Goals & Gigawatts: Houston Energy & Climate Week The Power of & Kickoff Party
Join us downtown for Goals & Gigawatts: The Power of & Kickoff Party, a high-energy Houston Energy & Climate Week gathering where fútbol, culture, climate, energy, innovation, and community come together.
We’ll have TVs showing the Mexico City FIFA opening match, a global jerseys-and-food celebration, tequila and mezcal partners invited through the Mexican Consul/Consulate community, and an open showcase for anyone who wants to plug into Houston Energy & Climate Week. Whether you are planning an event, looking for collaborators, representing a company, investing in solutions, leading in the community, or simply curious about how to get involved, this is your invitation to join the table.
Bring your team jersey.
Bring food from your country or culture if you would like.
Bring your event idea, your people, your questions, and your energy (and pitch) for support & PITCH. TWO lucky askers are going to go home with Astros Tickets! Calendar entries are open and we want to see your creativity!
We’ll spotlight HECW organizers, speakers, city representatives, consuls, sponsors, community leaders, and anyone ready to help Houston kick things off with the Power of &. We’ll close the night with music, a DJ, and, if the room is brave enough, karaoke.
AGENDA
Note these are approximate times. Come early, stay late, and get ready to party (and) pitch your event ideas for HECW!
1:30 PM - Doors Open + Check-In
1:30–1:55 PM - Jersey, Beverage & Food Mixer
Guests are encouraged to meet someone wearing a different jersey, country color, company logo, or community badge. Food and beverage contributors can place items on the tables. Please consider donating cash or bringing something.
1:55 PM - Opening Huddle
2:00 PM - FIFA Opening Match Kickoff: Mexico vs. South Africa Soft Networking
2:45 PM - HECW Halftime Rally
3:00 PM - Second Half
4:00 PM - Match End
4:05 PM - The Power of & Lightning Brief for the Anchor Events for 2026 HECW
4:15 - 4:55 PM - Pitch-a-Thon HECW
Pre-registered participants pitch event ideas in 60 seconds each: what they want to host, who it serves, what they need, and what success looks like.
5:00 PM - Matchmaking Breakout
6:30 PM - Close
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(Cash Donations): William Hitters, Elizabeth Horne, Joseph Mickins, Leo Pirela, Shailey Singh, Timothy Smith
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with Houston Energy and Climate Week organizers and The Climate Week Network, and you consent to being photographed, filmed, and/or quoted for use in promotional materials and publications.