Want to grow your career and strengthen Memphis tech? Give a local talk.

Every time a technologist shares what they know, something shifts:

We’ve seen this play out across the city:

👉 Interested in giving a talk? Reach out to JC Smiley at [email protected]. Let’s explore your ideas, shape a topic, and spark the conversations that move Memphis forward.

Editor/Founder: JC Smiley

Nov. 24 — 6:30PM (In-Person)

From resume tweaks to networking moves, we’re diving into the 40 must-do actions that can supercharge your job search. This informal, collaborative space is perfect for asking questions, sharing tips, and discovering practical steps you might be missing. We’ll meet at Germantown Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:30PM and auto-lock at 6:50PM. Arrive early to settle in and connect.

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Nov. 24 — 12:00PM (Virtual)

Grab your lunch and join us online for a casual yet powerful session with the folks at the Code Connector meetup group. Swap tips, share wins (and fails), and walk away with actionable ideas to supercharge your professional tech career. Mark your calendar and bring your appetite (for innovation!)

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Nov. 28 — 4:00PM CST (Virtual/Radio)

A cultural lens on Memphis tech. This radio show is more than content; it’s storytelling that amplifies local voices shaping digital futures. For founders and professionals, it’s a reminder that Memphis innovation is broadcast-worthy. Tune in to 88.5 FM.

Nov. 28 — 7:00PM CST (In-Person)

Makerspaces are Memphis’ grassroots innovation labs. This open house is a casual, high-impact way to explore hobbies, meet creators, and discover how tinkering builds community.

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February 27- March 1 (In-Person)

GiveCamp Memphis is a 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.

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December 4, 5, 8, and 9 (Hybrid)

Celebrate Memphis’s rising talent at the Data & AI Student Showcase! Students present self-directed projects designed to ignite dialogue and strengthen community connection.

Join us at Microsoft Memphis building or online Dec 4, 5, 8, and 9 for presentations from the students plus 30 minutes of networking. Choose your session, join in-person or virtually, and be part of the momentum driving our tech community forward.

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In Memphis, true leadership shows up in the people who choose to teach, and Mr. Otha Mabry is one of the builders shaping our city’s cybersecurity future. With more than a decade as a Cisco Network Security Architect and nearly ten years teaching Cybersecurity and Cisco courses at ITT Tech, he brings both mastery and mentorship into every room. His lessons don’t just transfer knowledge; they raise the confidence of a growing Memphis tech workforce.

At Hack Memphis 2025, Mabry guided participants through immersive Cybersecurity and AI Hacking Labs, turning complex threats into hands-on skills the community can immediately apply.

When he speaks at Southwest Tennessee Community College, students leave with strategies for interviews, study habits, and industry awareness. Practical tools that help them step into Memphis’ evolving tech economy.

And at Whitehaven High School, he shows young minds how curiosity becomes opportunity, walking them through Google Hacking, data breach checks, and prompt injection attacks in ways that spark ambition rather than fear.

His impact continued at LeMoyne-Owen’s Next in Tech Conference, where he led students from “You Spent All That Money and Still Got Hacked” into a fully immersive “Hacking AI 101” workshop.

Each moment reinforced a truth Memphis is learning together: cybersecurity isn’t just a field, it’s a shared responsibility, a community investment, and a pathway to mobility for the next generation.

Mabry’s work reminds us that when experts choose to teach, they don’t just shape careers; they strengthen Memphis itself.

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.

Celebrate Mid-South Tech Leaders: Submit Your Nomination

AI as a Tireless Apprentice, or a Risky Disruptor?

At our latest tech gathering, Melanie Suria, CEO of Memphis Computer Support, gave one of the most grounded, people‑first takes on AI we’ve heard this year. She framed AI not as hype, but as a “tireless apprentice” already helping doctors, boosting accessibility, and strengthening local businesses.

But Melanie didn’t shy away from the hard truths: biased data, deepfakes, privacy erosion, and cybercrime are rising threats Memphis must prepare for. Her call to action? Slow down when needed, test for safety, and build transparency into every step.

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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.

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TOF is also fundraising for this program, needing $5,000 to run it beginning January 2026.

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