Conference
The Health Innovation and Transformation Forum (HIT Forum)
Norman C. Nelson Student Union 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS, United StatesThe University of Mississippi Medical Center’s inaugural Health Innovation and Transformation (HIT) Forum is an interactive event where health innovators from UMMC and across the state will share their ideas for improving the health of Mississippians. The HIT Forum will feature a startup pitch competition for innovative health care solutions from anywhere in the world,, with […]
Mississippi Choctaw Hackathon: Between the Earth and Sky
All participants ages 16-26 are welcome as part of the Hackathon. The program includes three days of exciting content, leadership development programming, hacking with hands-on mentorship, a final pitch competition, a VR and gaming gallery, and a special afterparty. All meals are included with the program. The required contribution is $25 for students and $50 […]
Accelerate: 19th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation
The Westin Jackson 407 South Congress Street , Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin us in November for our annual conference featuring "big ideas" speakers, breakfast and luncheon keynotes, Innovation Alley and much more.
2018 Company and Investor Spotlight
The Westin Jackson 407 South Congress Street , Jackson, MS, United StatesThe 2018 Company and Investor Spotlight is a session dedicated to showcasing some of the cool and interesting startups being developed in Mississippi. Throughout the showcase, we will feature investor panels with educational info for both investors and entrepreneurs on topics such as the investment process and access to remote investors and opportunities. Networking opportunities […]
TEDx Jackson 2019
The TEDxJackson team returns this year to bring you “The Next 200,” an exploration of “ideas worth spreading” about the next 200 years of our city, our state and the world at large. Speakers will examine the ideas, perspectives, challenges and solutions that will shape our future, from both a near term and far-reaching point […]
Tech JXN 2019
Tech JXN is a two-day presentation of the value inherent in the City of Jackson and its geographic region as an attractive business hub for Tech. Overview: TECHNOLOGY – Highlight the region as a connected business community with high-speed broadband and an active entrepreneurial tech-innovation ecosystem EDUCATION – Highlight 7 local institutions of higher education as Talent […]
MagnoliaJS
MagnoliaJS is Mississippi's inaugural JavaScript and coding conference. If you are interested in JavaScript or other topics related to web development, this conference is for you. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a bootcamp or college student, a self-taught dev, or anywhere in between, this conference is for you.
The Health Innovation and Transformation Forum (HIT Forum)
Norman C. Nelson Student Union 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS, United StatesThe University of Mississippi Medical Center’s 2nd Annual Health Innovation and Transformation (HIT) Forum is an interactive event where health innovators from UMMC and across the state will share their ideas for improving the health of Mississippians. The HIT Forum will feature a startup pitch competition for innovative health care solutions from anywhere in the […]
UM Tech Summit
Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts 100 University Avenue, University, MS, United StatesThe Summit will bring together leaders from government, business, and higher education to explore trends in technology and to stimulate discussions about technology-related needs in industry and education. Guest of Honor U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Chairman, Senate Commerce Committee Keynote Speaker David Cohen Senior Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation Guest Speaker Ajit Pai Chairman, United […]
4th Annual “Money Purpose Success” Summit
Greenville Higher Education Center 2900 MS-1, Greenville, MS, United StatesThe “Money Purpose Success” (MPS/#MoneyPurposeSuccess) Summit was started by Higher Purpose Co. over four years ago, and continues to celebrate Black women and provide a positive space to learn and grow. We know business ownership is one way families can build generational wealth. Higher Purpose Co. brings together resources and nationally recognized entrepreneurs to help […]