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HACK Memphis
Fall 2025 City Hackathon
Do you have ideas for improving the city? Is there a particular issue you’d like to learn about or fix? Join us at the City Hackathon on November 7-9 at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology!
📸 Our Community in Action
Next in Tech Conference at the LeMoyne-Owen college
Developer Meetups, Workshops, & Tech Talks
🧠 AI Readiness Webinar Series: Securing The AI Frontier
Oct. 8 — 11:00am CDT
An exclusive 4-week AI Readiness Webinar Series hosted by ProTech Services Group, Inc. This event is designed for professionals navigating the evolving landscape of AI in business, with a focus on security, compliance, innovation, and leadership.
🧠 AI Readiness Webinar Series: AI Compliance Command Center
Oct. 15 — 11:00am CDT
Exclusive 4-week AI Readiness Webinar Series hosted by ProTech Services Group, Inc. This event is designed for professionals navigating the evolving landscape of AI in business, with a focus on security, compliance, innovation, and leadership.
🩻 Design and Code: Nightmare on Design Street w/John Lloyd
Oct. 15 — 6pm CDT
Join us for Spooky Tales of Adapting to Tech with keynote speaker John Lloyd! From AI shifts to timeless design truths, this 45–60 min. talk dives into what stays steady when tech won’t sit still. Don’t miss the wisdom, wit, and war stories.
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
🎃 The Modern Horrors of Artificial Intelligence – BYTE Size Class
Oct. 8 — 6:00pm CDT
Dive into AI’s dark side this Halloween! Explore deepfakes, algorithmic manipulation, cybersecurity threats, and sustainability concerns. This 3-hour seminar goes beyond the hype with critical analysis and mitigation strategies. Perfect for professionals and concerned citizens. By CodeCrew. Ages 18+ – $20 admission.
🧠 AI-Based Research Tools in Academia: Promise, Pitfalls, and the Path Forward
Oct. 16 — 3pm CDT
This talk explores the evolving role of AI in research, with a focus on the rise of generative AI tools. I’ll discuss how platforms like Atom are helping researchers find funding and accelerate discovery, while also addressing ethical concerns, risks of misinformation, and the changing expectations around authorship and originality. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the benefits and limitations of integrating AI into the research process.
𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
🍽️ Memphis Tech Luncheon
Oct. 8 — 11:30am CDT
Come join us at the Memphis Tech Lunch! This is a fantastic opportunity for local tech professionals to connect over a delicious meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re deep into coding, managing networks, innovating in engineering, or just passionate about technology, this gathering is for you.
🍻 Tech on Tap with Lia
Oct. 8 — 5:30pm CDT
Join us at Brookhaven Pub & Grill for Tech on Tap. It is the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 or whenever you get off work, until about 7:30 PM. First round of drinks is on us, as well as the plethora of appetizers we order! 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!
📻 Actual Intelligence with Audrey: Radio Show
Oct. 10 — 4:00am CDT
Tune in or stream live for insights from the people shaping Memphis’ digital future. This is homegrown tech storytelling, amplified. Catch it at 88.5 FM.
💬 Code, Create & Conversate by BDPA Memphis
Oct. 11 — 11:00am CDT
Join BDPA Memphis for the perfect blend of coding, creativity, and meaningful conversation! Set in the inspiring atmosphere of Anti-Gentrification Coffee Club, this gathering brings together tech enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs in a relaxed, collaborative environment. Whether you’re debugging code, brainstorming your next startup idea, or engaging in thought-provoking discussions about technology’s impact on our community, this is where Memphis’s diverse tech talent comes together. Grab your laptop, bring your projects, and prepare for conversations that could spark your next breakthrough!
💼 Germantown Career Support & Networking
Oct. 13 — 6:00pm CDT
Got questions about your job search, resume, or interview prep? Join Germantown Career Support for an open issues night. An informal, collaborative space to tackle whatever’s on your mind. We’ll meet at Germantown Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:00PM and auto-lock at 6:50PM. Arrive early to settle in and connect.
📻 Actual Intelligence with Audrey: Radio Show
Oct. 17 — 4:00pm CDT (Virtual/Radio)
Tune in or stream live for insights from the people shaping Memphis’ digital future. This is homegrown tech storytelling, amplified. Catch it on 88.5 FM.
👨💻 Code Together
Oct. 18 — 2:00pm 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. Bring your laptop and enthusiasm – this isn’t a class, it’s community-driven learning at its best!
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
🛠️ Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Oct. 10 — 7:00pm CDT
The Midsouth Makers hosts an open house every Friday from 7pm. Come by and see what we have to offer, share your hobbies, and pick up some new ones! Or just hang out with some fellow nerds.
🧰 3D Printer Clinic by the Midsouth Makers
Oct. 11 — 1:00pm CDT
Got 3D printer troubles? Join MidsouthMakers for our monthly clinic! Get expert help with setup, troubleshooting, and software settings. New to 3D printing? Come explore and learn! Hosted by Danny C., this FREE event welcomes everyone. Perfect for makers and curious minds alike!
🛠️ Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Oct. 17 — 7:00pm CDT
The Midsouth Makers hosts an open house every Friday from 7pm. Come by and see what we have to offer, share your hobbies, and pick up some new ones! Or just hang out with some fellow nerds.
Upcoming Conferences/Hackathons
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.
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.
HackMemphis Hackathon
November 7-9, 2025
Do you have ideas for improving the city? Join us at the City Hackathon on November 7-9 at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology! During the Hackathon, 100 volunteers will come together over 36 hours to develop solutions to three 3 civic challenges for the City of Memphis. Hackers must be 18 or older, and all skill and experience levels are welcome!
From Idea to Impact: Memphis Startup Stories
In a remote-first world, coordinating group travel for large, distributed teams can turn into a tangle of spreadsheets and endless emails. Memphis innovators are stepping up with a solution. Born at the Innovate Xcelerate Hackathon, Tandem Trips brings together founder Matthew “Mac” McMorries and Randall Thomas to reimagine how teams plan trips. Making the process smoother, smarter, and rooted in connection.
More Memphis-Made Momentum
🚍 When the bus doesn’t show, neither does the paycheck.
Routes and Jobs is building a Memphis-born rideshare platform designed for hourly workers. Affordable. Reliable. Built to keep people employed. With pitch wins and accelerator buzz, their momentum is real.
In Part 1 of our new series, we explore how this civic-minded startup is turning pitch wins into real-world impact. If you care about tech that moves communities forward, this is a story worth riding along for.
Explore Recaps of Local Tech Events
Tech Event: AI and Cybersecurity Conference by BCOM and GMITC
Event Recap: Part 1 - At the AI & Cybersecurity Conference, local leaders showed how trust, training, and teamwork are Memphis’ secret weapons in digital defense.
Tech Event: AI and Cybersecurity Conference by BCOM and GMITC
Event Recap: Part 2 - From layered defenses to AI threats, the AI & Cybersecurity Conference delivered a tactical playbook for small businesses and Memphis showed up ready to lead.
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