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Germantown Career Support and Networking

August 11, 2025
6:30pm CDT

Event Theme: The Ups and Downs of Job Search

Join us for a candid and encouraging session on The Ups and Downs of Job Search. A talk that explores the emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges of navigating career transitions. Whether you're facing a recent job loss, feeling stuck in your search, or simply need a boost of motivation, this event offers real-world insights, support, and connection.

The meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of the month on the lower-level in the chapel building.

If you enter the building from the parking lot on the west side, the Community Room is straight ahead. The doors will unlock at 6:00 p.m. and will automatically secure at 6:50 p.m.

Germantown Presbyterian Church | 2363 S. Germantown Rd -- Germantown, TN

Tech on Tap with Lia

August 13, 2025
5:30 CDT

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!

Innovate Xcelerate Capital Pitch Training Workshops

August 14, 2025
5pm CDT

Learn to craft a pitch that wins. This workshop is tailored for entrepreneurs seeking capital and clarity. Whether you’re preparing for investors or competitions, come get expert guidance to tell your story with impact.

AI + Cybersecurity Conference

August 14, 2025
8am CDT

Hosted by the FedEx Institute of Technology, this is not your average conference—it’s a movement. One day. Big energy. Deep insights. Unfiltered truth. Welcome to the front lines of scaling and securing AI-powered organizations.

We’re assembling a high-signal network of enterprise leaders, AI architects, cybersecurity pioneers, and world-class researchers. Together, we’re cutting through the hype to showcase what’s actually working AI in the real world, defending real infrastructure, at real scale.

Data Crafting 102: Harnessing Power Query & Power Pivot for Enterprise‑Scale Financial Analytics 

August 14, 2025
5:30pm CDT

Join Rob Palmer as he leads a 60-minute advanced workshop designed for CPAs, financial analysts, advisors and other techies. Rob will take you beyond basic Excel by showing how to seamlessly connect, transform, model, and analyze massive datasets using Power Query and Power Pivot.

Midsouth Makers: Weekly Friday Open House

August 15, 2025
7pm - 9pm CDT

Step inside the Midsouth Makerspace and connect with local creators, hackers, and tinkerers! Tour the space, see projects in progress, and learn how you can get involved. It’s the perfect low-key way to meet the Memphis maker community.

Code Connector: Code Together

August 16, 2025
2pm - 4pm CDT

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

Now, it's important to note that this isn't a class, so there won't be a teacher, but it is your opportunity to talk with other people and get help jumpstarting your learning process or with a programming lesson / personal project you've been working on.

Memphis (Virtual) Python User Group

August 18, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

Ready to supercharge your Python web development skills? Join Douglas Starnes for an intensive hands-on FastAPI workshop that will transform how you build APIs! We’ll dive deep into GitHub Codespaces for seamless development and explore Azure deployment strategies. Bring your free GitHub account and get ready to code alongside fellow developers.

August Luncheon/Panel Discussion - Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Threats

August 19, 2025
11:30am CDT

Join us for our August Luncheon at Chickasaw Country Club on 8/19! We'll have an engaging panel discussion on the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence and how to navigate the opportunities (and threats) this technology poses to our industry. Meet the panelists:

  • Bryan Barringer: Managing Partner, Flow Venture Labs

  • Audrey P. Willis: Chief Innovation and Programming Officer, CodeCrew & Host of “(AI) Actual Intelligence with Audrey” on 88.5FM

  • Brian Swanson: Founder, Purple Ant

Memphis Tech Luncheon

August 20, 2025
11:30am - 1pm CDT

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 Mosa Asian Bistro

Design and Code Meetup

August 20, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

Keynote Speaker: Tremaine McKinley (45 - 60 mins.)
Crash Course: Web Accessibility

Description: Web accessibility isn’t just for specialists and advocates anymore; and you don't have to be one to make a difference. In this talk, Tremaine McKinley will share his journey as a daily user of web accessibility tools and why it's becoming a non-negotiable skill for modern developers and designers. We'll demystify web accessibility, explore some tools and best practices that make a real impact, and get hands-on with live demos to show how you can start building a more inclusive web right now. Q&A to follow.

Lunch and Learn: The Many Ways to Earn PDUs

August 21, 2025
12pm CDT

Presented by Tamara Brown, this session is designed for all PMI certification holders—whether you’re a PMP, CAPM, or hold another credential. We’ll cover what PDUs are (Professional Development Units) and why they matter to keep your certification active every 3-year cycle and ensure you stay current with evolving practices. You’ll discover how to earn them through education activities like webinars, podcasts, and informal learning, as well as giving back by mentoring, creating content, volunteering, or working as a practitioner.

 This virtual event is free for PMI Memphis Members and only $5 for all others.

UX/UI Bytes

August 22, 2025
11:30am CDT

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

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

August 22, 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.

Midsouth Makers: Weekly Friday Open House

August 22, 2025
7pm - 9pm CDT

Step inside the Midsouth Makerspace and connect with local creators, hackers, and tinkerers! Tour the space, see projects in progress, and learn how you can get involved. It’s the perfect low-key way to meet the Memphis maker community.

Upcoming Tech Conferences/Hackathons

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.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP coming soon!!!

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

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.

Join MemTech

The Memphis Technology Foundation (MTF) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and promoting the technology community in Memphis, Tennessee. It acts as a central hub for local technology professionals, enthusiasts, and students by organizing events, meetups, and educational programs that focus on software development, IT, cybersecurity, and other technology-related fields.

We invite you to join our dedicated Discord server for networking opportunities and discussions on various technology topics.

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