On behalf of our city’s more than 2.3 million residents, we would like to welcome the Convening Leaders 2025 to Houston, Texas. America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, shopping and nightlife. There's always something to do in this Southern hospitality meets urban chic city. By day, you’ll find downtown’s George R. Brown Convention Center central and convenient, as the facility is set within 15 minutes of Houston’s most sought after neighborhoods. Just a short distance from the George R. Brown, attendees will find diverse districts filled with the city’s top places to eat, drink and shop. We invite you to explore and experience all of the things that make our unique city one in a million.

YOUR HOUSTON DINING & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

Your guide to all of the Dining and Nightlife options Houston has to offer to Convening Leaders 2025

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FIRST-TIER FLIGHT: SIP AND STROLL YOUR WAY THROUGH HOUSTON

Your guide to hopscotch the Houston hotels that PCMA has booked for Convening Leaders 2025

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Featured Chefs

At PCMA 2025, a distinguished group of featured chefs will bring their culinary expertise to the event, showcasing their unique styles and flavors. Attendees can experience the creativity and innovation of each chef through exclusive presentations and tastings.

Featured Chefs Schedule:

Monday, 1/13

1. 10:15am – 11:30am: Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu

2. 12:00pm – 1:15pm: Kiran Verma

3. 2:15pm – 4:00pm: Christine Ha

4. 4pm – 5pm - Happy Hour: Alba Huerta

Tuesday, 1/14

1. 8:00am – 9:00am: Vanarin Kuch
    
2. 12:00pm – 1:30pm: Greg Gatlin
    
3. 2:30pm – 4:30pm: David Skinner
    
4. 4:30pm – 5:30pm - Happy Hour: MAVEN Coffee + Cocktails Nicolás “Nico” G. Baizan de Aldecoa

Wednesday, 1/15

1. 8am – 9:00am: Levy