WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, summits and conferences, workshops and all things happening in the North Carolina startup world. “The Headliners” is a two-part weekly roundup of noteworthy upcoming events to add to your calendar.
This week’s digest is paired with a preview of the Cryptolina blockchain conference, coming June 15-16 in Raleigh. And below, you’ll find a lineup of Triangle events happening through June, including the 9th NCTech4Good conference, an event about legislation and policy in digital health, a talk with a veteran-turned-entrepreneur, a handful of lunch and learns, some educational workshops and plenty of networking. The roundup also features application deadlines for competitions, grants and accelerators.
To find out what’s happening in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of this week’s “Headliners” column.
Another post highlights hot events in July. Monthly meetups that occur on a regular basis are listed in full here.
Check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar for more. If you would like an event to be added to the calendar and weekly roundup, feel free to send me an email.
1 Million Cups RTP
May 30, 9-10 a.m. @The Frontier
Research Triangle Park, in partnership with Kauffman Labs, hosts regular informal pitch events for the startup community at The Frontier. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial community support as Christi Lowe Productions and PharmaSense deliver their presentations.
NC IDEA Summer School Series: Is Your Startup Camera Ready?
May 30, 12-1 p.m. @The Classroom at American Underground
The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. In this session, Justyn Kasierksi of Hutchison Law Group will show the audience how they can do due diligence easy when they find an investor or get acquired.
Creative Startups Lunch & Learn: Accelerate Your Creative Business
May 30, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh Glenwood
Applications are live for Creative Startups Winston-Salem’s eight-week virtual business accelerator. Drop by this info session to hear an overview of the program and learn how to apply. The application deadline is June 3.
Research Triangle Regional Partnership’s State of the Region
May 30, 3-7 p.m. @Meymandi Hall in Raleigh
The 2018 State of the Region conference will tackle the challenges Triangle stakeholders need to address in order to make the region more competitive. It will also take a look at the Triangle’s strengths to determine what needs to be done to ensure even more economic growth in the future. Keynote speakers include The Pink Ceiling CEO and Founder Cindy Whitehead and Alexandria Real Estate Equities CEO Joel Marcus.
Bunker Brews Durham
May 30, 4-6:30 p.m. @American Underground (@Main)
At this meetup, Bunker Labs RDU will be hosting a talk with Former Army Special Forces Officer Tommy Sowers, who will share his journey from the military to academia to running for office and ultimately starting his own company.
Empowering Women in Agile to Take the Lead
May 30, 6-8 p.m. @The Frontier
Women in Technology International is hosting an expert panel that will share insights into the latest trends and emerging practices in Agile leadership. Tickets are free for WITI members and $10 for non-members.
Application Deadline: NC TECH Betsy Y. Justus NC TECH Founders Scholarship
May 31
Established in memory of the founding CEO of the NC TECH Association, the Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship supports young women who are pursuing an academic and career path in technology and engineering. The scholarship is offered on an annual basis. Two selected students will receive $4,000 and a Lenovo computer.
Triangle Tech Net
June 1, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
Application Deadline: StartingBloc Fellowship
June 1
Applications are open for StartingBloc’s fellowship opportunity, ahead of StartingBloc Institute Raleigh-Durham on June 21-25.
Application Deadline: Creative Startups Accelerator
June 3
This eight-week online accelerator offers a comprehensive curriculum of training for creative startups. The program culminates in a five-day “Deep Dive” week, featuring introductions to 30 industry experts as mentors and investors, an interactive demo night and a final pitch competition with a $50,000 split prize.
TOP TEN Microsoft Hands-On Sessions: Skype
June 4, 6-8 p.m. @Wake Tech Northern Wake Campus
The Wake Tech Center for Entrepreneurship is launching a series of workshops to teach local business owners how to master essential tech tools. This track focuses on Microsoft’s app suite, with monthly workshops detailing Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype and OneNote. June’s workshop continues the series with a lesson covering Skype.
Tech Day at the Legislature
June 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m. @NC General Assembly Building
NC TECH Association members are invited to a free legislative breakfast with North Carolina Senate and House members, followed by a potential briefing on NC TECH’s “State of Technology Industry Report” for one or more of the legislature’s IT committees.
Economic Development Challenges and Opportunities: The Future of Work and Education in NC
June 5, 5:30-8 p.m. @First Citizens Center in Raleigh
This event will address key questions about the impact of new technology on jobs, workforce sectors, post-secondary education approaches and issues facing North Carolina’s rural communities.
9th Annual NCTech4Good Conference
June 5-6 @The Solution Center in Durham
Nonprofit professionals, businesses and volunteers are invited to join the NCTech4Good conference to collaborate, innovate and explore ways to use technology to advance the mission of nonprofit organizations.
Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium
June 5-6 @Friday Center at UNC Chapel Hill
This event, co-presented by NC Biotechnology Center and NC Military Business Center, is designed to connect North Carolina tech companies to the federal agencies that purchase medical devices, equipment or services.
NC IDEA Summer School Series: IP & Patent Law with John Sotomayor
June 6, 12-1 p.m. @American Underground @Blackwell
The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. In this session, Patent Attorney John L. Sotomayor will cover intellectual property for startups.
LaunchBio Larger Than Life Science: All Abuzz
June 7, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield
Meet local VCs, get tips on growing your company and network with fellow members of the life science community at the Larger Than Life Science events series, presented by LaunchBio. June’s theme is “All Abuzz,” showcasing the latest innovations in life science and healthcare. The event features a workshop, a panel, a talk, an expo, and more. Entrance is free-of-charge.
FREEDM Annual Conference
June 7-8 @McKimmon Conference Center
Celebrating its 10th year, FREEDM Systems Center is hosting a showcase of its achievements in shaping the energy industry over the past decade. This event is open to the public.
Monthly COINversation
June 13, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @Cafe Carolina & Bakery in Cary
In this monthly networking event, participants can meet and connect with other entrepreneurs and companies in the science and technology space.
Entrepreneurs Boot Camp
June 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @North Carolina Biotechnology Center
This free, one-day workshop will offer entrepreneurs a useful guide to IP strategy, licensing and fundraising for startups.
NC IDEA Summer School Series: Leadership and Growth for Startups
June 13, 12-1 p.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. In this session, NextGen Center Founder Brian Alvo will cover leadership lessons and growth strategies for startups.
Fund Your Startup or Existing Business Using Investment Crowdfunding
June 13, 12-1:30 p.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
Triangle entrepreneurs are invited to attend a seminar detailing how to use the Localstake NC crowdfunding platform as a funding source for their businesses. The discussion, held at Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary, will be led by Mark Easley of CrowdfundNC.com. Tickets are free.
NC TECH Tour Triangle
June 14, 5-7:30 p.m. @MetLife
In celebration of NC TECH Association’s 25th anniversary, the team is traveling from the mountains to the coast to meet up with members, connect with partners and host celebratory networking receptions. Join in Cary on June 14 for an exclusive panel discussion on cybersecurity, followed by a Brews and Bytes event at local breweries.
Triangle Tech Net
June 15, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
Cryptolina 2018
June 15-16 @ Raleigh Convention Center
The Cryptolina conference offers insightful content, expert speakers and startup demos focused on the blockchain ecosystem.
TOP TEN Google Tools Hands-On Sessions: Google Hangouts
June 18, 6-8 p.m. @Google Fiber in Raleigh
The Wake Tech Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting a series of workshops to teach local business owners how to master essential tech tools. This track focuses on the Google Suite, with monthly workshops detailing Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, GoogleVoice, YouTube and Google Hangouts. June’s workshop continues the series with a lesson covering Google Hangouts.
Application Deadline: Pfizer-NCBiotech Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gene Therapy
June 20, 12 p.m.
Pfizer, Inc. and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center have partnered to offer a two-year program supporting the scientific and professional development of postdoctoral fellows interested in gene therapy careers.
NC IDEA Summer School Series: Marketing with Frank Pollock
June 20, 12-1 p.m. @American Tobacco Campus
The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. This session will focus on marketing, featuring a presentation by Frank Pollock, marketing expert and president of The Pioneer Group.
RTP AgBio + AgTech Meetup: NC IDEA Grants and Programs—Support for Entrepreneurs
June 20, 4-5:30 p.m. @The Frontier
AgBio + AgTech invites agriculture professionals and companies (and anyone who is interested in the field) to join its June meetup, featuring an overview of the grants and programs offered by the NC IDEA Foundation.
Digital Health Happy Hour: Legislation & Policy
June 20, 5-7 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
This month’s DHIT Happy Hour is being hosted at HQ Raleigh. The focus is on legislation and policy as it applies to North Carolina’s digital health industry, featuring a lively discussion with state policy-makers.
IoT Slam 2018
June 21-22 @RTP HQ
IoT business leaders and practitioners are invited to attend a two-day event focused on the adoption and application of IoT in commercial environments.
RTP CFO Forum
June 21, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hughes Pittman & Gupton
June’s RTP CFO Forum tackles the topic: “Major Changes & Implementation Risks Associated with ASC 606—Revenue for Contracts with Customers.” The speaker for this event is Cathy Patton of Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP.
Triangle TechBreakfast
June 21, 8-10 a.m. @RTP Headquarters
Developers, designers, startups and tech enthusiasts are invited to join this monthly meetup for free networking over breakfast, plus a series of showcase presentations.
RTP180: Weather & Climate
June 21, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier
RTP180’s June program focuses on the topics and research surrounding both weather and climate. Speakers include Dr. Ana Barros of Duke’s School of Engineering, Elizabeth Gardner of WRAL, Joseph “Chip” Hughes of NIEHS, Ben Lord of RTI International and Dr. Pai-Yei Whung of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
SBIR Road Tour Visits Durham
June 21-22
The SBIR Road Tour, a national outreach initiative from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, is coming to Durham on June 22. Local entrepreneurs are invited to learn firsthand about the largest seed fund in the United States. On June 21, the NC Small Business Technology Development Center is hosting a SBIR proposal training session before the event.
StartingBloc Institute Raleigh-Durham
June 21-25
This five-day event launches new fellows into the lifelong StartingBloc community, welcoming them with connections and speakers from across industries and sectors. Applications for the fellowship are due June 1.
RIoT XXVI – Intersection of IoT & DoD
June 25, 1-7 p.m. @Boro Station Conference Center (Tysons, VA)
RIoT, in partnership with M.C. Dean, is presenting a one-day workshop to educate the audience about the latest advancements in IoT. Topics to be covered include how blockchain applies to DoD, the evolution of cybersecurity, how IoT improves asset management, and more.
TOP TEN Microsoft Hands-On Sessions: OneNote
June 25, 6-8 p.m. @Wake Tech Northern Wake Campus
The Wake Tech Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting a series of workshops to teach local business owners how to master essential tech tools. This track focuses on Microsoft’s app suite, with monthly workshops detailing Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype and OneNote. June’s workshop continues the series with a lesson covering OneNote.
ReCity Roundtable
June 26, 12-1 p.m. @ReCity in Durham
ReCity Roundtable is a monthly speaker series spotlighting community leaders who are tackling complex social issues through innovation and collaboration.
Triangle Marketing Club: Marketing Automation Conversation
June 26, 6-8:30 p.m.
At this meetup, Triangle Marketing Club participants will learn how to eliminate follow-up failure, stop cashflow ups and downs, build trust, lower customer acquisition cost and stop stressing about the sales process.
NC IDEA Summer School Series: Sales Strategies with Charlie Winn
June 27, 12-1 p.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. In this session, entrepreneur Charlie Winn will show the audience how to design and implement a sales process for their early-stage business.
Triangle Tech Net
June 29, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
Application Deadline: Orange County Business Investment Grant
June 30
The Orange County Business Investment Grant program provides two types of grants to non-farm businesses in the county—small grants up to $1,500 and large grants up to $10,000. Apply today.
