Ignite is a half-day leadership experience designed to ignite your potential and elevate your impact, whether you’re a seasoned leader, an emerging talent, or part of a team that wants to grow together. Hosted by the Community Development Foundation, this conference brings world-class speakers, energizing peer-to-peer interaction, and practical takeaways all under one roof right […]

The Mississippi Health Innovation Conference is a collaboration between the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi and some of the most renowned physicians, innovators, educators, investors, payers, […]

America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding. What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Small […]

Join us for three days of innovation, investment, and impact along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Gulf Blue Innovation Week brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and industry leaders to explore the future of the Blue Economy, from food security and coastal resilience to startup growth and national security. May 19-21, 2026 in Gulfport, MS Register Here: […]

Join educators, technologists, community leaders, and innovators from across Mississippi and the South for three days of learning, connection, and practical exploration of AI in education, workforce development, business, and public service. Includes: Full access to all keynotes, panels, workshops, and breakout sessions Admission to the evening reception at the Bean Barn Conference materials and […]

THE ROOM WHERE MISSISSIPPI'S LEADERS IN AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE COME TOGETHER. MADS 2026 brings industry, government, and academia together to advance aerospace and defense innovation across Mississippi and the region. Three days in the heart of the Magnolia State—expert-led panels, keynote presentations, curated facility tours, and a showcase of the state's strengths in research, workforce, […]

This September in Tennessee, go bigger. Next starts now. We always say 3686 is the best way to get to know Tennessee startups—the leading-edge innovators, bold thinkers, and fearless pioneers shaping the future frontier across the Volunteer State. 3686 is Tennessee’s flagship entrepreneur conference: named for Nashville’s geographic coordinates, rooted in Music City, and a […]

Three days, tons of innovation. Join us for the second annual DelTech Conference October 14–16, 2026 The Delta is more than just rich in history — it’s a powerhouse of […]