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𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬
💻 FREE! Intro to Web Development with Code School
Sept. 13 — 9am CDT
Transform your career with CodeCrew! Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals in this FREE hands-on workshop. Perfect for career switchers and beginners. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
📊 Memphis Data Professionals: Event-Driven Design with Kafka
Sept. 16 — 5:30pm CDT
Don't miss this technical deep-dive with Joey Brown from Heroku! Learn when Kafka adds real value, key architectural patterns, and common pitfalls in event-driven systems. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🎨 Design & Code: Animating Your UIs with SVGs
Sept. 17 — 6pm CDT
Ready to bring your user interfaces to life? Join us for an evening dedicated to SVG animations! Our speaker, Bryce Sharp, will show you how to combine the power of animation with the portability of SVGs to create smoother, more intuitive user experiences. We'll cover the basics of SVGs, explore effective animation techniques, and look at real-world examples to help you create more engaging designs. Learn more details.
🏢 Open House (monthly mini conference) by FedEx Institute of Technology
Sept. 18 — 6pm CDT
On the third Thursday of each month, the FedEx Institute of Technology opens its doors to all technology organizations and meet-ups. This is an in-person event.
👥 Code Together
Sept. 20 — 2pm CDT
Ready to code alongside fellow developers? Join our collaborative coding session at Panera Bread! Work on personal projects, get help with coding challenges, or learn from peers. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
🗓️ OMI: AI Wearables & Voice-Prompted Productivity
Sept. 10 — 2pm CDT
Discover the future of productivity with OMI, the voice-prompted AI wearable that integrates with your favorite tools and even ChatGPT. See how hands-free technology can manage your calendar, send messages, and translate conversations in real time. Join us for a live demo, Q&A, and community networking. Learn more details.
🤖 PMI Memphis Chapter Meeting: AI Beyond Chat-GPT
Sept. 10 — 6pm CDT
Join Lacey Sims (AI Business Strategist & PMP) as she reveals AI's true potential beyond Chat-GPT! Learn AI history, types & practical applications. Earn 2 PDUs! This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🎓 Applied AI: From Industry Practice to Business School Partnerships
Sept. 12 — 10:30am CDT
Join Dr. Rohit Aggarwal in discovering how AI is reshaping workflows, closing the skills gap, and creating new opportunities between business and academia. Perfect for business leaders, researchers, and AI enthusiasts. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🛡️ Cybersecurity for NextGen Workforce Development Workshop
Sept. 12 — 9am CDT
The 2025 Cybersecurity for NextGen Workforce Development Workshop focuses on the type of skills cybersecurity professionals should cultivate to be relevant in the future cyber threat landscape. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
🏫 Germantown Career Support & Networking
Sept. 8 — 6pm CDT
Discover library resources to help with job search with Stephen Banister, Director of the Germantown Library. From research tools to career guides, learn how the library can support your professional journey. Join Germantown Career Support at Germantown Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:00PM and auto-lock at 6:50PM—arrive early and take your next step forward. Learn more details.
🍻 Tech on Tap with Lia
Sept. 10 — 5:30pm CDT
Unwind with Memphis tech professionals at Brookhaven Pub & Grill! Join Lia Fannin of Robert & Half Staffing every 2nd Wednesday for networking, great conversation, and community building. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🥪 Memphis Tech Lunch
Sept. 10 — 11:30am CDT
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. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🎮 Celebrate National Video Game Day with Tech901
Sept. 12 — 4pm CDT
Join Tech901 students, alumni, and staff for a laid-back afternoon of gaming fun! Features student and alumni-brought consoles, gaming PCs, RetroPie systems, and more. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Tech901 for their generous sponsorship of the Memphis Tech Scene Newsletter.
📻 Actual Intelligence Radio Show w/ Audrey
Sept. 12 — 4pm CDT
Tune in live on 88.5 FM as Audrey Willis spotlights Memphis tech innovators and their stories. Streaming at voiceofmscs.com. Real talk, real people, real innovation.
☕ Code, Create & Conversate by BDPA Memphis
Sept. 13 — 11am CDT
Join BDPA Memphis for the perfect blend of coding, creativity, and meaningful conversation! Set at Anti Gentrification Coffee Club, bringing together tech enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
☕ Coffee Break with Epicenter
Sept. 16 — 9am CDT
Start your Monday with Belltower Coffee & Honeysuckle Sweets! Perfect networking opportunity with founders, coworkers & friends. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
📻 Actual Intelligence Radio Show w/ Audrey
Sept. 19 — 4pm CDT
Catch Audrey Willis live as she dives into Memphis’ tech stories, startups, and people shaping the Digital Delta. Tune in on 88.5 FM or at voiceofmscs.com.
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
🔧 Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Sept. 12 — 7pm CDT
Discover the world of making! Explore our makerspace every Friday. See 3D printers, electronics, woodworking tools & more. Share your hobbies, learn new skills, and connect with fellow makers. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🖨️ 3D Printer Clinic
Sept. 13 — 1pm CDT
Got 3D printer troubles? Join MidsouthMakers for our monthly clinic! Get expert help with setup, troubleshooting, and software settings. Hosted by Danny C. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🔧 Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Sept. 19 — 7pm CDT
Discover the world of making! Explore our makerspace every Friday. See 3D printers, electronics, woodworking tools & more. Share your hobbies, learn new skills, and connect with fellow makers. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
Entrepreneurship, Startups, & Innovation
💰 Financial Literacy for Small Business: Business Credit and Lender Readiness
Sept. 11 — 5:30pm CDT
Level up your money game! Join Independent Bank's Financial Literacy Workshop Series built for small biz owners, startups, solopreneurs & nonprofits. Get expert-led strategies and real-world tools. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.
🗣️ Core Conversations
Sept. 18 — 12pm CDT
Have you ever wanted to sit down with a successful entrepreneur and ask them how they did it? Have you wondered what advice they might have for someone starting and or growing a business? Would you like to ask them about challenges they faced and how they overcame them? At Core Conversations you can have that very conversation with one entrepreneur over lunch and another while you enjoy dessert! Learn more details.
🗣️ 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! Learn more details.
Upcoming Conferences/Hackathons
Cyber Summit 2025: Cybersecurity Conference for Small Business Owners
September 18, 2025
Protect your business from cyber threats! Join Black Chamber of Memphis and Greater Memphis IT Council for this essential cybersecurity conference. Learn from industry experts about proactive defense strategies and organizational resilience. Perfect for small business owners and professionals. Complimentary event at FedEx Event Center. Secure your spot now! Learn more details.
Next in Tech: Cybersecurity & AI Conference
September 19, 2025
LeMoyne-Owen College invites you to a one-day experience exploring how emerging technologies are shaping our lives. From evolving cybersecurity landscapes to real-world AI solutions, this event brings together tech professionals, educators, students, and community leaders for a day of innovation and insight. Learn more details.
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. Learn more details.
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. Learn more details.
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. Learn more details.
With Deep Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, Tech 901 and Memphis Technology Foundation. Your generous support powers fresh content and fuels the connections that make Tech Scene Media thrive. Because of you, we’re able to celebrate Memphis’ tech community through storytelling, shared experiences, and a spirit of belonging.
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