💻 New 3D Printer Clinic tech meetup and Epicenter & 19+ Must-Attend Tech Events in Memphis!

FedEx Institute of Technology:
“AI-Driven Supply Chain Analytics”

April 7, 2025
3pm CDT (Virtual)

Explore how AI is transforming supply chains, with a deep dive into current trends, future outlooks, and real-world use cases. Key takeaways include strategies for leveraging emerging technologies like Generative AI and Agentic AI to stay ahead of the curve.

Coffee Break with Epicenter featuring Belltower Coffee

April 8, 2025
9am - 11am CDT

Kickstart your day with a caffeine boost and tasty treats! Belltower Coffee is popping up at Epicenter Memphis, serving up expertly brewed coffee drinks and delicious pastries. Swing by, grab a cup, and enjoy a laid-back morning with us.

Ben Young will show us how to take the data automation and preparation capabilities of Alteryx and seamlessly plug them into Power BI for powerful, interactive visualizations.

Ben Young is a talented data analyst with deep expertise in Alteryx, Power BI, SQL, and Python.

Coriano Harris will be giving a talk about Coloristic.

Start Co: Customer Segmentation & Discovery

April 9, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm CDT

Come learn how to better assess where you are on your business development journey, and better define your customer for greater success introducing your product and service.

Squishy Stuff: Emotional Intelligence in Stakeholder Management

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!

Are you interested in exploring how AI and automation are transforming the way we work and innovate? Kickstart your morning with an engaging and insightful conversation about the latest trends and tools in AI automation.

What to Expect:

Informal discussions on AI automation applications Networking with industry peers A great cup of coffee to fuel your day! Bring your questions, insights, and a willingness to learn. We can’t wait to see you there!

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

April 11, 2025

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

We're offering a FREE session to help you explore the fundamentals of web development and gain invaluable insight into the fast-paced world of technology.

By the end of this electrifying workshop, you will:
1. Grasp the magic behind HTML and CSS that brings the modern web to life.
2. Master essential JavaScript functions to supercharge your web pages
3. Uncover the secrets of CodeCrew's transformative adult coding career program

Learning robotics with Sphero, Finch, and VEX offers a hands-on, engaging way for anyone to develop coding, problem-solving, and engineering skills. Sphero introduces foundational programming through app-based challenges, making it a great starting point. Finch bridges the gap with more advanced coding concepts while allowing for creative interaction. VEX takes it further, offering a deeper dive into mechanical design and competitive robotics.

Got a new 3D printer and don't know what to do with it - or worse yet, it's not working right? Come on out for our 3D printer clinic and we'll be happy to assist! Even if you don't have a printer and just want to see what to put on your wish list? That's fine - come on out! This is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so come on out and see us!

Pull up with your laptop, grab a latte, and let’s build cool stuff + spark real convos on tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. No gatekeeping, just good vibes and community.

Location: Anti Gentrification Coffee Club #1 by Cxffeeblack 761 National St, Memphis, TN 38122 Time: 11am

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 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe.

Agenda:

Mix and Mingle (15 minutes)

Food graciously provided by Epicenter

Keynote Presentation (30 to 45 minutes): "Learning to Make Mistakes" by Tasneem Wakil
Join Tasneem Wakil, a recent graduate of Code Crew, as she shares her personal journey through navigating initial challenges and embracing mistakes in tech. Tasneem will explore her experiences learning React Router, highlighting common pitfalls and valuable lessons learned along the way. She'll showcase her completed project, emphasizing successful implementation of nested routes and parameters.

Beginner Series Workshop (Integrated Session) (30 minutes): "Creating and Deploying Your First React App"
Kickstart your React journey by learning how to set up a React app from scratch using modern tools like Vite. Understand basic data bindings, build interactive user interfaces, and deploy your application live to platforms like Netlify or Vercel.

Open Mic (15 minutes)
This is a safe space for attendees to share insights, ask questions, or briefly present what they've recently learned or built.

Are you interested in exploring how AI and automation are transforming the way we work and innovate? Kickstart your morning with an engaging and insightful conversation about the latest trends and tools in AI automation.

What to Expect:

Informal discussions on AI automation applications Networking with industry peers A great cup of coffee to fuel your day! Bring your questions, insights, and a willingness to learn. We can’t wait to see you there!

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

April 18, 2025

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.

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.