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. Networking opportunities […]
The USM Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center is helping host the Fish 2.0 Gulf Coast Workshop in conjunction with Monica Jain, founder and Executive Director of Fish 2.0 and MS-AL Sea Grant. You're invited to attend the pitch session and the reception. The event begins at 3pm February 13th at the USM Marine Education Center, Conference Room (101 Sweet […]
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 […]
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! Register here >>
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.
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 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 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 […]
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. 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 […]
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. We know business ownership is one way families can build generational wealth. Higher Purpose Co. brings together resources and nationally recognized entrepreneurs to help […]