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SUMMARY:3rd Coast Venture Summit
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi founders who are raising investment capital and investors should put the 3rd Coast Venture Summit on their calendars for March 13-15 in New Orleans.  www.3rdcoastventuresummit.com  This event is targeting founders and investors from Texas to Florida and founders need to apply as soon as possible to secure a spot at the event. \nThe Gulf South\, lovingly referred to as the 3rd Coast\, is home to a burgeoning startup ecosystem where talent and world-class resources come together to tackle interesting problems and build forward-thinking ventures. \nThe 3rd Coast – Texas\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, Alabama\, and Florida – joins the East and West coasts as a vibrant startup hub catalyzing and scaling venture-ready companies. \nThe inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit places Gulf South startup founders and nationwide investors\, business leaders\, & corporate partners at the center of a venture collision.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/3rd-coast-venture-summit/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
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SUMMARY:New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
DESCRIPTION:NOEW unites innovators and visionaries to explore\, learn\, and connect throughout this impactful week in the spirit of innovation x culture. \nFor 13 years\, New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) stands as an anchor gathering for entrepreneurs in and beyond New Orleans\, coming together each year for a dynamic week-long experience.  \nAttendees can immerse themselves in an array of focused\, business content\, and excitement spread across diverse programming\, including panels\, sessions\, summits\, pitches\, networking\, partner events\, and more. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/new-orleans-entrepreneur-week/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
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SUMMARY:Accelerate 2023: The Conference on Technology Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 24th year\, Accelerate\, the Conference on Technology Innovation offers Mississippi stakeholders an annual gathering to network\, explore\, learn\, and be inspired. Convened by Innovate Mississippi\, we welcome innovators in the public and private sectors from across the state and the country to join us in building Mississippi’s future economy. \nThis year you will experience two great events in one\, with CoBuilders “Pitch Day” taking place on Wednesday\, November 8\, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Mississippi Museum of Art\, and the chance to hear from Mississippi’s hottest new startups! Pitch Day will be followed by an exclusive Speaker and Sponsor Reception on Innovation Alley back at the Westin including a full array of beverages\, appetizers\, and live music! \nWe will reconvene the next day\, Thursday\, November 9\, from 8:00 am – 1:30 pm\, for a day packed with fascinating keynote speakers and breakout sessions diving deep into subjects such as opportunities to bolster Innovation and Technology in Mississippi\, Generative AI\, Founders Panels\, and why founders need to know that Mississippi has the resources to help them grow and stay in Mississippi. In addition\, Innovation Alley will be lined with exhibitors\, an investor and mentor lounge\, a CoBuilders Company Showcase\, an AI Experience Lab\, and meaningful networking opportunities! You don’t want to miss this event! \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available now! Contact Janet Parker at jparker@innovate.ms or 601-960-3611 for more information!  \nFor more information about Accelerate visit https://accelerate.innovate.ms/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/accelerate-the-conference-on-technology-innovation/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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SUMMARY:DARPAConnect Mississippi Regional Pop-up Event
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Office of Senator Roger Wicker are excited to invite you to the DARPAConnect Mississippi Regional Pop-up Event on Friday\, November 3rd. Through DARPAConnect\, DARPA aims to discover new talent\, identify opportunities for collaboration\, and facilitate a path for new and diverse performers to contribute to and help grow the innovation ecosystem for national security. Our shared goal is to eliminate barriers to entry and empower you with knowledge and confidence to engage with DARPA. \nEvent Details:\nDate: November 3\, 2023\nLocation: Lake Terrace Convention Center\, Hattiesburg\, Mississippi\nRegistration for on-site participants ends at 5:00 PM ET on October 27\, 2023.\nRSVP Here to Reserve Your Spot \nThis full-day event is your unique opportunity to learn more about DARPA through dynamic sessions led by DARPA office directors\, program managers\, and staff\, with topics to include:\nUnderstanding DARPA Announcements and Contract Vehicles\nEngaging DARPA Program Managers Using the Heilmeier Catechism\nInterpreting and Shredding DARPA Solicitations\nStrategies for Crafting a Winning DARPA Proposal\nWe are eager to have you join us\, whether in-person or virtually. Please note that one-on-one conversations with DARPA leaders and Program Managers will exclusively be available to our in-person attendees\, and space is limited. This event is hosted as a partnership between the Office of Senator Roger Wicker\, the Applied Research Institute (ARI)\, Tougaloo College Research and Development Foundation (TCRDF)\, the University of Southern Mississippi\, and Jackson State University. \nThe DARPAConnect Mississippi Regional Pop-up event promises to be a day filled with knowledge sharing\, networking opportunities\, and the chance to be a part of something truly transformative. Your participation is invaluable to us\, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you. \nWe look forward to seeing you on November 3rd.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/darpaconnect-mississippi-regional-pop-up-event/
LOCATION:Lake Terrace Convention Center\, 1 Convention Center Plaza\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230929
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SUMMARY:OCEANS 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:After a virtual conference in 2020\, the OCEANS conference returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2023 for a hybrid event!  Participants can enjoy the in-person experience we all know and expect from OCEANS conferences\, with the convenience of online access for those who are unable to attend. \njhhgThe theme is Blue Economy: Locally Sourced\, Globally Driven\, emphasizing the fact that the local efforts are integrally linked to the larger world-ocean\, and we must all work toward sustainability together. \nThe Mississippi coast is home to a number of U.S. Navy and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices. It only makes sense that both would serve as Federal Honorary Co-Chairs for OCEANS 2023. This year we welcome two honorary members as co-chairs\, Rear Admiral Ron Piret and Dr. William (Bill) Burnett. \nRepresenting the U.S. will be Rear Admiral Ron Piret\, USN Commander Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. Rear Ad. Piret is a native of Chico\, California. He graduated in 1993 from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis\, MD\, with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Oceanography. Admiral Piret currently serves as the Commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC) at Stennis Space Center\, is the Oceanographer of the United States Navy\, and Hydrographer of the United States Navy. \nThe NMOC mission is to define and apply the physical environment\, from the bottom of the ocean to the stars\, to ensure that the U.S. Navy has the freedom of action to deter aggression\, maintain freedom of the seas and win wars. \nRepresenting NOAA will be Dr. William (Bill) Burnett\, Director of the NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center. He received a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in 1988. Dr. William continued his education and received his master’s and doctoral degrees in Marine Science from the University of Southern Mississippi. \nDr. Burnett leads a large government/industry staff at the Stennis Space Center located along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He has also served as a Computational Technology Area Leader in Climate Weather and Ocean for the Department of Defense’s High-Performance Computing Modernization Program. \nRead more about our honorary co-chairs.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/oceans-2023-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
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SUMMARY:Business Development Mission to Western Canada
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Development Authority invites you to participate in a multi-industry business development mission to WESTERN Canada from September 11-15\, 2023. \n  \nThe mission will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers\, agents\, distributors\, and joint venture partners. Stops in additional cities are available upon request.\n  \nClick here to REGISTER. (Registration deadline: July 7)
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/business-development-mission-to-western-canada/
LOCATION:Western Canada\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
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SUMMARY:The 23rd Annual Conference on Technology Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 23rd year\, Accelerate\, the Conference on Technology Innovation\, offers Mississippi stakeholders an annual gathering to network\, explore\, learn and be inspired. Convened by Innovate Mississippi\, we welcome attendees\, vendors and sponsors from across the state and across the country to join us in building Mississippi’s future economy. \nThis year at Accelerate 2022 explores a critical component in the success of Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: collaboration. \nToday\, we’re seeing the fruits of a major focus on collaboration in recent years—investors\, private industry\, government agencies\, universities and the nonprofit sector are all working together to lift up entrepreneurs and turn them into major contributors to the Mississippi economy. \nJoin us at this year’s conference as we explore how to deepen those collaborations\, find efficiencies in these partnerships and further expand opportunity for entrepreneurs in our great state! \nFor details and sponsorship opportunities\, contact Janet Parker at jparker@innovate.ms. \nRegister to attend. https://accelerate.innovate.ms/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-23rd-annual-conference-on-technology-innovation/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:CollabSouth Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Business Institute is excited to bring CollabSouth to Mississippi on August 26\, 2022\, at The Country Club of Jackson. A one-day event open to the Mississippi business community. \nThe event will bring together businesses\, business owners\, and business resources to collaborate and share valuable information. Come listen to other business owners share about how they have met the challenges of business ownership in Mississippi and explore the resources available to Mississippi businesses. Throughout the day\, ask questions of the experts\, meet and talk to others who may be able to provide you the resources you need and get practical information for your day-to-day business. \nRegister below:\nhttps://form.jotform.com/221456324121141
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/collabsouth-conference/
LOCATION:The Country Club of Jackson
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415
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SUMMARY:The Frontier 2021: Industrial Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, over 200 innovation leaders representing 130 organizations from 20 states and 5 countries 17 major industrial disciplines attended. The next edition of The Frontier Conference 2021 is scheduled for April 12-14\, 2021 in Birmingham\, Ala.\, engaging an even wider spectrum of disciplines shaping the future of the industrial world. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-frontier-2021-industrial-innovation-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200417
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SUMMARY:Magnolia JS Event
DESCRIPTION:Last year was our inaugural year for MagnoliaJS\, and it was amazing. Planned in only 2 months\, we still had 130+ attendees and top-tier speakers who flew in from all around the country to take part. \nThis year we are returning to continue our mission of growing the developer community in Mississippi and putting Mississippi “on the map” in tech. \nAnother novel thing about MagnoliaJS – everything is planned in public! You can always see our todos in our GitHub repo. \nSpeakers (more to be announced soon)\n\nNashlie Sephus\, Amazon / The Bean Path – (@nashlie_s)\nJay Phelps – (@_jayphelps)\nTejas Kumar\, G2i (@TejasKumar_)\nKayla Sween (@_KaylaSween)\nNader Dabit\, AWS Mobile – (@dabit3)\nChris Ball\, Echobind – (@cball_)\nTyler Clark – (@iamtylerwclark)\nMichael Liendo\, John Deere – (@mtliendo)\nChris DeMars\, Tuft & Needle – (@saltnburnem)\nJustin Samuels – (@ThugDebugger)\n\nAdditional Speakers\nAdditional speakers will be announced soon!
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/magnolia-js-event/
LOCATION:Jackson Convention Complex\, 105 E. Pascagoula Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
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SUMMARY:2020 Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 2020 Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum will be held Thursday and Friday\, April 2-3\, 2020 at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The event will bring together leading entrepreneurs\, economic developers\, innovators\, and future business owners to learn more about the current entrepreneurial climate and the future of entrepreneurship in Mississippi. \nFor the first time\, the MEF will host a Student Business Pitch Competition that will take place on April 2\, 2020. \nSponsored by the University of Mississippi’s McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement\, the event is part of the Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) initiative which is funded from a generous financial gift from the Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation. Now in its sixth year\, the Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum will provide working opportunities for aspiring business owners and thriving entrepreneurs to share practical and immediately useful information about building a business. \nAdditionally\, attendees will hear best practices of successful case studies and learn more about resources and strategies available to entrepreneurs from institutions of higher education in Mississippi and other key organizations. \nPanels on technology and innovation\, student entrepreneurship\, and the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem also will be conducted on April 3\, 2020. \nPrevious Forums have been held in Clarksdale\, Tupelo\, Greenwood\, Oxford\, and Jackson. \nMEF planning committee members include Allyson Best (University of Mississippi); Tasha Bibb (Innovate Mississippi); John Brandon (Mississippi College); Dr. Marty Brock (Mississippi University for Women); Ty Durham (Millsaps College); Saundra McFarland (Jackson State University); Janice Karcher (ERDCWERX); Dr. JR Love (University of Mississippi); Nash Nunnery (Mississippi Development Authority); Dr. Sheriece Robinson (Mississippi Community College Board); Jeffrey Rupp (Mississippi State University); Will Tabor (Mississippi Community College Board); James Wilcox (University of Southern Mississippi)\, and Dr. Glendscene Williams (Delta State University). \nFor more information about the 2020 Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum\, please go to meforum.olemiss.edu\, or contact JR Love at jrlove@olemiss.edu or Tasha Bibb at tbibb@innovate.ms.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2020_ms_entrepreneurship_forum/
LOCATION:Vicksburg Convention Center\, 1600 Mulberry Street\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Vicksburg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200301
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SUMMARY:The MENT Event
DESCRIPTION:What is MENT?\nMent is a conference for the modern woman looking to construct her own future & career. \nWhat will I experience at MENT?\nOur panelists and one-to-one mentors will address and talk through issues holding women back and how to overcome them. \nFrom forming an LLC & learning how to use QuickBooks\, to digital/social media marketing & approaching influencers – attendees will walk away from our time together prepped with valuable business understanding & skills. \nAttendees will also experience opportunities for less formal social events with panelists and other attendees. Sip complimentary cocktails with like-minded women and open the door for collaborations\, mentorships and overall networking. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-ment-event/
LOCATION:The Lyric Theater\, 1006 Van Buren Ave\, Oxford\, Mississippi\, 38655
CATEGORIES:Conference,Oxford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190816T165610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T154027Z
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SUMMARY:Graphene Innovation & Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:This two-day conference will bring together leaders from academia\, industry\, and government funding agencies to focus on recent advances in graphene innovation and research\, bridging the gap between lab and industry and enabling graphene-focused technologies. \n\n\n\n\nDuring the event\, leaders from the government\, universities\, national labs\, and industries will convene to discuss strategies through which graphene can be leveraged to elevate already existing industries\, create new high paying jobs\, attract new companies and businesses and nurture and support spin off companies from the graphene academic and university network. \nThe conference will also incorporate a design competition with $15\,000 in prizes for five companies. More info on the competition page.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/graphene-innovation-research-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190830T225257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T225257Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Digital Government Summit
DESCRIPTION:Government Technology’s passion is helping spread best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector. The Mississippi Digital Government Summit is designed to do just that. The summit has an advisory board that gathers public sector and private sector leaders to create an agenda that is relevant and actionable to the state and local government organizations attending the summit. Participants tell us they use the inspirational keynotes\, leadership discussions\, networking breaks\, and timely topics discussed in the numerous breakout sessions to help advance the goals of their organizations and their own career paths. \nTopics Include: \n\nNavigating the Cloud\nCybersecurity Resources – You’re Not Alone\nData Revolution\nA Workplace Culture for the Future\nEmerging Trends and Technologies\nDigital Transformation\nProject Management Best Practices
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-digital-government-summit/
LOCATION:Jackson Marriott\, 200 East. Amite Street\, Jackson\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
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SUMMARY:Rural Rise Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:Committed to the rise of entrepreneurship in rural areas. \n\nExploring Innovative Partnerships\nIncreasing Access to Opportunity\nMeasuring Success Differently\nConsidering Multi-Generational Approach\nChanging Mind Sets\, Building Capacity\nMaking Entrepreneurhsip Language Accessible\nIdentity Programs that work and Scale\nDeveloping and Sharing Rural Success Stories
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/rural-rise-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Pine Bluff Convention Center\, 1 Convention Center Dr\, Pine Bluff\, AR\, 71601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190919
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
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SUMMARY:USACE Innovation Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:A high-profile networking event with national visibility\, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Innovation Summit 2019 will attract industry\, government\, and academic participants by featuring presentations\, exhibits\, tech challenges\, and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. \n  \n\n\nAgenda \nAll activities will be held at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) at the Waterways Experiment Station (WES)\, Headquarters Building. For the most up-to-date information\, please download the 2019 USACE Innovation Summit Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play. (Mobile App Coming Soon) or visit https://www.erdcwerx.org/agenda.html
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/usace-innovation-summit-2019/
LOCATION:U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)\, 3909 Halls Ferry Road\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190820T152202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T224709Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual "Money Purpose Success" Summit
DESCRIPTION:The “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. \nWe know business ownership is one way families can build generational wealth. Higher Purpose Co. brings together resources and nationally recognized entrepreneurs to help Black women entrepreneurs. \nThe MPS Summit was also recently recognized by the Mississippi Development Authority for creating a unique experience for local residents and tourists from across the region.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/4th-annual-money-purpose-success-summit/
LOCATION:Greenville Higher Education Center\, 2900 MS-1\, Greenville\, MS\, 38701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190808T204724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190820T154009Z
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SUMMARY:UM Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nGuest of Honor\nU.S. Senator Roger Wicker\nChairman\, Senate Commerce Committee \nKeynote Speaker\nDavid Cohen\nSenior Executive Vice President\, Comcast Corporation  \nGuest Speaker\nAjit Pai\nChairman\, United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) \nRegister here: http://techsummit.olemiss.edu/register-now/
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/um-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts\, 100 University Avenue\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Oxford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190506T215136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T145753Z
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SUMMARY:The Health Innovation and Transformation Forum (HIT Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The 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 world. \nThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is looking towards home grown innovation and partnerships with leading innovators from around the globe to reach that goal. Please enter and/or attend if you are interested in learning how Mississippi is innovating in health care or if you are interested in working with us to move the needle towards a healthier Mississippi. \nSchedule: \n10:00am Welcome and Keynote Speakers\n10:45am Break\n11:00am Startup Catfish Tank\n12:00pm Keynote Speaker/Lunch\n1:00pm Innovation Working Session\n2:30pm Innovation PITCH Competition\n3:30pm Fireside Chat\n4:30pm Reception
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-health-innovation-and-transformation-forum-hit-forum-2019/
LOCATION:Norman C. Nelson Student Union\, 2500 N. State Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson,Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190404T013638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T013942Z
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SUMMARY:MagnoliaJS
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/magnoliajs-2/
CATEGORIES:Coding,Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190418
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190404T013246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T014001Z
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SUMMARY:Tech JXN 2019
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOverview: \nTECHNOLOGY – Highlight the region as a connected business community with high-speed\nbroadband and an active entrepreneurial tech-innovation ecosystem \nEDUCATION – Highlight 7 local institutions of higher education as Talent Development\nPipelines producing a STEM-educated workforce prepared for a global Innovation Economy \nCREATIVITY – Highlight the creative arts as an economic driver in the Innovation Economy \nHEALTHCARE – Highlight the region’s strong focus on health technologies and innovation\, including the Jackson Medical Mall and UM Medical Center
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/tech-jxn-2019/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20190131T182825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T182825Z
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SUMMARY:TEDx Jackson 2019
DESCRIPTION: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 of view. They are planning a day filled with exciting ideas\, captivating speakers and unique experiences. The one-day event will be held at the auditorium of the new Two Mississippi Museums complex in downtown Jackson. \nThe TEDxJackson team brought Mississippi’s first TEDx event to Jackson in 2014 with a conference themed “Fertile Ground.” The event featured the celebrated return of Jim Henson’s Kermit the Frog to Mississippi to give the muppet’s first-ever TEDx talk. Since that time\, the team has produced two additional TEDx events\, “Lift Off\,” in 2015\, and a TEDxJacksonWomen conference in 2016.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/tedx-jackson-2019/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20180928T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T203551Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Company and Investor Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nNetworking opportunities are built in to allow for further discussion. We invite investors\, service providers\, mentors\, economic developers and other entrepreneurs to this session. The Spotlight offers an opportunity for Mississippi entrepreneurs to gain some exposure for their venture while making valuable connections with mentors\, potential investors and others in the innovation ecosystem. \nThe event is free to the public and part of Accelerate: The Conference on Technology Innovation.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2018-company-and-investor-spotlight/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20171208T215842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T143407Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerate: 19th Annual Conference on Technology Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join us in November for our annual conference featuring “big ideas” speakers\, breakfast and luncheon keynotes\, Innovation Alley and much more. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/19th-annual-conference-technology-innovation/
LOCATION:The Westin Jackson\, 407 South Congress Street \, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20180612T042222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T042234Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Choctaw Hackathon: Between the Earth and Sky
DESCRIPTION:All participants ages 16-26 are welcome as part of the Hackathon. \nThe 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 for professionals. For those from out of town\, two nights of accommodation at the Golden Moon Resort are available for $100 ($50/night). Scholarships are available\, more information is included in this application. \n100 Developers. Global Tech Leaders in Aerospace\, Augmented Reality and IoT. $10\,000+ in Prizes.\nSome of the most important aspects of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ first Hackathon are the exciting technical talks and hacking sessions supported by hands-on technical and business mentors with real-world experience and specialized expertise in our core subject areas. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has invited world-class speakers and mentors from locally and around the world to participate\, and more are always welcome. \nBe Part of the First Hackathon on the Reservation.\nDate: JULY 13-15\, 2018\nCHOCTAW\, MISSISSIPPI \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-choctaw-hackathon-between-the-earth-and-sky/
CATEGORIES:Coding,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20180426T203346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T213656Z
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SUMMARY:The Health Innovation and Transformation Forum (HIT Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n\nThe HIT Forum will feature a startup pitch competition for innovative health care solutions from anywhere in the world\,\, with a $25\,000 prize and additional benefits in the form of piloting the solution at UMMC and access to their accelerator space. \nThe forum will also feature a poster presentations and a business plan competition that is open to students and faculty of any Mississippi IHL college or university. \nFinally\, the forum will feature a “fireside chat” with clinicians and researchers who will discuss their innovation journeys. \n\nSchedule: \n10-11 a.m.: Introduction and keynote speaker\n11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Pitch competition\n12 p.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch and poster presentations\n1 p.m.-2 p.m.: Fireside chat\n2 p.m.-3 p.m.: Announcement of winners\, awards\, and closing remarks\n3 p.m.-4 p.m.: Networking reception
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/the-health-innovation-and-transformation-forum-hit-forum/
LOCATION:Norman C. Nelson Student Union\, 2500 N. State Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Launch/Startup Challenges
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20180412T143549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T143549Z
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SUMMARY:C Spire MVMT 2018 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The day-long C Spire MVMT 2018 conference\, the flagship event which is bringing to life the company’s tech movement initiative designed to help transform the region for future success\, is set for Tuesday\, May 8 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Convention Complex\, 105 E. Pascagoula Street\, in downtown Jackson. \n“As the region’s technology leader\, we want individuals to step out of their comfort zone and experience for one day a technology-filled future that C Spire and its partners are helping bring to life right here in our state\,” said C Spire CEO Hu Meena.  “It’s a future you’ve got to see to believe.” \nMVMT will include a half-day information security summit for businesses from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. featuring thought leaders and industry experts from C Spire\, Apple\, Cisco\, Hitachi Vantara\, Horne Cyber and Dell Technologies in a series of talks and breakout sessions about the latest security trends and threats in the information technology world. \n“Technology workforce development and recruiting more IT workers for Mississippi businesses are crucial factors in the future growth and diversification of our state’s economy\,” said Scott Waller\, president and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council.  “With the growing importance of cybersecurity\, this summit will help businesses of all sizes and stripes get the answers they need.” \nA two-hour interactive technology expo aimed at consumers and high school students also is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. as part of MVMT 2018\, featuring 3D food printing from Sue’s Tech Kitchen\, virtual reality technologies from Exit Reality\, Intel and Lobaki and a connected car demonstration from Nokia. \n“Technology is transforming the way we live\, work and play\,” said Tony Jeff\, president and CEO of Innovate Mississippi.  “We’re excited that C Spire is giving consumers and students an opportunity to get up close and personal with applications like robotics\, artificial intelligence\, 3D printing\, virtual reality and the Internet of Things.” \nThe afternoon session\, which begins at 12:30 p.m.\, will feature a trio of renowned speakers at the forefront of technology and culture\, including Randi Zuckerberg\, founder of Zuckerberg Media and in association with Sue’s Tech Kitchen\, Sarah Bond\, general manager of business development for Microsoft and Howard Wright\, vice president of Global Business Development for the Intel Sports Group. \nExhibits and special breakout sessions are planned in the afternoon for educators\, teachers and employers on computer science education in the classroom\, teacher training in information technology subjects and a modern workplace panel discussion focusing on how workplace and workforce changes impact business operations.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/c-spire-mvmt-2018-conference/
LOCATION:Jackson Convention Complex\, 105 E. Pascagoula Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180420
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20180122T183234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T003545Z
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SUMMARY:SBIR Road Tour at Jackson State University
DESCRIPTION:The SBIR Road Tour is a national outreach effort to convey the non-dilutive technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Federal and State Program Managers representing the $2.5 billion in early stage funding have been invited to attend a series of events alongside technology entrepreneurs and innovation supporters from across the United States. \nThe highly competitive SBIR/STTR programs together account for more than 160\,000 awards totaling approximately $40 billion. These awards have helped U.S. innovators advance new technologies that help make the U.S. more globally competitive. \nClick here to RSVP for the SBIR Road Tour. \nContact Crystal Kehtel for more information.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/sbir-event-jackson-state-university/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20180122T195251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T152042Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Technology Expo
DESCRIPTION:Learn the tools of technology and trends of tomorrow at the 2018 Technology Expo. From social and digital trends in the workplace to understanding “The Cloud”\, this technology event will not be one to miss. Gain all of the tools you need to strive in a technology-growing world at the inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce\, Inc. Technology Expo. Keynote speakers will present during breakfast and lunch\, and there will be breakout sessions on specific technology topics for discussion.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-gulf-coast-chamber-commerce-technology-expo/
LOCATION:Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino\, 875 Beach Blvd\, Biloxi\, MS\, 39530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Gulf Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180405T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T210916
CREATED:20180321T194106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T200551Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Rural Entrepreneurship Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Rural Entrepreneurship Forum is as part of the “Catalyzing Entrepreneurship and Economic Development” (CEED) initiative at the McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement. The annual forum brings people together to promote entrepreneurship and economic development in rural areas throughout the state of Mississippi. Free of charge. \nDay One: \n\nTeresa Hubbard\, Mississippi Business Journal’s 2018 Business Woman of the Year\, will hold a “meet and greet” from 1:30-2:30 pm.\nThe Mississippi Small Business Development Center will host a pre-forum workshop on small business setup at 2:30 pm. Email Judy Forester at judy@olemiss.edu to sign up.\nVince Jordan\, Lobaki\, Inc.\, will showcase Virtual Reality from 2:30-4:00 pm.\nThe forum registration table will open at 3:00 pm. You will receive a nametag and program at this time.\nAt 4:00 pm\, there will be an opening session with a panel discussion on entrepreneurship and economic development in Mississippi.  Jon Maynard\, Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation\, will moderate a panel with Josh West\, Blue Delta Jeans; Haleigh Hurt\, Rent-A-Reb; Allyson Best\, UM Division of Technology Management; and Denotee Martin\, Minority PUL Alliance.\n\nDay Two: \n\nThe forum will start at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm.  Lunch will be provided.\nSpeakers include:  Janet McCarty\, Cotton’s Café; Phillip Ashley Rix\, Phillip Ashley Chocolates; Karen Kurr\, NoTime2Cook; Leonard Brown\, Brown’s Farm and Shiitake Mushroom; Eli Gross\, Trustmark National Bank; Alan Branson; Hope Credit Union; Tasha Bibb\, Innovate Mississippi; Clifton Williams\, Guaranty Bank & Trust Company;  Sheena Allen\, Capway; Ryan Snow\, CEED Innovation Fellow; Vince Jordan\, Lobaki\, Inc.; Bethany Cooper\, Base Camp Coding Academy; Taeisha Gambrel\, Sisters of Faith; Eli Harnett\, Aerial Production Photography; Lee Ingram\, Collegiate Tutoring; Albert Nylander\, McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement.\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/rural-entrepreneurship-forum-2018/
LOCATION:The Innovation Hub at Insight Park\, 850 Insight Park Avenue\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Oxford
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