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Developer Meetups, Workshops, & Tech Talks
🎨 User Experience Design for AI Applications (Memphis .NET & Azure)
Sept. 25 — 6:00pm CDT (In-Person only)
Please join the Memphis .NET and Azure Developers Group next Thursday, September 25, when David S. Platt will be speaking about User Experience Design for AI Applications.
🍕 DevMemphis
Oct. 1 — 6:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Come learn, share, hang out, and eat pizza with Memphis software developers. This free meetup is open to anyone interested in connecting with the local dev community.
💻 Memphis Microsoft 365 Community Day 2025
Oct. 2 — 12:00pm CDT (In-Person, Conference)
Join Memphis’ premier Microsoft 365 conference! Learn from MVPs and MCTs about Copilot, M365, and Power Platform across 2 days of sessions. Free lunch included. Tickets are limited—register now!
💡 Tech901 Info Session
Oct. 2 — 4:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Think IT is just about fixing hardware or taking devices apart? Think again! IT offers so much more, from database management and system networking to project management, web programming, and beyond. With the right skills, you can unlock an exciting and versatile career that’s in high demand.
🛡️ MEMSEC - DEFCON901: Penetration testing with Faction
Oct. 4 — 5:00pm CDT (In-Person)
This month’s focus: penetration testing with Faction, an open-source framework for generating automated pen test reports and collaborating in real-time. Explore payload sharing, attack notes, and findings in a professional security workflow.
🎨 Design Smarter: Sustainable Intro to Graphic Design & Web Development
Oct. 5 — 2:00pm CDT (In-Person)
A beginner-friendly workshop for aspiring designers and developers. Learn typography, layout, HTML/CSS, and eco-conscious design strategies that reduce your digital carbon footprint. Build something beautiful and sustainable.
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
🤖 Grow Your Business with AI Powered Tools
Sept. 24 — 12:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Artificial Intelligence can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs. This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
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🤖 901 AI: From Vision to Impact
Oct. 2 — 3:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Witness Tennessee’s AI transformation with Dr. Vasileios Maroulas! This event highlights how Tennessee can accelerate AI adoption, tackle societal challenges, and ensure shared economic growth in an AI-powered future.
𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
🥪 Virtual Lunch by Code Connector
Sept. 22 — 12:00pm CDT (Virtual)
Need a midday recharge? Pull up a virtual chair and join fellow developers for a relaxed lunch-hour chat about tech, life, and everything in between. Hosted by Code Connector leaders, this monthly meetup is your chance to connect, share, and laugh with the Memphis tech community—no commute required!
🤝 Germantown Career Support & Networking
Sept. 22 — 6:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Get an introduction to GPT and artificial intelligence, exploring how these tools can simplify tasks and open new opportunities in your career. Join Germantown Career Support at Germantown Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:00pm and auto-lock at 6:50pm—arrive early and let’s elevate your career together.
🥪 Memphis Tech Lunch
Sept. 24 — 11:30am CDT (In-Person)
Join Memphis’ most delicious networking opportunity at our monthly Tech Lunch! Where coding challenges get solved over sandwiches, career opportunities emerge over coffee, and lasting professional relationships are forged in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
🎨 UX/UI Bytes with Coriano Harris
Sept. 26 — 11:30am CDT (Virtual)
Whether you’re a pixel-pushing pro or just wondering what UX even stands for, this welcoming session is for you. Swap ideas, geek out over design, and connect with others passionate about UX/UI. No experience needed—just curiosity and good vibes.
📻 Actual Intelligence w/ Audrey
Sept. 26 — 4:00pm CDT (Virtual/Radio)
Tune in or stream live for insights from the people shaping Memphis’ digital future. This is homegrown tech storytelling, amplified. Catch it on 88.5 FM or stream at voiceofmscs.com.
📈 PMI Memphis Professional Development Day
Oct. 3 — 8:00am CDT (In-Person)
Connect with project management professionals to network, earn PDUs, and grow your career. A high-energy day of learning and leadership awaits!
📻 Actual Intelligence w/ Audrey
Oct. 3 — 4:00pm CDT (Virtual/Radio)
Tune in or stream live for insights from the people shaping Memphis’ digital future. Catch it on 88.5 FM or stream at voiceofmscs.com.
💬 Code and Share by Code Connector
Oct. 4 — 1:00pm CDT (Virtual)
Showcase your projects or practice talking tech in this supportive session. Whether you’re demoing code or cheering on others, this is a space to grow skills and confidence together.
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
🔧 Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Sept. 26 — 7:00pm CDT (In-Person)
The Midsouth Makers open their space every Friday at 7pm! Come share your hobbies, pick up new ones, or just hang out with fellow makers and nerds.
🔧 Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Oct. 3 — 7:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Every Friday at 7pm, the Midsouth Makers open their doors for community building, creativity, and nerdy fun.
🔧 Midsouth Makers Saturday Open House
Oct. 4 — 11:00am CDT (In-Person)
Come see what a makerspace is all about! Come by and see what we have to offer, share your hobbies and pick up some new ones! Or just hang out with some fellow nerds (-:
Entrepreneurship, Startups, & Innovation
🗣️ The Next Big Thing by Society of Entrepreneurs & Epicenter
Sept. 26
Applications are NOW OPEN through September 26 for The Next Big Thing, an annual event we host in partnership with Society of Entrepreneurs!
The winner of the pitch competition (November 18) is awarded $10k! Don't delay, get your applications in!
Upcoming Conferences/Hackathons
St. Jude BioHackathon
September 29 to October 1, 2025
Meet and collaborate with St. Jude bio-informaticists, computational biologists, biostatisticians, imaging experts, data scientists, software engineers, and more. The Hackathon is where diverse, multidisciplinary participants gather, collaborate, and build software-based solutions that address real-world needs during a 48-72-hour span.
DelTech Conference
October 8-10, 2025
DelTech 2025, is a dynamic two-day conference in Memphis, at the Epicenter downtown location, celebrating the intersection of technology and culture. Experience inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and a startup pitch showcase highlighting the Delta's brightest minds.
Magnolia JS Conference
October 21-23, 2025
This premier conference, in Jackson, MS, brings together industry leaders, developers, and tech enthusiasts to explore the latest in content management systems, headless architecture, and digital experience platforms. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, learn from expert speakers, and discover cutting-edge solutions that will transform your digital strategy.
HackMemphis Hackathon
November 7-9, 2025
Do you have ideas for improving the city? Join us at the City Hackathon on November 7-9 at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology! During the Hackathon, 100 volunteers will come together over 36 hours to develop solutions to three 3 civic challenges for the City of Memphis. Hackers must be 18 or older, and all skill and experience levels are welcome!
From Idea to Impact: A Memphis Startup Story
In a city where missed buses can mean missed paychecks, Routes and Jobs is flipping the script on workforce mobility. This Memphis-born startup is tackling one of the most overlooked barriers to employment: transportation. They are creating a rideshare platform built specifically for hourly workers. One that shows up on time, costs less, and keeps people employed.
With early wins at pitch competitions and accelerator programs, their momentum is undeniable. If you care about innovation that uplifts communities, this is one story worth riding along for.
Explore the World of Local Tech Events

Tech Event: BDPA Memphis: Code, Create + Conversate
Talk Summary: BDPA Memphis proves that local gatherings aren’t just about networking. They’re about sparking ideas, building projects, and inspiring the next generation.
With Deep Gratitude
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