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The Next Big Thing is on Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 p.m. at University in Memphis. Times shown in local Memphis time.

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The Next Big Thing

Name: The Next Big Thing
Start: 2026-11-12T22:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-13T01:00:00.000Z
Location: University

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 p.m.CST

University · Memphis

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When

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 p.m.Ends 7:00 p.m.CST

Where

UniversityFedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Fogelman Dr, Memphis, TN 38152, USA

Free

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When and where

Date and time: Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 p.m.Ends 7:00 p.m.CST — local Memphis time
Location: UniversityFedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Fogelman Dr, Memphis, TN 38152, USAMemphis

About this event

Join Epicenter and The Society of Entrepreneurs on Thursday, November 12, for The Next Big Thing Pitch Competition! Six local founders will take the stage to pitch their businesses live before Memphis entrepreneurs, business leaders, judges, and supporters. Each finalist will deliver a five-minute pitch, receive feedback, and compete for a prize while gaining visibility among people invested in the future of entrepreneurship. Come discover promising local ventures, meet the founders behind them, and connect with Memphis’ entrepreneurial community.

Check-In: 4:30 p.m.

Pitches Begin: 5:00 p.m.

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