OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT Presented by the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and the Center for Energy, Transportation & Environmental Policy The 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...
Tuesday, August 11th 9 AM- 10:30 AM Ever 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. Join Amberly to explore how Ayurvedic wisdom can help you work with your...
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. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the state's...
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...
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...
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...
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.
