Hear from Mike Odom, President and CEO of the Knoxville Chamber, as he presents our Regional Innovation Growth Strategy (RIGS). We believe that innovation and its subsequent ecosystem are a critical aspect of a vibrant, economically successful community, especially one that wants to grow jobs, retain and attract talent, and increase prosperity. Join us as...
Presented by Let Her Speak Women are launching businesses at a faster rate than ever before, making up the majority of new business owners in recent years. Yet, they still receive a disproportionately small slice of the funding pie. To make matters more urgent, the very funds designed to support women are currently coming under...
Join the candidates vying to become Knox County’s next mayor for a mayoral forum on April 8 at 121 Tech Hub in the Old City. The mayoral forum is presented by the Innov865 Alliance, the local collaborative of organizations advancing the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. All four candidates running for Knox County mayor will share a...
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. Adhithi Ravichandran,...
Join us at KEC on April 9 for Find Your Voice, Grow Your Business, a hands-on workshop focused on using LinkedIn as a practical tool for your business. Led by communications expert Dylan Jones of Boldsquare, this session will help you build a personal brand that reflects who you are and drives real conversations. You’ll...
Set in Tennessee, this forum brings together leaders from academia, industry, government and national laboratories to introduce quantum technology and explore its implications for energy, security, healthcare, economic competitiveness and public policy. Designed for a broad audience, the program focuses on understanding what quantum is, why it matters, and how Tennessee can contribute to the...
Presented by Let Her Speak Women are launching businesses at a faster rate than ever before, making up the majority of new business owners in recent years. Yet, they still receive a disproportionately small slice of the funding pie. To make matters more urgent, the very funds designed to support women are currently coming under...
On April 10, 2026, Tech Vision 2026 will bring leaders, founders, researchers, and operators together at MTSU’s Miller Education Center. Preparing for an accelerating and emerging future shaped by AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and workforce transformation. This event is the next part of our Quantum Activation Series and is designed to move the conversation beyond...
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...
Join CGI for an informal networking and hiring event at Fred's Around the Corner, focused on the next wave of mission-ready technology: advanced agentic AI, quantum-ready systems, and the real-world workloads where they matter most. Meet CGI leaders and technologists, learn about our work in Knoxville, and explore opportunities to build, ship, and scale solutions...
