AI is best understood not just in code, but in meaningful conversation. Read about four upcoming AI events to put on your calendar.  From relaxed coffee chats to a vibrant AI conference right here in Memphis.

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July 28, 2025
6:30pm CDT

Event Theme: Maximizing LinkedIn

GPC has an ongoing support ministry! Its purpose is to assist people in career networking, interviewing skills, and general support during times of job/career transition or loss. There are no fees: NONE — all is pro bono support.

The meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of the month on the lower-level in the chapel building.

If you enter the building from the parking lot on the west side, the Community Room is straight ahead. The doors will unlock at 6:00 p.m. and will automatically secure at 6:50 p.m.

Germantown Presbyterian Church | 2363 S. Germantown Rd -- Germantown, TN

July 28, 2025
6pm - 8pm CDT

Ready to supercharge your Python web development skills? Join Douglas Starnes for an intensive hands-on FastAPI workshop that will transform how you build APIs! We’ll dive deep into GitHub Codespaces for seamless development and explore Azure deployment strategies. Bring your free GitHub account and get ready to code alongside fellow developers.

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.

Get ready for a mind-expanding journey into the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence! In this powerful talk, speaker Chavita Rooks will dive into how the human brain, our original operating system, inspires the technologies we build. Drawing from the biological brilliance of neural systems like the thalamus, she’ll show how today’s AI mirrors the complexity of our own cognition.

Chavita will challenge us to rethink AI as a human-centered discipline deeply rooted in psychology, learning, and ethics. She’ll also spotlight the importance of security and human intention in shaping AI’s impact.

Authentic New York style pizza provided by Slice pizza.

August 1, 2025
4pm CDT

Memphis is leveling up its tech game with a brand-new radio show that’s all about the people, innovations, and stories driving the Digital Delta (aka Memphis). Starting at 4 PM, Audrey will hit the airwaves on 88.5 FM and stream online at voiceofmscs.com, bringing us real conversations about the tech shaping our world.

Step inside the Midsouth Makerspace and connect with local creators, hackers, and tinkerers! Tour the space, see projects in progress, and learn how you can get involved. It’s the perfect low-key way to meet the Memphis maker community.

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 (-:

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.

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Join us for a hands-on, intermediate-level workshop focused on selecting resource-efficient machine learning models tailored to specific tasks and constraints.

Participants will explore the art of model selection, dive into evaluation metrics beyond accuracy, and learn how to align model complexity with real-world use cases.

Through case studies, interactive activities, and practical tools, learners will gain the skills to choose the most effective algorithm for their project.

Cost: $20

August 8, 2025
4pm CDT

Memphis is leveling up its tech game with a brand-new radio show that’s all about the people, innovations, and stories driving the Digital Delta (aka Memphis). Starting at 4 PM, Audrey will hit the airwaves on 88.5 FM and stream online at voiceofmscs.com, bringing us real conversations about the tech shaping our world.

Step inside the Midsouth Makerspace and connect with local creators, hackers, and tinkerers! Tour the space, see projects in progress, and learn how you can get involved. It’s the perfect low-key way to meet the Memphis maker community.

Calling 3D printing enthusiasts! Join our Midsouth Makers 3D Clinic—bring your models, slicer questions, or broken prints. I’ll guide hands‑on troubleshooting as we dial in the perfect settings together. Learn, share tips, and level up your maker skills.

Whether you’re coding a new project, working on a creative endeavor, or just looking to have meaningful conversations about technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation—this is a space designed to bring together tech enthusiasts, developers, and creatives in a relaxed environment.

Anti Gentrification Coffee Club #1 by Cxffeeblack
761 National St, Memphis, TN 38122

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August 14, 2025

This event brings together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in securing artificial intelligence systems. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this conference offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI security. Hosted by the FedEx Institute of Technology. Shout out to M. Jeff Brittain for leading the charge.

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.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP coming soon!!!

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.

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.

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.