💻 What's happening in Memphis: Data Conference, AI Workshops & Must Attend Meetups

If you're interested in meeting with other developers and chatting about tech, life, etc. during your lunch break, you're more than welcome to join us at our virtual table.

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Memphis (Virtual) Python User Group

March 24, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

Hands-On Getting Started with Generative AI

This month, we'll have another interactive session about getting started in generative AI. We'll explore some of the free tools and services available such a GitHub Models, Grok and Ollama. And we'll see some tools that will work in Visual Studio Code / GitHub Codespaces to streamline development.

Make sure to bring a GitHub and Google account to follow along!

AI Essentials - Advanced Tools in Generative AI

March 24, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT

Take your AI skills to the next level with this in-depth workshop on advanced generative AI tools and techniques. Discover how to go beyond the basics and harness the power of cutting-edge AI technologies to create, innovate, and solve complex problems.

Are you interested in exploring how AI and automation are transforming the way we work and innovate? Kickstart your morning with an engaging and insightful conversation about the latest trends and tools in AI automation.

What to Expect:

Informal discussions on AI automation applications Networking with industry peers A great cup of coffee to fuel your day! Bring your questions, insights, and a willingness to learn. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join a panel of experienced founders who have successfully raised capital as they share their journeys, challenges, and wins. This candid discussion will explore the unique fundraising experiences of Tennessee-based entrepreneurs and provide invaluable advice on how to break through visible and invisible barriers and access funding. Dinner will be provided.

Agenda:

• Chris Grayson will open with an intro to AI & AR in Memphis: a manifesto for action to leverage this moment in time. 

• Connor Messina will give a talk on Drone Logistics & Distribution.

• Kathryn Hicks will present on Snap Spectacles development.

Authentic New York style pizza provided by Slice pizza.

Introduction to Large Language Models

March 26-28, 2025

The Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) workshop is a 2-day intensive LLM training program designed to provide attendees with a solid introduction to LLMs concepts and hands-on training on using LLMs through prompting and other strategies.

This is part of the 7th Annual Mid-South Data Science Conference.

Are you interested in exploring how AI and automation are transforming the way we work and innovate? Kickstart your morning with an engaging and insightful conversation about the latest trends and tools in AI automation.

What to Expect:

Informal discussions on AI automation applications Networking with industry peers A great cup of coffee to fuel your day! Bring your questions, insights, and a willingness to learn. We can’t wait to see you there!

Code Crew: Intro to Bitcoin Development Course

March 27, 2025
5pm to 7pm CDT

Explore the technical foundations of Bitcoin in this introductory development course. Using Javascript/Python, participants will implement key components of the Bitcoin protocol, including hashing algorithms, mining processes, and public/private key cryptography. This course provides a practical understanding of the underlying technologies that enable decentralized digital currencies.

Meeting agenda:
6:00 pm Food and drink, attendee networking
6:30 pm Main meeting

Spend the hour chatting about research and design concepts along with new and exciting topics in the world of UI/UX.

Mid-South DATA - A Data Science Conference

March 28, 2025

The Mid-South Data Science 2025 Conference features research paper presentations, panels, and two keynote speakers.

There has been a lot of hype surrounding AI, particularly in machine learning (ML), ChatGPT, and even quantum computing. I’m interested in hearing about your personal experiences with job searching in AI, ML, and ChatGPT.

AI in Leadership:  Empowering Women for the Future 

April 1, 2025

A Dynamic Discussion on Leveraging AI for Strategic Growth & Leadership Excellence - Virtual 1-hour session

Speaker: Audrey P. Willis, Co-Founder (CodeCrew)

This is a fantastic opportunity for local tech professionals to connect over a delicious meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Lunch will be at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe.

Coriano Harris will be giving a talk about Coloristic in UI Designs and Interfaces.

While the use of AI and Gen AI surges across many areas, it is extremely important to have effective governing mechanisms to ensure ethical use. In this presentation, we will look at how leading organizations around the world are developing AI governance principles for effective operations.

Show off your personal projects, school projects, tutorials, or anything else you're working on – whether they're finished or still in progress. The idea is to practice engaging with like-minded tech enthusiasts. And if you don't have anything to showcase, come and join us in celebrating and supporting our fellow techies.

Join us at the Crosstown Concourse on April 5th for a hands-on Meshtastic meetup! Whether you have a Meshtastic device, are curious about it, or are completely new, come explore how these peer-to-peer communication tools work. We'll be walking around, testing connections, and taking the first steps in building decentralized networks locally — all skill levels welcome!