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SUMMARY:CodeStock Conference
DESCRIPTION:CodeStock is a two-day event for technology and information exchange. CodeStock was created to Educate\, Inspire\, and Connect the technology community. Created by the community\, for the community – this is not an industry trade show pushing the latest in marketing as technology\, but a gathering of working professionals sharing knowledge and experience. \nAdhithi Ravichandran\, Software Consultant\, Pluralsight Author\, and tech educator\, will headline CodeStock 2026\, returning April 9 and 10 to Knoxville\, Tennessee! \nAdhithi has built a remarkable career at the intersection of software architecture\, teaching\, and community leadership. As the founder of Surya Consulting\, Inc.\, she’s guided development teams across industries through modern frontend transformations\, helping organizations embrace technologies like React\, Next.js\, GraphQL\, and AI-assisted development with confidence and clarity. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/codestock-conference/
LOCATION:Knoxville Convention Center
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SUMMARY:Tech Vision 2026
DESCRIPTION:On April 10\, 2026\, Tech Vision 2026 will bring leaders\, founders\, researchers\, and operators together at MTSU’s Miller Education Center. \nPreparing for an accelerating and emerging future shaped by AI\, quantum technologies\, cybersecurity\, and workforce transformation. \nThis event is the next part of our Quantum Activation Series and is designed to move the conversation beyond theory. We are focused on practical application\, real business impact\, and what leaders need to be thinking about right now. \nTopics include:\n• Artificial Intelligence\n• Quantum Technologies\n• Cybersecurity\n• Digital Transformation\n• Strategic HR and Workforce Trends\nIf you care about where technology is going and how it will impact your organization\, this room matters. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tech-vision-2026-2/
LOCATION:MTSU Miller Education Center\, 503 E. Bell Street\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blount Small Business Peer Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Small Business Peer-to-Peer Group meeting on Wednesday\, April 15th at 8:30 a.m. at REO Cheesewagon (429 W. Broadway Ave\, Maryville\, TN). This group is designed for small business owners and operators to connect in a confidential\, supportive environment. It is not a referral or sales group—our focus is on sharing knowledge\, resources\, and real-world experiences related to running a business. Participants will be divided into small groups to discuss key topics such as: Human Resources Marketing Strategies Customer Acquisition Growth Challenges Strategic Planning Customer Service Financial Management Come ready to engage\, learn\, and support fellow business leaders.We look forward to another productive and engaging discussion. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. \nREO Cheesewagon\n429 W. Broadway Ave\nMaryville\, TN 37801 United States \n\n\n\nEvent Contact\nBrenda Farner\n(865) 273-1202\nSend Email\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM) (EDT)
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-small-business-peer-group/
LOCATION:REO Cheesewagon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
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SUMMARY:Southeast Venture Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Venture Showcase is a transformational event that empowers research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast to showcase their most promising technology ventures for the nation’s venture community. \nThis exclusive showcase is where investors and early-stage technology ventures come together to accelerate the productization of cutting-edge research that drives real-world impact and create stakeholder value.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/southeast-venture-showcase/
LOCATION:Renaissance Nashville Hotel
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SUMMARY:Taste of Small Business Kingsport
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 20th\, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at MeadowView Convention Center\, the Taste of Small Business Kingsport brings together 21 of the city’s restaurants\, food trucks\, coffee shops\, and vendors for a one-night sampling experience that is exactly what it sounds like. You walk in\, you eat\, you meet the people behind the food\, and you leave knowing more about your own city than when you arrived. \nThe participating restaurants include: \n\nBellafina\nBetty’s Stockyard Cafe\nCenter Street Grill\nChef’s Pizzeria\nChocolate Elegance\nCornucopia\nFusion\nKrazy Chicken\nLe Brique Bistro\nMilly’s Authentic Jamaican Restaurant\nMomma D’s\nOle Crow Tavern\nSloopy’s Diner\nSmashedMeals\nTacos el Mariachi\nTaste & See Charcuterie\nTaylored Venue & Events\nThe Reserve\nThe Wired Whisk\nUrban Brews & Creamery.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/taste-of-small-business-kingsport/
LOCATION:MeadowView Convention Center
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SUMMARY:RGK Food Incubator Workshop Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Take the next step toward building a sustainable food business. Attend our final required 2026 info session to learn about the Real Good Kitchen Foundation’s Food Business Incubator Program. \nBuilt for early-stage entrepreneurs\, this program supports you in formalizing your business\, refining your model\, and growing from concept to a fully operating venture.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/rgk-food-incubator-workshop-info-session/
LOCATION:Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus\, 1610 East Magnolia Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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SUMMARY:TTU Faculty Innovator Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty Innovator Showcase is a signature annual event that celebrates and elevates the groundbreaking work of Tennessee Tech researchers. Hosted by TN Tech’s Tech Transfer and powered by the Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC)\, the Showcase brings together campus innovators\, industry professionals\, government partners\, and regional stakeholders for a day of discovery\, networking\, and opportunity. \nThis is more than a poster session or a presentation — it’s a stage for ideas that shape our economy and society. \nItinerary\nFree and open to the public—no registration required. \n\n5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Tradeshow (poster session): Presenters will demonstrate their technologies to the public.\n6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Presenters will give five‑minute presentations outlining their technology\, the problem it solves\, the market opportunity\, and planned next steps.\n\n\nPresenter Registration\nTennessee Tech faculty or staff with an innovative project\, research application\, or early‑stage invention may register to present. Projects do not need to be patented to qualify. Whether you are developing a new technology\, exploring commercialization pathways\, or simply interested in sharing your work with a wider audience\, the Faculty Innovator Showcase is your opportunity to highlight your work and engage with the public. Registered participants will receive additional information and instructions after completing registration. \n\nGain Exposure: Present your innovation to decision-makers from industry\, government\, and economic development sectors.\nSpark New Collaborations: Build relationships with potential research\, funding\, and licensing partners.\nReceive $1\,500 Non-instructional/extra pay:  Faculty presenters who have submitted an invention disclosure will receive $1\,500 in non‑instructional (extra) pay in recognition of their participation. Faculty presenters without a submitted invention disclosure will receive $1\,000.\nSupport Your Commercialization Journey: Showcase participation often aligns with TTAC Proof of Concept grant submissions\, invention disclosures\, and patenting milestones.\n\nCan the Public Attend?\nThis event is open to the public at no cost (no registration required). This is an open-door opportunity to see what’s next at Tennessee Tech — and be a part of it. Who should attend: \n\nFaculty Innovators across all disciplines — from engineering and science to the arts and humanities.\nStudents interested in research\, entrepreneurship\, or career pathways in innovation.\nIndustry\, Government\, and Ccommunity Leaders looking to connect with new technologies\, university talent\, and applied research.\nEconomic Development Professionals focused on tech-based growth and partnerships.\n\n  \nPast Highlights\nPrevious showcases have featured inventions in clean energy\, AI and data science applications\, assistive technologies\, sustainable agriculture\, education innovations\, and more. Presenters have gone on to secure grants\, licensing deals\, patents\, and strategic partnerships proving the Showcase is more than an event\, it’s a launchpad.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ttu-faculty-innovator-showcase/
LOCATION:Tennessee Tech University
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SUMMARY:PYA Ballard Innovation Award (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:The PYA Ballard Innovation Award is East Tennessee’s largest\, annually awarded\, combined cash and in-kind services prize for early-stage companies. Named after entrepreneurship advocate Tom Ballard\, the competition provides $50\,000 to the top winner\, fostering innovation by supporting companies with proven concepts\, revenue\, and high growth potential.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/pya-ballard-innovation-award-invite-only/
LOCATION:PYA\, 6016 Brookvale Ln\, 6016 Brookvale Ln\, Knoxville\, Tennessee\, 37919
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:AI Summit @ The Square Room
DESCRIPTION:AI goes to WORK! A t-shirt-friendly summit focused on real-world AI applications and implications inside real businesses. \n\n\n\n\nMore Signal\, Less Noise is a t-shirt-friendly summit focused on real-world AI applications and implications inside real businesses.\nLet’s get real\, folks. We’ve all seen and heard the AI hype. We’ve all scrolled past the “it’s not just ___\, it’s a ____ movement and this will change your life forever” LinkedIn posts\, and read the doomsday “This will be like Terminator but actually worse” manifestos. Maybe you’ve written some of them yourself. But inside real organizations\, from the factory floor to the C-suite\, the questions around AI are remarkably similar: \n\nWhat should we actually do?\nWhat should we ignore?\nWhat happens when this hits real operations?\nWhat exactly is “AI” and why should we care?\n\nWhat You’ll Experience:\nReal-word use cases\, conversations and Q&A from our region’s most successful companies\, including: Red Stag I Bush Brothers I Clayton Homes I Avero Advisors I Pet Safe I Ancient Lore Village\nIntellectual Property\, Privacy\, and Security in the age of AI\, a live legal professionals panel hosted by Haseeb Qureshi\, founder of ForthLaw \nOpening Keynote: “More Signal\, Less Noise” from life-long entrepreneur\, community leader and Fighting Shape Impact Co. Founder Chris McAdoo \nClosing Remarks and Big Predictions from Marcus Blair\, event creator and founder\, CoreIQ \nHappy Hour to follow. Lets keep the conversation going. \nWhen & Where\nDate: April 23\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 PM (doors open) – 6:00 PM \nLocation: The Square Room 4 Market Square\, Knoxville\, Tennessee \nThe Square Room offers an intimate\, central downtown location designed for real conversation – not auditorium distance. Expect an engaged room\, not a passive audience. \nTickets\nGeneral Admission: $30 plus applicable fees(Includes full program + post-event happy hour) Space is intentionally limited to keep the room conversational and high-signal. \nWho Should Attend\nIf you are accountable for results (not just headlines)\, this room is for you. \nYour Hosts \nMarcus Blair\nFounder\, CoreIQ \nChris McAdoo\nEMCEE & Founder\, Fighting Shape Impact Company \nFull Speaker list to be announced soon!\nInterested in supporting or partnering? Supporters will be aligned with: \n\nEnterprise and mid-market decision-makers\nOperators actively deploying AI at scale\nA room focused on implementation\, NOT spectacle\n\nContact: Marcus Blair\nmarcus@omegadigital.us\n865.214.7686
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ai-summit-the-square-room/
LOCATION:The Square Room\, 4 Market Square\, Knoxville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T090000
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SUMMARY:Founder Friday
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Haseeb “HQ” Qureshi\, Founder Friday features fireside chats where entrepreneurs share their stories\, insights and advice\, helping students connect with the startup community beyond the classroom. \nApr 24 | Nick DeVore (Lush Drop Beverage Co.)
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/founder-fridays/
LOCATION:121 Tech Hub\, 121 E Jackson Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37915
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T090000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Entrepreneurship: A Workshop on Franchising\, Funding\, and Fit
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a business but daunted by the idea of building from scratch? Or perhaps you’re a current business owner looking to diversify your portfolio or stack additional revenue streams? This interactive workshop breaks down the franchise model and helps you determine if investing in a proven system is a better fit for your goals than trying to launch a traditional startup. \nWe’ll start by exploring the realities of franchising beyond the fast-food stereotypes—covering funding\, industry types\, and business models. Then\, we will transition into a hands-on workshop where you will take an entrepreneurial assessment to identify your unique business and leadership profile\, with a discussion around how the results point to the types of businesses where you would thrive. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nA laptop or tablet (Required to take the assessment during the session)\nAn open mind about business models and industries that you may never have considered before!\n\nYou’ll Learn How To: \n\nCompare the pros and cons of “DIY” entrepreneurship vs. the Franchise model\nEvaluate the different types of franchise industries\, including which ones are AI- and recession-resistant\nNavigate funding options and investment requirements\nInterpret your personal business profile from the entrepreneurial assessment\nIdentify which business environments match your specific skills\, personality\, values\, and work style\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nEntrepreneurial-minded individuals who want to start a business but aren’t sure where to begin\nInvestors who want to diversify their existing portfolio with a scalable business\nCorporate types who are tired of the rat race and want to take control over their time and income\nIndividuals who have recently been laid off and want to explore alternatives to another job\nCareer transitioners who are eager to find something meaningful in their next chapter of business\n\nMeet the Speaker:  \n \nAbout Brett: \nBrett started his first business while in graduate school with the goal of being financially independent by the time he started a family. He succeeded\, growing that business to seven figures in annual sales and generating a passive income stream that freed him up to launch a cutting edge business in the EdTech space in 2010. Coming out of Corporate America to achieve success in different types of businesses across varying industries\, Brett understands the needs of a diverse clientele and uses his skills to help match them with the perfect franchise for leaving a lasting legacy. Brett has a MA (International Finance) from the University of Denver and a BA (Public Policy) from Duke University. He lives on a small farm in east Tennessee with his wife\, four kids\, dog\, cat\, horses\, and chickens. \nAbout Legacy Franchise Solutions:\nLegacy Franchise Solutions is a full-service franchise consulting firm committed to empowering corporate refugees and would-be entrepreneurs find their next right thing. We believe that business ownership is the most viable way to leave a lasting legacy for your family and loved ones\, and we relish the opportunity to come alongside our clients and help them find businesses where they will thrive\, coaching them through every step of the franchise award process. Our commitment is to help you achieve Freedom today\, Wealth tomorrow\, and Legacy forever! \nWhether you are looking to start your first business or add to your empire\, this workshop is relevant for all experience levels. \nWalk away with a clear understanding of your entrepreneurial profile and a roadmap for your next business move. \nThe KEC Office will open at 8:30 AM with a light breakfast provided. The workshop will start promptly at 9 AM. Spots are limited\, so please RSVP today! \n\n\n\nLocation\nKnoxville Entrepreneur Center\, 37902
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/unlocking-entrepreneurship-a-workshop-on-franchising-funding-and-fit/
LOCATION:Knoxville Entrepreneur Center\, 17 Market Square
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