“Community” whether we’re coming together to help a friend or family in need, or gathering to celebrate a special occasion, Community is what our region is all about. The tech community is no exception.

Join the RTC for an evening where our members, board, and peer group leaders will gather at the White Squirrel Brewery for an evening of chatting all things technology.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

5:00 pm

White Squirrel Brewery

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If your teams work on the floor, in the field, or across shifts, this Lunch & Learn is designed for you. Join UnDesked at the WKU Innovation Campus to discover how organizations are streamlining communication, reducing chaos, and improving engagement across their frontline operations.

Who Should Attend:

This session is ideal for leaders in manufacturing, construction, utilities, logistics, warehousing, and field service operations—especially those managing 100+ frontline or deskless employees. To learn more, CLICK HERE.

WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 12

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

WKU Innovation Campus - 129

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Are you an entrepreneur? Do you run a small business?

You won’t want to miss our next Strong Community, Strong Coffee with Dr. Whitney Peake, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management at Western Kentucky University.

Dr. Peake will be taking a deep dive into entrepreneurship—sharing insights on small business strategy, student-led consulting, and how local businesses can leverage innovative approaches to grow.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

9:30 am - 10:00 am

WKU Innovation Campus - 129

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Mark your calendars for our final Startup Garden of 2025!

You won’t want to miss this one as we dive into HealthSpark: Where Ideas Meet Innovation for Health — an inspiring evening highlighting how innovation is transforming the health industry.

We’ll hear from local entrepreneurs who have turned innovation-led ideas into thriving companies, including:

• Rachel Tinius, BumptUp® – providing safe, inclusive, evidence-based physical activity guidance for pregnant and postpartum women.
• Jenny Jacobs, Defying Dementia – building a compassionate, supportive community for individuals living with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
• Chris Mathews, WellGenie – reimagining healthcare for employers through transparent, accountable, and transformative solutions that put people first.

Join us as these incredible founders share their stories, insights, and how innovation drives their missions. It’s sure to be an inspiring close to this year’s Startup Garden series!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

4:30 pm - 6:00 PM

WKU Innovation Campus

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The AI Decision Tree: Making Smarter Choices in the Age of Automation

It's easy to assume that every challenge calls for AI, but that's not always the case. Keller Schroeder's AI Decision Tree helps leaders and teams distinguish where AI can truly create value, where automation might be a better fit, and where process design should come first. 

Join us on Thursday, November 20th to explore a practical framework for making confident, strategic choices about when and how to leverage AI for real business impact.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

3:30 pm - 5:00 PM

WKU Innovation Campus

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The AI Decision Tree: Making Smarter Choices in the Age of Automation

Join us for a lively debate on whether AI will kick cybersecurity pros to the curb – bring your thoughts and let's hash it out!

The next Western Kentucky University Applied Center for Data Science, Regional Technology Council and CREATE's joint Seminar Series will be given by Aaron Owens, a Principle Cybersecurity Engineer.

AI is advancing quickly and changing how we both work and play. It is increasingly being used in both offensive and defensive cyber but how will it impact the future cyber workforce, and will AI replace cybersecurity professionals as it advances? Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, Aaron Owens, will give an overview of what current cyber roles look like and how they will evolve which new technologies like AI and Quantum computing. This look into the future of Cybersecurity will be invaluable in helping you plan your cyber career.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

4:00 PM

HELM LIBRARY 3008

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