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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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