BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ion District - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ion District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iondistrict.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ion District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T103000 DTSTAMP:20251222T093514 CREATED:20250729T190850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T225437Z UID:10004037-1762504200-1762511400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Ion Networking with Cup of Joey DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks\, talk about tech\, inspire innovation\, and create community. \nSo\, what is the difference between a cup of joe and a Cup of Joe-Y? It is the WHY. It’s not what you do. It is why you do it! \nAt the Ion\, these are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. So\, show up\, be friendly\, and make new connections. Know your why\, and we will get to the future together. \nThe future is only a cup away. \nRegister Here: https://www.cupofjoey.org/ URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/ion-networking-with-cup-of-joey-34/2025-11-07/ LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Academic Network,Community Event,Corporate Innovators,Founders & Startups,General Community,Investors & Capital,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CoJ1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T103000 DTSTAMP:20251222T093514 CREATED:20251104T214121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T214121Z UID:10004205-1762504200-1762511400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:⭕️Cybersecurity Circle⭕️ DESCRIPTION:A networking meetup welcoming cybersecurity enthusiasts of all experience levels. \nOur mission is to DEFEAT CYBER CRIMINALS by making cybersecurity knowledge accessible and relatable to everyone. This event creates a supportive environment for individuals starting their cybersecurity journey\, those transitioning into the field\, and professionals navigating job transitions—including those rebuilding confidence after layoffs. Together\, we strengthen our collective defense against cyber threats while fostering career growth and community connections. \nThe Cybersecurity Circle unites practitioners of all levels in an inclusive community committed to defeating cybercrime through shared knowledge\, collaboration\, and continuous learning. Together\, we’re securing our digital world—one hack at a time \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/%e2%ad%95%ef%b8%8fcybersecurity-circle%e2%ad%95%ef%b8%8f-5/ LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:3rd Party Registration,Community Event,Founders & Startups,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/⭕️CYBERSECURITY-CIRCLE⭕️.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T103000 DTSTAMP:20251222T093514 CREATED:20251104T214133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T214133Z UID:10004206-1762504200-1762511400@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:TXRX Office Hours DESCRIPTION:TXRX is Houston’s non-profit makerspace.\n\n\nJoin the Ion’s Engineer-in-Residence\, Larry Ciscon\, for TXRX Office Hours every Friday at the Ion. \nTXRX has a diverse network of creators\, artist\, and inventors coupled with tools and knowledge\, enable dreams to become reality. \nThey teach people of all ages and backgrounds the skills they need to build a future full of novelty and inspiration. \n\n\nFor more information about TXRX – be sure to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter to stay connected! TXRX offers various classes/workshops throughout the month – be sure to check out their calendar to register.\nInterested in signing up for a membership? Click here URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/txrx-office-hours-21/ LOCATION:Ion – Lobby\, 4201 Main St.\, Houston\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Network,Founders & Startups,General Community,Hardware ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TXRX.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T110000 DTSTAMP:20251222T093514 CREATED:20251024T190849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T190849Z UID:10004193-1762509600-1762513200@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:Welcome to the Ion: An Introduction and Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the Ion’s Mentor in Residence\, Wade Pinder\, for an engaging tour and introduction to the Ion\, Houston’s dynamic hub for innovation and entrepreneurship\, powered by Rice University. This event is designed for entrepreneurs\, students\, professionals\, investors\, community leaders\, and anyone curious about what the Ion has to offer. For those new to Houston and eager to connect with the local innovation ecosystem\, this event provides the perfect opportunity to get started.\n\nThe tour will begin in the lobby at 10:00 AM and conclude at 11:00 AM. During this time\, participants will learn about the Ion’s resources\, events\, and facilities. Highlights of the tour include the technology showcases\, coworking spaces\, public areas\, and the on-site restaurants and bars.\nAbout Wade Pinder\nWade Pinder is a dedicated advocate for Houston’s innovation community\, serving as the Ion’s Mentor in Residence. With a wealth of experience in product management\, community building\, and fostering entrepreneurial growth\, Wade offers invaluable insights into how the Ion serves as a launchpad for ideas and innovation.\nThe Vision of the Ion\nPowered by Rice University\, the Ion is the epicenter of the 16-acre innovation district in the heart of Houston’s midtown. Committed to being the home for Houston’s innovation community\, the Ion District propels the transformative culture of people\, places\, ideas\, and experiences that build a better quality of life for all of Houston.\n\nThe Ion is a beautifully restored building at 4201 Main Street. It connects Houston’s talent\, academic\, corporate\, and entrepreneurial communities in a collaborative environment designed to inspire and grow ideas. The Ion serves as a space where serendipitous collisions lead to meaningful connections and opportunities.\nWhat to Expect\n\nCoworking Spaces: Explore flexible work areas tailored for collaboration and creativity.\nPublic Spaces: Discover spaces designed for networking\, inspiration\, and community events.\nRestaurants and Bars: Experience the on-site dining options that make the Ion a lively hub.\n\nThrough its programs and partnerships\, the Ion empowers individuals and organizations to build\, solve\, and innovate. From prototyping to pitching\, accelerating to sustaining\, the Ion is Houston’s headquarters for turning ideas into reality.\n\nWhether you have a promising product\, an intriguing technology\, a budding business idea\, or are simply curious about the Ion and its offerings\, this tour will provide valuable insights into how the Ion can help connect your “What-ifs” with “What now.” Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and be inspired by Houston’s innovation ecosystem. URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/welcome-to-the-ion-an-introduction-and-tour-9/ LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Welcome-to-the-Ion-Website-01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T113000 DTSTAMP:20251222T093514 CREATED:20251029T220759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T220759Z UID:10004200-1762509600-1762515000@iondistrict.com SUMMARY:SCORE Office Hours DESCRIPTION:SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer\, expert business mentors. Since 1964\, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start\, grow\, or successfully exit a business. SCORE’s 10\,000 volunteers provide free\, expert mentoring\, resources\, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. \nOffice Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional partners will be on-site the second Friday of each month (excluding holidays) \n  URL:https://iondistrict.com/event/score-office-hours-30/ LOCATION:Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Founders & Startups,General Community,Networking,Office Hours,Start Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iondistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6H1A1559-HDR-Edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR