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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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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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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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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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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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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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