Key Industries
From energy and life sciences to manufacturing and aerospace, the Houston region offers a dynamic infrastructure to support these thriving, core industries.
With its central location within the U.S. and the Americas, Houston is an important industrial base with access to global markets.
Space City is well positioned for the next 60 years to continue to develop its aerospace ecosystem within the “New Space Economy,” attracting private investors, well-established organizations and start-ups to invest and contribute to Space exploration.
From training the next generation of pilots and maintenance technicians to connecting the world through two international airports and a strong business aviation and general aviation community, Houston is home to a vibrant Aviation ecosystem with the infrastructure necessary to support continued growth.
Houston's technology talent is embedded in some of the area's largest industries such as energy and health care, however sub-sectors such as software development, programming and database management are seeing exponential growth across the region.
As the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is the headquarters and the intellectual capital for virtually every segment of the industry.
Houston is home to 24 Fortune 500 company headquarters and one of the largest concentrations of U.S. headquarters locations for companies from around the world.
Houston's innovation ecosystem is a dynamic hub that nurtures startups across diverse industries. With a strategic location, robust infrastructure, and a supportive community, Houston offers unparalleled opportunities for entrepreneurial success.
Home to a wealth of life sciences and biotech companies, as well as a diverse and skilled workforce, Houston's ecosystem is seeing major growth.
Future of Global Energy presented by Shell USA, Inc.
Future of Global Energy: More Energy, Less Emissions. The Future of Global Energy Conference presented by Shell USA, Inc. brings together leaders from across industry, academia, and government to explore the forces shaping the future of energy. As global demand increases and technologies evolve, Houston is leading the way, leveraging its deep industry expertise, unmatched energy ecosystem, and spirit of innovation to meet the dual challenge of delivering more energy, with less emissions. Today, Houston stands at a pivotal moment, driving investment, innovation, and collaboration across the value chain to meet the world’s growing energy needs. The 2025 conference will spotlight Houston’s ongoing leadership in policy, technology development and project execution that position the region for long-term success. This year also marks the fifth anniversary of the Future of Global Energy Conference, a reflection of the Greater Houston Partnership’s early commitment to ensuring Houston continues to lead as the Energy Capital of the World in an innovative and evolving energy landscape. Sponsors of this premier event will gain visibility among influential stakeholders and align their brand with Houston’s leadership in advancing bold, collaborative energy solutions for the decades ahead. View sponsorship opportunities here.
