Houston, TX Events

WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival

Wed, Apr 1, 2026 – Thu, Apr 30, 2026

WorldFest brings a blend of feature films, shorts, screenplays, TV commercials, music videos and documentaries to viewers throughout the area. Founded in 1968, past winners include Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, George Lucas, and David Lynch-all early in their careers.

Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship

Wed, Apr 1, 2026 – Thu, Apr 30, 2026

The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship begins with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands before a 112-mile bike course through the scenic, rolling farmland of east Texas, ends with a 26.2-mile run and concludes with a spectacular finish on Waterway Avenue.

OT.SEC.CON. 2026

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

OT.SEC.CON. 2026 targets practitioners and leaders working with industrial systems, offering focused content on OT risk and defense methods.

John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic

Thu, Apr 2, 2026

Experience John C. Reilly in a lively vaudeville show blending comedy, drama, and musical theater, accompanied by Grammy-winning musicians. A great event for professionals interested in theater and music networking.

Michael Quu Comedy Night

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Enjoy a professional evening of comedy with Michael Quu at the Punch Line Comedy Club in Houston, an excellent setting for networking with peers.

The Riot Comedy Festival: Riot National Comedy Contest

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Network and enjoy the Riot National Comedy Contest at The Riot Comedy Club in Houston, a great opportunity for adult professionals to unwind and connect.

Christian Business Partners Networking Meeting

Thu, Apr 2, 2026

Join this networking meeting designed for Christian business professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow their businesses. Expand your network with like-minded professionals in Houston.

Landon Talks The Improv - Houston

Thu, Apr 2, 2026

Join Landon for an evening of insightful talks and professional networking at The Improv in Houston, fostering career growth and industry connections.

Road To Illfest: EFFIN 2026

Fri, Apr 3, 2026

A professional networking event for adult professionals in the music and entertainment industry, providing opportunities for career advancement and industry learning.

ComSciCon Houston 2026

Sat, Apr 4, 2026

ComSciCon Houston 2026 is a science communication conference for STEM graduate students, postdocs, and research assistants in Houston and the greater Central Texas area. The conference focuses on "Charting the Information Frontier" with expert panels, workshops, a keynote address, networking opportunities, and a Create-a-Thon for feedback on science communication pieces. Attendance is free but requires application. It is designed for adult professionals interested in science communication and career advancement in STEM fields.

AWS Houston : Accelerate AI agent development with Kiro

Tue, Apr 7, 2026

Fresh off the excitement of re:Invent 2025, where Kiro was featured in every keynote, join us for an in-depth technical session on this agentic IDE that helps developers maintain flow while ensuring enterprise-grade code quality. In this session, you'll learn how Kiro accelerates your journey from idea to production through spec-driven development—a structured approach that transforms rough ideas into clear requirements, thoughtful designs, and actionable implementation plans before a single line of code is written. We'll demonstrate how to delegate and automate development tasks using Kiro's agent hooks, multimodal agent chat, and MCP support, showing you how Kiro's agents challenge you to think beyond the code and work alongside you to solve hard engineering problems with confidence. You'll also get a first look at Kiro's autonomous agent, a frontier agent that works independently on development tasks while maintaining context and learning from every interaction, plus Powers specialized context and tools that load on-demand, so you get exactly what you need without MCP context overload. Whether you're shipping enterprise software or authoring a Terraform template, this session will show you how Kiro is redefining what it means to code with an AI partner. You'll also learn on how to accelerate Amazon Connect AI Agent development with Kiro. Who Should Attend: This session is for anyone curious about how AI is transforming software development - no full-time coding background required. Whether you're an infrastructure engineer, cloud architect, DevOps practitioner, Contact Center developers or IT pro who writes the occasional script, you'll walk away with a clear understanding of how Kiro's spec-driven, agentic approach helps technical professionals of all backgrounds build and ship software faster with confidence. Optional - Please bring your laptops if you would like to do hands-on with Kiro. Speakers: Imtranur Rahman - Senior Solutions Architect, AWS Abhishek Pandey - Principal WW Specialist SA, Connect, AWS Organizers: Abhishek Pandey - Principal WW Specialist SA, Amazon Connect, AWS Vikas Prasad - Senior WW Specialist SA, Amazon Connect, AWS Directions & Parking: The AWS Houston office is located on the 10th floor at 825 Town and Country Lane, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77024. Parking is available in the building directly connecting to 825 Town and Country lane (look for the AWS sign on top of the building). You may park in the garage and bring your parking ticket for validation. Please be sure to bring your identification for registration and check in.

LexTalk World Conference & Exhibition

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

A global conference and exhibition focusing on legal technology and innovation, providing networking opportunities for legal professionals and technology experts.

11th Annual AI in Oil & Gas Conference

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

A conference exploring the applications of artificial intelligence in the oil and gas industry, offering networking and learning opportunities.

2026 Scholarship Golf Tournament

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

Participate in the 2026 Scholarship Golf Tournament, an event supporting educational scholarships and a chance for business professionals to network.

Digital Twin Meeting

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

Digital Twin Meeting is an in-person event focused on the use and development of digital twin technology for urban and regional planning professionals. It offers networking and learning opportunities.

IADC DrillersPAC Luncheon

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

Attend the DrillersPAC Luncheon hosted by the IADC Houston Chapter at the Petroleum Club of Houston. Network with industry leaders and peers.

Tektonic - The Auto Repair Conference

Thu, Apr 9, 2026

A professional conference for the auto repair industry, offering insights, networking, and latest trends for automotive repair professionals.

Nexus NW Business Expo

Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Nexus NW Business Expo is a premier event for networking, business development, and showcasing local businesses in the Houston Northwest area.

Houston Art Car Parade Weekend 2026

Thu, Apr 9, 2026 – Sun, Apr 12, 2026

Houston Art Car Parade Weekend is a four-day event featuring over 250 cars transformed into large-scale art pieces. It offers networking opportunities for artists, performers, and professionals in the creative and cultural industries. Events include a free family-friendly preview, live music, hands-on art activities, the Legendary Art Car Ball, and community outreach programs. The parade is free and takes place April 9-12, 2026, in Downtown Houston.

Tacos and Tequila Festival

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

A vibrant event for food and beverage professionals to network, discover new industry trends, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in Houston.

Keynote Series Luncheon: State of Higher Education

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

Attend the Keynote Series Luncheon focused on the State of Higher Education. Network with professionals in education and related industries.

Ethics Medicine Innovation

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A conference dedicated to discussing ethics in medical innovation, providing networking and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals and researchers.

Career Acceleration Experience

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

A professional event designed to help individuals accelerate their careers through networking, workshops, and expert guidance in Houston.

NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits 2026

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 – Sun, Apr 19, 2026

The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits is a major trade show in the firearms, tactical, and outdoor gear industry. The event draws over 70,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors. It offers brands a chance to connect with serious buyers ready to make purchases, providing high-quality leads and meaningful conversations in a professional setting.

8th Annual International Symposium on Advances in Critical Care Medicine (ISAC)

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 – Sat, Apr 18, 2026

An international symposium held at Houston Methodist Research Institute focusing on the latest advances in critical care medicine, designed for healthcare professionals and researchers.

Transportation Special Needs Summit

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

This one-day summit brings together transportation directors, supervisors, trainers, and staff to explore expert strategies, practical tools, and collaborative solutions that strengthen safety, compliance, and student-centered transportation for students with disabilities.

7th American LNG Forum

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

An industry forum for LNG professionals to network and discuss advancements in the LNG sector.

Black in Tech Conference

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

A conference focusing on Black professionals in technology, offering networking, skills development, and industry insights to empower and advance careers.

Premier EMBA – Executive MBA Networking Cocktail Event Coming to Houston!

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

An exclusive networking cocktail event for Executive MBA professionals to connect and exchange ideas in Houston.

91st Annual API Federal Tax Forum

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

Attend the 91st Annual API Federal Tax Forum for in-depth discussions and networking opportunities focused on federal tax issues impacting the energy industry. Ideal for professionals seeking career advancement and industry learning.

AWS Community on Tour is coming to Houston!

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

AWS Community on Tour is coming to Houston! The AWS Developer Advocate team is hitting the road this spring and stopping in Houston as part of the North America AWS Community Tour. Join the Houston AWS User Group for a special evening with AWS Developer Advocates and builders from across the local community. This stop will feature a hands-on workshop on agentic AI development, along with plenty of time to connect with other developers and talk about what you're building on AWS. We’ll also be celebrating 20 years of AWS and spotlighting members of the developer community who help make groups like this possible. Several AWS Developer Advocates will be joining the tour, including Aaron Hunter, Brooke Jamieson, Jonathan Vogel, and others from the DevRel team. Expect: A hands-on workshop Conversations with AWS Developer Advocates Networking with builders in your city Food, beverages, and AWS community swag If you're building with AWS—or just getting started—we’d love to see you there.

Board Of Directors Meeting

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

In-person meeting of the Board Of Directors to discuss organizational strategies, plans, and progress. This is a key networking and decision-making event for professionals involved in the organization.

Accountability Fusion Conference

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

Plan with clarity and confidence at the Accountability Fusion Conference, a two-day virtual learning experience designed to support district and campus leaders in summer planning for the 2026–2027 school year. Gain insights and strategies to improve accountability and student outcomes.

Fullness of Truth Gala Celebrating 25 Years

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

Celebrate 25 Years of Fullness of Truth at the Gala on the evening of Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Lakeside Country Club. Enjoy an evening of joy, community, dinner, auction, and celebration with opportunities for professional networking.

SIG Technology: Best Practices

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

Join the ATD Houston Technology SIG for a monthly meeting focused on AI Best Practices in Talent Development. Topics include strategic implementation, tool selection, ethics and governance, prompt engineering, and emerging AI technologies. This session offers L&D professionals a platform to share experiences, troubleshoot, and learn about the latest AI tools and trends.

Power vs. Principle: A Debate on Artificial Intelligence

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

A debate event focusing on the ethical and practical implications of Artificial Intelligence. Perfect for professionals interested in technology, ethics, and policy making, providing excellent networking and learning opportunities.

2026 Vision Luncheon

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Attend the 2026 Vision Luncheon, a monthly chamber event focused on business development and networking opportunities for professionals.

Comicpalooza 2026

Fri, May 1, 2026 – Sun, May 3, 2026

Comicpalooza is Texas' largest pop culture convention. It includes J-Fashion, cosplay, a film festival, literary conference, a code fest, maker space, Mars Rover rides, video and tabletop gaming, professional wrestling, and roller derby bouts. This event is a major convention for professionals in entertainment and creative industries.

Houston Dash vs. Seattle Reign FC Soccer Match

Fri, May 1, 2026

Watch the Houston Dash compete against Seattle Reign FC at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. This sporting event offers a chance for professionals to engage in local sports events and network with other sports enthusiasts in the area.

Rhiannon Giddens Concert

Fri, May 1, 2026

Attend the Rhiannon Giddens concert at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. This music event is great for professionals looking to network in a cultured setting and enjoy live performance by a renowned artist.

Houston Grand Opera: Messiah

Fri, May 1, 2026

Experience the Houston Grand Opera's performance of Messiah at the Brown Theater at Wortham Center, a prestigious venue in Houston. This event offers a cultural and artistic experience suitable for adult professionals interested in opera and classical music.

August Wilson's Fences

Fri, May 1, 2026

Watch the acclaimed play August Wilson's Fences at the Hubbard Stage - Alley Theatre in Houston. This theatrical production is ideal for adult professionals interested in drama and theatrical arts.

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026

Mon, May 4, 2026 – Thu, May 7, 2026

OTC 2026 is a large-scale event showcasing technology, equipment, and services in offshore and broader energy sectors, combining an expo floor with technical content and industry networking.

MTSS Conference

Mon, May 4, 2026

This conference equips educators with evidence-based strategies and systems to strengthen MTSS implementation at every level–supporting academics, behavior, and mental health across Tiers 1, 2, and 3.

Pri-Med Southwest Primary Care CME/CE Conference & Expo

Wed, May 6, 2026 – Fri, May 8, 2026

Join primary care clinicians for a three-day medical conference in Houston, Texas, led by expert clinician-educators. Engage in evolving discussions impacting patient care while earning up to 19.00 CME/CE credits including Texas state-mandated education requirements. Network with peers, attend keynote addresses, and participate in interactive courses designed for family medicine and internal medicine professionals.

STEM Conference

Wed, May 6, 2026

This one-day conference brings STEM educators together to explore real-world connections, hands-on innovation, and creative strategies that inspire critical thinking and problem-solving for all students.

IADC Houston Chapter Contractor Panel & Happy Hour

Thu, May 7, 2026

Network and learn from industry contractors during the Contractor Panel and Happy Hour event hosted by the IADC Houston Chapter at the Petroleum Club of Houston.

XYPN Meet-Up Houston, TX

Thu, May 7, 2026

Join PJ Bulvinas for a relaxed, complimentary networking meet up designed to help you connect with like-minded advisors. Enjoy professional networking and connect with other financial advisors in the Houston area. The first round is on us!

2026 L.E.A.D. East End

Tue, May 12, 2026

The 2026 L.E.A.D. East End event provides special business resources and career networking opportunities for professionals in the East End area.

Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference

Mon, May 18, 2026 – Wed, May 20, 2026

Join the Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference from May 18 to 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The conference offers plenary sessions exploring GIS applications in oil and gas, renewable energy, and pipelines, technical demonstrations on the latest ArcGIS features, and success stories from industry peers. Network with professionals and experts in the energy sector to grow your professional connections and gain insights for your projects.

Houston Business Expo 2026

Wed, May 20, 2026

Join the 11th Houston Business Expo, a premier professional business networking event designed for business owners, professionals, and decision makers. Network with 1,000 attendees, exhibit your business, and gain valuable connections to help grow your business. The event is free to RSVP and attend.

Comicpalooza 2026

Fri, May 22, 2026

Comicpalooza 2026 is a multi-fandom convention in Houston, Texas that provides networking opportunities for professionals in the entertainment, comics, and media industries. Participate in panels, meet industry experts, and expand your professional connections in the multi-fandom community.

From Timeless Principles to Predicting the Face: Soft-Tissue Simulation and AI in Modern Orthognathic Surgery - 10th William Bell Symposium

Sat, May 23, 2026

Join the 10th William Bell Symposium focusing on modern orthognathic surgery advancements including soft-tissue simulation and AI. This event is tailored for professionals interested in surgical innovations and facial prediction technologies.

Maintenance Shutdown Execution and Management Summit

Thu, May 28, 2026

A summit focusing on the execution and management of maintenance shutdowns, ideal for professionals in operations and maintenance management.

May 28, 2026 HCA Luncheon

Thu, May 28, 2026

Professional luncheon hosted by HCA in Houston for networking and career development.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Symposium: Endoscopic Techniques

Fri, May 29, 2026

A symposium presenting advanced endoscopic techniques in minimally invasive spine surgery. Perfect for spine surgery professionals looking to update and network.

Ninth Annual Safety, Quality & Service Symposium

Fri, May 29, 2026

Attend the Ninth Annual Safety, Quality & Service Symposium to explore initiatives in healthcare safety, quality, and service excellence. A key event for healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing standards.

SIG Technology: Best Practices

Fri, May 29, 2026

Join the ATD Houston Technology SIG for a monthly meeting dedicated to AI Best Practices in Talent Development. This session covers strategic implementation, tool selection, ethics and governance, prompt engineering, and emerging AI technologies. It provides L&D professionals a space to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and learn about the latest AI tools and trends.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Symposium: Endoscopic Techniques

Sat, May 30, 2026

A symposium presenting advanced endoscopic techniques in minimally invasive spine surgery. Perfect for spine surgery professionals looking to update and network.

Clean Power 2026

Mon, Jun 1, 2026 – Thu, Jun 4, 2026

CLEANPOWER 2026 is the clean energy industry’s flagship conference and exhibition, with nearly 9,000 attendees and 500 exhibiting companies. It covers wind, solar, energy storage, transmission, hydrogen, and hybrid systems, along with policy, project finance, and grid-modernization topics important to renewable energy professionals. The event features technology showcases, interactive demos, and dealmaking opportunities.

Upcoming events

WorldFest: Houston International Film Festival

Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship

OT.SEC.CON. 2026

John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic

Michael Quu Comedy Night

The Riot Comedy Festival: Riot National Comedy Contest

Christian Business Partners Networking Meeting

Landon Talks The Improv - Houston

Road To Illfest: EFFIN 2026

ComSciCon Houston 2026

AWS Houston : Accelerate AI agent development with Kiro

LexTalk World Conference & Exhibition

11th Annual AI in Oil & Gas Conference

2026 Scholarship Golf Tournament

Digital Twin Meeting

IADC DrillersPAC Luncheon

Tektonic - The Auto Repair Conference

Nexus NW Business Expo

Houston Art Car Parade Weekend 2026

Tacos and Tequila Festival

Keynote Series Luncheon: State of Higher Education

Ethics Medicine Innovation

Career Acceleration Experience

NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits 2026

8th Annual International Symposium on Advances in Critical Care Medicine (ISAC)

Transportation Special Needs Summit

7th American LNG Forum

Black in Tech Conference

Premier EMBA – Executive MBA Networking Cocktail Event Coming to Houston!

91st Annual API Federal Tax Forum

AWS Community on Tour is coming to Houston!

Board Of Directors Meeting

Accountability Fusion Conference

Fullness of Truth Gala Celebrating 25 Years

SIG Technology: Best Practices

Power vs. Principle: A Debate on Artificial Intelligence

2026 Vision Luncheon

Comicpalooza 2026

Houston Dash vs. Seattle Reign FC Soccer Match

Rhiannon Giddens Concert

Houston Grand Opera: Messiah

August Wilson's Fences

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026

MTSS Conference

Pri-Med Southwest Primary Care CME/CE Conference & Expo

STEM Conference

IADC Houston Chapter Contractor Panel & Happy Hour

XYPN Meet-Up Houston, TX

2026 L.E.A.D. East End

Esri Energy Resources GIS Conference

Houston Business Expo 2026

Comicpalooza 2026

From Timeless Principles to Predicting the Face: Soft-Tissue Simulation and AI in Modern Orthognathic Surgery - 10th William Bell Symposium

Maintenance Shutdown Execution and Management Summit

May 28, 2026 HCA Luncheon

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Symposium: Endoscopic Techniques

Ninth Annual Safety, Quality & Service Symposium

SIG Technology: Best Practices

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Symposium: Endoscopic Techniques

Clean Power 2026