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Tech Events

Memphis (Virtual) Python User Group

August 18, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

Ready to supercharge your Python web development skills? Join Douglas Starnes for an intensive hands-on FastAPI workshop that will transform how you build APIs! We’ll dive deep into GitHub Codespaces for seamless development and explore Azure deployment strategies. Bring your free GitHub account and get ready to code alongside fellow developers.

August Luncheon/Panel Discussion - Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Threats

August 19, 2025
11:30am CDT

Join us for our August Luncheon at Chickasaw Country Club on 8/19! We'll have an engaging panel discussion on the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence and how to navigate the opportunities (and threats) this technology poses to our industry. Meet the panelists:

  • Bryan Barringer: Managing Partner, Flow Venture Labs

  • Audrey P. Willis: Chief Innovation and Programming Officer, CodeCrew & Host of “(AI) Actual Intelligence with Audrey” on 88.5FM

  • Brian Swanson: Founder, Purple Ant

Memphis Tech Luncheon

August 20, 2025
11:30am - 1pm CDT

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 Mosa Asian Bistro

Design and Code Meetup

August 20, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

Keynote Speaker: Tremaine McKinley (45 - 60 mins.)
Crash Course: Web Accessibility

Description: Web accessibility isn’t just for specialists and advocates anymore; and you don't have to be one to make a difference. In this talk, Tremaine McKinley will share his journey as a daily user of web accessibility tools and why it's becoming a non-negotiable skill for modern developers and designers. We'll demystify web accessibility, explore some tools and best practices that make a real impact, and get hands-on with live demos to show how you can start building a more inclusive web right now. Q&A to follow.

Lunch and Learn: The Many Ways to Earn PDUs

August 21, 2025
12pm CDT

Presented by Tamara Brown, this session is designed for all PMI certification holders—whether you’re a PMP, CAPM, or hold another credential. We’ll cover what PDUs are (Professional Development Units) and why they matter to keep your certification active every 3-year cycle and ensure you stay current with evolving practices. You’ll discover how to earn them through education activities like webinars, podcasts, and informal learning, as well as giving back by mentoring, creating content, volunteering, or working as a practitioner.

 This virtual event is free for PMI Memphis Members and only $5 for all others.

UX/UI Bytes

August 22, 2025
11:30am CDT

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

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

August 22, 2025
4pm CDT

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.

Cyber Resilient Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Workshop

August 22, 2025
10am CDT

The 2025 Cyber Resilient Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure workshop is a one-day hybrid workshop that focuses on the mitigation of cybersecurity threats to electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Electric vehicle and cybersecurity faculty, students, and professionals are encouraged to attend.

Midsouth Makers: Weekly Friday Open House

August 22, 2025
7pm - 9pm CDT

Step inside the Midsouth Makerspace and connect with local creators, hackers, and tinkerers! Tour the space, see projects in progress, and learn how you can get involved. It’s the perfect low-key way to meet the Memphis maker community.

Upcoming Tech Conferences/Hackathons

Next in Tech: Cybersecurity & AI Conference

September 19, 2025

LeMoyne-Owen College invites you to a one-day experience exploring how emerging technologies are shaping our lives. From evolving cybersecurity landscapes to real-world AI solutions, this event brings together tech professionals, educators, students, and community leaders for a day of innovation and insight.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP coming soon!!!

St. Jude BioHackathon

September 29 to October 1, 2025

Meet and collaborate with St. Jude bio-informaticists, computational biologists, biostatisticians, imaging experts, data scientists, software engineers, and more. The Hackathon is where diverse, multidisciplinary participants gather, collaborate, and build software-based solutions that address real-world needs during a 48-72-hour span.

DelTech

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.

Explore the World of Local Tech Events

Tech Event: Memphis AI & AR

Speaker: Chavita Rooks

Talk Summary: A tech talk that explores how AI mirrors the Human brain

Tech Event: Memphis Design and Code

Speakers: James Q Quick and Steph Lambruschini

Event Recap: 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘐𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.

Join the BDPA of Memphis

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.

Join MemTech

The Memphis Technology Foundation (MTF) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and promoting the technology community in Memphis, Tennessee. It acts as a central hub for local technology professionals, enthusiasts, and students by organizing events, meetups, and educational programs that focus on software development, IT, cybersecurity, and other technology-related fields.

We invite you to join our dedicated Discord server for networking opportunities and discussions on various technology topics.

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