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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190521T170000
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190305T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T060223Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Innovate Mississippi Legislative Open House
DESCRIPTION:Held at the Innovate Mississippi offices in downtown Jackson\, we invite Mississippi legislators and area leaders to learn more about Innovate Mississippi and our initiatives for growing the innovation ecosystem in 2019. Hors D’oeuvres\, beverages on the rooftop patio; meet our entrepreneurs; experience virtual reality.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2019-legislative-open-house/
LOCATION:Innovate Mississippi’s Jackson Office\, 121 North State Street\, Suite 500\, Jackson\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson,Open House
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190304
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SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Jackson 2019
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! Startup Weekend allows individuals or teams to go through the process of creating a company\, validating a product and presenting to the group. Great practice and experience—and it’s tons of fun! \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/startup-weekend-jackson-2019/
LOCATION:Coalesce\, 109 North State St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson,Launch/Startup Challenges
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T170000
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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
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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:20180913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T220000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame Awards Gala will honor Wade H Creekmore\, Jr.\, and James H. Creekmore\, Sr.\, and celebrate a number of other people and companies that represent excellence in innovation in Mississippi. The event takes place on September 13\, 2018\, at the Country Club of Jackson. \n2018 Inductees in the Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame: Gail Pittman; Leo Seal\, Jr. (posthumously); Ernest Burdette\, Robert Sandoz and Frank Wilem\, Jr. \nInnovation Impact Award Recipients: Algix\, Brighter Health Network\, Kopis Mobile\, EdgeTheory. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/mississippi-innovators-hall-fame-gala/
LOCATION:The Country Club of Jackson
CATEGORIES:Awards Gala,Jackson
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T123000
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CREATED:20180501T232600Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch with the Source - Jackson - "Delivering Your Pitch"
DESCRIPTION:“Pitch Perfect: Delivering Your Pitch”\n \nGreg Word has spent over a dozen years in the economic development industry\, where delivering pitches is a way of life. \nHe brings a design and marketing mindset to developing\, fine-tuning and delivering a message crafted to reach and resonate with your target audience. \nWhether it’s for a small project or a billion-dollar deal\, Greg will help make you pitch perfect. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/lunch-with-the-source-jackson-delivering-your-pitch/
LOCATION:BankPlus @ The District at Eastover\, 1200 Eastover Drive\, 3rd Floor\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180508T170000
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CREATED: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;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180428T170000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Robotics 2018 Annual Statewide Competition
DESCRIPTION:The STEM Advancement / Mississippi Robotics 2018 “STEM/SUMO” Annual Statewide Competition will be held on Saturday\, April 28\, 2018 at Nissan – Canton\, MS. \nThe time will be 8am – 5pm. Seven individual events and three team events will be included in the competition. \nMississippi Robotics is a non-profit organization involved in training youth and teachers in science\, technology\, math\, and engineering through practical hands-on activities. This STEM/SUMO Competition is designed to exercise and measure the students’ ability in several important areas involving skill\, critical thinking\, and strategy. Experience is not required. \nAwards. As we have done in our last two competitions students will be awarded 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd\, and 4th places per event with STEM Points that can be redeemed at our STEM Store at the end of the competition. We expect over $4\,000 in STEM gifts to be in the store. \nRegistration. Groups of four or more must sign up to be eligible for the team events. After serving over 1000 youth and after five years of competitions at no cost we will begin charging a fee of $10 a student. This competition is expected to be limited to 300 students due to facility space.  All fees are attached to a particular student and are non-refundable.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/stem-advancement-mississippi-robotics-2018-stem-sumo-annual-statewide-competition/
LOCATION:Nissan North America Plant\, 300 Nissan Drive\, Canton\, MS\, 39046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coding,Jackson,Youth/Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180422T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T151159Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Jackson - 2018
DESCRIPTION:A Weekend Accelerator for Ideas! The hardest part of starting up is starting out. At Startup Weekend\, you’ll be immersed in the ideal environment for startup magic to happen. Surrounded by smart\, passionate people and with the best tools and approaches at your disposal\, you’ll take giant leaps toward creating a business\, becoming a founder\, and connecting with the right people and resources. \nLearn more and register at Eventbrite >>
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/startup-weekend-jackson-2018/
LOCATION:Coalesce\, 109 North State St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson,Launch/Startup Challenges,Oxford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171211T183000
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CREATED:20171208T213945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T213945Z
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SUMMARY:Meet The Coders
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Jackson cohort of the Mississippi Coding Academy! We’ll have Innovate Mississippi open to welcome you\, including light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/meet-the-coders/
CATEGORIES:Coding,Jackson,Open House
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