Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

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...

The conference is a networking opportunity for business leaders, community members, elected officials, workforce officials, and economic developers to discuss and promote business and community development efforts across the state.

Morning Momentum is back, and at a brand new venue! This monthly series takes place every first Wednesday at 8:30 AM at Maple Hall. It’s designed to help small business owners tackle growth-related challenges by presenting real issues to seasoned business leaders for immediate feedback. This month, we’re featuring two student entrepreneurs from the University of...

The BIGGEST Startup Conference in Appalachia is back this November 6-8th in Johnson City, TN, at the ETSU Brinkley Center. Join founders from across the nation for a unique, 3-day experience in the mountains designed to help you launch faster, grow stronger, and build the business you've been dreaming about. Learn from industry leaders, find inspiration, and make valuable connections...

Find out what’s happening in the Knoxville tech industry and celebrate the innovative work of entrepreneurs & organizations in East Tennessee! Speakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they’re making around the world. Register for the annual Knoxville Technology Council summit here. Keynote Address Dr. Travis...

The Pitch is Northeast Tennessee’s premier startup competition, kicking off the Startup Mountain Summit with a high-stakes battle for $10,000 and bragging rights. The Pitch is open to the general community. Attending the event will inspire you while providing a showcase of new businesses coming to our region. Every year we have at least one...

Applications for the 2026 cohort will close at midnight on Friday, November 7. Apply at this link. Innovation Crossroads is a two-year fellowship program that focuses on energy and advanced manufacturing technologies. Through an annual national call and competitive stage-gate process, top entrepreneurial-minded fellows are selected to join the program. Selected innovators receive a fellowship...