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.
Here’s our preview for the extensive lineup of Triangle events happening through July, including some conferences and summits, a handful of lunch and learns, several 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 one of this week’s “Headliners” column.
Another post highlights hot events in August, paired with a separate preview of Startup Summit 2018. 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.
The State of the City and County 2018
July 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @North Ridge Country Club
At this Raleigh Chamber-hosted event, government leaders will offer updates on budgets and policies in Raleigh and Wake County, plus a preview at what priorities are planned for the coming year. Speakers include City of Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane, Wake County Commission Chair Jessica Holmes, Raleigh City Manager Ruffin Hall and Wake County Manager David Ellis.
Bunker Brews Raleigh: Increasing Sales Through Prospecting, Building Rapport and Closing
July 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh
Join Bunker Labs RDU’s free Bunker Brews event for a sales panel with three local experts—Philip Gialenios of Sandler Sales Training, Larry Long of Teamworks and Brad McGinity of 15Five. Each panelist will offer their tips and advice on the sales process.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
July 17, 6-7:30 p.m. @American Underground
ImBlackInTech’s monthly mixer event convenes the local entrepreneurial community in support of the growth of founders and professionals of color in the Triangle’s tech startup ecosystem.
1 Million Cups RTP
July 18, 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 startups deliver their presentations.
Business PREP Tools Workshop (Raleigh, NC)
July 18, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @Cameron Village Regional Library
The North Carolina Veteran’s Business Association is hosting a free workshop to help veteran-owned businesses maximize matchmaking opportunities and other educational opportunities for the 2018 NC VetBiz Procurement Summit in August.
Application Deadline: Pfizer-NCBiotech Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gene Therapy
July 18, 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: Talking to Customers
July 18, 12-1 p.m. @Momentum Learning in Durham
The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. In this session, NC IDEA Senior Director John Austin will offer the audience tips on how to do a problem discovery interview.
Digital Health Happy Hour: Precision Health
July 18, 5-7 p.m. @American Underground
This month’s Digital Health Happy Hour features a talk with Dr. Sara Imhof, the senior director of North Carolina Precision Health Collaborative (NCPHC) in the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
Application Deadline: NC Tech Awards Submissions
July 18
This is your chance to submit applications and nominations for North Carolina’s leading stars of the tech sector. The NC Tech Gala will be held on November 15.
Application Deadline: 2018 Triangle Global Health Annual Conference Abstract Submissions
July 18, 5 p.m.
Share your innovative work with the North Carolina global health community in a panel, workshop or storytelling session at the 2018 Triangle Global Health Annual Conference in September. Abstract submissions are due July 18.
Triangle TechBreakfast
July 19, 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.
RIoT Lunch & Learn: HMI & Interconnect for Your IoT Designs
July 19, 12-1 p.m. @The Cannon Room
At this RIoT lunch & learn, Tim Sweet of DNA Group will discuss Human Machine Interface (HMI) and connectivity solution technologies for Internet of Things designs.
Freelancers Happy Hour
July 19, 5-7 p.m. @Crank Arm Brewing Company
The Freelance League of North Carolina invites Triangle freelancers, independents and solopreneurs to come enjoy drinks and networking in Raleigh.
RTP180: Diversity & Inclusion
July 19, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier
July’s RTP180 features an in-depth discussion on the Triangle’s current and potential efforts to forward diversity and inclusion. Speakers include Daisy Magnus-Aryitey of Code the Dream, Chad Johnson of Fidelity Investments, John Adams of Red Hat, Emily Diaz of Spacemaker Collective and Rahshek Ellis of Syngenta.
Tech Talent South Raleigh: Digital Architects Collaboration
July 20, 1-5 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Tech Talent South students, alumni and the public at large are invited to attend TTS Raleigh’s first-ever Digital Architects Collaboration. Participants will build a template for a future city that serves both the tech and creative industries.
Info Session: Fidelity Resume Program Powered by reacHIRE
July 23, 10-11 a.m. @The Frontier
Join reacHIRE for an info session on Fidelity Investments’ Resume program, designed to help return tech talent to the workforce.
Career Conversations with Triangle WiSTEM: After Hours Career Advice and Networking
July 23, 5-7 p.m. @North Carolina Biotechnology Center
Triangle Women in STEM is hosting a panel discussion focusing on topics such as work-life balance and promotions. Light appetizers will be provided.
Code the Dream Volunteer Info Session
July 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. @American Underground (@Main)
American Underground resident nonprofit Code the Dream is seeking volunteers to help teach its programming classes or serve as development leads for student projects. Find out more in an info session on either July 23 or August 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: Innovate Durham
July 23
The City of Durham and Durham County return with their 12-week innovation program, Innovate Durham. It offers participants access to staff, data and facilities needed to build solutions to help make Durham more efficient.
Her Spark Summer Summit
July 23-27 @Wake Tech RTP Campus
Triangle nonprofit Her Spark is hosting a week-long coding summit to teach high school girls practical coding languages and STEM skills. Applications are due by June 19 at 11:59 p.m. eastern.
Automotive Intelligence Summit 2018
July 24-26, @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
This executive-level meeting convenes leaders of the automotive, auto finance and transportation industries for three days of insights and knowledge to keep attendees ahead of the technological curve.
Mastering Workplace Performance (Triangle)
July 24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @The Frontier
In this workshop, Jason Womack will show entrepreneurs and team leaders how to identify their unconscious daily routines and build better habits, how to use technology to be more productive and how to build basic levels of trust.
ReCity Roundtable
July 24, 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.
Young Professionals Network Social
July 24, 5:30-7 p.m. @The Dillon
This month’s Young Professionals Network will meet at the Dillon, a new mixed-use development in downtown Raleigh scheduled to finish this year.
Big Top Presents: Triangle Startup Night at the Durham Bulls
July 24, 7:05-10 p.m. @Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Big Top presents the inaugural Triangle Startup Night at the Durham Bulls. Join to watch some baseball, play some games and eat a few tacos.
Coffee with Eric Shander
July 25, 7:30-9 a.m. @Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Chamber invites the community to a conversation with Eric Shander, executive VP and CFO of Red Hat. He will share details on his leadership journey and the evolution of Red Hat’s approach to organization and culture.
NC IDEA Summer School Series: Fundraising Strategy with John Austin
July 25, 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, NC IDEA Senior Director John Austin will offer the audience insights on planning for fundraising.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM Partner
July 25, 5 p.m.
The NC IDEA Foundation is calling on North Carolina organizations supporting innovation and entrepreneurship to apply for its second NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM program. See the details here.
Tech Talent South Raleigh: Understanding the Landscape of Virtual Reality
July 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Capital Club
This Tech Talent South Raleigh-hosted event will spotlight the latest innovations in AR and VR, as presented by local industry professionals. Food and drinks will be served.
Business Basics Workshop: Expand Your Brand and Business with Powerful Presentations
July 26, 8-10 a.m. @Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Command Communication Owner Helen Moses and Refresher Training Founder Wendy Gates Corbett will co-lead a workshop teaching the practical techniques for designing presentation content, optimizing body language and voice tone, and connecting with an audience through engaging slides.
Raleigh Cybersecurity Conference
July 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Several vendor exhibits, speaker sessions and cash/gift card prizes are in store for the 2018 Raleigh Cybersecurity Conference. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, event materials, sessions and exhibits. See the agenda here.
The State of Foreign Direct Investment, Focus: Asia
July 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Brier Creek Country Club
Raleigh Chamber is hosting a forum focused on the importance of foreign direct investment in the Triangle. The keynote speaker is Takashi Shinozuka, the Consul General of Japan, who will share insights on the relationship between Japan, North Carolina and the Triangle. A panel will follow, featuring local executive leaders—Michael Landguth of Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Chris Chung of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Dennis Gada of Infosys, and Elissa Sharon of Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
RIoT Lunch & Learn: How a Startup Can Protect its IP Assets with a Limited Budget
July 26, 12-1 p.m. @The Cannon Room
Letao Qin, an IP attorney and a partner at Rimon P.C., will lead a lunch & learn on the different types of intellectual properties and the pros and cons of each type.
RTP CFO Forum Social Event
July 26, 5-8 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Meet fellow CFOs in the Triangle at this month’s RTP CFO event. Food and beer will be served.
Triangle Tech Net
July 27, 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: Emerging Issues Forum ‘Call for Communities’
July 27, 5 p.m.
The Institute for Emerging Issues seeks five North Carolina communities to showcase their civic engagement and community development initiatives at the Fall Emerging Issues Forum on September 17 in Asheville. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST on July 27.
CAPER Summer 2018 Workshop
July 30, 8 a.m. – July 31, 5 p.m. @The StateView by Marriott
At this workshop, the Center for Advanced Power Engineering Research (CAPER) will dive into topics surrounding grid modernization technologies that can effectively meet the operational and expansion needs of the future.
Abstract Submission Deadline: PGS International Workshop for Global Sustainability
July 30
PGS Workshop planners are inviting the community to submit proposals for technical session presentations in this year’s program.
TechGirlz Workshop: SQL and Databases
July 31, 5-8 p.m. @Varonis in Morrisville
In this hands-on TechGirlz workshop, students will examine the structures and functions of large databases.
Application Deadline: KickStart Award Program
July 31, 5 p.m.
The KickStart Award Program helps early-stage companies meet commercial milestones. Awards range from $25,000 to $50,000 depending on the company’s needs.
