General Business conferences & trade shows in Houston, TX

Nov 4, 2026·The Ballroom at Tanglewood, Houston, TX

Houston Minority Supplier Development Council summit on the future of minority business development and advocacy.

Who it's for

Minority business enterprises and corporate members of HMSDC

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Houston Minority Supplier Development Council

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 18, 2026·Reliant Center, Houston, TX

One-day community conference for nonprofit staff and volunteers, with keynotes, nine tracks of sessions on fundraising, leadership, management and marketing, and an exhibitor area.

Who it's for

Nonprofit professionals and volunteers from social service, community, faith-based, government and education organizations

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

CenterPoint Energy and United Way of Greater Houston

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 19, 2026·Houston Country Club, Houston, TX

One-day middle-market M&A conference covering raising capital, buying and selling companies, and alternative investing, with a keynote, networking and awards.

Who it's for

Middle-market dealmakers, entrepreneurs, investors and advisers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Smart Business Network LLC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Nov 19, 2026·Marriott Marquis Houston, Houston, TX

Half-day summit for Houston HR and people leaders on the future of work, covering AI in talent strategy, skills-based models and employee experience.

Who it's for

CHROs, CDOs, VPs, directors and managers in HR, workforce and learning and development

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Greater Houston Partnership

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Dec 2, 2026·Reliant Center, Houston, TX

Free one-day conference and expo for Houston small business owners, with exhibitors and networking.

Who it's for

Small business owners and entrepreneurs

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Small Business Expo LLC

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: General admission: Free

General admission is free; premium passes exist but prices are not published.

Dec 10, 2026·Royal Sonesta, Houston, TX

Economists and industry experts review the drivers of Houston job growth, and the Partnership unveils its 2027 Employment Outlook.

Who it's for

Houston business and policy decision-makers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Greater Houston Partnership

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Jan 29, 2027·Hilton Americas, Houston, TX

The Partnership's yearly gathering of Houston executives and civic leaders, with an economic outlook, strategic plan updates and leadership awards.

Who it's for

Houston executives, entrepreneurs, civic leaders and member companies

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Greater Houston Partnership

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Feb 24–25, 2027·The Post Oak Hotel, Houston, TX

Litigation and legal finance conference bringing funders, law firms, counsel and institutional investors together in Houston.

Who it's for

Litigation funders, law firms, in-house counsel, institutional investors, insurers and legal tech providers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Siltstone Capital

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Mar 4, 2027·Houston, TX

YTexas business-network event for companies building in Texas, held in Houston.

Who it's for

Companies building in Texas

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

YTexas

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 2, 2027·Hilton Americas, Houston, TX

Luncheon program with local and national leaders plus a business expo of more than 80 exhibitors.

Who it's for

Entrepreneurs, executives, elected officials, young professionals and job seekers

Approx. size

2,000+ attendees · 80+ exhibitors

Organizer

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Apr 3–4, 2027·George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

Weekend franchise and business-opportunity show where visitors meet franchisors face to face and attend free seminars on buying and financing a business.

Who it's for

Prospective franchise buyers and aspiring business owners

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Event Management

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Free registration: Free

Free tickets by online registration.

May 5–8, 2027·George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

Annual gathering of museum professionals with five program tracks and an exhibit hall of products and services for museums.

Who it's for

Museum professionals from art, history, science and zoo museums

Approx. size

4,000+ attendees

Organizer

American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

Year started

Unknown

Price

Full pass

• Current price: Super Early Bird: $795 until Jan 22, 2027
• Early Bird: $900 until Mar 19, 2027
• Advanced: $975 until May 4, 2027
• On-Site: $1,045

Expo pass

• Current price: MuseumExpo only, advanced: $150 until May 4, 2027
• MuseumExpo only, on-site: $150

Non-member rates.

May 20, 2027·Houston, TX

Free B2B expo in the Houston area connecting business owners and decision makers with service providers.

Who it's for

Business owners, founders and executives and managers in sales, marketing, HR, IT and operations

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

National Business Expo

Year started

Unknown

Price

Expo pass

• Current price: Attendee registration: Free

Attendee registration is free via Eventbrite; exhibitor prices not published.

Oct 6–8, 2027·Post Oak Hotel, Houston, TX

Symposium on M&A and capitalization for CEOs, investors and corporate development executives in architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms.

Who it's for

AE and environmental consulting CEOs, investors and corporate development executives

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Morrissey Goodale

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published

Oct 6–9, 2027·Houston, TX

National convention of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, bringing together engineering students, professionals and employers.

Who it's for

Engineering students, professionals and employers

Approx. size

Not published

Organizer

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Year started

Unknown

Price

Not published