Plug and Play Sugar Land Fall Expo
Please join us at the Plug and Play Sugar Land Fall Expo 2025 for an exciting afternoon of innovation, technology, and collaboration.
Plug and Play is at the center of the early-stage innovation ecosystem. As the world’s largest innovation platform and a leading early-stage investor—with over 30 unicorns in our portfolio, including PayPal, Honey, N26, and Rappi—we connect startups with global corporations like Chiyoda, Shell, Mitsubishi Electric, and more than 600 other partners across every industry.
This Fall Expo marks the culmination of our second accelerator batch, showcasing groundbreaking startups selected from over 100 applicants. These companies are tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges across energy, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: The Seth – 6920 Brisbane Court, Sugar Land, TX 77479 (3rd Floor)
What to Expect:
Startup Pitches: High-impact presentations from innovators in:
Oil & Gas Innovation – Decarbonization, predictive maintenance, emissions tracking
AI in Energy – Smart sensors, automation, and real-time optimization
Wastewater Management – Clean tech, recycling, and remote monitoring solutions
Featured Panel: “What Will Power Us in 2050? The Great Energy Debate”
A forward-looking conversation exploring the future of global energy, featuring:
Mark LaCour – Editor in Chief, Oil & Gas Global Network
Derek Rieman – Chief Development Officer, Repsol Renewables North America
Juliana Garaizar – Founding Partner, Energy Tech Nexus
Lovely Sharma – Investor, Aramco Ventures
Fireside Chat: “Fueling the Future: A Houston VC Fireside”
A candid conversation on Houston’s venture landscape and the future of the Region's innovation, featuring:
Kevin Parakkattu – Partner, Plug and Play
Blair Garrou – Managing Partner, Mercury Fund
Networking Reception: Connect with operators, corporate innovators, city leaders, and investors over drinks and refreshments.
First Look at What’s Next: Meet startups ready to pilot, partner, and scale with leading organizations.
Please let me know if you have any questions and look forward to seeing you then!