WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup world.
“The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar. To find out what’s happening in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights events in July. Meetups that occur on a regular basis are listed here. If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.
Check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar for more, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
Here’s our lineup of Triangle events through the end of June:
American Underground Startup Crawl: ArchiveSocial
June 17, 6-7:30 p.m. @ArchiveSocial
Join American Underground for this month’s startup crawl hosted by one of the fastest-growing startups in the Triangle, ArchiveSocial, which recently landed $53 million in investment capital.
Black Founders Exchange Applications Open
June 17
Teaming up with Google for Startups, American Underground is returning this year with its week-long immersive accelerator program for Black founders. Applications for Black Founders Exchange’s 2019 cohort will open on June 17.
INTech Raleigh Summer Camp
June 17-21 @NC State
In this five-day program, students can learn how to build websites about social issues they’re passionate about. The bootcamp concludes with a showcase of students’ work, earning them a certificate of completion.
Triangle Women in STEM Summer Intern Event
June 18, 4:30-8:15 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
Triangle Women in STEM invites local interns and professionals to join for an evening networking event in which participants can learn more about career paths in STEM while expanding their networks.
CED Network Meetup
June 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier 600 Building
Council for Entrepreneurial Development members are invited to an evening of networking, held every quarter.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
June 18, 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.
Veteran Entrepreneurship & Access to Capital w/ Robert Rehder
June 18, 6:30-8 p.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
This lunch and learn will discuss access to capital for veteran-run startups and entrepreneurs, featuring Robert Rehder, director of Carolina Small Business Development Fund’s Veteran Entrepreneurship Program.
1 Million Cups RTP
June 19, 9-10 a.m. @6 DAVIS DRIVE Science Collaboration Campus
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You?
June 19, 9:30-11 a.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
This workshop will show participants how to distinguish between the myths and realities of small business ownership, self-assess their readiness to become business owners, and start a plan for gathering feedback from their network and potential customers. Snacks will be provided.
Influencer Marketing w/ N.G. Gordon, Dear Mishu Dad
June 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC IDEA LABS
In this workshop, marketing expert N.G. Gordon (Dear Mishu Dad) will show participants how to master influencer marketing and all of the strategies surrounding it. This event is part of NC IDEA’s Summer Series programming. See more events in the series here.
RIoT Labs Open House
June 19, 4-6 p.m. @RIoT Labs
Come check out RIoT’s prototyping lab and coworking space and learn more about the RIoT Accelerator Program ahead of the June 30 deadline to apply for the fall 2019 cohort.
Ag Tech Professional Forum: Summer Social
June 19, 4-7 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
This event convenes local ag tech entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders for an evening of networking and engagement outside of the traditional workplace environment.
Digital Health Happy Hour
June 19, 5-7 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
DHIT’s free networking event comes to HQ Raleigh this month, featuring a discussion with policy-makers from the North Carolina General Assembly. Join to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders over craft beers.
Women in Leadership: Your Vantage Point w/ Jes Averhart
June 19, 6:30-8 p.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
Jes Averhart, the executive director of Leadership Triangle, will share her career experience and some of the lessons gained along the way.
Triangle TechBreakfast
June 20, 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.
NC TECH Awards Submission Webinar (Morning)
June 20, 9 a.m.
In this webinar, NC TECH will share details about the submission process and sponsorship options for this year’s 2019 NC Tech Awards Gala, held in November. Award submissions are due by July 19.
Workshop: IoT Solutions Using Cellular LPWAN Technology
June 20, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Verizon, Cary
Avnet, Microsoft, STMicroelectronics and Verizon are hosting a hands-on workshop for IoT developers who are working on cellular LPWAN technology products.
Lunch & Learn: Finding and Cultivating IT Talent in NC
June 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Frontier, Fusion (1st floor)
NC TECH is hosting a panel of experts discussing education-to-employment pipelines to help meet the growing demand for IT talent in North Carolina.
AMA Triangle Luncheon
June 20, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Brier Creek Country Club
Join American Marketing Association-Triangle for a panel with local marketing experts and talk from Billy Warden, co-founder of Triangle PR firm GBW Strategies.
Cary Chamber Business of Women
June 20, 12-1:15 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
Cary Chamber of Commerce is hosting a discussion on financial planning with Suzanne Stroud, VP and wealth management advisor at Merrill Lynch.
NC TECH Awards Submission Webinar (Afternoon)
June 20, 3 p.m.
In this webinar, NC TECH will share details about the submission process and sponsorship options for this year’s 2019 NC Tech Awards Gala, held in November. Award submissions are due by July 19.
RTP180: Robots
June 20, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier
RTP180’s next event will feature five Triangle-based experts discussing the growing AI and robotics fields.
Bunker Labs Raleigh-Durham: Lean Six Sigma White Belt Training
June 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh
Join Bunker Labs RDU for an event focused on Lean Six Sigma concepts and how they can be applied for problem-solving.
WE Pitch
June 20, 6:30-8 p.m. @Carolina Theatre
This shark tank-like event features five women entrepreneurs pitching their products/services for a prize of up to $10,000.
The Prerequisite: Your 20/20 Vision ‘3rd Thursdays’ w/ Ryan Ray
June 20, 6:30-8 p.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
Ryan Ray, president and CEO of Jobs for Life, will present a seminar teaching participants how to develop a course of action for personal development and branding.
Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Join Tech Talent South Raleigh for this free workshop and review best practices to make your LinkedIn profile unique to attract new opportunities.
IoT Slam Live
June 20-21 @Archie K Davis Conference Center, RTP
IoT business leaders and practitioners are invited to attend a two-day event focused on the adoption and application of IoT in commercial environments.
Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives
June 21, 7:30-9 a.m. @Umstead Hotel and Spa
Raleigh Chamber’s next C-Suite Perspectives event features a talk with Tom Greco, president and CEO of Advance Auto Parts.
RTCC SMART Series: EVs, ZEVs & More – Electrifying Transportation in NC
June 21, 8-10 a.m. @RTP HQ
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is hosting a panel of cleantech sector experts and state municipalities for a discussion on electric vehicles, electric zero-emission vehicles and more emissions-reduction technologies.
HQ Raleigh Community Lunch
June 21, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Join HQ Raleigh for good food and a discussion on community development in Raleigh.
Raleigh Night Market Pop-Up
June 21, 5-10 p.m. @Pine State Coffee
This indoor/outdoor market is a showcase of craft beer, wine, food trucks and coffee from local businesses. There will also be live music.
CED Accelerate Series
June 24-27 @The Frontier
New from the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), this week-long event series features nine interactive sessions covering a variety of topics. The series provides tech and life science entrepreneurs with the industry knowledge and resources they need to help further expand their companies.
#TriCyTuesdays Triangle Cybersecurity Meetup Relaunch
June 25, 5:30-7 p.m. @WeWork Durham
The Triangle Cybersecurity Meetup is officially relaunching this month, hosted by StrongKey. Join to network with other cybersecurity professionals in downtown Durham.
Podcasting Basics 101 w/ Jimmy Davies
June 25, 6:30-8 p.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
Join the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center to learn about the benefits of podcasting and how to use it to promote your business.
Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
June 25, 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.
Cary Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast
June 26, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club
Lechelle Wardell, program consultant for the Wake County Human Services Office of Business Excellence and Community Engagement, will share details about Wake County’s 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment and how local companies/organizations can help local government leaders address next steps.
A/B Testing w/ Scott Sorensen, Compete.Agency
June 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC IDEA LABS
Scott Sorensen of Compete.Agency will lead a workshop on data-driven marketing strategies and how to implement A/B testing into a startup. This session is part of NC IDEA’s Summer Series programming. See more events in the series here.
Lunch & Learn: Doing Cross-Measurement Math in InfluxDB v2.0
June 26, 12-1 p.m. @Smashing Boxes
At this RIoT lunch and learn, participants will learn how to do real-time complex calculations across measurements with InfluxDB 2.0 and the new Query Language Flux.
Solar Storage Workshop
June 26-28 @NCCETC Module 5 Training Room
This three-day workshop will cover the key principles of battery-based systems. At the end of the program, participants will design and install their own residential PV system with battery back-up.
Get Found on Google for Free
June 27, 9:30-11 a.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
In this workshop, participants will learn cost-effective search engine traffic strategies.
Drawing Basics: A 3-Point Perspective
June 27, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
In this workshop, Laut Design CEO Mike Laut will show participants how to effectively and efficiently develop ideas through drawing.
Non-Profit Series w/ Bettie Murchison
June 27, 6:30-8 p.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC)
Bettie Murchison, who has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, is leading a workshop covering non-profit volunteer recruitment and retention.
Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
June 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Raleigh Chamber’s quarterly networking luncheon features talks from local entry- and mid-level managers and leaders in the Triangle.
Triangle Tech Net
June 28, 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.
Application Deadline: UNC Sustainability Awards
June 30
UNC’s Center for Sustainable Enterprise and the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise are hosting their second annual UNC Sustainability Awards Gala on September 5, honoring businesses that demonstrate initiative, innovation and impact. Companies are invited to apply.
Application Deadline: RIoT Accelerator Program
June 30
The 12-week RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) provides support for IoT startups to commercialize and scale their products. The fall 2019 program starts September 9. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST.
Application Deadline: KickStart Commercialization Awards
June 30
From UNC’s Office of Technology Commercialization, this award program offers non-dilutive funding—up to $50,000—to assist UNC faculty-led startups in commercializing their products.
