I hope the new newsletter design feels fresh and helpful. We’re trying out a more simplified layout and packing in more content to spotlight what’s happening across our ecosystem.

It’s a work in progress, and your feedback means a lot. Whether you love it, feel meh about it, or have ideas to make it better. Just let me know. This space is for all of us.

Editor/Founder: JC Smiley

🌐 Aug. 26 — Code Connector: Paths in Tech (6pm CDT)
Discover tech roles you never knew existed! Hear from Will Kelly (recruiter), Lawrence Lockhart (DevRel), Coriano Harris (UI/UX designer), Corey McCarty (full-stack engineer), and Steve Hallman (agile Scrum leader). Build your roadmap to a thriving career. This is a virtual event. Learn more details.

See what’s next → Visit the Code Connector page for upcoming events.

☁️ Aug. 28 — Memphis .NET & Azure Devs (6pm CDT)
Join the .NET and Azure community for food, networking, and a knowledge-packed evening of insights, collaboration, and technical deep dives. Connect with peers and learn. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.

🚀Aug. 27 — AI & AR Pitch Day (3–6pm CDT)
Watch 6 Memphis AI startups pitch their cutting-edge solutions. Network with founders, investors, and tech leaders. Pizza provided + livestream available. Innovation starts here! This is a hybrid event. Learn more details.

📻 Aug. 29 — Actual Intelligence Radio w/ Audrey Willis (4pm CDT)
Tune in live on 88.5 FM as Audrey spotlights Memphis tech innovators and their stories. Streaming at voiceofmscs.com. Real talk, real people, real innovation.

🥪 Aug. 25 — Virtual Lunch! by Code Connector (12pm CDT)
Grab your lunch, log in, and connect! A casual virtual table where devs and tech enthusiasts share ideas, chat about projects, and meet new peers over the noon break. This is a virtual event. Learn more details.

See what’s next → Visit the Code Connector page for upcoming events.

🎯 Aug. 25 — Germantown Career Support & Networking (6:30pm CDT)
Join us for an empowering evening on setting goals, mastering interviews, and building resilience in your career journey. This session’s theme is Career Goal Setting. Free and open to all.

If you enter the building from the parking lot on the west side, the Community Room is straight ahead. The doors will unlock at 6:00 p.m. and will automatically secure at 6:50 p.m. Germantown Presbyterian Church | 2363 S. Germantown Rd -- Germantown, TN

🔧 Aug. 29 — Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House (7–9pm CDT)
Step into Memphis’ hub for creators! Tour the space, see projects in action, and meet local makers. Whether you code, solder, or tinker—you belong here. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.

💡Aug. 28 — Innovate Xcelerate Pitch Competition (5pm CDT)
Cheer on underrepresented founders as they pitch bold, breakthrough ideas. High-energy, creativity, and real-world solutions collide at this innovation showcase. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.

September 18, 2025

Protect your business from cyber threats! Join Black Chamber of Memphis and Greater Memphis IT Council for this essential cybersecurity conference. Learn from industry experts about proactive defense strategies and organizational resilience. Perfect for small business owners and professionals. Complimentary event at FedEx Event Center. Secure your spot now!

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.