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April 3 — 5:00PM (In‑Person)

The room fills with people building repeatable security setups. NixOS takes center stage as John Dorion shows how Memphis defenders and learners create labs they can trust every time. A grounded meetup for anyone leveling up their security craft.

Join the security lab

April 4 — 11:00AM (In‑Person)

A simple invitation: come see what people are making. Whether you’re curious, creative, or looking for a place to start, this open house shows how welcoming Memphis’s maker community can be.

Explore the makerspace

April 1 — 6:00PM (In‑Person)

Show up and plug in. DevMemphis brings together people who code, tinker, and want to meet others doing the same. It’s an easy doorway into the city’s developer community: pizza, conversation, and a place to feel part of the work happening here.

Join the meetup

April 3 — 7:00PM (In‑Person)

This is where projects come off the shelf. Makers swap ideas, test builds, and share the hobbies that keep Memphis creative. A steady Friday rhythm that reminds you how much talent is hiding in garages and workshops across the city.

Drop in and explore

April 4 — 1:00PM (Virtual)

The week’s work gets aired out here. Builders walk through projects, practice clear communication, and learn from peers who are shipping things in real time. A supportive room for sharpening your voice and your craft.

Share your work

March 30 — 6:00PM (Virtual)

A room where AI feels accessible. This session shows how local developers are running LLMs on everyday hardware and building offline‑ready tools that fit Memphis workflows. A welcoming space to learn what’s possible without a GPU or big budget.

Join the session

April 1 — 9:15AM (In‑Person)

No pressure. Just a table where Memphis tech talks honestly about what’s working with AI. These quick conversations help you compare notes, swap wins, and stay connected to the city’s growing automation culture.

Join the conversation

April 2 — 3:00PM (In‑Person)

This is a rare room. Krishnan breaks down how leaders can evaluate fast‑moving AI systems before they shape high‑impact decisions. If you’re responsible for risk, performance, or adoption, this briefing sharpens the choices ahead.

Attend the talk

March 31 — 12:00PM (Virtual)

The decisions you make early shape everything later. This session breaks down LLCs, C‑Corps, and the structures Memphis founders use to protect themselves, raise capital, and grow with intention. A clear briefing for anyone planning their next move.

Start learning

April 1 — 3:00PM (Virtual)

Contracts decide outcomes long before work begins. This session shows founders how to spot the clauses that matter, avoid costly traps, and negotiate with confidence. A sharp primer for anyone signing anything this year.

Strengthen your skills

April 2 — 6:00PM (In‑Person)

Founders, creatives, and operators gather for music, stories, and the kind of conversations that move Memphis forward. A night that blends culture with momentum and reminds you who’s shaping the city’s next wave. Hear pitches from visionary founders of BVO, ShipIt Pro, LumiWatts, BackBone Technologies, and Navigator Medical.

Experience the event

April 2-11 | Virtual

This three-day virtual conference breaks down the science of effective mentoring. How to define success, measure impact, and design programs that grow with intention. Featuring more than ten voices from across the city, including local Microsoft Power BI leader DeNisha Malone through the Memphis Grizzlies, it offers a practical, community‑rooted look at how Memphis can strengthen its talent pipeline through thoughtful, data‑driven support.

Register for the summit

April 17-19 | In-Person

This CodeCrew‑hosted hackathon brings entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and community leaders together to build solutions in climate tech, clean energy, cybersecurity, logistics, med tech, and more. It’s a hands‑on space for Memphis creators to collaborate, prototype, and push meaningful innovation forward.

Apply to hack

April 24-25 | In-Person

BDPA’s Dumb Hackathon invites Memphis creators to try new tools, test weird ideas, and build without perfection. It’s a welcoming gateway into hackathons for anyone curious about making, experimenting, and finishing something real alongside a supportive community.

Build something creative

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.

Grab your ticket

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