CONNECT: Networking for Entrepreneurs
2026-09-03 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Fertile Ground Beer Co., 800 Manship St Suite 101, Jackson, MS, 39202
CONNECT is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and innovation to network and form meaningful relationships.
CONNECT is held the first Thursday of every month from 4:30 -6:30 pm. This month we will be meeting at the Fertile Ground, 800 Manship St., Jackson, MS.
Join us at Fertile Ground and enjoy a cash bar and plenty of food options available for purchase while you connect.
We hope to see you there!
Register here
Fertile Ground:
800 Manship Street #Suite 101 Jackson, MS 39202

Launch Tennessee's 3686 Conference
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-16
This September in Tennessee, go bigger.
Next starts now. We always say 3686 is the best way to get to know Tennessee startups—the leading-edge innovators, bold thinkers, and fearless pioneers shaping the future frontier across the Volunteer State. 3686 is Tennessee’s flagship entrepreneur conference: named for Nashville’s geographic coordinates, rooted in Music City, and a leading destination for the Southeast’s innovation ecosystem. It’s built for breakthroughs, where ideas gain traction and connections spark the momentum to power the year ahead.

What to Expect
For over a decade, 3686 has brought together leading voices and fresh perspectives to explore the ideas, trends, and challenges shaping what’s next—paired with high-impact networking that puts founders and innovators face-to-face with investors from across the country.
Now in 2026, we’re going even bigger—expanding the week’s lineup and introducing new can’t-miss events, from a tech and startup job fair connecting the state’s top talent with opportunities at dynamic companies and corporate powerhouses, to Tennessee Innovation Night with the Nashville Sounds as they face off against the Memphis Redbirds. Plus, Startup Homecoming, an evening bash and unforgettable 3686 celebration bursting with capital, corsages, and cover bands.

Get updates here: https://www.attend3686.com/

Pitch at Venture Atlanta
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-15
Venture Atlanta is looking for tech-enabled, Southeast-based companies that are passionate about innovation, and are looking to raise within the next 18 months. Once you’re selected to pitch, you’re a VA alumnus forever, and you’ll continue to receive benefits beyond the conference, like invites to the Alumni Dinner and exclusive packages for future conferences.
Connect with hundreds of active investors and gain live exposure on stage. It’s free to apply and takes less than 15 minutes to hit submit.
Venture Atlanta serves as a platform for companies located in the greater Southeast as noted by the 13 states below. If your company is completely virtual you must have some affiliation with one of these states in order to participate.
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC.
Apply to pitch here: https://companies.ventureatlanta.org/apply/
Deadline to apply is August 7th.
Learn more: https://www.ventureatlanta.org/pitch/

DelTech Conference 2026
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-16
Three days, tons of innovation.
Join us for the second annual DelTech Conference October 14–16, 2026
The Delta is more than just rich in history — it’s a powerhouse of innovation. DelTech is a two-day experience showcasing the talent, ingenuity, and cultural forces driving this region forward. The conference brings together the best minds in tech and entrepreneurship to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the groundbreaking work happening in Memphis and the Delta as a whole.
DelTech 2026 Experiences:

Showstopping Speakers
Can’t-Miss Workshops
Dynamic Programming
Community Connections

Get Tickets here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/TGXwySO1BRZcseiV9VIb/
Pitch at DelTech!
Ready to take the stage? Apply to pitch your startup at DelTech and compete for a $5,000 prize in Entertainment and Tourism Innovation, MedTech, or General Tech and Innovation.
Apply Here: https://zealous.co/epicentermemphis/opportunity/deltech-pitch-competition-2026/
