Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Attendance: 4
We planned upcoming talk topics including AI automation workflows, self-hosting, 3D printing, and hardware ladder logic. The group also brainstormed new potential meeting locations for future sessions.
A community initiative
Knox Tech
Applied technology, monthly in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Knox Tech is a monthly meetup for people who build, operate, and support technology-driven systems in Knox County and the surrounding region. Practically-focused and free to attend.
Next meeting
Saturday, June 17, 2026 · 7:00–7:45 PM
Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County
Conference Room
201 N Mulberry St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
Mission
Knox Tech exists to connect and develop the local community of people who build, operate, and support technology-driven systems.
Our mission is to create a consistent forum for sharing practical knowledge, improving technical capability, and strengthening the connection between technology and real-world operations in Knox County and the surrounding region.
Knox Tech is focused on applied technology—not theory, not hype. It brings together professionals, students, and practitioners across IT, software development, engineering and automation, robotics and CNC, and electrical and industrial systems.
What to expect at a session
Each monthly session is structured to give you something useful to take home, someone valuable to meet, and ideas you can apply the next day.
- Featured talk
- A local practitioner shares a real implementation, what worked, and what they would do differently.
- Lightning talks & demos
- Short, focused show-and-tell from attendees on tools, projects, or recent wins.
- Open discussion
- Time to surface real operational challenges and get input from people who have solved them before.
- Networking
- Unstructured time to meet other technically-minded people in the region and build durable relationships.
Who should attend
If your work involves technology interacting with real operations, you will find value here.
- IT professionals and system administrators
- Software developers and engineers
- Manufacturing and automation professionals
- Technicians and trades working with modern systems
- Students preparing for technical careers
- Operators and managers responsible for complex processes
How we keep it valuable
Vendors, consultants, and sponsors are welcome—but the expectation is contribution over promotion. To protect the quality of the meetup, Knox Tech intentionally is not a purely social networking group, a beginner-only coding club, a sales or vendor pitch forum, or a theoretical lecture series.
Practicality first
We prioritize real-world experience over theory.
Contribution over consumption
Attendees are encouraged to share, ask questions, and participate.
Respect for all skill levels
From students to experienced professionals, all are welcome.
No sales pitches
Value comes first. Business opportunities follow naturally.
For specifics on what is and isn’t appropriate in our chat, email list, and event pages, see the Knox Tech communications guidelines.
Sponsors
Knox Tech is supported by local organizations that value technical growth, workforce development, and operational excellence. Sponsors help provide meeting space, food, and the resources to grow the community. In return, they gain access to a network of technically capable individuals and a front-row seat to emerging needs and challenges in the region.
Confirmed sponsors
- Groshong Software Services LLC
- RGS Tech LLC
- JSR Consulting LLC
Long-term vision
Knox Tech aims to become a recognized hub for applied technology in the Knox County region—connecting local businesses with technical talent, students with career opportunities, and practitioners with real-world problem solving.
Over time, the group will expand into workshops and hands-on sessions, industry-focused discussions, and collaboration with local organizations and institutions.
Past meetings
A running record of what we covered, who we met, and what we learned along the way.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Attendance: 5
Our inaugural meeting, hosted courtesy of the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County. We made introductions, presented the group's guiding principles and concept, and planned future meetings and activities.
Get involved
There is a place for you in Knox Tech, whether you want to learn, present, share, or sponsor.
- Attend & learn
- Come to a session. No registration hoops, no membership dues.
- Present a topic
- Have a project or implementation worth sharing? We will help you scope a talk.
- Share a project
- Bring a demo, a hardware build, or a problem you are stuck on. Lightning slots are short and informal.
- Support as a sponsor
- Help cover meeting space, food, and logistics. In return, get a front-row seat to emerging technical talent in the region.