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April 29 — 9:00AM CDT (Virtual)

This is a rare room. You’ll see how targeted attacks actually unfold, step by step, and what that means for teams protecting Memphis systems right now. Built for practitioners who want clarity on threats, response, and where defenses break.

May 01 — 5:00PM CDT (In-Person)

Inside FIT, the focus shifts to Bluetooth exploits you can test and understand. Expect a working session: questions, demos, and shared knowledge from people actively thinking about security in Memphis.

May 02 — 9:00AM CDT (In-Person)

This CTF drops you into challenges that mirror how software actually works: files, Git, and the web. It’s a proving ground for beginners ready to move from curiosity to capability.

April 27 — 6:30PM CDT (In-Person)

Whether you're resetting or refining, this room meets you there. Get clear on how hiring has shifted (AI filters, expectations, timing) and how Memphis professionals are adapting their approach right now.

🍸 PMI Memphis Monthly Meeting: Sip, Snack & Socialize Your Way to New Connections

April 30 — 6:00PM CDT (In-Person)
No agenda. Just people. This is where project managers across Memphis reconnect, swap context, and build the relationships that quietly move work forward across teams and companies.

💻 Code Connector: Code and Share

May 02 — 1:00PM CDT (Virtual)

Bring what you're building. This is where projects get shared, feedback gets real, and ideas get sharper. Whether you present or listen, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of how others are thinking and building.

April 28 — 11:30AM CDT (In-Person)

If you’re making AI decisions this year, this is your room. Leaders unpack how agentic systems are showing up across Memphis orgs. What’s working, what’s not, and where momentum is real.

💬 Memphis AI Meetup: Free Weekly AI Conversations

April 30 — 9:15AM CDT (In-Person)

No slides. Just signal. People show up with what they’ve tried, what broke, and what’s sticking with AI right now. It’s a quick pulse check on how Memphis is actually using these tools.

🛠️ Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House

May 01 — 7:00PM CDT (In-Person)

Walk in curious. Stay as long as you want. The space fills with people building, fixing, experimenting. Whatever they’re into that week. It’s one of the easiest ways to plug into Memphis’s maker energy.

May 02 — 11:00AM CDT (In-Person)

See it up close. Tools, projects, and people all in motion. This open house gives you a full look at what a Memphis makerspace feels like, and where you might fit into it.

April 30 — 12:00PM CDT (In-Person)

The next wave pitches here. Student founders step up with ideas that could shape what’s built in Memphis next. It’s fast, competitive, and one of the clearest windows into emerging local talent.

May 14-15 | In-Person

Part of the respected global DevOpsDays series, this regional event blends DevOps and AI insights with practical, practitioner‑led sessions. A strong option for Memphis teams looking to sharpen delivery, resilience, and modern engineering practices.

October 3 | In-Person

BSides Memphis is a community-driven cybersecurity conference organized by local volunteers and part of the global Security BSides event series. The event brings together security professionals, students, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to share knowledge, research, and real-world security experiences. With technical talks, community discussions, and opportunities to connect with others in the field, BSides Memphis aims to strengthen and grow the region’s cybersecurity community.

The Memphis Python User Group is looking for speakers starting in May 2026. The group meets virtually on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 PM US Central time. Speakers of all experience and skill levels are welcome. You don't need to have an hour long presentation. A 10 or 15 minute (many people are surprised how limiting that ends up being) talk about a project or an interesting feature you discovered can spark a discussion.

First-time speakers are very much welcomed and encouraged to submit. BSides Memphis is a community-driven cybersecurity conference organized by local volunteers and part of the global Security BSides event series. Event will be hosted on October 3, 2026 at the Epicenter Memphis downtown location.

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