Division of Research & Innovation
March Events
From guest speakers and workshops to panels and hands-on experiences, our events bring
together students, faculty, industry leaders, and innovators to explore what’s next.
Join us to learn, connect, and be part of conversations that turn curiosity into action
and ideas into impact.
UMRF Research Park
DevMemphis: A meetup for Memphis Software Developers
Join us for a project showcase this month. Come show off code you are proud of and enjoy free pizza provided by Vaco.
March 4 | 4-6 PM
460 S. Highland | UMRF Research Park
Office of Technology Transfer
Speed-Networking for University Spinouts
The Office of Technology Transfer will host this speed-networking event to connect potential executives interested in working with university spin-out companies, and with faculty who have, or are, thinking about forming companies to commercialize their research.
Five of the University's current Spinout Bootcamp companies will be presenting.
Mar. 5 | 3-5 PM
The Fishbowl (203/205) | FedEx Institute of Technology
MEMSEC - DEFCON 901
Memphis InfoSec Social #29: Large Language Models
Large Language Models don’t have to live in someone else’s cloud. Current hardware makes it possible to run powerful AI models entirely on your own systems — giving you full control over capability, privacy, and experimentation. This month, null0perat0r provides us a practical introduction to running local LLMs.
This meetup is FREE, open to the public and we'll also enjoy Garibaldi's pizza.
Mar. 6 | 5-7 PM
Innovation Classroom 225 | FedEx Institute of Technology
Memphis Data Professionals
Speed Networking Meetup
Join Memphis Data Professionals for a structured, professional speed networking event designed to build high-quality connections across Memphis’s data and finance ecosystem. This event brings together data analysts, engineers, AI/ML practitioners, finance professionals, CPAs and students for efficient, focused conversations.
Mar. 17 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Innovation Classroom 225 | FedEx Institute of Technology
UMRF Ventures
Digital Delta Defense Capture the Flag
Join us for a fun and interactive cybersecurity competition for college-age students in the Memphis area! This thrilling in-person Capture The Flag competition at the FedEx Institute of Technology will allow you to test your cybersecurity skills, solve challenges, and compete against fellow enthusiasts.
Mar. 28 | 9:30 AM-5 PM
Lobby | FedEx Institute of Technology
Division of Research and Innovation
2026 Research Celebration
The Research Celebration is our annual university-wide event honoring the faculty, students, staff, and partners who power discovery at the University of Memphis. We recognize major accomplishments from the past fiscal year including first-time awardees, PI millionaires, interdisciplinary research teams, publication milestones and collaborators across campus.
Mar. 30 | 4:15-5:15 PM
Reception Immediately Following
The Zone and Lobby | FedEx Institute of Technology
