865 Fest is a full-day entrepreneurial event hosting visionary keynotes, premier pitch competitions, thought-provoking panels, and much more to explore how big ideas move from concept to reality. Gather alongside Knoxville’s brightest founders, investors, executives and business leaders for insights on transformative tech, bold business moves and regional success stories. Doors will open at 8:30...
Vol Court features three entrepreneurial workshops, a business idea pitch competition, $3,000 in cash prizes, and a wealth of learning opportunities. The sessions are open to all UT, Knoxville students and eocystsme partners. Session 3: On Campus, LIB 213
Founder Fridays is a speaker series at 121 Tech Hub, hosted by Haseeb “HQ” Qureshi, that brings entrepreneurs to share the moments, mindsets, and challenges that have shaped their journeys. This session features Simba Jonga, UT alum and founder/CEO of Laborup, which uses AI to address the U.S. labor crisis by connecting manufacturers with skilled,...
Vol Court features three entrepreneurial workshops, a business idea pitch competition, $3,000 in cash prizes, and a wealth of learning opportunities. The sessions are open to all UT, Knoxville students and eocystsme partners. Session 4: On campus, LIB 213
The Knoxville Technology Council's Women in Tech are hosting the third annual Women in Tech Expo: Grow Better Together! Join a diverse group of talented women and invest in your personal & professional growth with a variety of motivating workshops, networking, keynote presentation, and more! Your ticket includes: Professional speakers sharing professional & personal growth...
Presented by Bank of America, this high-energy event hosted by the Knoxville Chamber empowers emerging leaders to grow personally, professionally, and civically. Hear from compelling speakers, connect with like-minded peers, and be inspired to invest in your future—and the future of our region.
Welcome to Women Connect LIVE 2025: CONNECTED Are You Ready to Elevate Your Business, Mindset, and Network? Join us for Women Connect LIVE 2025, a transformational women’s business conference happening on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, TN. This full-day experience is designed to help female entrepreneurs, professionals, and...
The Studio is where the world’s most influential executives come together to shape the future. With a global network of over 19,000 C-suite leaders—including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, and CMOs—this award-winning series is a global platform for bold ideas, transformative partnerships, and industry-defining leadership. Why attend? Across three transformative days, The Studio Nashville delivers the...
Presented by FirstBank, small business owners will learn exactly what it takes to turn a loan application into a confident “yes.” In this workshop, we'll cover: Understand what lenders look for when evaluating applications Create a simple checklist of the financial documents, numbers, and details that make or break an application Discover common red flags that cause loan...
Join the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce as they welcome a new President and Chief Executive Officer, Tamara Fleischhaker. This special Coffee & Commerce will be a Welcome Breakfast Reception, honoring Tamara as she steps into her leadership role. Attendees can enjoy coffee, conversation, and connection. Guests will enjoy a full catering spread from our hosts,...
