💻 Memphis Tech Goes Big: Memphis Global AI Community Bootcamp, debut Unreal Engine Memphis meetup, and 18 more events!

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AI Automation Meetup

April 22, 2025
7:30am - 8:30am CDT

Join us to explore how AI and automation are reshaping industries, boosting productivity, and unlocking new opportunities. Whether you're an AI expert, a curious learner, or a business leader looking for insights, this meetup is for you.

Boost your small business marketing with the power of AI! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use generative AI tools to create eye-catching ads, engaging social media posts, and professional promotional materials.

Meeting agenda:
6:00 pm Food and drink, attendee networking
6:30 pm Main meeting

If you plan to attend, please RSVP so we know how much food to get and who to contact if there are any changes that need to be communicated.

AI Automation Meetup

April 24, 2025
7:30am - 8:30am CDT

Join us to explore how AI and automation are reshaping industries, boosting productivity, and unlocking new opportunities. Whether you're an AI expert, a curious learner, or a business leader looking for insights, this meetup is for you.

901 AI

April 24, 2025
3:30pm CDT

Title: Future of AI, Machine Learning, and Healthcare Innovation

Topic: This lecture will explore current trends and challenges in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), with an emphasis on their applications in healthcare and biomedical research. Key topics will include foundational concepts in ML, as well as the growing importance of Deep Learning (DL), Graph Neural Networks (GNN), and Explainable AI.

The event will be livestreamed on YouTube:

The Memphis Global AI Community Bootcamp is the premier AI learning experience in Memphis! Dive deep into machine learning, neural networks, and practical AI applications with industry experts and enthusiasts.

This free, online, all-day event is an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and products in artificial intelligence.

2nd annual Memphis Area Collegiate Geospatial Showcase

April 25, 2025
1pm - 5pm CDT

Agenda

• Memphis area students (undergrad and graduate) will give 15-minute presentations on GIS-related projects in a competition to win scholarships/awards.

• A panel discussion will focus on careers involving GIS, with audience questions encouraged.

• Anyone interested in GIS is encouraged to attend, to support the students who are presenting and to connect with geospatial professionals in the Memphis area.

• Admission is free!

 (AI) Actual Intelligence w/ Audrey Willis: Radio Show 

April 25, 2025
4pm CDT

Memphis is leveling up its tech game with a brand-new radio show that’s all about the people, innovations, and stories driving the Digital Delta (aka Memphis). Starting at 4 PM, Audrey will hit the airwaves on 88.5 FM and stream online at voiceofmscs.com, bringing us real conversations about the tech shaping our world.

Public open house

 Unreal Engine Memphis Meetup 

April 26, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

RSVP to Join online or in person.

We’re excited to invite you to the first-ever in-person meetup for Unreal Engine Memphis! Whether you're a developer, artist, filmmaker, educator, or just curious about Unreal Engine, this is the perfect chance to connect with like-minded creatives in the Memphis area—and now, anywhere in the world!

BDPA of Memphis: Collegiate Meeting

April 26, 2025
2pm - 4pm CDT

BDPA Memphis Collegiate Members will gather at the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship to continue hands-on development work on the official BDPA Memphis website, building both their skills and their portfolios. In addition to coding and collaboration, we’ll begin planning our upcoming workshop series—an exciting initiative designed to provide valuable learning experiences led by students and professionals alike. It’s a great time to contribute, connect, and shape what’s next for these young professionals.

Crews Center for Entrepreneurship | 3618 Walker Ave

April 26, 2025
10am - 4pm 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.

Memphis (Virtual) Python User Group

April 28, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

Topcic: Let's Talk Ollama

This month, we'll take a longer look at Ollama, the open source large language model runtime and host that lets you run LLMs locally. Topics include:

Installing Ollama To GPU or not to GPU Managing models Using the REST API Writing Python apps with Ollama Multimodal models Customizing models AI Toolkit for Visual Studio Code

Agenda:

• 6:30 Show up on time, free pizza will go fast (Slice has the most authentic New York style pizza in Memphis).

• 6:45 Christopher Grayson, Memphis AAIA Chapter President will discuss the AAIA Strategy and Roadmap for Memphis.

Authentic New York style pizza provided by Slice pizza.

 (AI) Actual Intelligence w/ Audrey Willis: Radio Show 

May 2, 2025
4pm CDT

Memphis is leveling up its tech game with a brand-new radio show that’s all about the people, innovations, and stories driving the Digital Delta (aka Memphis). Starting at 4 PM, Audrey will hit the airwaves on 88.5 FM and stream online at voiceofmscs.com, bringing us real conversations about the tech shaping our world.

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.