The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will hold GovCon 2026 in Chattanooga from October 1-2. As Gov. Bill Lee's final Governor's Conference, this year's event will celebrate the legacy of progress across Tennessee while challenging today's leaders to think about the lasting impact they're creating in their own communities.
On October 1, 2026, EPB Quantum will host the inaugural Quantum in Business (QiB) conference, exclusively in Chattanooga, Tennessee. QiB will highlight how companies can benefit from a projected $2.7 trillion in economic value by utilizing quantum computing in the near-term, especially in financial, healthcare, insurance, chemicals, logistics and automotive industries.
The Oak Ridge Chamber is excited to introduce our inaugural HR Solutions Summit, a new and elevated experience designed to support and empower today’s HR professionals. Join us on Thursday, October 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a half-day of impactful learning, connection, and growth. As we evolve our programming, we have made...
A celebration of Knoxville's Food Community! October 1, 2026 6:00pm-9:00pm Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum This year’s Gathering will feature a fabulous dinner, curated by some of Knoxville’s most beloved chefs, kitchen members, and Food Business Incubator Program participants. Please plan to gather with us for delicious food, inspiring stories, and some very exciting updates...
The Five Pillars of Leadership - October 6, 2026 - Knoxville, TN Name: The Five Pillars of Leadership - October 6, 2026 - Knoxville, TN Date: October 6, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT Register Now Event Description: The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exclusive, one-day leadership workshop facilitated by bestselling author Greg Coker,...
Join us on Tuesday, October 13, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. as the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce and ETEC proudly welcome the newest cohorts of two programs helping cultivate the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs and innovative companies. Innovation Crossroads is Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s U.S. Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program, providing early-stage innovators with...
Venture Atlanta is the Southeast’s #1 venture capital conference, continuing to push Atlanta’s founders, investors, and tech ecosystem into the national spotlight. Venture Atlanta brings 500+ active investors and the most vetted startups across the region together in one room with curated 1:1 meetings, a purpose-built networking platform, and intentional programming. Register here.
Overview Join tenants, partners, & community members for an evening of connection and celebration at the second annual UT Research Park Block Party! This gathering highlights the growth of the Research Park and showcases the people and projects that make it a special place. Event Details Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 4:30 - 6:30...
IACMI is presenting a two-part Innovation Insights series about construction and infrastructure for data centers. Join us Monday, October 19, at 12:00 PM ET for "Composites for Data Center Construction and Re-Conductoring of the Grid” and November 16 for "Rapid Construction of Data Centers with Composite Reinforced Concrete."
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.
