Knoxville Technology Council

08/31/2026

Help us welcome Ned Morgan to the KTech Board of Directors! 🎉

Ned has over 15 years of experience in data privacy & intellectual property law and currently serves as Deputy General Counsel at Foundant Technologies.

With his expertise as a tech lawyer and longstanding ties to the Knoxville business community, Ned brings a valuable perspective to the Board and his position as KTech Secretary.

Comment your favorite emoji to give him a warm welcome! 👏🥳

08/19/2026

Summer may be winding down, but KTech events are picking back up!

Join us for our next Networking Happy Hour to make new connections that will help carry your goals forward through the rest of the year.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 35 North in Farragut

We’ll gather at 35 North in Farragut for an evening of conversation, drinks & appetizers 🍻 Whether you’re a familiar face at our events or checking it out for the first time, we hope to see you there.

A special thank you to Comcast Business for sponsoring this event!

👉 Free Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996160248037

08/12/2026

The Knoxville region is producing groundbreaking research and successful founders. The problem is too many startups are leaving to find better growth-stage support.

The Technology State of the Union report highlights several key actions to strengthen Knoxville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem:
1️⃣ Expand capital access so promising startups can scale without leaving Knoxville.
2️⃣ Strengthen research-to-commercialization pathways, especially between UTK, ORNL, and local founders.
3️⃣ Position Knoxville as a national hub for AI, quantum, and advanced energy innovation.

Download the full report to explore the data:
https://www.knoxtech.org/state-of-the-union/

07/31/2026

Leslie Bateman with Inside of Knoxville offers a thoughtful take on the issues discussed in KTech’s Techology State of the Union Report.

Read the article:
https://insideofknoxville.com/2026/07/knoxvilles-tech-moment-has-arrived-now-what/

Your Urban Connection

07/28/2026

WiT Expo Early Bird tickets have been extended! Get your ticket by July 31 to get $60 off 🎉

Women in Tech Expo
📆 September 18, 9am-6pm
📍 Knoxville Convention Center
Join 400+ women in tech for a day of connection, inspiration, and practical takeaways, including an energizing session from Dr. Jermaine Davis on creating organizational synergy and thriving as a team.

This is THE Knoxville Women in Technology event you won’t want to miss!
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991869614637

Thank you to our Premier Sponsors: Comcast Business, Patriot Talent Solutions, and The Pilot Company

07/22/2026

Trying to use AI but not getting the results you need? There's an event happening TODAY to help you move from frustration to practical solutions.

Knoxville Built This: A Community AI Build Night
📅 July 22 @ 4:00–7:00 PM
https://knoxvillebuiltthis.com/

Hosted by 121 Tech Hub and CGI Federal, this free hands-on workshop gives you the chance to work alongside AI experts and build something you can start using right away!

Bring your biggest work challenge or a personal project. You'll leave with a practical tool and a better understanding of how to make AI work for you.

Learn more and register: https://knoxvillebuiltthis.com/

Show up with a laptop and a curious idea. Leave with something you made using AI alongside your Knoxville neighbors.

07/14/2026

The tech investments made today will shape whether we're positioned to lead or follow — not just as individuals or companies, but our region as a whole.

The Technology State of the Union report includes several key insights to guide decisions about Knoxville's tech investments and infrastructure:
1️⃣ AI investments need to be paired with workforce training and strong data practices to deliver full value.
2️⃣ Infrastructure planning requires coordination between public and private partners to ensure investments benefit the surrounding communities and support equitable access to essential resources and critical infrastructure across the region.
3️⃣ Technology is a strategic investment to ensure ongoing economic growth and resilience.

Download the full report to explore the data:
https://www.knoxtech.org/state-of-the-union/

07/01/2026

Get a quick overview of the Technology State of the Union Report ⬇️

This Teknovation.biz article highlights the report's key findings and one of its biggest themes:
👉 Knoxville has the innovation capacity to be a nationally recognized tech hub. What's still needed is stronger systems for workforce development, capital access, infrastructure, and research commercialization.
Building those systems will require greater collaboration and information sharing across employers, educators, policymakers, and investors.

Check out the recap, download the report & be part of the growing momentum in Knoxville's tech industry:
https://www.teknovation.biz/knoxvilles-tech-ecosystem-is-growing-with-a-need-for-more-talent-capital-and-coordination/

The report is unambiguous on this point: workforce readiness, not innovation capacity, is the primary constraint on Knoxville's tech growth.

06/23/2026

Early Bird tickets for the Knoxville Women in Technology Expo are available through this Friday, June 26! 🎉

Will we see you there? ⬇️
Women in Tech Expo: Grow Better Together
September 18, 2026
9am-6pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991869614637

This is your chance to invest in your professional and personal growth with a diverse group of talented women! Your ticket includes:
🎤 Professional speakers sharing professional & personal growth advice
☕ Breakfast
🥗 Lunch
🍷 Happy Hour
🤝 Networking with peers and local leaders
📸 Professional Headshot
🛍️ Women in Tech swag
🎁 Prize giveaways from local vendors

Get $60 off now through Friday!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991869614637

06/23/2026

A capable tech workforce is mission critical to support Knoxville’s economic growth and future relevance.

The Technology State of the Union report highlights five key actions to strengthen Knoxville’s tech talent pipeline:
1️⃣ Move faster toward skills-based hiring and credentialing.
2️⃣ Expand hands-on learning opportunities, like internships and apprenticeships.
3️⃣ Better align education curriculum with real-world tools and technologies.
4️⃣ Adapt to hybrid and remote work expectations.
5️⃣ Share data across institutions to track system-wide impacts.

Download the full report to explore the data:
https://www.knoxtech.org/state-of-the-union/