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💻 Inspiring tech meetups
🍔 Exciting Networking Gatherings
🗣️ Hands-on Technical workshops
🛠️ Upcoming Hackathons
🤵🏾 Join the BDPA of Memphis
☕ Best Coffee and Code Shops
📖 Tech Pipeline - Tech 901 & CodeCrew Code School

Agenda:
- Mix and Mingle (networking)
- Day in the life of a Design Leader (main talk)
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in the grit and grind of Design Leadership at a tech company? Charise Hansen will share tidbits from her experiences from Upwork, Hilton, and Macy's where she led design organizations. She'll go into a case study about a recent team project which helped expand and redesign a multi-modal and platform design system.
- Design and Code Project Updates
- Community Code Share

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.

What is Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time (BVO)?
Doctor Who meets Indiana Jones in a world of science, magic, and the multiverse! The River of Time is a real-world immersive adventure, combining the excitement of an open-world video game with the interactive storytelling of a Choose Your Own Adventure book. No headset, no phone—just you, fully immersed in 33,000 square feet of multiverse exploration.

BVO is poised to become a global leader in the immersive entertainment industry by creating experiences that push the boundaries of what’s possible. The River of Time is our flagship attraction, a completely unique adventure that sets a new standard for real-world, immersive storytelling. Learn more at https://www.bvoexp.com/what

What’s happening on January 18:
Hands-on volunteer opportunity to assist with immediate needs like moving items, painting walls, clearing workshop areas, and organizing spaces.

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

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

Kick off the new year with BDPA Memphis at our first quarterly meeting! This event is a perfect opportunity to network with fellow professionals and aspiring tech enthusiasts, reconnect after the holidays, and gain insight into our exciting plans for 2025.

What is Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time (BVO)?
Doctor Who meets Indiana Jones in a world of science, magic, and the multiverse! The River of Time is a real-world immersive adventure, combining the excitement of an open-world video game with the interactive storytelling of a Choose Your Own Adventure book. No headset, no phone—just you, fully immersed in 33,000 square feet of multiverse exploration.

BVO is poised to become a global leader in the immersive entertainment industry by creating experiences that push the boundaries of what’s possible. The River of Time is our flagship attraction, a completely unique adventure that sets a new standard for real-world, immersive storytelling. Learn more at https://www.bvoexp.com/what

What’s happening on January 18:
Hands-on volunteer opportunity to assist with immediate needs like moving items, painting walls, clearing workshop areas, and organizing spaces.

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

January 27, 2024
6pm - 8pm CDT

The agenda is a python workshop. Vote for topics at https://strawpoll.com/BJnXV6QqYZv

Learn more about the Tech 901 admission process and the training/certifications programs available. You can get started for a fraction of the cost of traditional tech training programs. Our hands-on courses make it easy to learn, grow, and prepare for a future in IT—no prior experience needed.

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 Swanky’s Taco Shop.

I’m sorry, its been cancelled.

Epicenter is thrilled to host the next Tech Lunch to learn more about the tech community in Memphis. We welcome you to enjoy lunch in our downtown office, where we will be providing box lunches from Jason's Deli.

Get ahead in your project management career with the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). To earn this mark of excellence, you'll need to pass an exam covering Project Management Fundamentals, Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies, Agile Frameworks, and Business Analysis Frameworks. Ready to prepare for the CAPM® exam? Join forces with the Greater Memphis Chamber and PMI-Memphis TN Chapter for expert guidance and support on your journey to certification success. Start today and take the first step towards a brighter future in project management!

Global Game Jam: Memphis Game Developers

January 24-26, 2025

A game jam is similar to a hackathon where people come together for a short period of time to create games around a central theme revealed at the start of the jam. The structure of The GGJ is usually that everyone gathers on Friday late afternoon, watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers, and then a secret theme is announced. All jammers worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that same theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon.

GiveCamp Memphis is a weekend-long gathering of professional web developers, graphic designers, social media strategists, digital marketers, and data scientists donating their time to nonprofit organizations.

The event is entirely volunteer-driven. It’s a great opportunity for people to work together, develop new friendships, and do something important for the community. We’re looking for volunteers, both technical and non-technical, to help us do it.

Ready to advance your career in IT and STEM? Join the BDPA of Memphis! Our chapter offers professional development, networking, mentoring, and community outreach to help you thrive. Connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable skills, and make a positive impact.

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