

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Think Visual Houston – Allen Thorton: Turning AI into Actual Ownership
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: How might we frame AI as a tool for equity, ownership, and empowerment?About this Event are monthly in-person events for professionals in any industry looking to expand their visual communication toolkit and be inspired by meaningful stories about the power of creativity and visual storytelling.OUR SPEAKER: Author and keynote speaker  is a proven SaaS &amp; AI sales leader who blends enterprise growth, AI innovation, and community impact. He leads the 40 Acre Conference, positioning AI as the new underground railroad — unlocking ownership, equity, and empowerment for the next generation.Allen will share his experience and insights as a community impact leader, including:Establishing iconic awards: MLK Legacy Builder Awards &amp; Juneteenth Hall of FamePartnerships with celebrities, government leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and influencersDelivering digital equity to underserved youth by helping them “find their place and own it.”Sponsoring 3,000+ underserved youth with laptops, scholarships, and resourcesTurning AI into Actual Ownership through Cashflow, Community &amp; CultureFraming AI as a tool for equity, ownership, and empowermentSUGGESTED MATERIALSSome drawing materials are provided, so bring a sketchbook, iPad, or other drawing tools to capture ideas and make them visual as well!Think Visual Meetups are monthly in-person events that were started in Sydney, Australia, by Alan Chen &amp; Diana Ayoub of Sh8peshifters.Working with other Visual Thinkers in Australia, India, Norway, Kenya, and Houston, Think Visual! Community is truly an international collaboration.Perfect for community organizers, consultants, facilitators, educators, counselors, artists, healthcare providers, and anyone who works with people to understand complex systems and make an impact.Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AMCup o' Joey Networking at The IonHost: Joy SanchezInfo: Network with other members of the Houston Innovation Ecosystem.?: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMArrival &amp; Networking: Ion Conference Room 032?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWelcome &amp; Visual Creative ExerciseHost: Peter Durand?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMSPEAKER: Turning AI into Actual OwnershipHost: Allen ThorntonInfo: Our speaker will tackle enterprise growth, AI innovation, and community impact. Allen leads the 40 Acre Conference, positioning AI as the new underground railroad — unlocking ownership, equity, and empowerment for the next generation.
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Ion
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- **full address**: The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, United States

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- **organizer**: Impact Hub Houston (https://allevents.in/org/impact-hub-houston/26972212)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Impact Hub Houston
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, business, fine-arts, conferences, meetups, literary-art, artificial-intelligence, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Think Visual Houston – Allen Thorton: Turning AI into Actual Ownership ?
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