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SUMMARY:City of Alcoa Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know what is going on in the City of Alcoa? If you answered yes\, then make plans to attend an upcoming local briefing on Friday\, July 17th\, at 8:30 AM. We will discuss priorities\, budget challenges and vision for the future. The briefings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen and build new partnerships between members of the business community and local government officials.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/city-of-alcoa-briefing/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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SUMMARY:IACMI Innovation Insights Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register today for Innovation Insights featuring Vitruvian\, AirTrac\, and TxV \nOur monthly webinar series “Innovation Insights” continues Monday\, July 20\, as IACMI CCO Jason Gibson moderates discussions on recent technology advancements and important business opportunities and updates from IACMI and our members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us on your lunch break Monday\, July 20 at 12PM ET\, as our popular one-hour webinar features: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Sentz \nCEO \nVitruvian \n  \nFrom Festival Stage to Watershed Signage: Large-Format Composite Fabrication and the Workforce That Builds It \nVitruvian designs and produces large-format composite components on the Mantis printer\, delivering real-world projects including a custom stage for the Forbidden Festival and durable signage for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. The same equipment and digital workflow power Vitruvian’s USW-endorsed Digital Fabrication pathway\, where technicians train on live commercial work as they move from CAD and prototyping to finished\, deployed product. This session shows the complete offering: advanced composite manufacturing and the credentialed workforce pipeline that sustains it\, with lessons on material performance\, throughput\, and the economics of distributed composite production. \n  \nEugene Timperman   \nPresident and Executive Engineer \nAirTrac               \n  \nAirTrac – The Value of Composites for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements \nEnabling High-Rate Thermoplastic Composite Parts Manufacturing \n  \nPeter Levesque                          \nDesign and Project Engineering Manager \nTxV \n  \nEnabling High-Rate Thermoplastic Composite Parts Manufacturing \nTxV leverages Victrex’s LMPAEK polymer and its suite of material formats to enable high-rate manufacturing of thermoplastic composite parts and assemblies. In this webinar we will explore some of the tools TxV uses to make this happen as well as what sort of design enablers exist within this material family. \n  \nJoin us for these engaging presentations.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/iacmi-innovation-insights-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Blount Women In Business
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Women in Business Meeting with Sharon Hannum on Monday\,  July 20th\, 12:00 pm\, at the Blount Partnership. Come ready to share\, come ready for self-examination and come ready for fun! \nLunch will be provided by Asen Marketing!
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-women-in-business-2/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T113000
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SUMMARY:Blount Power Connect Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Power Connect Lunch! Meet\, Mingle\, Lunch\, Connect\, Nibble\, Engage and Network with other influential professionals. While you (and the other guests) will have an opportunity to introduce your business\, current areas of focus and/or anything you could use help with\, all I ask is that everyone shows up with a focus on how they may be able to add value for the other attendees. Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members\, but you must Register Online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch. Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville will lead the event. \n  \nJim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q\n1111 Franck St.\nAlcoa\, 37701 \n\n\n\nEvent Contact\nTony Saddy\nSend Email\nTuesday\, July 21\, 2026 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) (EDT)
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-power-connect-lunch/
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SUMMARY:ORCC Government Affairs | TNWorks
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome TNWorks\, Tennessee’s statewide workforce initiative led by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). \nDiscover how TNWorks is helping employers navigate workforce challenges through a more connected\, streamlined approach to workforce development. As a centralized resource hub\, TNWorks brings together state agencies\, education partners\, workforce organizations\, and economic development entities to make it easier for businesses to access the programs\, services\, and support they need. \nDuring this session\, TNWorks Executive Director Brooks Young will provide an overview of the initiative\, share current workforce trends impacting Tennessee employers\, and highlight resources available to help businesses recruit\, train\, and retain talent. Attendees will also learn how TNWorks is using data-driven strategies and cross-agency collaboration to better align workforce solutions with employer needs. \nWhether you’re facing hiring challenges\, looking to upskill your workforce\, or planning for future growth\, this program will offer valuable insights\, practical resources\, and connections to help your business succeed. \nGovernment Affairs meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.\, typically at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted on the event page. This monthly forum provides timely updates and discussion on public policy\, government affairs\, economic development\, and regional legislative priorities. Designed to keep members informed and engaged\, the program explores issues\, trends\, and opportunities that impact the Oak Ridge business community and the region’s economic vitality. \n 
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/government-affairs-tnworks/
LOCATION:Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce\, 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike\, Oak Ridge\, Tennessee\, 37830\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA International Trade Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Advocacy is hosting a virtual roundtable on international trade\, focusing on the USTR’s request for comments on the scope and operation of a mechanism to promote reciprocal managed trade with China. The roundtable details are as follows: \nDate: July 22\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nMeeting Platform: Microsoft Teams \nYour feedback will help guide Advocacy’s interactions with USTR and highlight the barriers small businesses encounter when selling goods in China. \nAdvocacy is a voice for advancing the views of small businesses in the regulatory policy across the federal government. We conduct roundtables to hear the experiences\, challenges\, and recommendations of small businesses\, and identify alternative approaches for policy development at federal regulatory agencies. Our roundtables are largely held online to facilitate the attendance of stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds\, industries\, and geographic regions. \nRoundtable meetings are open to all interested persons and are intended to facilitate an open and frank discussion about issues of interest to small business. These meetings are off the record and not intended for press purposes. Direct quotations of presenters or attendees may not be used without direct written approval of the person(s) making the statement. All press inquiries should be sent to Samantha Aschieris at samantha.aschieris@sba.gov. Agendas and presentations are available to all. If you need accommodations for a disability to participate in the roundtable\, please contact Alexander Bean at alexander.bean@sba.gov for assistance.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/sba-international-trade-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:ETEC Meet & Greet Reception - Mike Skaggs\, Interim President & CEO\, TVA
DESCRIPTION:Join the ETEC community for a special Meet and Greet Reception with Mike Skaggs\, Interim President & CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority. This informal networking event provides ETEC members and community leaders with an opportunity to meet Mr. Skaggs\, welcome him to his new role\, and engage in conversation with colleagues from across the region. \nAs TVA begins this new chapter under Mr. Skaggs’ leadership\, we invite you to connect with fellow professionals from industry\, government\, education\, and the community while extending a warm East Tennessee welcome. We look forward to bringing together our members for an afternoon of networking and meaningful connections. \nPlease register for this event if you plan to attend. \n\nMike Skaggs\, President & Chief Executive Officer\n\n\nMike Skaggs\, who has over 40 years of experience in the utility industry—and more than 25 of those years at TVA—is serving as the interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously retired from TVA\, Skaggs took on the interim role in late April 2026. \nPrior to his retirement in January 2022\, Skaggs served in a variety of roles at TVA\, including as the chief operations officer. In that capacity\, he was responsible for key areas of the business\, including Safety\, Transmission and Power Supply; Coal\, Gas\, and Hydro Generation; Integrated River System Management; Natural Resources; Environment; Supply Chain; Major Projects; Coal Combustion Residuals Project Implementation; Facilities Management; TVA Police and Emergency Management; and Enterprise Improvement. \nWith his unique focus on operational excellence\, Skaggs brought to TVA a focus on excellence in decision-making\, asset planning\, and performance improvement. Skaggs’ focus on the individual contributor led him to promote a safety-first mindset at TVA\, and he introduced and championed the company’s four vital safety behaviors. \nAn engineer by training\, he joined the company to manage performance analysis for initial Watts Bar Nuclear Plant operations before overseeing capital projects for TVA’s transmission system\, substations and telecommunications. \nBefore moving into the chief operations officer role\, Skaggs was TVA’s senior vice president of Operations and Construction at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. In this position\, Skaggs led the completion\, integration\, startup and power ascension testing of Unit 2—the nation’s first new nuclear generation of the 21st century. Prior to assuming management of Watts Bar operations and construction in 2013\, Skaggs served as senior vice president of Nuclear Construction\, with responsibility for Watts Bar Unit 2\, Bellefonte and the Sequoyah Unit 2 steam generator replacement project \nIn addition to leading the completion effort of Watts Bar Unit 2\, Skaggs’ experience includes the completion and startup of Watts Bar Unit 1; the recovery of Browns Ferry Unit 1 to return that site to full\, three-unit operation; and the successful management of two steam generator replacement projects. He has held top management posts at each of the company’s three operating nuclear plants and led a number of initiatives across the nuclear fleet that resulted in improved operational performance\, organizational alignment and cultural health. \nA registered professional engineer\, Skaggs holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University in Lubbock\, Texas\, and earned a senior reactor certification at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. \n\nDirections\nFrom Knoxville via S. Illinois Avenue (TN-62 W): \n\nTurn right onto S. Rutgers Avenue.\nContinue to the intersection of Rice Road and Rider Road\, across from ORNL Corporate       Headquarters.\nAfter passing the Quality Inn\, turn left onto Rider Road.\nThe University of Tennessee Outreach Center will be on your right.\n\nAlternate Route from Knoxville via S. Illinois Avenue (TN-62 W): \n\nTake the sharp right onto Lafayette Drive.\nTurn left onto W. Gettysburg Avenue.\nTurn right onto Manhattan Avenue.\nContinue straight across S. Rutgers Avenue onto Rice Road.\nAt the intersection of Rice Road and Rider Road\, turn right onto Rider Road.\nThe University of Tennessee Outreach Center will be on your right.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/etec-meet-greet-reception-mike-skaggs-interim-president-ceo-tva/
LOCATION:UT Outreach Center\, 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
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SUMMARY:Knoxville Built This: Community AI Build Night
DESCRIPTION:Knoxville Built This is a free\, hands-on community AI build night happening Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026\, from 4–7 pm at 121 Tech Hub in Knoxville’s Old City\, hosted by CGI Federal and 121 Tech Hub. It’s the first event of its kind in the city\, bringing together neighbors\, families\, and CGI AI experts for three hours of building small\, useful\, personal projects\, things like a recipe site\, a family photo organizer\, a homework helper\, or a small-business tool\, with no coding experience required and patient helpers on hand throughout. The evening includes a welcome from CGI Federal’s VP of AI Victor Foulk\, pizza around 5:30\, optional 90-second demos around 6:30\, and an informal Old City meetup afterward for anyone who wants to keep talking; attendees just need to bring a laptop\, a charger\, an idea (or not)\, and their own paid AI tool subscription\, since registration is free but seats are limited and first-come\, first-served.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/knoxville-built-this-community-ai-build-night/
LOCATION:121 Tech Hub\, 121 E Jackson Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37915
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T173000
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SUMMARY:Vanderbilt Life Science Showcase
DESCRIPTION:About the Life Science Showcase\nVanderbilt University’s Industry Collaborations Division is proud to present this year’s Life Science Showcase\, centered on the theme AI in Translational Research. As artificial intelligence and machine learning reshape the earliest stages of the research pipeline — spanning target discovery\, multiomics analysis\, predictive modeling\, and the data ecosystems that underpin it all — this event brings Vanderbilt’s cutting-edge research into conversation with the industries\, investors\, and innovators driving real-world impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:10 p.m.\nOpening Remarks\n1:10 – 2:00 p.m.\nVanderbilt Innovations in AI for Life Sciences\n2:00 – 2:25 p.m.\nAI Research Centers at Vanderbilt: Capabilities & Collaborations\n2:25 – 3:00 p.m.\nAI in R&D: Industry Perspectives\n3:00 – 3:30 p.m.\nNetworking Break with AI researchers\n3:30 – 4:30 p.m.\nPanel: Will AI Replace Experimental Science? A Cross-Disciplinary Debate\n4:30 – 4:45 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\n4:45 – 5:30 p.m.\nHappy Hour & Poster Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nThe Showcase will feature presentations by leading Vanderbilt investigators leveraging AI and ML across early-stage research\, from mining large-scale biological datasets to accelerating candidate identification and validation. Alongside Vanderbilt researchers\, industry voices will offer perspective on how AI-driven tools and data strategies are being deployed to bridge the gap between fundamental discovery and therapeutic development. \nExpert panel discussions will explore the opportunities and challenges unique to this early translational space — including data quality and integration\, model interpretability\, and building the research-industry partnerships needed to move discoveries forward responsibly and efficiently. \nThe event also offers rich networking opportunities connecting attendees with researchers\, biotech and pharma partners\, investors\, and economic development organizations — all gathered in an environment designed to foster the kind of cross-sector relationships that turn promising science into real-world solutions. \nWho Should Join\nWhether you work in computational biology\, data science\, drug discovery\, or life sciences investment\, the Vanderbilt Life Science Showcase offers a focused opportunity to engage with early-stage AI-driven research and explore what’s next at the frontier of translational innovation. Join us as Vanderbilt and Nashville help lead this exciting new chapter in biomedical science.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/vanderbilt-life-science-showcase/
LOCATION:Vanderbilt Student Life Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
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SUMMARY:AI Summer Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The First Annual AI Summer Summit for Trade Businesses \n\n\n\n\nTurn prospects into paying customers: a hands-on one day workshop in Nashville where you’ll build an actionable conversion system you can start using immediately. \n\n\n\n\nAI Summer Summit 2026 The First Annual AI Summit for Trades Businesses \nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CST \nNashville Entrepreneur Center 41 Peabody Street\, Nashville\, TN 37210 \nAdmission: $65 Have a referral code? Use it at checkout to bring your ticket price down. Parking is included. \nWhat This Event Is About \nMost trades businesses are leaving money\, time\, and growth on the table — not because of a lack of work ethic\, but because of outdated systems. \nThis one-day event is built for contractors\, home service companies\, and trades business owners who want to use AI\, automation\, and modern systems to build a business that works for them instead of the other way around. \nThis is not a hype-filled AI conference. It is a practical\, implementation-focused day designed around real-world results for real trades businesses. \nWhether you’re in roofing\, HVAC\, plumbing\, electrical\, landscaping\, remodeling\, solar\, pest control\, or another home service trade\, you’ll leave with ideas and systems you can put to work immediately. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nBuilding systems that actually work\nUsing AI safely and responsibly\nMarketing strategies that build trust\nAI and IT infrastructure for growing businesses\nAI-powered recruiting\, hiring\, and team management\nFinancial systems that improve profitability and cash flow\nUsing AI to strengthen customer relationships\nReal-world implementation examples and case studies\n\nFeatured Sessions \n\nBuilding Systems That Actually Work\nLegal and Risk in the AI Era\nMarketing That Creates Trust\nAI and IT Infrastructure for Trades Businesses\nAI and HR\nFinance and Money Systems\nAI and Human Connection\nReal-World Implementation and Case Studies\nLive Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A\n\nIncluded With Your Registration \n\nBreakfast networking\nAccess to all educational sessions\nLive panel discussion and audience Q&A\nNetworking with contractors\, business owners\, marketers\, technology professionals\, and industry leaders\nDJ Leeah Faraa throughout the day\nParking\n\nLunch is not included. Numerous restaurants and food options are available within walking distance of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. \nWho Should Attend \nHome service and trades business owners\, contractors\, office managers\, admins\, sales professionals\, and estimators. \nOur Mission \nTechnology should serve people\, not replace them. \nThis event exists to help trades businesses use AI and automation to build better companies\, create better customer experiences\, increase profitability\, reduce stress\, and get more time back for the things that matter most. \nJoin us for the First Annual AI Summer Summit. \nSpace is limited. Reserve your seat today. \nLearn More: https://tradehub.thetrustedtradesmen.com/ai-summer-summit-1281
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ai-summer-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody St\, Nashville\, TN 37210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T120000
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SUMMARY:Oak Ridge Construction Opportunities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: 7/28/2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)\nStatus: Open – 77 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 7/23/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jutta Bangs (865) 483-0623\nLocation: Roane State Community College Goff Building 701 Briarcliff Avenue\, Oak Ridge TN 37830 \nTraining Topics: Construction\, Finding Opportunities\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Networking Event\nDescription: \n\nJoin us for an exclusive opportunity to connect directly with major federal prime contractors and the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (DOE OSDBU). This half-day event is designed specifically for construction firms seeking to expand their federal contracting portfolio. \nThis session brings together representatives from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)\, UCOR\, Y-12 National Security Complex\, and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). You’ll gain insider knowledge on how each organization procures construction services and what they’re looking for in sub-contractors and partners. \n  \n\nDirect Procurement Insights: Hear from procurement representatives at ORNL\, UCOR\, Y-12\, and TVA about their specific construction needs and how to position your business for success\nCritical Compliance Requirements: Navigate cybersecurity requirements\, Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) regulations\, FAR Part 19 updates\, and bonding essentials\nWinning Strategies: Master proposal writing and capture planning techniques that win federal construction contracts\nReal Success Stories: Learn from contractors who’ve successfully broken into the federal construction market\nOne-on-One Networking: Connect directly with prime contractors and exhibitors during dedicated networking time\n\n  \n***Limited Seating available\, registration is required. \nMatchmaking\nTo be considered for potential matchmaking meetings in the afternoon\, send your capability statement to jutta.bangs@tennessee.edu. \nWho Should Attend \nThis event is ideal for construction contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trades\, and suppliers interested in federal contracting opportunities\, particularly those supporting DOE facilities and related federal projects. \nCo-sponsored by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at Roane State Community College. \n 
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LOCATION:Roane State Community College
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Night at Oak Ridge Country Club
DESCRIPTION:At the first event in April\, young adult attendees represented 17 organizations from the Oak Ridge/Knoxville area. The second casual networking event will be hosted at the Oak Ridge Country Club. \nThe four sponsors of the event include Centrus\, MS Technology\, GEM Technologies\, and Marsh (formerly McGriff)\, with a special thanks to ETEC for their continued support of our region’s economic growth and the opportunities they have brought to generations past\, present\, and future. \nLastly\, and importantly\, the drinks are on us!” \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/young-professionals-night-at-oak-ridge-country-club/
LOCATION:Oak Ridge Country Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:Fusion Safety and Regulation Course
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nJoin us for the Fusion Safety and Regulation Course\, immediately before the East Tennessee Economic Council’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop in Knoxville\, Tennessee. \nThis course brings together the world’s leading experts shaping the future of fusion energy around the world. As private fusion companies move toward pilot plant development\, conversations around fusion device safety and the regulatory environment for an emerging commercial fusion industry are taking center stage. Participants will learn about key safety considerations for fusion devices\, the regulations that apply to planned fusion facilities\, and how other industries develop safety cultures. The course will also cover important safety topics that apply to lab-scale fusion research today\, such as tritium handling and management of cryogenic systems. \nThere is an optional extension day to the course\, on Monday\, August 3\, comprising tours of several laboratories at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). These tours are free of charge\, will require some administrative/security details to be completed in advance (for non-U.S. nationals\, the deadline to submit these details will likely be Monday July\, 6). ORNL tour places are dependent upon available spaces\, prevailing conditions\, etc – entirely at the discretion of ORNL. More details soon! \nWhy attend?\n\nHear directly from global experts in fusion safety and regulation\nExpand your fusion network across industry\, academia\, and policy\nUnderstand the regulatory environment for commercial fusion\nLearn about key safety considerations as fusion companies move toward pilot plant development\n\nTopics include:\n\nCase studies in safety and licensing\, in multiple facilities across Europe and North America\nLatest developments in regulations\, in several european countries\nTritium safety and management\nActivated material safety and activated waste management\nSafety practices at lab-scale fusion facilities and major accelerator facilities\n\n\nRegister\nOUTLINE Agenda\n\nTo contribute towards the running costs there is a registration fee of $1\,000 for the three-day course.  The registration fee includes participation in the three-day course\, breakfast\, lunch\, and all refreshment breaks\, during the three days\, as well as a welcome reception after the first day. The tour of ORNL’s laboratories\, on August 3\, is free of charge. \nEvent Contact:\nPatrick White\, Group Lead\, Fusion Safety and Regulation\,  2025fsrtc@catf.us
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/fusion-safety-and-regulation-course/
LOCATION:Knoxville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T093000
DTSTAMP:20260722T121718Z
CREATED:20260706T140213Z
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SUMMARY:Blount Young Professionals - Skill Swap Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/young-professionals-skill-swap-professional-development/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T134141Z
CREATED:20260617T134141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T134141Z
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SUMMARY:The AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to understand it\, apply it and outpace your competition. \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand It. Apply It. Outpace Your Competition! \n“No fluff. No jargon. Just real strategies you can implement immediately.” \n\nWalk away with real-world AI applications already being used inside growing companies.\nFeaturing technology leaders from InfoSystems and Allevia Technology — working on the front lines of AI implementation.\n\nLocation: Cherokee Country Club\, Knoxville\, TN \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29th \nTime: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm \nLunch will be provided. \nSpecial C12 Member Rate: $100 \nGeneral Admission: $150 \n\nC12 is a community of Christian business leaders who attend a monthly advisory forum to share experiences and learn together using an MBA-level monthly curriculum.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/the-ai-summit/
LOCATION:Cherokee Country Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000
DTSTAMP:20260722T123501Z
CREATED:20260722T123501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T123501Z
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SUMMARY:Advance Knox UDO Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Advance Knox virtual meeting on July 29\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Module D content and revisions to previous material for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Participants must register in advance for the meeting. Following the meeting\, all materials\, along with a second draft of the zoning map\, will be shared with an opportunity to provide feedback. \n 
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/advance-knox-udo-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T090000
DTSTAMP:20260608T132757Z
CREATED:20260608T132757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T132757Z
UID:96070-1785397500-1785402000@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Blount Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAnyone affiliated with a Chamber member business is welcome to attend\, not just the designated representatives listed on the Chamber membership.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-coffee-club-2/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260630T194416Z
CREATED:20260630T194201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T194416Z
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SUMMARY:Nashville Innovation Alliance Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:On July 30\, Nashville’s business\, civic\, academic and community leaders will come together for the Nashville Innovation Alliance Annual Forum to explore how leading cities are turning ambition into action and what Nashville can learn from their success. \nJoin us to celebrate the progress underway and help build what comes next for Nashville! \nWHY ATTEND \nNashville’s innovation economy is gaining momentum\, powered by entrepreneurs\, researchers\, investors and civic leaders working together to solve challenges and create new opportunities. \nThe Annual Forum is where that energy comes into focus. It is a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come\, learn from leaders in other cities and explore what’s possible when vision is paired with action. \nNashville’s next chapter of innovation will be shaped by the partnerships we build today. Join us on July 30 as we celebrate progress and build what’s next. \nAT THIS YEAR’S FORUM \n\nHear from Sean Luther of InnovatePGH and Dr. Eloisa Klementich of Invest Atlanta\, two national leaders influencing the future of regional innovation ecosystems.\nGet an inside look at Cowrite the Future\, the Alliance’s new branding campaign celebrating the people\, ideas and partnerships shaping Nashville’s innovation story.\nCelebrate the inaugural Civic Tech Jam awardees\, whose projects demonstrate how technology can help address real challenges facing our city.\nStay for networking where the conversation continues with the founders\, researchers\, civic leaders and connectors helping move Nashville forward.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nashville-innovation-alliance-annual-forum/
LOCATION:The National Museum of African American Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260625T134927Z
CREATED:20260625T134927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T134927Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW)
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS NOW? \n\n\nNOW is ETEC’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop\, Tennessee’s premier nuclear industry conference focused on all things nuclear. \nIn July 2025\, ETEC’s 7th annual NOW Conference hosted 1\,000 attendees\, made up of experts in nuclear fission and fusion energy\, national security\, radioisotopes\, environmental management\, policy\, regulation\, reactors\, and workforce development; 70 exhibitors; and 150 students. The total included representatives from 300 companies across 34 states\, as well as numerous industry leaders\, federal and state officials\, and national trade organizations interested in collaborating with nuclear companies in these fields. \nThe 2 full-day conference and Atomic After Party Reception was held at the Knoxville Convention Center in downtown Knoxville\, Tennessee. \nThe NOW Conference has become a premier platform to showcase the advancements and opportunities within the nuclear industry in Tennessee. The exponential growth of NOW over the past few years underscores Tennessee’s commitment as the nation’s hub for nuclear innovation\, driving America’s resurgence as a global leader in nuclear energy.`
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nuclear-opportunities-workshop-now/
LOCATION:Knoxville Convention Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T193340Z
CREATED:20260520T193340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T193340Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Manufacturing: Foundations & Applied Practice (Knoxville)
DESCRIPTION:AI for Manufacturing: Foundations & Applied Practice – August 6\, 2026 – Knoxville\, TN\n\nDate: August 6\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT\n\nRegister Now\n\n\nEvent Description:\n\nA Practical\, Hands-On Introduction to AI Tools for Tennessee Manufacturers\nArtificial intelligence is no longer a future technology; it is already being used by manufacturers across Tennessee to improve productivity\, reduce administrative burden\, and solve problems faster. The challenge for most organizations is not whether to adopt AI\, but how to use it effectively\, consistently\, and with confidence. \nThis workshop provides a practical\, applied introduction to AI tools in a manufacturing context. It is designed for operations managers\, supervisors\, quality leads\, continuous improvement professionals\, and frontline leaders who want to understand what AI can realistically do for their facility. This is an entry-level course; no technical background\, no prior AI experience\, and no technology training of any kind is required. This is a working session built around manufacturing scenarios\, not a technology lecture. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will move through the core skills needed to use AI tools effectively in a manufacturing environment. The workshop emphasizes practical application\, hands-on exercises\, and frameworks your team can take back and use the same day. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand how generative AI works and why manufacturing executives are reporting measurable returns from it\nWrite effective prompts that produce reliable\, consistent\, and useful outputs\nAvoid the most common prompting mistakes that lead to wasted time and poor results\nApply a structured prompting framework to real manufacturing tasks including quality documentation\, shift reporting\, continuous improvement planning\, and supplier communication\nEvaluate AI outputs critically and maintain human judgment in the decision-making process\n\nThis workshop builds practical AI capability across your organization and gives teams a repeatable framework for identifying where AI adds value. \nWho Should Attend\nOperations managers\, plant managers\, supervisors\, quality leads\, continuous improvement professionals\, workforce development coordinators\, and any frontline leader responsible for productivity or team performance. This is a beginner-level course. No previous AI\, technology\, or computer science training of any kind is required.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ai-for-manufacturing-foundations-applied-practice-knoxville/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Materiuals and Manufacturing\, 2641 Osprey Vista Way\, Knoxville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T124958Z
CREATED:20260713T124958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T124958Z
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SUMMARY:TVA Lunch & Learn 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register for this year’s TAEBC TVA Lunch and Learn! \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council virtually on Thursday\, August 6\, at 12:30 p.m. ET\, featuring Mike Skaggs\, interim president & CEO\, and Heidi Smith\, vice president of economic development\, of the Tennessee Valley Authority. \nThis event is perfect for anyone looking to meet TVA’s new leadership and learn more about the nation’s largest public power provider’s priorities. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear from leaders in the advanced energy sector and gain valuable insights. \nThis event is free for current TAEBC members and elected officials. For non-members\, it is $35 + Eventbrite fees.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tva-lunch-learn-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T193549Z
CREATED:20260520T193549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T193549Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Manufacturing: Applied Deep Dive (Knoxville)
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 6\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT\n\nRegister Now\n\n\nEvent Description:\n\nFrom Awareness to Application — A Focused Half-Day on One High-Impact Manufacturing Topic\nUnderstanding 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 explores it in depth — from the problem it solves\, to how AI tools are configured for it\, to how teams implement and sustain it in a real facility environment. \nEach session focuses on a specific manufacturing application\, giving participants concentrated\, hands-on experience with AI in a context directly relevant to their operation. Sessions are designed to stand on their own; no prior attendance is required. \nHow Each Session Is Structured\nEvery Applied Deep Dive session follows the same format regardless of topic. Participants work through the application from the ground up: understanding the problem\, exploring how AI addresses it\, building the tools and prompts specific to that use case\, and testing outputs against real manufacturing scenarios. Sessions are hands-on throughout. You will leave with configured tools\, tested prompts\, and an implementation framework tailored to the session topic. \nWho Should Attend\nAnyone who has completed the AI for Manufacturing: Foundations session or who has working familiarity with AI tools and wants to go deeper on a specific application. Operations leads\, quality managers\, maintenance supervisors\, CI professionals\, and plant managers will find the most direct value
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ai-for-manufacturing-applied-deep-dive-knoxville/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Materiuals and Manufacturing\, 2641 Osprey Vista Way\, Knoxville
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260716T122751Z
CREATED:20260716T122649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T122751Z
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SUMMARY:Baker School Southeast Energy Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and the Center for Energy\, Transportation & Environmental Policy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe annual Southeast Energy Policy Forum convenes industry leaders\, nonprofits\, university experts\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)\, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)\, and government officials for accessible policy analysis\, insights into the policy process\, and policy – centered discussions on emerging energy challenges and technologies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE: August 11 – 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION: Agriculture and Natural Resources Building\, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive\, Knoxville\, TN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET FEES: General Admission: $500; Government & NonProfit: $300; Faculty/Student: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS: 20 Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Forum will focus on several key energy areas: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Data Center Growth\, Innovation & Market Development\n2. Energy Markets\, Reliability & Infrastructure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Nuclear Energy and Finances\n4. Policy\, Community Impact & Stakeholder Alignment\n5. Technology & the Future of Demand\n6. Thought Leadership & Civil Discourse
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/baker-school-southeast-energy-policy-forum/
LOCATION:UTK Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T103000
DTSTAMP:20260722T121330Z
CREATED:20260722T121305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T121330Z
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SUMMARY:Knoxville Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 11th 9 AM- 10:30 AM \nEver hit that 3 p.m. slump when your brain just won’t cooperate? Or find yourself wide awake when it’s finally time to wind down? It might not be your motivation\, it could be your rhythm. \nJoin Amberly to explore how Ayurvedic wisdom can help you work with your natural energy instead of constantly pushing against it. You’ll learn how to identify the best times for focused work\, meetings\, creativity\, and rest\, along with simple ways to reset when stress takes over. \nWe’ll wrap up with an easy seated breathing and movement practice you can do right at your desk\, no yoga mat required!
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/knoxville-women-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Knoxville Entrepreneur Center\, 17 Market Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T154521Z
CREATED:20260618T154521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T154521Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Energy Summit Knoxville
DESCRIPTION:Tennessee Business Forum (TBF) and ThinkTennessee are coordinating The Impact of Energy Summit. The event will bring together business leaders\, elected officials\, industry experts\, and other key stakeholders for a timely discussion on how energy policy\, infrastructure\, and innovation are shaping Tennessee’s future. \nAttendees will gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s energy sector\, while making meaningful connections with leaders from across Tennessee and beyond.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/the-impact-of-energy-summit-knoxville/
LOCATION:Covenant Health Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260715T155516Z
CREATED:20260715T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T155516Z
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SUMMARY:Energy & Innovation Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:Join TAEBC and CO.LAB at a summer social on Thursday\, August 13\, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. ET at Liberty Tower in downtown Chattanooga to celebrate energy\, innovation\, infrastructure\, and emerging technologies. Janet Rehberg\, president and CEO-elect of EPB\, and Tasia Malakasis\, CEO of CO.LAB\, will speak on a brief panel moderated by Cortney Piper\, executive director of TAEBC.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/energy-innovation-summer-social/
LOCATION:Liberty Tower in Downtown Chattanooga
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175357Z
CREATED:20260520T175357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T175357Z
UID:95485-1786699800-1786721400@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:UT Patent & Trademark Resource Center Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION: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 growing innovation ecosystem. \nWHEN: Friday\, August 14th\, 2026\, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nWHERE: John C. Hodges Library\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ut-patent-trademark-resource-center-grand-opening/
LOCATION:John C. Hodges Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T205111Z
CREATED:20260625T205111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T205111Z
UID:96918-1787227200-1787230800@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Amplify423 (Tri-Cities)
DESCRIPTION:Amplify423 is a series of events and workshops dedicated to helping founders learn\, grow\, and stay connected. Our mission is to provide startups with the tools and resources they need to launch and grow successfully—in our region and beyond. Most importantly\, we hope to spotlight founders and industry leaders in our community and emphasize the innovation happening here in the mountains. \nBest of all\, you don’t have to be a founder or apart of a startup to join us! Everyone is welcome! Come be apart of the biggest entrepreneurial network in our region. \nPresented by FoundersForge \nFoundersForge is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to build the Startup ecosystem in the Appalachian Highlands. We believe in underdog Entrepreneurs and helping them on their Startup journey.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/amplify423-tri-cities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260715T172432Z
CREATED:20260625T205447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T172432Z
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SUMMARY:Anderson Center Summer Studio Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Summer Studio Demo Day 2026: Watch UT founders pitch the businesses they built this summer! \n\n\n\n\nACEI Summer Studio Demo Day 2026!\nJoin us as this summer’s cohort of student entrepreneurs takes the stage to pitch the businesses they’ve built from the ground up. \nOver the course of ten weeks\, these founders have gone through it all: idea validation\, customer discovery\, prototyping\, financial modeling and relentless iteration\, guided by mentors and industry experts from across Knoxville’s startup ecosystem. \nNow it’s time to see what they’ve built. \nCome support the next generation of Volunteer entrepreneurs\, hear their stories and be part of the moment they’ve been working toward all summer. \nWhat to expect: \n\nLive pitches from each Summer Studio team\nQ&A with founders\nNetworking with mentors\, investors and the ACEI community\nLight refreshments\n\nDetails:\n📅 August 20\, 2026\n🕒 4pm – 6pm\n📍 Jackson Terminal \nFree and open to the public. Bring a friend\, bring your business card and come cheer on Knoxville’s newest founders.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/anderson-center-summer-studio-demo-day/
LOCATION:Jackson Terminal:  213 W JAckson Avenue\, Knoxville
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T161752Z
CREATED:20260623T161752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T161752Z
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SUMMARY:Myths of Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:Join us over lunch pizza to learn about the myths and realities of angel investing \n\n\n\n\nAngel investing is only for tech billionaires in Silicon Valley. \nAngel investing only makes sense if you can find the next SpaceX. \nAngel investing never makes any money. \nIf you’ve heard these hot takes about angel investing\, come along to VentureSouth’s “Myths of Angel Investing” workshop to see if Paul is able to tackle these enduring myths
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/myths-of-angel-investing/
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