KTech CONNECT
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Event Schedule
Networking
August 17 @ 4:30pm
VIP Lunch
August 18 @ 12:00pm
Golf Night
August 18 @ 5:30pm
Breakfast Mingle
August 19 @ 8:00am
Sponsor Meet & Greet
August 19 @ 12:00pm
Live Simulcast
August 19 @ 4:00pm
The Art of Network Engineering
The Art of Network Engineering is a podcast that approaches technical topics with a storytelling format to create informative, entertaining and engaging content. Podcast episodes are released biweekly in audio and video formats across a range of platforms.
Art of Networking Engineering co-hosts come from diverse backgrounds and geographic areas, creating a wide array of viewpoints that make for compelling conversations. Guests have included helpdesk folks trying to get their first engineering job, engineers, architects, trainers, managers, recruiters and authors.
Sponsors
KTech CONNECT Networking
August 17 @ 4:30pm
Printshop Beer Co.
1532 Island Home Ave.
Join KTech and The Art of Network Engineering team for a night of networking and socializing at a local Knoxville brewery! Get ready to meet fellow network engineers, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts from the Knoxville area and beyond. Of course, there will be plenty of craft beer & tasty food too!
Printshop Beer Co will be pouring a selection of their brews, crafted right here in Knoxville, including IPAs, a variety of ales, stouts, and a sour or two. Come with an appetite to enjoy Sweet P’s BBQ Nacho Bar with their famous Mac ‘N Cheese and Banana Pudding.
VIP Lunch
August 18 @ 12:00pm
The Chop House
9700 Kingston Pike
This VIP luncheon will give you the opportunity to connect with the Art of Networking Engineering team and a select group of industry professionals, network engineers, and technology enthusiasts from around the country.
Enjoy a delicious three-course meal at Chop House while hearing from Edmon Begoli, AI Systems R&D Section Head at ORNL. Edmon will share about the important AI development happening in our own backyard at ORNL and how it’s helping to solve real world problems.
Spots are limited to foster engaging discussions and meaningful networking opportunities in a more intimate setting. $25 reserves your spot for this exclusive event!
Sponsored By
Golf Night
August 18 @ 5:30pm
Topgolf Farragut
11400 Outlet Drive
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner looking to try something new, this event promises to be a hole-in-one! Practice your swing, or sit back and watch the action while enjoying the fun atmosphere, drinks and Fajita Bar.
Highlights of the evening include:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with the Art of Networking Engineering podcast team and tech professionals from a variety of industries, fostering new business relationships and expanding your professional network.
Topgolf Fun: No need to be a pro golfer! Topgolf offers a unique and enjoyable golfing experience suitable for players of all skill levels. Hit microchipped golf balls at targets, track your scores, and enjoy friendly competition.
Drink Tickets: Enjoy 2 complimentary drink tickets to quench your thirst as you tee off and socialize. The fully stocked bar will have a wide selection of beverages to choose from.
Fajita Bar & Dessert Trio: Delight your taste buds with a mouthwatering Fajita Bar, offering a variety of flavorful options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Finish it off with a sweet treat, including injectable donut holes, lemon bars, and double chocolate chip cookies.
Please note that limited spots are available for this event, so don’t wait to secure your place. Tickets are $25 per person. Get ready to tee up, make connections, and have a swinging good time. We look forward to seeing you there!
Breakfast Mingle
August 19 @ 8:00am
Loco Burro
7600 Kingston Pike
Enjoy a Tex Mex breakfast buffet while meeting new contacts that could help you in your career journey.
Sponsor Meet & Greet
August 19 @ 12:00pm
Chesapeake’s West
9630 Parkside Dr.
Sponsored By
Live Simulcast
August 19 @ 4:00pm
Jewelry Television
9600 Parkside Dr.
Get ready for a special event featuring some of the brightest minds in network engineering! KTech and the Art of Network Engineering podcast team, have joined forces to host a three-day summit, culminating in this grand finale event!
Join us for happy hour, networking, and a podcast-style interview with Daniel Pelfrey, Network Engineer for the High-Performance Computing Operations Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Daniel will share about his work on Frontier, the world’s first and fastest exascale supercomputer.
The discussion will be live-streamed to viewers around the globe so that anyone can tune in and join the conversation by submitting questions during Q&A. If you can’t join us in person, register for a virtual ticket to get the Zoom link emailed to you in advance and join us live to submit your own questions!
To keep the excitement going, you’ll have the chance to win prizes from our sponsors! We’ll be giving away a PS5 console provided by Alkira and a XOPPOX Graphics Drawing Tablet provided by Opengear.
We’ll be serving beer, wine, and a tasty selection of hors d’oeuvres. Take advantage of the networking time before and after the Live Simulcast to meet people from all walks of life who share your interests in engineering, technology, and innovation.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an engaging time together!
About KTech
Flights & Accommodations
Airports
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – 14 mi.
Knoxville’s airport is conveniently located and offers direct flights to 30 US cities.
Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 173 mi.
Nashville’s airport is about 2.5 hours from Knoxville with 26 passenger airlines with nonstop flights to 101 airports in North America and Europe.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – 221 mi.
The Atlanta airport is about 3.5 hours from Knoxville. It is the world’s busiest passenger airport with international flights to every continent except Antarctica.
Hotels
West Knoxville
These hotels are nearby most of the event locations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West
Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville West/Cedar Bluff
Downtown
Stay downtown to enjoy the unique personality of Knoxville
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown