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This Week in Memphis Tech (November 2–8): DEFCON901 CTF Leads the Week + 5 Must-Attend Events

Nov 1, 2026

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This Week in Memphis Tech (November 2–8): DEFCON901 CTF Leads the Week + 5 Must-Attend Events

Turn AI curiosity into a plan this week: swap what works over coffee, get a career framework from a CIO, and capture flags in a beginner-friendly hacking contest.

JC Smiley

When a Game Stopped the Room: Code & Share and the Confidence to Build in Public

Jul 11, 2026

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3 min read

When a Game Stopped the Room: Code & Share and the Confidence to Build in Public

Inside Code & Share, where Memphis builders showed their unfinished work, questioned each other's architecture, and proved AI sharpens craft instead of replacing it.

JC Smiley

What Microsoft Community Day Revealed About Memphis Tech

Jun 12, 2026

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4 min read

What Microsoft Community Day Revealed About Memphis Tech

What looked like an AI conference became something more: a snapshot of Memphis technologists investing in themselves, sharing knowledge, and building relationships that could shape the city's next chapter.

JC Smiley

Meetup Highlights & Voices of Memphis articles

Jun 12, 2026

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4 min read

What Microsoft Community Day Revealed About Memphis Tech

JC Smiley

At CoffeeBlk, BDPA Memphis Traded the Agenda for the Conversation

May 10, 2026

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3 min read

At CoffeeBlk, BDPA Memphis Traded the Agenda for the Conversation

At CoffeeBlk, BDPA Memphis skipped the agenda and had the conversation Memphis tech actually needed. On feedback, creativity, AI, and what it means to build together.

JC Smiley

What BDPA Memphis Built When Nobody Was Keeping Score

Apr 28, 2026

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5 min read

What BDPA Memphis Built When Nobody Was Keeping Score

A rainy start turned into a weekend of laughter, demos, and first-time builders finding their footing. BDPA Memphis showed what happens when community comes before competition.

JC Smiley