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NEC Alumni Homecoming
JUNE 12 – 13
This two-day celebration is all about reconnecting, learning, and having fun with fellow founders!
Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Details & RSVPHang On Health Summit Session – The Highs, Lows, & Lonely Roads
JUNE 17, 9 – 11 AM
Robbie Goldsmith shares his personal journey and offers an honest look at grief, burnout, and the hidden cost of entrepreneurship.
Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Details & RSVPSEO in an AI driven world
JUNE 18, 11 AM – 12 PM
Join this free webinar with Tony Ford to learn how SEO strategies for CPG brands are evolving as AI transforms how people search and interact with results.
Location: Online
Details & RSVPNEC Happy Hour
JUNE 18, 3 – 5 PM
Join us at the NEC for an afternoon of fun, networking, & games!
Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Details & RSVPAI Tinkerers Nashville
JUNE 23, 5 – 7:30 PM
A meetup for technical builders & entrepreneurs working with LLMs & generative AI — sharing demos, exchanging ideas, & connecting with fellow practitioners.
Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Details & RSVPFrom Bootstrapping to Backing: Should You Bring on an Investor?
JUNE 25, 11 AM – 12 PM
Join this free webinar with Proof founder Mike Robinson to learn when bringing on an investor makes sense—and when sticking with bootstrapping might be the smarter move.
Location: Online
Details & RSVPSloss Tech Pitch Competition
APRIL 25 (Application Deadline), JUNE 25 (Event Date)
Sloss.Tech/Ideas showcases early-stage Southeast startups in agtech, foodtech, healthtech, mobility, & emerging tech. Pitch to investors & industry leaders for a shot at the $50K Grand Prize.
Location: Lyric Theatre | 1800 3rd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203
Details & RSVP2025 Nashpreneurs Conference
JUNE 26, 7:45 AM – 1 PM
A half-day conference featuring real-world AI tools, expert panels, and collaborative sessions to help small business leaders drive growth and innovation.
Location: Renaissance Nashville Hotel | 611 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203
Details & RSVPNEC: Elevate Your Pitch
JUNE 26, 10 – 11:30 AM
Refine your pitch skills and get feedback from other entrepreneurs and advisors in a supportive, interactive setting.
Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Details & RSVP2025 Nashville Innovation Summit
AUG 14 - 15
Join the NTC for a two-day conference offering expert-led tracks to advance skills, innovation, and networking in the tech community.
Location: Music City Center
Details & RSVPLightspeed Hackathon
SEPT 6 – 7
Lightspeed is a 24-hour, no-rules hackathon where builders launch anything they want—and the project with the most real-world traction wins $2,500!
Location: Register to See Location
Details & RSVP3rd annual 2025 RALLY Pitch Competition
SEPT 24 – 25 (Event Date), MAY 12 (Application Deadline)
A $5M global competition awarding investments across five innovation studios. Finalists pitch live at RALLY on Sept. 24 in Indy, in front of 3,000+ attendees and hundreds of global investors.
Location: Indiana Convention Center | 200 S Capitol Ave Indianapolis, IN 46225
Details & ApplicationStartup Mountain Summit
NOV 6 – 8
A three-day conference in the Appalachian Mountains featuring founder workshops, outdoor networking adventures, and a $10K pitch competition.
Location: Johnson City, TN
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