Houston Energy & Climate Week: Metro Energy & Climate Innovation Tech Tours & Market
About this event
Welcome to your backstage pass to Houston's most innovative energy and climate technology companies.
No panels. No podiums. HTX Tech Tours is a curated conversation on wheels — a small number of intentionally designed routes across the HTX region, led by the companies actually building Houston's energy future. Founders meet funders (and) customers, allocators meet pioneers, and the people building the physical economy get to show their work.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · HTX Tech Tour Metro Energy & Climate Innovation, hosted by Plug & Play, University of Houston, and Creatopia (Program begins at 9:30 AM)
RECOMMENDED ARRIVAL - BY 9:00 AM
Head to Sugar Land Town Square (16092 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479) and check in at the registration booth no later than 9:30 AM. Punctuality really matters here - the buses roll out at 12:00 PM and won't wait, so an early, relaxed check-in sets up the entire day. When 80+ of us are moving together, a few minutes early keeps the whole convoy on schedule. For those not on the tour, this will give you a head start to the day.
DRESS CODE: Please be prepared to be outside and wear closed-toed-shoes in case you are touring any facility. This is a safety requirement. All other PPE will be provided.
PARKING: Free parking is available in the on-site multi-story garages (Lone Star Garage - 2105 Brazos Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478 and Texas Garage - 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479), which are a 5-minute walk from the venue, with metered street parking as a backup.
9:30 AM | - Metro Innovation Tour & Market, Networking Breakfast Tacos & Coffee
10:00 AM - Welcome Remarks & Ecosystem Overview
Carolina Rio, Plug & Play with AY Young
Keynote: A Vision for the Resilient City of Tomorrow
10:20 AM - Mobilizing the Future of Smart Cities
Clean Energy, Equitable Access & Next-Generation MobilityThe technology is here. The real challenge is moving it from a promising pilot to citywide impact. This fast-paced conversation will bring together leaders