Oct. 15 — 11:00am CDT

Exclusive 4-week AI Readiness Webinar Series hosted by ProTech Services Group, Inc. This event is designed for professionals navigating the evolving landscape of AI in business, with a focus on security, compliance, innovation, and leadership.

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Oct. 15 — 6pm CDT

Join us for Spooky Tales of Adapting to Tech with keynote speaker John Lloyd! From AI shifts to timeless design truths, this 45–60 min. talk dives into what stays steady when tech won’t sit still. Don’t miss the wisdom, wit, and war stories.

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Oct. 16 — 3pm CDT

This talk explores the evolving role of AI in research, with a focus on the rise of generative AI tools. I’ll discuss how platforms like Atom are helping researchers find funding and accelerate discovery, while also addressing ethical concerns, risks of misinformation, and the changing expectations around authorship and originality. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the benefits and limitations of integrating AI into the research process.

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Oct. 13 — 6:00pm CDT

Got questions about your job search, resume, or interview prep? Join Germantown Career Support for an open issues night. An informal, collaborative space to tackle whatever’s on your mind. We’ll meet at Germantown Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 6:00PM and auto-lock at 6:50PM. Arrive early to settle in and connect.

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Oct. 17 — 4:00pm CDT (Virtual/Radio)

Tune in or stream live for insights from the people shaping Memphis’ digital future. This is homegrown tech storytelling, amplified. Catch it on 88.5 FM.

Oct. 18 — 2:00pm CDT

Ready to code alongside fellow developers? Join our collaborative coding session at Panera Bread! Work on personal projects, get help with coding challenges, or learn from peers. Bring your laptop and enthusiasm – this isn’t a class, it’s community-driven learning at its best!

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Oct. 17 — 7:00pm CDT

The Midsouth Makers hosts an open house every Friday from 7pm. Come by and see what we have to offer, share your hobbies, and pick up some new ones! Or just hang out with some fellow nerds.

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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.

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November 7-9, 2025

Do you have ideas for improving the city? Join us at the City Hackathon on November 7-9 at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology! During the Hackathon, 100 volunteers will come together over 36 hours to develop solutions to three 3 civic challenges for the City of Memphis. Hackers must be 18 or older, and all skill and experience levels are welcome!

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Routes and Jobs are redefining workforce transportation by building a rideshare platform tailored to shift-based workers in transit deserts. This isn’t a tech demo. It’s a proof point for what happens when lived experience meets logistical innovation.

In part two of our Q&A series, Tech Scene Media reconnects with the founding team to unpack how local insight, community trust, and technical rigor continue to converge in solving one of Memphis’s most urgent challenges. From dynamic routing algorithms to trust-centered design, this is a case study in building tech that works where it’s needed most.

📣 If you care about innovation that starts with empathy and scales through grit, this is the story to read. Let’s go.

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🧳Tandem Trips is reimagining how teams travel together in a remote-first world. Seamless. Stress-free. Built to turn chaos into connection. With hackathon roots and founder-driven passion, their vision is already taking flight.

In Part 1 of our new series, we explore how this Memphis-born startup is transforming group travel from a logistical headache into an experience that actually brings people closer. If you care about tech that takes the weight off and gives teams room to connect, this is a journey worth starting.

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🚍 When the bus doesn’t show, neither does the paycheck.

Routes and Jobs is building a Memphis-born rideshare platform designed for hourly workers. Affordable. Reliable. Built to keep people employed. With pitch wins and accelerator buzz, their momentum is real.

In Part 1 of our new series, we explore how this civic-minded startup is turning pitch wins into real-world impact. If you care about tech that moves communities forward, this is a story worth riding along for.

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🗣️ Why Show Up? BDPA Memphis Just Answered That.

BDPA Memphis “Code, Create + Conversate” event reframed what local innovation looks like when creativity, conversation, and community collide. From digital storytelling and design deep-dives to AI ethics and RPG game demos, the night was a masterclass in what’s possible when Memphis talent gathers with purpose.

Whether you’re a builder, a dreamer, or just tech-curious, this recap proves one thing: showing up is how we shape the future together.

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🧠 Cybersecurity, Culture, & Clarity: Memphis Youth Got the Blueprint

At LeMoyne-Owen College’s first-ever cybersecurity conference, Memphis tech leaders modeled mentorship, mindset, and movement. From Gerald Keys’ rally cry to “create culture, not just code,” to Jacquelyn Thomas-Smith’s sharp take on AI’s promise and pitfalls, the event was a masterclass in lifting as we climb.

Students left with more than notes but with frameworks for purpose, tools for resilience, and proof that Memphis is producing tech, not just consuming it.

🔐 Dive into the full recap: real-world skills, ethical debates, and a hackathon that turned ideas into action.

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🎨 SVGs, Scanning, and the Spark of Memphis Tech

At the latest Design and Code tech meetup, Bryce Sharp reminded us why design matters when it’s human-centered and scalable. But the real story? It unfolded between the slides: students meeting mentors, job seekers swapping strategies, and curious minds finding their place in the room.

From XML tips to animation libraries, the night was a crash course in design using SVGs and a masterclass in community.

📸 Peek the recap: design gems, learning links, and snapshots of Memphis magic in motion.

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