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SUMMARY:Texas Brain Economy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Brain Economy Summit\, hosted by the Center for Houston’s Future\, convened leaders from health care\, research\, business\, philanthropy\, and public policy to advance the brain economy: the recognition that brain health and brain skills are central to the region’s long-term prosperity. \nHeld June 9–10\, 2026 at the Texas Medical Center in Houston\, the two-day summit brought together partners including Rice University\, UTMB\, Memorial Hermann\, MD Anderson\, the McKinsey Health Institute\, and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for keynotes\, panels\, and working sessions. \nThe full agenda and speaker lineup remain available on the summit website.
URL:https://www.futurehouston.org/event/texas-brain-economy-summit/
LOCATION:Texas Medical Center\, 1885 Old Spanish Trl\, Houston\, TX\, 77030\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Dinner and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Houston’s Future for our signature fall event\, Dinner and Conversation\, presented by the Jeff Liao & Ying Chen Family Foundation\, an evening of civic leadership\, community engagement\, and thought-provoking dialogue. \nWe are proud to present the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award to Donna Cole\, a distinguished business leader\, civic champion\, and Spring 2005 alum of the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. Named in honor of our founder\, this award recognizes individuals whose leadership\, service\, and vision have made a lasting impact on the Houston region. \nDonna is the founder of Cole Chemical & Distributing\, Inc. and has built a nationally recognized company while dedicating decades of service to Houston through board leadership\, international engagement\, and philanthropy. Her work advancing economic development\, strengthening global partnerships\, and mentoring future leaders reflects the values at the heart of the Center’s mission. \n\n\nThe Conversation \nEmerging Pathways for Healthy Aging: A Discussion on GLPs\, Vaccines and Antivirals\, and Dementia Prevention\nAdvances across medicine and neuroscience are opening new possibilities for how we age and how we might preserve brain health for longer. From GLP-1 medications to vaccines and antivirals\, researchers are exploring a growing range of approaches that may hold promise for reducing dementia risk\, supporting cognitive health and extending healthy years of life. \nThis conversation will examine both the promise and the unanswered questions surrounding these emerging strategies. Panelists will explore what the science is beginning to show\, where the evidence remains incomplete\, and how potential benefits should be considered alongside questions of risk and responsible use. \nBringing together perspectives from neuroscience\, infectious disease\, psychology and clinical medicine\, the discussion will look at what it will take to translate promising research into effective prevention and care\, and what these advances could mean for the future of healthy aging. \n\n\nMeet Our Panel\n\nPhilip Blum\, MDInfusion Medical Director\, Mischer Neuroscience\, Memorial Hermann Health System\nJordan E. Lake\, MD\, MScProfessor\, Distinguished Professor in Internal Medicine Research\, UTHealth/McGovern Medical School\nErin Standen\, PhDAssistant Professor\, Psychological Sciences\, Rice University\nThomas A. Blackwell\, MDVice Dean of Graduate Medical Education and Clinical Affairs\, UTMB\nModerated by Amy DittmarProvost & EVP\, Rice University\n\n\n\n\nEvent Co-Chairs\nKaren and Roland GarciaSelma and Mustafa TameezDr. Kelly J. Zúñiga and Luis F. Zúñiga\n\n\nHost Committee\nNory AngelDolly BrennamanJim BrigmanSidney EvansLori FreminRobert GondoLharissa JacobsSusan Osterberg\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\nSupport an evening honoring Houston’s civic leadership. For more information\, contact Miri Wilkins\, Senior Director of Development\, at mwilkins@futurehouston.org. \n\nSponsorship packet (PDF)Sponsorship form\n\nOur 2026 Sponsors\n\nPresenting Sponsor \nJeff Liao & Ying Chen Family Foundation \n\nPrincipal Underwriter \nDonna Cole and Friends \n\n\nParting Sweets\nVideo Sponsor\nBenefactor \n\nNancy Allen\, Eddie Allen\, and Chinhui Juhn/Eagle Global Advisors \nKaren and Roland Garcia \n\nChampagne Toast\nSignature Welcome Cocktail \nKathy & Marty Goossen and Theresa & Peter Chang \n\nVIP Reception Culinary \nMemorial Hermann Health System \n\nPatrons \nDeloitteHouston AstrosALF/Friends of Donna ColeNRG EnergyDr. Kelly J. Zúñiga and Luis F. ZúñigaY. Ping Sun and David LeebronStavis Wealth ManagementLegacy Community HealthThe Marek FamilyIngenero\, Inc.Mandy Kao and Shaobo DuAmy and Rob PierceAsian Chamber of CommerceNancy Li & Soner Tarim/Joy & Benjamin WarrenElaine Finger FundSylvia & Matt KerriganMustafa and Selma TameezHouston City College
URL:https://www.futurehouston.org/event/2026-dinner-and-conversation/
LOCATION:River Oaks Country Club\, TX\, 77019
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