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Americas Competitiveness Exchange - Memphis, May 10-15, 2026

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Program at a Glance

6 days of immersive experiences across Memphis

10:00 AM
Visit to Graceland (Optional)
Graceland
Optional cultural visit to the iconic home of Elvis Presley
3:00 PM
Registration of Participants
The Peabody Memphis Hotel
Hotel Mezzanine — sign in to receive your badge and welcome materials
7:00 PM
Dinner & Networking
B.B. King's Blues Club, Beale Street
Welcome dinner with live blues and Southern cuisine
8:00 AM
Welcome Breakfast & Economic Development Forum
The Peabody
Opening breakfast and economic development discussions
11:30 AM
Building Strategic Partnerships in Global Logistics: FedEx Executive Session
FedEx Executive Headquarters
Presentation, site visit, group photo & lunch with FedEx leadership
2:00 PM
University of Memphis - FedEx Institute of Technology
University of Memphis
Applied research, autonomous trucking, and entrepreneurship
5:00 PM
Reception — Hosted by Midsouth Latino Chamber of Commerce & Orion Financial
Orion Financial Rooftop
Networking with Memphis-based business leaders on a rooftop overlooking downtown
9:00 AM
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Presentation by St. Jude Leadership, site visit & applied innovation discussion
1:00 PM
National Civil Rights Museum
National Civil Rights Museum
Lunch, guided visit & legacy preview
3:30 PM
Epicenter - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Epicenter
Memphis startup and innovation ecosystem hub
6:00 PM
Innovation Showcase
FedEx Forum
Ecosystem leaders and Memphis founders showcasing innovation
9:00 AM
Economic Development Site Visit
Downtown Memphis
Downtown Action Plan, Main Street revitalization & commercial redevelopment
12:00 PM
Lunch & Executive Discussion with TVA
The Peabody Memphis Hotel
Working lunch with Tennessee Valley Authority on energy, sustainability & economic development
2:00 PM
AgInnovation & The Rural Economy
Ripley, Tennessee
Rose Creek Farms visit & field trials in the Delta region
4:30 PM
AgInnovation & The Rural Economy in the Delta
Somerville, Tennessee
Networking with Somerville Mayor and local business owners
9:30 AM
The Crosstown Experience
Crosstown Concourse
Adaptive reuse "vertical urban village"
12:30 PM
Lunch at Mayor Paul A. Young's Tent
Memphis in May BBQ Festival
Hosted lunch at the iconic BBQ festival, catered by Rendezvous BBQ
1:30 PM
International Office Hours
BBQ Festival Grounds
Curated speed networking with regional organizations and companies
4:00 PM
BBQ Festival Experience
Memphis in May BBQ Festival
Exclusive access to BBQ Alley with up to five competing pitmasters
8:00 AM
The Works Facility Visit & Community Development
The Works
Immersive guided bus tour: urban farms, community orchards, affordable housing, Northside High development
11:30 AM
Orgill Innovation Center for Retail Collaboration & Testing
Orgill, Collierville
Working lunch with Orgill leadership; collaborative product testing & retail innovation
2:30 PM
Bass Pro Pyramid
Bass Pro Pyramid
535k sq-ft retail experience inside the iconic Memphis Pyramid
5:30 PM
LOI Signing
The Peabody Memphis Hotel
Letter of Intent signing ceremony at The Forrest Room
6:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
The Peabody Memphis Hotel
Closing remarks, ACE Memphis highlights, certificates & reception at The Forrest Room

Sites We'll Visit

17 curated locations across the Memphis region

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The Peabody Memphis Hotel

Historic hotel, home of the famous Peabody Ducks

Base Hotel

Graceland

Iconic home of Elvis Presley, American cultural heritage

Sunday

B.B. King's Blues Club

Live blues, Southern cuisine on Beale Street

Sunday

FedEx Executive Headquarters

Global logistics and innovation hub

Day 1

University of Memphis - FedEx Institute

Applied research, autonomous trucking, entrepreneurship

Day 1

Orion Financial Rooftop

Downtown rooftop networking venue

Day 1

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

World leader in pediatric research

Day 2

National Civil Rights Museum

History and legacy of civil rights movement

Day 2

Epicenter

Memphis startup and innovation ecosystem hub

Day 2

FedEx Forum

Innovation Showcase venue

Day 2

Downtown Memphis

Central Business District, urban revitalization

Day 3

Ripley, Tennessee

AgInnovation, farm visits, rural economy

Day 3

Crosstown Concourse

Adaptive reuse "vertical urban village"

Day 4

Memphis in May BBQ Festival

Iconic culinary cultural festival

Day 4

Orgill Innovation Center

Retail collaboration and testing facility

Day 5

The Works

Community development, housing, health equity

Day 5

Bass Pro Pyramid

535k sq-ft retail experience inside the iconic Pyramid

Day 5

Hotel

Your home base during the exchange

The Peabody Memphis Hotel

149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Sunday, May 10 (4:00 PM)

Saturday, May 16 (11:00 AM)

(901) 529-4000 or 1-800-PEABODY

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Valet $37/night | Self $28/night

Amenities

WiFi Restaurants Feathers Spa Health Club Peabody Ducks

Travel Information

Everything you need to know before you arrive

Airport

  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • 15 min from downtown
  • Taxi ~$30, Uber/Lyft available
  • flymemphis.com

Weather

  • Highs: 79°F (26°C)
  • Lows: 63°F (17°C)
  • Warm late-spring, comfortable

Practical Info

  • Currency: US Dollars
  • Language: English
  • Voltage: 120V / 60Hz (Type A & B plugs)
  • Dress code: Business / Business casual + comfortable closed-toe shoes

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Prioritized Clusters

Key themes driving the Memphis exchange

Logistics, Trade & Global Commerce

FedEx hub, multimodal freight, supply chain resilience. Memphis is a global logistics powerhouse, home to the FedEx World Hub and a critical node in America's freight and trade infrastructure. This cluster explores how strategic investments in logistics, intermodal transport, and supply chain innovation drive competitiveness across the hemisphere.

Advanced Mobility & Electrification

Battery innovation, autonomous trucking, EV infrastructure. The Memphis region is at the forefront of advanced mobility and electrification, with cutting-edge research in autonomous trucking, battery technology, and electric vehicle infrastructure shaping the future of transportation and energy.

AI & Frontier Technologies

xAI supercomputer, applied AI across sectors. Memphis is home to one of the world's largest AI supercomputers -- xAI's Colossus with 200,000 GPUs. This cluster examines how frontier technologies and applied artificial intelligence are transforming industries from healthcare to logistics.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

St. Jude, clinical research, biotech, health equity. Anchored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis is a leader in biomedical research, clinical innovation, and the pursuit of health equity. This cluster highlights how life sciences drive economic growth and improve lives.

Ag-Innovation & Food Systems

AgTech, sustainable farming, Mississippi Delta. The fertile Mississippi Delta region surrounding Memphis is a hub for agricultural innovation, sustainable farming practices, and food systems technology. This cluster explores how agtech is reshaping rural economies and food production.

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