
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nPanelists Include: \nBrett Perlman\, CEO\, Center for Houstonu2019s Future \nChris Skisak\, PhD\, Executive Director\, HBCH \nDoug Lawson\, PhD\, CEO\, St. Lukeu2019s Health System \nQuianta Moore\, MD\, JD\, Executive Director\, Hackett Center for Mental Health\, Executive President of Health Equity \nShreela Sharma\, PhD\, Director\, UT School of Public Health\, Center for Health Equity \nRenae Tomczak\, CEO\, Mental Health America Houston \nWho Should Attend:\nHouston employers\, equity focused organizations\, health systems\, independent healthcare providers\, academic institutions\, city and county officials. \nProgram Objectives: \nCreate awareness among Houston employers to incorporate equity in benefits design \nUnderstand the health inequities that exist in employer sponsored health benefits design and its relationship to employee and community health outcomes \nDescribe the value of multi-stakeholder community initiatives that benefit the employer\, its employees and families and communities \nLearn about a current employer-community equity-based initiative pilot that can serve as a template for other initiatives \nAdmission to the program is free.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/health-equity-a-new-necessary-frontier-in-employee-benefits/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230609T170000
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SUMMARY:The Future of Global Energy: Houston’s Role in Leading the Energy Transition Presented by Chevron
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPresenters 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.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/the-future-of-global-energy-houstons-role-in-leading-the-energy-transition-presented-by-chevron/
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SUMMARY:The Future of Global Energy: Houstonu2019s Role in Leading the Energy Transition Presented by Chevron
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPresenters 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.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/the-future-of-global-energy-houstonu2019s-role-in-leading-the-energy-transition-presented-by-chevron/
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Conversations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHonoring Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg with the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award \nTuesday\, November 15\, 2022\n5:30 u2013 7:30 p.m.\nVIP Reception: 5:30 u2013 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/cocktails-and-conversations/
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SUMMARY:Summer Salon Breakfast on Immigration Reform with Ali Noorani
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/summer-salon-breakfast-on-immigration-reform-with-ali-noorani/
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