What’s in this Edition

💻 Inspiring tech meetups
🍔 Exciting Networking Gatherings
🗣️ Hands-on Technical workshops
🛠️ Upcoming Hackathons
📃 Thrilling Conferences
☕ Best Coffee and Code Shops
📖 Tech Pipeline - Tech 901 & CodeCrew Code School

Hey Memphis, are you ready to start off 2025 on the right foot? Hand over the computer work to a bot, so we have more time to talk to humans in person.

How to Create a Fake Identity! This month let's discuss what an "identity" is, both online and otherwise. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking evening where we explore the creative and strategic aspects of personal reinvention.

Show off your personal projects, school projects, tutorials, or anything else you're working on – whether they're finished or still in progress. The idea is to practice engaging with like-minded tech enthusiasts. And if you don't have anything to showcase, come and join us in celebrating and supporting our fellow techies.

Searching for a Job in the Age of Hype:

There has been a lot of hype surrounding AI, particularly in machine learning (ML), ChatGPT, and even quantum computing. I’m interested in hearing about your personal experiences with job searching in AI, ML, and ChatGPT.

Hey Memphis, are you ready to start off 2025 on the right foot? Hand over the computer work to a bot, so we have more time to talk to humans in person.

Public open house

We are awaiting confirmation on the speaker information, topic, and description.

This is a fantastic opportunity for local tech professionals to connect over a delicious meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Lunch will be at Swanky’s Taco Shop.

This is a group for professionals in technology, or anyone interested in getting into technology, to get together for good company and conversation. Sometimes we talk tech, sometimes we talk movies/comics/restaurants/TV shows. Please come unwind after work with us. It is a lot of easygoing fun!

You’ll have the opportunity to meet our newly elected board and gain valuable insights into what’s ahead for 2025. This meeting will provide a vision of our goals, upcoming initiatives, and how we plan to drive success together. It’s a great chance to connect, ask questions, and learn how you can be involved in shaping our future.

Dive into their signature dishes packed with bold spices and a touch of sweetness. Don’t miss this midweek treat!

We're offering a FREE session to help you explore the fundamentals of web development and gain invaluable insight into the fast-paced world of technology.

By the end of this electrifying workshop, you will:
1. Grasp the magic behind HTML and CSS that brings the modern web to life.
2. Master essential JavaScript functions to supercharge your web pages
3. Uncover the secrets of CodeCrew's transformative adult coding career program

Global Game Jam: Memphis Game Developers

January 24-26, 2025

A game jam is similar to a hackathon where people come together for a short period of time to create games around a central theme revealed at the start of the jam. The structure of The GGJ is usually that everyone gathers on Friday late afternoon, watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers, and then a secret theme is announced. All jammers worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that same theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon.

GiveCamp Memphis is a weekend-long gathering of professional web developers, graphic designers, social media strategists, digital marketers, and data scientists donating their time to nonprofit organizations.

The event is entirely volunteer-driven. It’s a great opportunity for people to work together, develop new friendships, and do something important for the community. We’re looking for volunteers, both technical and non-technical, to help us do it.

Top 3 of 11 Beloved Coffee Shops

Belltower Coffee
525 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111
Notes: Great coffee spot with good sandwiches off oh Highland Strip close to UofM. Free drip coffee on Saturdays. Decent parking options most days throughout the week. Can get busy during university exam seasons.

Crosstown Concourse - French Truck Coffee
1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Notes: Multipurpose building with coffee shop (French Truck), food spots, and even a high school. Sometimes will have live music in main lobby. Lots of seating across various floors. Free parking garage on Floors 2+

Congregation Coffee
3060 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Germantown, TN 38138
Notes: Great coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. Large parking lot.

Local Tech Bootcamps & Classes

CodeCrew Code School
Code School is a hands-on bootcamp designed to train individuals to be entry-level software developers within a six-month course.

Tech901
As a non-profit, Tech901 provide quality education and certifications for a fraction of the cost. All classes cost between $100 dollars and $250. That's it.