The Post Oak Hotel

1600 W Loop S

Houston, TX 77027

About this Event

Step into the brilliance of Houston at the Greater Houston Partnership’s 2026 Soirée: A City Aglow. This year’s gala, chaired by Tracy and Jim Fish, celebrates the ambition, energy, and culture that illuminate our region and the people and partnerships powering what’s next.

Hosted at one of Houston’s most elegant venues, Soirée welcomes hundreds of business and civic leaders, Consular Corps members, and global partners for a night of fine dining, live entertainment, and high-impact networking.

As the Partnership’s largest fundraiser, Soirée supports our work to build a strong economy and expand opportunity for all Houstonians.

Your contribution can be offered in two ways:

  • Business Expense: 501(c)6 – May be deductible as a business expense. Payable to the Greater Houston Partnership.
  • Charitable Contribution: 501(c)3 – May be deductible as charitable contributions under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Payable to the Greater Houston Partnership Foundation.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities Filling Quickly

Be a part of this impactful evening featuring an exciting dining experience, live entertainment, silent auction and much more. Your support makes a difference in our collective journey towards a more prosperous region.

Reach out to our Sponsorship Team to get started.

sponsorship@houston.org | 713-844-3644

View sponsorship packages and opportunities here.

Agenda

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Registration, Auction & Pre-Function
7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Programming, Dinner & Dancing
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
August 29, 2026

The Post Oak Hotel
1600 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027

Have Questions?

Please contact Jennifer Clark

jclark@houston.org
Interested in Sponsorship?

Please contact our Sponsorship Team

sponsorship@houston.org

713-844-3644

Silent Auction Preview

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Package 1: WM Phoenix Open Ultimate VIP
Donated by WM
  • Private airfare for 2 to Scottsdale
  • Round-trip ground transportation
  • Lodging at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for 3 nights
  • Access for 2 to WM private VIP events on February 9, 10, & 11
  • 2 VIP tickets to WM Hospitality Suite on 16th Hole on February 10 & 12
  • 2 VIP tickets to WM Hospitality Suite on 17th Hole on February 11
Package 2: Tee off with Jim Fish at TPC Sawgrass
Donated by PGA Commissioner Jay Monehan and WM
  • Round-trip airfare for 2 on WM 7X jet
  • One night stay at Sawgrass Marriott
  • Dinner with Jim Fish and PGA Commissioner Jay Monehan at Ponte Vedra
  • 18 holes at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course
Package 3: Take Flight and Tee off at the Big Easy
Donated by Michael Plank and Big Easy Ranch
  • Round-trip transportation for 4 aboard an executive Bell 407GX helicopter
  • Round of Golf for 4 on The Covey
  • Round of Golf for 4 on The Antler
  • Lunch in the Big Easy Lodge
Package 4: Home Runs and Hole-in-Ones at the Floridian
Donated by The Floridian and Southwest Airlines
  • Round-trip airfare for 4 on Southwest Airlines
  • 2-night stay in a cottage at The Floridian for 4 guests
  • 1 round of golf for 4 guests
  • 4 tickets to an Astros Spring Training game
Additional items to be announced!
Stay tuned for the auction launch date, the full list of auction items and details on how to bid on your favorite packages.