The future is only a cup away. Join us for a Cup of Joey and meet new networks, talk about tech, and inspire innovation.

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!

These are questions that we want to explore with the tech and innovation community. Show up, be friendly and make new connections.

Know your why and we will get to the future together.

What is Activation Festival?

Join the Ion May 9 – 13, 2022, to celebrate the official week-long grand opening, known as Activation Festival. Houstonians and visitors alike will have the opportunity to experience an array of exciting, futuristic activations and programs, along with a stellar lineup of keynote speakers and whimsical experiences throughout the week. In partnership with Microsoft, Chevron, Aramco, Baker Botts, Intel, bp, and Rice Management Company, we are thrilled to open our doors and have the ‘Future of HOU’ on full display for the City of Houston to see! Are HOU ready?

Parking Instructions

Parking Instructions: Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking lot, located across the street from The Ion building.

Photography/Videography Consent

The Ion reserves the right to capture and broadcast digital media content in the form of professional photographs, live-streaming, audio, and video during events hosted at the Ion. By attending events at the Ion, you hereby grant permission to the Ion and its representatives to photograph and/or record you during the in-person and virtual events, and to distribute, broadcast, use, or otherwise globally disseminate, in perpetuity, such media without any further approval or payment.