Summer Studio Demo Day 2026: Watch UT founders pitch the businesses they built this summer! ACEI Summer Studio Demo Day 2026! Join us as this summer’s cohort of student entrepreneurs takes the stage to pitch the businesses they’ve built from the ground up. Over the course of ten weeks, these founders have gone through it...
Join us over lunch pizza to learn about the myths and realities of angel investing Angel investing is only for tech billionaires in Silicon Valley. Angel investing only makes sense if you can find the next SpaceX. Angel investing never makes any money. If you've heard these hot takes about angel investing, come along to...
KEC Mentor Network Mingle at The Maple Room! Thursday, August 27th We're bringing together our KEC Mentors and founders that are actively participating in or interested in getting connected to the KEC Mentor Network. This is the perfect opportunity to connect and network with other founders, ask our KEC Mentors questions, and find out more information about...
The Small Business & Entrepreneurial Conference is the Upper Cumberland's premier one-day event for business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are serious about growth. Hosted by The Biz Foundry, this is a rare chance to learn from powerful speakers, connect with your community, and walk away with tools you can use immediately.
Tennessee’s premier gathering of business leaders, policymakers, innovators, and advocates exploring proven strategies, new incentives, and smart investments that make child care work for employers and families Early Bird tickets on sale for $199 through July 31. Standard price $225. Small Business (<50 Employees)/Education/Child Care price $99. August 28, 2026 | Nashville | Music City...
Now in its landmark 13th year, 3686 is Tennessee’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, founders, investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters in Tennessee and a cornerstone of the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast. The multi-day conference, hosted in Nashville and reflecting the geographic coordinates of the city in its name, is hosted and powered by Launch...
Chattanooga Connect brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how emerging technologies can move from pilot projects to real-world deployment at regional and national scale. Building on Chattanooga's reputation as a living laboratory for digital infrastructure and mobility innovation, the conference will highlight strategies for scaling solutions -- from local testbeds to...
AgeInnovate's 2026 AgeTech Startup Live Pitch Competition takes place on September 16 in Nashville during the Launch Tennessee 3686 entrepreneurial conference. Three finalists will compete for a $25,000 SAFE-note investment from Community Equity Partners. Applications close July 15. Southeast startups, with Nashville playing a leading role, are building solutions for gaps in eldercare, caregiving and aging-in-place. Tennessee's 60-plus...
Join the Knoxville Chamber as we welcome Governor Bill Lee to the 2026 Governor’s Breakfast to reflect on his time in office and share his outlook on the business climate for our region.
Network with a diverse group of talented women and invest in your personal & professional growth with a variety of interactive workshops The Knoxville Technology Council's Women in Tech are hosting the fifth annual Women in Tech Expo: Grow Better Together! Join a diverse group of talented women and invest in your personal & professional...
