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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260726T231229
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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
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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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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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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
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CREATED:20180122T183234Z
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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
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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
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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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