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:
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.
Research Triangle Park: A Window into Work & Life at Midcentury
June 25, 2-3 p.m. @UNC Wilson Library
Part of the summer and fall Wilson Library Research Forum, this event will host visiting fellow Casey Eilbert, whose research focuses on the relationship between American workers and business, labor and government.
#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.
Application Deadline [Extended]: SBIR/STTR Grant Application Support at UNC
June 25
UNC Office of Technology Commercialization’s KickStart Venture Services is launching a support program for UNC startups interested in applying to SBIR/STTR’s upcoming grant round. Note: The application deadline has now been extended to June 25.
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.
1 Million Cups RTP
June 26, 9-10 a.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
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.
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.
RTP AgBio + AgTech: Managing Society’s Future Water Demands
June 26, 5:30-7 p.m. @UNC Institute for the Environment
For its next meetup, RTP AgBio + AgTech is hosting Greg Characklis of UNC’s Institute for the Environment for a talk on the future of water in ag innovation.
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.
LoRa Boot Camp Raleigh
June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Cisco Systems, Building 7
This hands-on workshop is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and professionals to learn about LoRa technology and its capabilities for IoT. The event is co-hosted by Semtech, Comcast MachineQ, Murata, RF Laboratories, Cisco, RIoT, the Wireless Research Center, AEM Group and Arm Mbed.
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.
