Conference
Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum
Tougaloo College, Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center 500 West County Line Road, Tougaloo, MS, United States"The Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum provides a vital venue for entrepreneurs, economic developers, innovators and future business owners,” UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. “It is especially impressive how this event brings together colleges and universities to promote entrepreneurship, inform best practices and discuss community and economic development in Mississippi. This collaborative approach is essential to priming […]
Women in Economic and Community Development: Spring Seminar 2024
Rickhouse by The Manship 717 Poplar Blvd, Jackson, United StatesEnhancing women in economic development’s resources and peer network through professional development, while raising awareness of the profession to emerging females in the workforce. With this group, we strive to provide the means to give women a place to grow and give support to others; to make a positive impact not just in their professional lives but […]
Black Business Funding Convening
This event will be dedicated to supporting Black business owners in the most beneficial ways. Register Here and fill out the form to make sure that we can adequately support you. For additional information, please contact Oni Omoregie at (oni@higherpurposeco.org).
Mississippi Aerospace & Defense Symposium
The University of Mississippi OxfordJoin aerospace and defense industry leaders and experts for the Second Annual Mississippi Aerospace and Defense Symposium as we explore opportunities and challenges facing the sector in Mississippi during a productive two days of discussions and networking. Register here
Southern Spark: Mississippi’s AI Conference
Mississippi Museum of Art 380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin us at the Mississippi Museum of Art on July12-13, 2024 380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39201 Early Bird Registration Available until May 15, 2024 Call for Proposals | Sponsorship Packages The Mississippi AI Collaborative is revving up for Southern Spark, the must-attend conference for anyone passionate about artificial intelligence! Buckle up and prepare for an electrifying experience to spark […]
MEDC EXCHANGE 2024 Annual Conference
Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, United StatesWe look forward to seeing you at MEDC's Annual Conference, EXCHANGE 2024, that will be held at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS, this summer! Check the website for the agenda and registration link coming soon.
Mississippi Science Fest Tech Summit
Jackson State University Student Center 1328 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 for our Tech Summit at Jackson State University, powered by Great City Mississippi Foundation and Amazon Web Services InCommunities! Topics during this day will include STEAM education, preparing the workforce for the technology and AI-based jobs of the future, and how communities can develop plans to capitalize on the new technological opportunities for […]
Accelerate 2024
The Westin Jackson 407 South Congress Street , Jackson, MS, United StatesGet ready for Accelerate 2024, happening November 19-20 at The Westin Jackson! This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of innovation with the theme, “You Can Build It Here.” This annual event is all about collaboration—bringing people together, sharing resources, and building partnerships to strengthen Mississippi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. And the best part? You can do all of this right […]
Ignite Leadership Conference
The Orchard 1379 N Coley Rd, Tupelo, MS, United StatesThe Community Development Foundation believes at our community’s core, the ultimate catalyst for growth is the ability to identify, engage and ignite the right people. Ignite is a leadership conference featuring world-class speakers, incredible peer-to-peer interaction and an energizing atmosphere. Ignite will get you what you need to grow your leadership skills or those of your entire […]
Mississippi Health Innovation Conference
Christian Center at Millsaps College 1701 N State St, Jackson, United StatesSome of the most important leaders in healthcare attend MSHIC The Mississippi Health Innovation Conference is a collaboration between the School of Business Administration at University of Mississippi and some of the most renowned physicians, innovators, educators, investors, payers, providers, and policymakers who are leading the future of healthcare in the US. Time: February 24, […]