Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for February, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar ahead of the new year.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our roundup of December and January events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina.
These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a list of Triangle meetups.
Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s look at what’s to come in February:
Triangle Global Health Career Day
February 1, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, RTP
This event convenes students and professionals interested in global health careers for an opportunity to make connections, sharpen their marketable skills and gain more knowledge about the field.
Triangle Health Innovation Challenge 2019
February 1-3 @Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education
Engineers, clinicians, designers, professionals and students will gather to collaborate in creating innovative solutions for the biggest challenges in patient care.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
February 1, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Mondays
February 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @NCSU Innovation Hall
DC, the manager of the eGarage startup space, will be open on Mondays to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State.
Audit Preparation for Emerging Life Sciences
February 5, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
The Morris Group and ZenQMS present a half-day workshop providing companies with tips, strategies and insights on how to avoid costly audit observations and lost revenue.
Ventureprise Launch Alumni Event
February 5, 5:30-8 p.m. @PORTAL
Ventureprise is throwing an event to celebrate alumni from the program’s past cohorts.
1 Million Cups CLT
February 6, 8:30-10 a.m.
Held every month, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community. Free coffee is included.
Application Deadline: Pinnacle Hill Pre-Proposals
February 6
Pinnacle Hill, a partnership between UNC Chapel Hill and Deerfield Management, will provide $65 million to support the advancement of novel drug development projects. Short-form pre-proposals for funding are due February 6.
2019 NC STIR Briefing
February 7, 8:30-10:30 a.m. @Research Triangle Foundation
NC TECH releases its annual North Carolina State of Technology Industry Report & Tech Directory, capturing North Carolina’s tech sector and including a directory of all NC TECH members.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 7, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays
February 7, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.
Triangle Tech Net
February 8, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
February 8, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup: Special Guest Bitcoin Ben
February 9, 3:30-5:30 p.m. @tekMountain
Come out to the next Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup to hear about the latest innovations and projects in the crypto world. February’s event features special guest Bitcoin Ben.
Emerging Issues Forum: ReCONNECT Rural and Urban
February 11 @Raleigh Marriott City Center
The second Emerging Issues Forum in the ReCONNECT NC series will examine the links between rural, suburban and urban economies, and ways to use these connections for shared prosperity.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Mondays
February 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @NCSU Innovation Hall
DC, the manager of the eGarage startup space, will be open on Mondays to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State.
Entrinsicon 2019
February 11-13 @Raleigh Marriott, Crabtree Valley
This event provides cost-effective and in-depth Informer and Enrole training for developers. This is an opportunity for you to remain up-to-date with the latest upgrades coming from Entrinsik.
Power America Annual Conference 2019
February 12-14 @McKimmon Conference & Training Center
At this conference, professionals in the semiconductor power electronics industry will join to hear informative technical talks and network with leaders from industry, academia and government.
Duke Sustainable Business & Social Impact (SBSI) Conference
February 13 @Duke Fuqua School of Business
Duke’s 14th annual SBSI Conference is a place where private, public and nonprofit sectors can join and discuss today’s social and environmental issues, and what their respective organizations are doing to tackle them.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
February 13, 8-10 a.m. @The Garage at Packard Place
Every month, a handful of Queen City-based companies headline Charlotte PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for a total of five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 14, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Idea Tap Davidson
February 14, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson
Held by Flywheel at the HurtHub@Davidson once a month, the Idea Tap Davidson event series offers local entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their ideas through short pitch sessions and network with like-minded innovators in the community.
Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays
February 14, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.
RIoT 32 with IIC: Building Intelligent Infrastructures
February 15, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @SAS Executive Briefing Center
Join RIoT and the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) for a free half-day workshop featuring insights from industry experts, leaders and organizations who are building and deploying IoT solutions.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
February 15, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Mondays
February 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @NCSU Innovation Hall
DC, the manager of the eGarage startup space, will be open on Mondays to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
February 19, 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. More coverage here.
Connections Summit: Integrating Cities, Customers & Technology
February 20-22 @ Marriott City Center, Raleigh
This event, presented by ElectriCities of North Carolina, brings together utility and municipal professionals who are interested in exploring the technological solutions that can improve customer and community experiences.
Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch
February 20, 12-1:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Indeavor, a networking club offered to all Flywheel Coworking members, is an opportunity to get to know fellow entrepreneurs and swap helpful resources with one another. The lunches are held on the third Tuesday of every month.
North Carolina Investment Forum
February 21 @Kenan Center
The 2nd annual North Carolina Investment Forum will convene an invitation-only group of private capital investors who will share information on strategies, markets and life-cycle investment policies, and more.
Triangle TechBreakfast
February 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.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 21, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays
February 21, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.
Triangle Tech Net
February 22, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
February 22, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
2019 Business of Farming Conference
February 23 @AB Tech Conference Center, Asheville
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s annual conference brings together professional farmers to network and share resources to grow their businesses.
CED Tech Conference
February 25-26 @Raleigh Convention Center
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s flagship annual conference returns for a 34th year with 25+ company presentations, a demo showcase, investor reverse pitches, several investment funds in attendance, and much more in store.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Mondays
February 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @NCSU Innovation Hall
DC, the manager of the eGarage startup space, will be open on Mondays to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State.
Plant Molecular Biology Consortium Seminar
February 25, 4-6 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
February’s Plant Molecular Biology Consortium Seminar features a talk from Dr. Sheng Yang He of Michigan State’s Plant Research Laboratory. Refreshments will be served after the seminar.
CED Life Science Conference 2019
February 26-27 @Raleigh Convention Center
Mark your calendar for the Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s 28th annual Life Science Conference, presented in partnership with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and North Carolina Biosciences Organization. Prospective attendees should expect two days of insightful presentations, panels and discussions from top leaders and companies in North Carolina’s life sciences scene.
Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
February 26, 7-9 p.m. @Fox and Hound
Bring your ideas and opinions to the next Midtown Techies meetup. Events are held on the last Tuesday of every month.
2019 UNC Clean Tech Summit
February 28 – March 1 @UNC Friday Center
UNC’s sixth annual Clean Tech Summit will highlight the latest innovations, trends and challenges in the industry and North Carolina’s role in helping create a green global economy.
UNC Charlotte Biohacking Series, Feat. Marina Levina
February 28, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. @UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte’s Center for Professional and Applied Ethics is hosting an informative discussion with Marina Levina, Ph.D., an associate professor of Media Studies at the University of Memphis.
Skookum Volcano Tour
February 28, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte
Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
February 28, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays
February 28, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.
