Networking & Activities
What better way to propel your personal and professional growth than with engaging opportunities to connect with, give back to, and be inspired by our business events community?
To register for ticketed activities below, add on while registering or add to your existing registration in your Participant Portal.
Receptions
First Timers Reception
Sunday, January 12 | 3:00pm – 4:15pm
Attending a conference for the first time can be daunting! Embark on your Convening Leaders journey with confidence as you receive valuable tips and tricks for maximizing your time at the event. Expand your network and create lasting connections that will propel your professional journey.
Price: Free!
Brought to you by Destination Madison
Opening Night Reception
Sunday, January 12 | 7:45pm – 10:00pm
Join us for an evening under the big Texas sky for a street festival in the Convention Center campus. Create memories with friends old and new while savoring Houston’s diverse cuisine, taking in the unique Art Car scene, dancing the night away, and singing your heart out with live band karaoke. Relax on the Wharf lounge, customize your cowboy hat, or try your hand at trick roping with a local expert. And cap off your first day with a not-to-be-missed grand finale right in the heart of downtown Houston!
Price: Free!
Hosted by Visit Houston
Party with a Purpose
Monday, January 13 | 9:00pm – midnight
Happy 40th birthday, PCMA Foundation! Spend the evening under the stars at The Rustic, where celebration meets impact. Enjoy games, farm-to-table bites, local craft beers and cocktails, and dance the night away as we come together to make a difference while celebrating in style!
Price: $150
Presented by GES
Music Partners: Visit Austin & Austin Convention Center
Event Sponsors: Visit Charlotte, Events DC, and Visit Houston
Extra Innings: Networking at Minute Maid Park
Tuesday, January 14 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Step up to the plate for an evening networking reception right on the field of Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros. Transformed into a cozy, intimate venue, you’ll spend an unforgettable night indulging in mouthwatering ballpark-inspired cuisine that showcases Houston’s culinary prowess, grooving to local DJs and surprise guests, and capturing memories with friends old and new.
Make your last night at Convening Leaders 2025 a grand slam with a show-stopping performance by three-time GRAMMY® Award winner and multi-platinum solo artist Gwen Stefani! Get ready to see a spectacular show that’s out of this world!
Price: Free!
Hosted by Visit Houston
Book Drive for Books Between Kids
Join the CL25 Book Drive for Books Between Kids, a Houston non-profit serving at-risk children by providing them with books to build their own home libraries. Donate a book of your choice from their Amazon Wish List. For shipping, be sure to select “Books Between Kids, Houston, TX.”
If you’ll be joining us at CL25, you can also bring a new or gently used book to drop off at the Do Good, Feel Good activation in the District!