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Tech Show and Tell
Tech901
Have an old gadget collecting dust? A retro device that sparks curiosity? Bring it on! Join us for Tech901’s Tech Show & Tell, a fun and informal gathering where we celebrate the weird, wild, and wonderful world of technology.
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🗓️ Plan ahead.
Want to see what’s coming in a few weeks, and beyond?
Explore Memphis tech events early with our Community Calendar.
Developer Meetups, Workshops, & Tech Talks
🧪 Memphis Python User Group
Nov. 17 — 6:00PM CST (Virtual)
Join Jandee Richards, Chief Data Officer at Iridius, for a live demo on building production-ready multi-agent systems with Dapr. Learn orchestration patterns, durability strategies, debugging techniques, and walk away with a working agent template to scale your workflows.
📡 TECH TUESDAY: 5G & Edge Computing
Nov. 18 — 11:30AM CST (In-Person)
Memphis is ready for next-gen infrastructure. Trey King (Director of 5G Technology at T-Mobile) brings real-world insight into 5G and Edge tech. What it means for business, connectivity, and regional competitiveness.
🧭 SIM Memphis: Leadership in Today’s World
Nov. 19 — 5:30PM CST (In-Person)
Leadership isn’t just strategy, it’s alignment. Executive leader, author, and technology strategist Antonio Taylor shares frameworks for leading with clarity, purpose, and resilience in a tech landscape that demands more than just execution. Hosted by SIM Memphis over dinner at Bog & Barley Memphis.
🛩️ Design & Code: UX Product Design Challenges for UAV Flight Controls
Nov. 19 — 6:00PM CST (In-Person)
Designing for defense isn’t theoretical; it’s mission critical. Keynote speaker Dana Root (UX Product Design leader) unpacks the UX challenges behind UAV systems, where legacy meets innovation and every interface impacts lives. Hosted at the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship.
Why It Matters:
A rare chance to learn from a UX leader who’s redesigned systems that can’t afford to fail. Walk away with lessons that elevate how you design, lead, and problem-solve.
📊 Memphis Data Professionals: The Fast Lane to Tableau Greatness
Nov. 20 — 5:30PM CST (In-Person)
Dashboards don’t move people, stories do. Zach Bowders shows how to turn data into narrative, helping Memphis analysts craft visuals that spark action, not just insight.
Why this matters: Zach Bowders is one of the biggest names in the Tableau community. This is an opportunity to learn from one of the best.
🧠 Tech Show & Tell
Nov. 21 — 4:00PM CST (In-Person)
Hosted by Tech901, this informal gathering celebrates the quirky, brilliant, and unexpected sides of tech. Bring your curiosity, this is where Memphis tech culture gets personal.
⚡ Tech901 Registration Fast Track
Nov. 22 — 10:00AM CST (In-Person)
Ready to level up? This fast-track event helps you complete Tech901 registration in under an hour. It’s your launchpad to new skills, new roles, and a new chapter in Memphis tech.
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
🤖 901 AI Meetup: “The Dark Side of AI”
Nov. 18 — 2:00PM CST (In-Person)
AI is rewriting the rules, but who’s writing the ethics? Melanie Suria (CEO & Founder of Memphis Computer Support) leads a grounded, urgent conversation on bias, surveillance, and the responsibility we carry as builders of intelligent systems. Hosted by the FedEx Institute of Technology.
Why It Matters: Walk away with practical insight on AI’s risks and rewards. Knowledge that strengthens your judgment, leadership, and career resilience.
📣 Hosting something soon?
Meetups, launches, panels, workshops! If it’s helping grow the Memphis tech scene, we’ll make sure folks know.
𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
📻 Actual Intelligence with Audrey (Radio Show)
Nov. 21 — 4:00PM CST (Virtual/Radio)
Tune in to 88.5 FM for Memphis-made tech storytelling. Audrey Willis amplifies the voices shaping our digital future. Hear interviews with founders, builders, and thinkers who make innovation feel local and personal.
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
🛠️ Midsouth Makers Weekly Open House
Nov. 21 — 7:00PM CST (In-Person)
Grassroots innovation lives here. Every Friday, the Makerspace opens its doors to hobbyists, hackers, and dreamers. Come build, share, and connect with Memphis’ maker community.
Entrepreneurship, Startups, & Innovation
🚀 The Next Big Thing Pitch Competition
Nov. 18 — 4:30PM CST (In-Person)
This isn’t just a pitch, it’s a pulse check on Memphis innovation. Founders go head-to-head for $10K, but the real win is spotlighting bold ideas that could reshape our region’s future. Hosted by The Society of Entrepreneurs and Epicenter Memphis.
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Upcoming Conferences/Hackathons
24th Annual MAGIC Geospatial Conference
Nov. 20 — 8:00AM CST (In-Person)
Two decades of mapping Memphis. This GIS Day celebration connects geospatial pros across the Mid-South for exploring tools, trends, and the power of place-based data to drive smarter decisions.
GiveCamp Memphis 2026
February 27- March 1 (In-Person)
GiveCamp Memphis is a free weekend event where designers, developers, database experts, marketers, copywriters, and creative professionals volunteer their time and talent to help local nonprofits. Over the course of one weekend, we build websites, data systems, donation tools, logos, and more to help organizations better serve our community.
Voices of Memphis Tech
Melanie Suria
CEO of Memphis Computer Support | Cybersecurity Missionary
With over 20 years in IT and cybersecurity, Melanie helps organizations protect their people, data, and future through proactive, strategic defense.
Lessons from the Last Gathering:
On October 30, Mrs. Suria guided founders and small business leaders at Epicenter Memphis through the Principles of Cybersecurity. More than a lecture, it was a teaching moment equipping attendees with practical tools for risk management and resilience. Her voice gave Memphis entrepreneurs confidence to protect what they’re building in a shifting threat landscape.
The Next Conversation Ahead:
On November 18, she will lead “The Dark Side of AI.” As innovation accelerates, Mrs. Suria invites Memphis technologists to wrestle with bias, surveillance, and ethics. This isn’t just theory; it’s a call to responsibility. Attendees will leave with frameworks to guide their teams toward responsible innovation, strengthening both their leadership and the community they serve.
🌑The Dark Side of AI
🎤 Nov 18 | 2pm | FedEx Institute of Technology
📅 Reserve your spot
3rd Annual MEMTECH Awards
The 2026 MEMTECH Awards aim to celebrate leaders and innovators in the technology field around the Mid-South area. Eight honorees will be considered in a diverse range of fields, including cybersecurity, technology education, and public and private sector leadership. Nominations are now open for the 2026 awards.
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Hack Memphis 2025 Recap: Innovation with Civic Purpose
Nearly 20 teams rose to the challenge, tackling blight, access, and small business growth with bold prototypes. Transforming civic challenges into working solutions in only 48 hours. Proof of what vision and grit can deliver. Memphis tech is showing how innovation can serve our city.
Dive into the recap to feel the energy, see the ideas, and understand why this movement matters for every Memphis tech professional.
With Deep Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, Tech901 and Memphis Technology Foundation. Your generous support powers fresh content and fuels the connections that make Tech Scene Media thrive. Because of you, we’re able to celebrate Memphis’ tech community through storytelling, shared experiences, and a spirit of belonging.
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