Machine Learning/Data Sciences/R 

October 1, 2024
7pm - 8pm CDT

A discussion about software AI platform NuPIC that enables the efficient deployment of large language models.

Location — Virtual Event
Organizer — Walter Heger

This is a fantastic opportunity for local tech professionals to connect over a delicious meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Location —Panera bread @ 4530 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
Organizer — Robert Crocker

Michael Johnsey (Technical Lead at Change Research) is giving a tech talk on non-partisan exploration of how technology skills can impact politics, elections, and government. Learn how your tech expertise can make a difference in modern democracy.

Location — University of Memphis Research Park (UMRF) @ 460 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111
Organizer — George Spake & Bryce Sharp
Notes: Event & Food sponsored by Vaco Memphis. Parking is available in the parking lot behind the building.

Memphis Microsoft Community Days 

October 3-4, 2024

This day is for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint administrators, Power Platform creators, security professionals, business users, architects, developers, and other professionals that work with Microsoft and cloud technologies.

This will be a 2-day event - workshops will be October 3rd and sessions will be October 4th.

Location — Microsoft Corporation @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/GwGHRA1WkpS6owzt9

Join us for a special BYTE Sized class where we’ll dive into the haunting world of AI-generated graphics and ghostly tales.

Location — CodeCrew HQ @ 460 S. Highland Street Memphis, TN 38111
Note — $30 sign-up fee.  

This month we're taking a look inside penetration testing process using Faction! Faction is an open-source framework for automated penetration report generation and real-time collaboration. This talk will be presented by Josh Summitt, founder of Faction Security and CTO of Otto JavaScript Security.

Location — FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT), Room 215 @ University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38111

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.

Location — Virtual Event
Organizer — JC Smiley & Joseph Raynovic

901 AI 

October 8, 2024
4pm - 5:30pm CDT

AI today dominates the tech headlines but there's a lot they're not telling you. In this discussion we'll cover the lesser advertised areas of AI and how they will impact you and the world. Cory Hymel (VP of Research & Innovation, Crowdbotics) is giving a talk titled “Emerging Trends in AI”

Location — FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT), Methodist Presentation Theatre (Room 103) @ University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38111

Memphis Data Professionals 

October 8, 2024
5:30pm - 7pm CDT

Ben Young, Data Analyst at Apex Systems, will be diving into the fundamentals of SQL. This session is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their data skills and better understand how SQL can transform raw data into valuable insights.

Location — FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT), Room 225 @ University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38111
Organizer: James Miller, Daniel Evens, and Rob DeMotsis
Note — Innovation Parking Garage is now $3/hr. Street parking is free. Food and networking start at 5:30 pm, presentation starts at 6 pm.

There’s an HR solution to your business challenges. No matter what stage your business is in or what you’re facing, many of your business challenges have HR solutions. Speaker Stephanie is the District Manager of Insperity.

Location — Epicenter, 150 Peabody Place Memphis, TN, 38103
Note — Lunch from Fino's will be provided. Epicenter is located at 150 Peabody Place right at the intersection of Peabody and BB King, across from Hooters and the Hampton Inn. Street parking is available.

Join us for 3D Printing with Luis, a hands-on BYTE Sized course led by 3D printing expert Luis Bolaños. In this workshop, you'll dive into the basics of 3D printing, learn how to operate a 3D printer, and create your very own 3D-printed object!

Location — CodeCrew HQ @ 460 S. Highland Street Memphis, TN 38111
Note — $50 sign-up fee.

This is your opportunity to network and learn more about PMI and PMI Memphis. Current PMP, CAPM, and PMI-CP practitioners are welcome, earn PDUs, and have fun!

Location — FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT), Lobby @ University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38111
Note — General Admission: $229, Student price: $99

Memphis Job Fair

October 16, 2024
11am - 3pm CDT

This is a fantastic opportunity for local tech professionals to connect over a delicious meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Location —Panera bread @ 4530 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
Organizer — Robert Crocker

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!

Location — Brookhaven Pub & Grill @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/b4QVwuv6quMmWnT17
Organizer — Lia Fannin
Notes: First round on drinks are on us, as well as the plethora of appetizers we order!

Are you a recent graduate or just starting out in your career. You’ll learn valuable insights into professional development, strategies for acing interviews, and job-hunting techniques tailored for the unique challenges and opportunities Gen Z faces in the workplace.

Location — CodeCrew HQ @ 460 S. Highland Street Memphis, TN 38111
Note — $10 for College Students, $20 for non-college students

Join us for an engaging evening with fellow web designers and developers from the Memphis area. Robert Crocker, Senior Frontend Engineer at Helix, is giving a tech talk titled “Bridging the Gap: Empowering Developers and Designers with Figma”.

Location — Microsoft Corporation @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/GwGHRA1WkpS6owzt9
Organizer — Robert Crocker
Note — Meetup is on the 8th floor. Food is sponsored by Epicenter.

Whether you're a coder, designer, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about innovation, this is your chance to meet like-minded professionals, share ideas, and learn about an upcoming hackathon that's set to disrupt the Memphis landscape.

Location — Epicenter, 150 Peabody Place Memphis, TN, 38103
Note — Epicenter is located at the intersection of Peabody and BB King, across from Hooters and the Hampton Inn. Street parking is available.

Code Together

October 19, 2024
2pm - 4pm CDT

This Code Together event is a time for you to work alongside and connect with other people in your local community.

Location — Panera bread @ 4530 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
Organizer — JC Smiley & Richard Whittington

Memphis (Virtual) Python User Group

October 21, 2024
6pm - 8pm CDT

Speaker and topics TBD.

Location — Virtual Event
Organizer — Douglas Starnes & Brad Montgomery

A dynamic in-person and virtual meetup where educators will engage in thoughtful discussions on the ethical use of AI in the classroom. This session will explore key questions around AI Ethics, including privacy concerns, data security, bias in AI tools, and the impact of AI on student learning and well-being.

Location — Bartlett Public Library @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/b8hrTMWsoK5AA7b57
Organizer — CSTA West TN and CodeCrew

The Goal of this course is to provide an introduction to Machine learning, and practice model training basics. This interactive workshop will introduce you to key concepts, provide practical coding exercises, and equip you with the skills to explore the exciting field of machine learning.

Location — CodeCrew HQ @ 460 S. Highland Street Memphis, TN 38111
Note — $50 sign-up fee.

UX/UI Bytes

October 25, 2024
2pm - 3pm CDT

Spend the hour chatting about research and design concepts along with new and exciting topics in the world of UI/UX.

Location — Virtual Event
Organizer — Coriano Harris

Virtual Lunch!

October 28, 2024
12pm - 1pm CDT

If you're interested in meeting with other developers and chatting about tech, life, etc. during your lunch break, you're more than welcome to join us at our virtual table.

Location — Virtual Event
Organizer — JC Smiley

Epicenter is thrilled to host the next Tech Lunch to learn more about the tech community in Memphis. We welcome you to enjoy lunch in our downtown office, where we will be providing box lunches from Jason's Deli.

Location — Epicenter, 150 Peabody Place Memphis, TN, 38103
Note — Epicenter is located at 150 Peabody Place right at the intersection of Peabody and BB King, across from Hooters and the Hampton Inn. Street parking is available.

Join us for an adults-only COSPLAY party where we'll introduce Code School BYTE Size courses to the Memphis community! Enjoy delicious food, thrilling video games, and tons of fun. Prizes await for the best COSPLAY, Mario Kart champions, and the guest who brings the most friends!

Location — CodeCrew HQ @ 460 S. Highland Street Memphis, TN 38111

Location — FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT), Lobby @ University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38111

CodeCrew, is participating in Hacktoberfest this October in celebration of Open Source!

Whether you're technical or not, we have opportunities for you to build your reputation and make an impact by working on:

• NodeJS web applications

• Game demos and tutorials

• Documentation

• Community Blog Posts
  

Check out our HacktoberFest repository for details on how to get started: https://github.com/CodeCrew-CodeSchool/HacktoberFest