Graduates: Dustin Peek, Markell Spann, Diana Montero, Felicia Phillips, Kadarius Clemons, Bruce Brown, Joshua Moore, Ayana Smith, Jiyah Coleman, India Ratliff

Congrats to the founders who pitched at the Applied AI Pitch Day hosted by Christopher Grayson at the FedEx Institute of Technology. Bold ideas are thriving in Memphis!

In order from top left:
✨ VisaLaw.ai– Josh Waddell
✨ Merjek-AI – Fatih D. Şen (Shen)
✨ BVO– Marvin Stockwell & Kathryn Hicks
✨ CJ Drone Systems – Connor Messina & Jeff Morris
✨ Numsage– Yashas Ramesh
✨ ClarityAxis– Christopher Bulin

View a recap of the event here

Sept. 16 — 5:30pm CDT

Don't miss this technical deep-dive with Joey Brown from Heroku! Learn when Kafka adds real value, key architectural patterns, and common pitfalls in event-driven systems. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.

Sept. 17 — 6pm CDT

Ready to bring your user interfaces to life? Join us for an evening dedicated to SVG animations! Our speaker, Bryce Sharp, will show you how to combine the power of animation with the portability of SVGs to create smoother, more intuitive user experiences. We'll cover the basics of SVGs, explore effective animation techniques, and look at real-world examples to help you create more engaging designs. Learn more details.

Sept. 20 — 2pm 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. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.

Sept. 16 — 9am CDT

Start your Monday with Belltower Coffee & Honeysuckle Sweets! Perfect networking opportunity with founders, coworkers & friends. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.

Sept. 19 — 4pm CDT

Catch Audrey Willis live as she dives into Memphis’ tech stories, startups, and people shaping the Digital Delta. Tune in on 88.5 FM or at voiceofmscs.com.

Sept. 19 — 7pm CDT

Discover the world of making! Explore our makerspace every Friday. See 3D printers, electronics, woodworking tools & more. Share your hobbies, learn new skills, and connect with fellow makers. This is an in-person event. Learn more details.

Sept. 18 — 12pm CDT

Have you ever wanted to sit down with a successful entrepreneur and ask them how they did it? Have you wondered what advice they might have for someone starting and or growing a business? Would you like to ask them about challenges they faced and how they overcame them? At Core Conversations you can have that very conversation with one entrepreneur over lunch and another while you enjoy dessert! Learn more details.

Sept. 26

Applications are NOW OPEN through September 26 for The Next Big Thing, an annual event we host in partnership with Society of Entrepreneurs!

The winner of the pitch competition (November 18) is awarded $10k! Don't delay, get your applications in! 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! Learn more details.

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. Learn more details.

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. Learn more details.

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. Learn more details.

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. Learn more details.

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.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, Tech 901 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.

If you believe in the power of community and want to support inclusive storytelling, consider becoming a sponsor.

And if you’re an individual who values this work, your contribution makes a difference too. Every donation, big or small, helps us highlight local innovators, amplify underrepresented voices, and keep Memphis’ tech story thriving.