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Events for December 2024

Sustainable Mobility Accelerator kickoff

110 Somerville Ave, Chattanooga TN 110 Somerville Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Company Lab (CO.LAB) and gener8tor will welcome the five startups that will be participating in its inaugural Sustainable Mobility Accelerator. This 12-week program kicks off on Thursday, January 18th where people can personally meet the startups. WHEN: Thursday, January 18th at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Somer Station, Floor 2R, Conference Room #3 (110 Somerville Ave)...

Tech Talk: The Future of Artificial Intelligence is Web3

Virtual

WATCH LIVESTREAM: https://www.knoxtech.org/tech-talk-livestream-0118/ As Artificial Intelligence is reaching the pinnacle of its hypercycle, so are the fears of what AI could do. But what is not considered is how the internet is evolving. The future of the Web, a.k.a. Web3, has the capability to authenticate identity and verify data in ways that could help keep...

In the Room – Let’s Make a Deal

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square

January's topic is: "Let's Make A Deal" Reviewing all of the different kinds of deals, including some horror stories and “gotchas” to be aware of. This can include an overview of angel investors, friends and family investors, larger more sophisticated private equity, and selling (or acquiring) a company. It can also include reviewing an investor...

Innovation Crossroads Founders’ Forum + Networking Happy Hour

Smoky Mountain Brewery, 11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville

Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, and lessons learned, and participate in Q&A with program alumni, community members, and experienced startups founders.  A networking happy hour will follow. Feel free to invite friends and/or colleagues who might be interested in networking with the Knoxville hard-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem....

Finding your Funding: Financials Simplified

Venue, 114 North Cedar Avenue, Cookeville

This event is designed to simplify the financial process and help you find the funding you need. Kelly Sullivan, Captital Navigator at The Biz Foundry, will share her insights and strategies to make managing your finances easier than ever. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with fellow entrepreneurs.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-your-funding-financials-simplified-tickets-781441983007?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Economic Outlook with Dr. Matthew Harris

Knoxville Chamber 17 Market Square, Knoxville

Hear from Dr. Matthew Harris, Associate Professor of Economics in the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the Department of Economics at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Harris is well known for his research and publishings in labor, public, and health economics. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-outlook-with-dr-matthew-harris-tickets-769691296387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Lunch and Learn -ACEI

ACEI Accelerator, UT Research Foundation’s (UTRF) Business Incubator behind the College of Veterinary Medicine

The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has announced three “Accelerator Lunch & Learn” programs for Spring Semester. During the in-person one-hour program from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time, industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs tell their story and provide valuable insights....

2024 Housing Market Forecast Report Presentation

Join the East Tennessee REALTORS® for our 2024 Housing Market Forecast event at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Thursday, February 1, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM (EST). The annual housing market forecast summit is a cornerstone event that brings together elected officials, community leaders, and real estate professionals for the unveiling of East Tennessee REALTORS® forecast report, which provides an in-depth...

$17.85

Her Legacy | A Celebration of Women Leaders

Knoxville Museum of Art

Let Her Lead is a leadership development program launched by Let Her Speak in 2023 which guided 6 aspiring leaders and 6 established leaders through 12 weeks of classroom training, workshops, and 1-on-1 support to help each woman achieve her leadership goals. On February 3rd, 2024 we will be celebrating these women through story, conversation, and connection at...

Courtney Piper speaks to students at Vol Court

Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members are all welcome to attend. Current UT students who attend two of the three speaker sessions in person will be eligible to pitch in week four. Winners of other competitions are not...

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