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📸 Our Community in Action
Speaker Joey Brown at the Memphis Data Professionals meetup
Speaker Bryce Sharp at the Design and Code meetup
Tech901 Game Day with the community
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Developer Meetups, Workshops, & Tech Talks
🔏 TECH TUESDAY - Identity Management Solutions for Cybersecurity
Sept. 30 — 11:30am CDT (In-Person)
Join GMITC and industry expert Sean Deuby from Semperis for an interactive deep-dive into Identity Management solutions! Discover cutting-edge strategies to tackle today’s evolving cyber threats while enjoying lunch with fellow tech professionals.
🍕 DevMemphis
Oct. 1 — 6:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Come learn, share, hang out, and eat pizza with Memphis software developers. This free meetup is open to anyone interested in connecting with the local dev community.
💻 Memphis Microsoft 365 Community Day 2025
Oct. 2 — 12:00pm CDT (In-Person, Conference)
Join Memphis’ premier Microsoft 365 conference! Learn from MVPs and MCTs about Copilot, M365, and Power Platform across 2 days of sessions. Free lunch included. Tickets are limited—register now!
💡 Tech901 Info Session
Oct. 2 — 4:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Think IT is just about fixing hardware or taking devices apart? Think again! IT offers so much more, from database management and system networking to project management, web programming, and beyond. With the right skills, you can unlock an exciting and versatile career that’s in high demand.
🛡️ MEMSEC - DEFCON901: Penetration testing with Faction
Oct. 4 — 5:00pm CDT (In-Person)
This month’s focus: penetration testing with Faction, an open-source framework for generating automated pen test reports and collaborating in real-time. Explore payload sharing, attack notes, and findings in a professional security workflow.
🎨 Design Smarter: Sustainable Intro to Graphic Design & Web Development
Oct. 5 — 2:00pm CDT (In-Person)
A beginner-friendly workshop for aspiring designers and developers. Learn typography, layout, HTML/CSS, and eco-conscious design strategies that reduce your digital carbon footprint. Build something beautiful and sustainable. Learn more details!
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡
🤖 901 AI: From Vision to Impact
Oct. 2 — 3:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Witness Tennessee’s AI transformation with Dr. Vasileios Maroulas! This event highlights how Tennessee can accelerate AI adoption, tackle societal challenges, and ensure shared economic growth in an AI-powered future.
𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
📈 PMI Memphis Professional Development Day
Oct. 3 — 8:00am CDT (In-Person)
Connect with project management professionals to network, earn PDUs, and grow your career. A high-energy day of learning and leadership awaits!
📻 Actual Intelligence w/ Audrey
Oct. 3 — 4:00pm CDT (Virtual/Radio)
Tune in or stream live for insights from the people shaping Memphis’ digital future. Catch it on 88.5 FM or stream at voiceofmscs.com.
💬 Code and Share by Code Connector
Oct. 4 — 1:00pm CDT (Virtual)
Showcase your projects or practice talking tech in this supportive session. Whether you’re demoing code or cheering on others, this is a space to grow skills and confidence together.
𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
🔧 Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House
Oct. 3 — 7:00pm CDT (In-Person)
Every Friday at 7pm, the Midsouth Makers open their doors for community building, creativity, and nerdy fun.
🔧 Midsouth Makers Saturday Open House
Oct. 4 — 11:00am CDT (In-Person)
Come see what a makerspace is all about! 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 (-:
Upcoming Conferences/Hackathons
St. Jude BioHackathon
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.
DelTech Conference
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.
Magnolia JS Conference
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.
HackMemphis Hackathon
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!
From Idea to Impact: Memphis Startup Stories
Featured Startup
In a remote-first world, coordinating group travel for large, distributed teams can turn into a tangle of spreadsheets and endless emails. Memphis innovators are stepping up with a solution. Born at the Innovate Xcelerate Hackathon, Tandem Trips brings together founder Matthew “Mac” McMorries and Randall Thomas to reimagine how teams plan trips. Making the process smoother, smarter, and rooted in connection.
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More Memphis-Made Momentum
Explore Recaps of Local Tech Events
Tech Event: AI and Cybersecurity Conference by BCOM and GMITC
Event Recap: Part 1 - At the AI & Cybersecurity Conference, local leaders showed how trust, training, and teamwork are Memphis’ secret weapons in digital defense.
Tech Event: AI and Cybersecurity Conference by BCOM and GMITC
Event Recap: Part 2 - From layered defenses to AI threats, the AI & Cybersecurity Conference delivered a tactical playbook for small businesses and Memphis showed up ready to lead.
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