SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2023

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

make today.
impact tomorrow.

The Maker City Summit is an incredible three day experience to educate, inspire, and bring our creative community closer together. This isn't your average conference; it's a chance to learn, grow, and connect with fellow makers and founders who share your passion.

Participate in engaging conversations and sessions led by industry experts, delve into strategies and trends, learn from each other's successes (and failures), and shape the future of your businesses and our creative community together. 

It's not just about learning; it's about the connections you'll make. 

GENERAL
Ticket
$85

day
of
$95

Two days of programming, two evening social events, t-shirt, swag, coffee and light pastries in the morning on Saturday and Sunday, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, optional headshot, access to expert one-on-ones in the weeks following the Summit event.

Student rates: 50% off general pricing. Contact hello@themakercity.org for a discount code.
Scholarships available upon request and review.

The Maker City Summit

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The Maker City Summit •

schedule

  • 5:30 PM

    SUMMIT SOIRÉE

    CURIO AT THE MAKER EXCHANGE

    Start the weekend off by meeting speakers, networking with other makers, and familiarizing yourself with the beautiful space where we’ll spend the next two days. This portion of the Summit is open to all and will also welcome the beginning of Innov865 Week with The Innov865 Alliance.

  • Headshots available with Aaron Ingram Photography

    8:15 AM

    SIGN-IN AND COFFEE

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    9 AM

    INTRO + WELCOME

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    9:50 AM

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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    11:00 AM

    PANEL DISCUSSION: Business of Making

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    12:00 PM

    LUNCH

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    1:00 PM

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    THREE OPTIONS

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    2:00 PM

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    THREE OPTIONS

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    3:00 PM

    MAINSTAGE SPEAKER

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    4:30 PM

    SOCIAL: Maple Room at Maple Hall on Gay St.

    Keep the conversation going after the day’s programming has come to an end.

  • Headshots available with Aaron Ingram Photography

    8:15 AM

    SIGN-IN AND COFFEE

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    9:00 AM

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    THREE OPTIONS

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    10:00 AM

    PANEL CONVERSATION: Maker Marketing

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    11:00 AM

    MAINSTAGE SPEAKER

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    12:00 PM

    LUNCH

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    1:00PM

    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    THREE OPTIONS

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    2:00PM

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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    3:00 PM

    CLOSING REMARKS

check out 2023 speakers

  • "I always leave with an arsenal full of tricks to help grow my business."

    2022 SUMMIT ATTENDEE

  • "I gained a lot of inspiration and encouragement from listening to the presentations. I felt empowered to jump into my business and get started."

    2022 SUMMIT ATTENDEE

  • "I needed a pep talk, and the summit provided it! I am also grateful to feel so supported by the entire Knoxville Community."

    2022 SUMMIT ATTENDEE

  • "This was my first ‘dip my toes’ into the local maker scene here in Knoxville. I was not disappointed and left feeling very much ‘a part’ and no longer on the outside looking in. "

    2022 SUMMIT ATTENDEE

  • "One strong overall feel was, there is indeed a seat at the table for everyone! I loved the community over competition feel & emphasis!"

    2022 SUMMIT ATTENDEE

  • "I feel deeply connected to our THRIVING maker community and feel that the resources I’ve needed to succeed have grown exponentially from this experience."

    2022 SUMMIT ATTENDEE