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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260617T160825Z
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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
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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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