Stay connected to the breakthroughs and ideas shaping innovation at the University
of Memphis and beyond. By following the Catalyst Conversations Podcast, you can revisit standout talks, catch insights you may have missed, and hear from
the thought-leaders who are driving research and discovery across disciplines. Listen
anytime and keep learning between live events wherever you are.
FedEx Institute of Technology
Catalyst Conversations
Speaker Series
Hosted by the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis, Catalyst
Conversations shines a spotlight on the ideas, discoveries, and breakthroughs shaping
tomorrow’s world. This dynamic speaker series brings together leading thinkers, researchers,
builders, and boundary-pushers from across the globe, each committed to reimagining
what is possible.
Every session invites our community into a bigger conversation.
What comes next? Who is solving it? And how will it change the world we share?
Whether you are a researcher, student, entrepreneur, policymaker, or someone who is simply curious about what is coming over the horizon, Catalyst Conversations offers a front row seat to the future right here at the University of Memphis.
Speaker Inquiries
Catalyst Conversations thrives on diverse perspectives and bold ideas. We invite nominations
from faculty, industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and community innovators
who are pushing boundaries in emerging technology and discovery.
If you would like to recommend a speaker, propose a topic, or express your interest
in presenting, please contact:
Mary Ann Dawson
Assistant Director, Operations and Marketing
mdawson@memphis.edu
901.678.1592
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Past Speakers
See who has visited the FedEx Institute of Technology, a collection of scholars and
innovators from across the United States and abroad. These guest speakers offer profound
insights and expertise in their respective fields. Explore their impactful contributions
and delve into the wealth of knowledge they've shared with our campus community.