Sloss Tech is the Southeast's premier annual technology and innovation conference held in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on fostering, connecting, and showcasing the region's growing tech scene. Founded in 2015, the three-day event features expert speakers, breakout sessions, and a major startup pitch competition with significant funding.
Start your day with new business connections at our Coffee Clubs, held from 7:45 to 9:00 am. These gatherings are designed to help our members build relationships and gain exposure for their businesses or organizations in a welcoming "open house" environment. We are pleased to offer a special one-time opportunity for non-members to attend as...
Get out of the office after work and unwind with the Afternoon Mixer. Mixers are designed to offer our members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting and open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. Participation is...
Join us for the next Small Business Peer-to-Peer Group meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Lambert's Southern Pie & Bake Shop. 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...
Tennessee manufacturers, AI is reshaping the industry, and we want to make sure you're ahead of it. Join us July 16 in Memphis for a full day of hands-on AI training built specifically for manufacturing teams at every level. Whether you're just getting started or ready to go deeper, we've got a session for you:...
Start your day with new business connections at our Coffee Clubs, held from 7:45 to 9:00 am. These gatherings are designed to help our members build relationships and gain exposure for their businesses or organizations in a welcoming "open house" environment. Anyone affiliated with a Chamber member business is welcome to attend, not just the...
AI for Manufacturing: Foundations & Applied Practice - August 6, 2026 - Knoxville, TN Date: August 6, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Register Now Event Description: A Practical, Hands-On Introduction to AI Tools for Tennessee Manufacturers Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology; it is already being used by manufacturers across Tennessee to improve productivity,...
Date: August 6, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT Register Now Event Description: From Awareness to Application — A Focused Half-Day on One High-Impact Manufacturing Topic Understanding AI is a starting point. Knowing how to apply it to a specific operational challenge is where the real value begins. This workshop takes a single, high-impact manufacturing application and...
Join the University of Tennessee, Knoxville University Libraries and the ORIED Office of Entrepreneurship & New Ventures as we celebrate the official launch of the Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), a new hub for innovation, intellectual property education, and community entrepreneurship support. This full‑day event features campus leaders, expert speakers, hands‑on instruction, and opportunities to explore UT’s...
NEXT Awards and Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame is entrepreneurship’s biggest night to honor the up and comers, the game-changers and those that have left a legacy in their wake.
