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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T175357Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T175357Z
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260722T121516Z
CREATED:20260722T121516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T121516Z
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SUMMARY:KEC Mentor Network Mingle
DESCRIPTION:KEC Mentor Network Mingle at The Maple Room!\nThursday\, August 27th  \nWe’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 resources and programs that KEC offers. \nWe hope to see you there! \nAbout The Maple Room: \nThe Maple Room is located in Maple Hall\, the bowling alley on Gay Street. To access The Maple Room\, you can enter Maple Hall from Gay street\, go down the steps to the bowling area\, then back up the stairs in the back. You can also access The Maple Room from the Promenade Garage on State Street.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/kec-mentor-network-mingle-2/
LOCATION:Maple Room\, 414 S Gay St\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
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SUMMARY:Small Business & Entrepreneurial Conference (Cookeville)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/small-business-entrepreneurial-conference-cookeville/
LOCATION:Leslie Town Centre\, 1 W 1st Street\, Cookeville
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260715T155226Z
CREATED:20260715T155226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T155226Z
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Child Care Solutions Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 \nEarly Bird tickets on sale for $199 through July 31.  Standard price $225.  Small Business (<50 Employees)/Education/Child Care price $99. \nAugust 28\, 2026 | Nashville | Music City Center
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tennessee-child-care-solutions-summit/
LOCATION:Music City Center\, Nashville
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260629T180730Z
CREATED:20260629T180655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T180730Z
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SUMMARY:3686 Conference (Nashville)
DESCRIPTION: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 Tennessee and widely acclaimed for timely panels and thought leader speakers exploring the top issues and pressing challenges shaping the landscape. \nIn 2026\, we’re doubling down on everything you love about the 3686 experience: thoughtful panels\, in-person conversations with industry leaders\, and plenty of opportunities for the high-impact networking and heartfelt community that have made the event truly unmissable for innovators and entrepreneurs across the state. \nBut that’s not all! Alongside a brand-new\, highly walkable Germantown conference campus\, we’re expanding the week’s programming with a slate of new can’t-miss events. Connect with Tennessee’s top talent at our Tech & Startup Job Fair\, where dynamic startups and corporate leaders meet the state’s next-gen innovators. Cheer on the Volunteer State as our hometown Minor League Baseball team\, the Nashville Sounds\, face the Memphis Redbirds at First Horizon Park. And close out the week at Startup Homecoming—an unforgettable 3686 celebration packed with capital\, corsages\, cover bands… and plenty of surprises!
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/3686-conference/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260721T182903Z
CREATED:20260721T182903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T182903Z
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SUMMARY:Chattanooga Connect
DESCRIPTION: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 statewide platforms\, regional corridors\, and nationwide adoption.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/chattanooga-connect/
LOCATION:Chattanooga Convention Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260706T141051Z
CREATED:20260706T140928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T141051Z
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SUMMARY:AgeTech Startup Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSoutheast startups\, with Nashville playing a leading role\, are building solutions for gaps in eldercare\, caregiving and aging-in-place. \nTennessee’s 60-plus population is projected to grow 30% by 2040\, the 80-plus population will double\, and the state already faces a critical\, growing shortage of paid caregivers. Nashville’s $72.1B healthcare ecosystem\, with 900-plus companies\, provides the backdrop for this kind of innovation. \nNashville-area AgeTech startup SpendCare\, winner of last year’s pitch competition\, developed a flexible spending card platform for PACE programs\, caregivers\, and families. Their growth reflects a broader shift in the industry\, with AgeTech expanding beyond consumer longevity products into the infrastructure that supports care delivery\, benefits administration\, and aging-in-place.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/agetech-startup-pitch-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTSTAMP:20260723T190315Z
CREATED:20260723T190315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T190315Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Governor's Breakfast | Knoxville Chamber
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/2026-governors-breakfast-knoxville-chamber/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260615T190507Z
CREATED:20260615T190215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T190507Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Tech Expo: Grow Better Together
DESCRIPTION:Network with a diverse group of talented women and invest in your personal & professional growth with a variety of interactive workshops \n\n\n\n\nThe Knoxville Technology Council’s Women in Tech are hosting the fifth annual Women in Tech Expo: Grow Better Together! \nJoin a diverse group of talented women and invest in your personal & professional growth with a variety of motivating workshops\, networking\, keynote presentation\, and more! \nYour ticket includes: \n\nProfessional speakers sharing professional & personal growth advice\nBreakfast\nLunch\nHappy Hour\nNetworking with peers and local leaders\nProfessional Headshot\nWomen in Tech swag\nPrize giveaways from local vendors\n\nEarly Bird Tickets are on sale June 15-26. Save $60 off the standard ticket price! \nKeynote speaker Dr. Jermaine Davis will bring energy\, humor\, and motivation as he shares how to turn setbacks into strategic comebacks. Dr. Davis holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and has partnered with prominent organizations\, including 3M\, the FBI\, West Point\, and Yale University\, to build high-performing teams and thriving workplace cultures. His own story started in the Chicago projects where he lost six family members to violence. That journey fuels his message and led him to become Founder of the Dump The Slump Institute\, author 11 books\, and inspire leaders at every level.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/women-in-tech-expo-grow-better-together/
LOCATION:Knoxville Convention Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T162858Z
CREATED:20260621T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T162858Z
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SUMMARY:EPB 'Quantum in Business' Event in Chattanooga
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/epb-quantum-in-business-event-in-chattanooga/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260623T154928Z
CREATED:20260623T154928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T154928Z
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SUMMARY:Venture Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Venture Atlanta is the Southeast’s #1 venture capital conference\, continuing to push Atlanta’s founders\, investors\, and tech ecosystem into the national spotlight. \nVenture 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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/venture-atlanta/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130037Z
CREATED:20260412T130037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T130037Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NEXT Awards + Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame\, Presented by Amazon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/2026-next-awards-entrepreneurs-hall-of-fame-presented-by-amazon/
LOCATION:Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20260708T202152Z
CREATED:20260708T202152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T202152Z
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SUMMARY:Opportunities in Energy 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council will hold its annual Opportunities in Energy event on Tuesday\, November 17\, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. \nThis all-day event invites members and stakeholders to hear about new and innovative “opportunities” in the advanced energy sector\, including trends\, businesses\, technologies\, partnerships and initiatives. \nAt the event\, TAEBC will present a state or local leader with the annual Thomas B. Ballard Advanced Energy Leadership Award. The award honors exemplary leadership and success in championing\, connecting\, and strengthening Tennessee’s advanced energy economy. \nAttendees will receive breakfast\, lunch and refreshments throughout the event. A networking happy hour will follow the event programming. \nIf you are a presenting supporter\, event supporter\, student\, startup\, government official\, speaker\, or Gold or Platinum TAEBC Member\, please email egiorgi@piper-communications.com to receive your free promo code. \nBuy tickets now. \nVenue\n\nCrowne Plaza\n\n401 West Summit Hill Drive Southwest\nKnoxville\, TN 37902 United States
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/opportunities-in-energy-2026/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Knoxville – 401 W Summit Hill Dr SW\, Knoxville\, TN 37902
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