Memphis Technology User Groups

Interested in coding with other people or getting help on a project that you're working on? Or do you just want to talk tech and whatever else for a bit?
If you said yes to this, then this might be the event for you!
This Code Together event is a time for you to work alongside and connect with other people in your local community.
Now, it's important to note that this isn't a class, so there won't be a teacher, but it is your opportunity to talk with other people and get help jumpstarting your learning process or with a programming lesson / personal project you've been working on.
Come with your laptop, a notebook & pen, and/or a drive to learn!
2:00PM MEETUP LOCATION:
We'll be meeting and working inside Panara
Bread off of Poplar. Just look for a person with a purple Code Connector lanyard. It should be easy to find us!
Join the Code Connector Slack community with this invite link:
https://join.slack.com/t/code-connector/ shared_invite/zt-6elidsg6-
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Microsoft Fabric in the Real World: APIs, Pipelines, and Production Data
Part 3 of our 3-Part Microsoft Fabric Series

Join us for the final session in our Microsoft Fabric series as Richard Adams brings the full data journey together through a practical, real-world scenario.

Throughout this series, we have explored how Microsoft Fabric supports data engineering, semantic modeling, and Power BI reporting. In Part 3, we will introduce another layer of real-world complexity by connecting to source data through an API and building the pipelines needed to ingest, organize, transform, and prepare that data for analysis.
Attendees will see how Microsoft Fabric can create a repeatable path from raw operational data to trusted reporting and meaningful business insights.

Topics will include:
• Connecting Microsoft Fabric to API-based data sources
• Building and managing data pipelines
• Organizing data through staged transformation layers
• Preparing data for semantic modeling and Power BI
• Understanding how modern data architecture supports reporting, analytics, and AI
This session is especially relevant for finance and accounting professionals who want to better understand the technology behind modern financial reporting, automated data preparation, business intelligence, and AI-ready data environments.

Event Details
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Food & networking: 5:30 PM
Presentation: 6:00 PM
FedEx Institute of Technology
365 Innovation Dr, Memphis, TN
Room 225

Whether you attended the first two sessions or are joining us for the first time, this event will provide a practical look at how Microsoft Fabric can be used to solve realistic data, analytics, and reporting challenges.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Lighting talks are back!

Come and listen to our community share a variety of projects and lessons in a elevator pitch-style format. This event is about community and celebrating what's happening around us.

We'll be eating and networking throughout the night as well. All designers, devs, or curious new faces welcome!

Agenda:

• Mix & Mingle (15 minutes): Meet new faces, grab some food, and connect with the local tech and startup community.
• Lightning Talks: Several Memphis community members will give ~7 minute talks about their projects or interests.
• Open Mic & Networking (30 minutes): Ask questions, share ideas, meet other developers and creators, and continue the conversation.

Additional Information:

• Sponsors: Food is generously sponsored by Epicenter and the space is provided by The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship.
• Parking: Convenient street parking is available.
• RSVP: Please confirm your attendance through Meetup so we can plan accordingly for food and seating.

We’d love to see you there!