Houston Chapter LinkUp: Rise & Shine Houston
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Houston Chapter LinkUp: Rise & Shine Houston

Join us for this IN-PERSON Houston Chapter LinkUp at Heights Bier Garten! This will be an opportunity for you to mix and mingle with local peers, as well as give back to the community.

 Export to Your Calendar 6/18/2026
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Where: Heights Bier Garten
1433 North Shepherd Drive
Houston, Texas  77008
United States
Contact: Gabrielle Vuyk
gabrielle.vuyk@xplortechnologies.com
832-948-4563


Online registration is available until: 6/18/2026
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Join us for this PayTech Women Houston Chapter LinkUp!


Rise & Shine Houston

We’re excited to host an in-person event celebrating Pride Month - honoring inclusion and the diverse voices shaping the future of payments - while continuing our commitment to supporting the next generation through our 3rd annual back-to-school crayon drive.

Join PayTech Women members and allies for a lively networking social at Heights Bier Garten, where meaningful connections and community impact come together to further the payments ecosystem.

The payments industry thrives on innovation, trust and connection. By creating a space that elevates women and embraces diverse identities, this even directly contributes to:

1. Broader Representation = Better Innovation: Diverse voices bring different problem-solving approaches, cultural awareness and customer insights. In a field that serves a global and highly varied user base, that diversity translates into smarter products and more inclusive financial solutions.

2. Stronger Relationship Building Across the Industry: Local, in-person events foster authentic connections between ISOs, fintech leaders, processors and partners. Creating an environment where people feel seen and valued, especially during Pride, accelerates trust and long-term collaboration.

3. Talent Attraction and Retention: The next generation of payments professionals is actively seeking companies and communities that reflect their values. Highlighting both women in leadership and LGBTQ+ inclusion positions the ecosystem as forward-thinking and people-first.

4. Expanding Market Relevance: Payments is not one-size-fits-all. Recognizing and celebrating diverse communities ensures the industry continues evolving to meet the needs of underserved and emerging customer segments.

5. Setting a Standard for Inclusive Leadership: Events like this signal that inclusion isn’t a side initiative, it’s a business imperative. It encourages companies across the ecosystem to think more intentionally about who they empower and how they show up.

Bottom line - This isn’t just a networking event, it’s a strategic investment in a more innovative, connected and future-ready ecosystem.

 

Why You Should Attend:

  • Mix and mingle with local peers
  • Learn about how to get involved with the PayTech Women Houston Chapter
  • Give back to the community

 

Track: CONNECT: Building Influence & Partnerships