On the horizon: 57 meetups, conferences & networking events across NC in April

Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for April, despite the spreading coronavirus. The schedule follows as of March 23.

If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of:

Also, check out our list of over 100 meetups in the Triangle.

These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.

Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in April:

April 1, 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.

April 1, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

April 1, 9-10 a.m. (online)

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.

Bunker Brews Wilmington: Chapter First Anniversary

April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

Bunker Labs Wilmington is celebrating the growth of the chapter over the past year. Join for food, drinks, prizes and networking with the local military community.

Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Matthews)

April 1, 6-8 p.m. @Black Chicken Wine Cellar

The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members in Matthews.

Raleigh Hardware Cup: Pitch & Networking Event

April 1, 6-8 p.m. (livestreamed)

This free event features six hardware startups pitching to local VCs and investors. The winner gets $3,000 cash and prizes, as well as a chance to win the $50,000 grand prize at the international finals in May.

PayCLT: John Tuders, UNCC Adjunct Professor of Innovation

April 2, 8-9 a.m. @Packard Place

At this meetup, John Tuders, UNCC professor and executive director at Skookum, will share his research on talent and decision-making in payments innovation.

Skookum Volcano Tour

April 2, 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

April 2, 5-8 p.m. (online)

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.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

April 3, 9-9:30 a.m.

This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

April 5, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Project Shift Demo Night (Cohort 8)

April 7, 6-8 p.m. @The Rickhouse

Join this event to see first-hand software demonstrations from the latest cohort of engineers in Project Shift’s immersive full-stack development program.

Code for Chapel Hill

April 7, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast

April 8, 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.

1 Million Cups Asheville

April 8, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

1 Million Cups RTP

April 8, 9-10 a.m. (online)

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.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

April 9, 5-8 p.m. (online)

Bunker Connect Raleigh-Durham: Building Stronger Connections

April 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Venture X Durham – Frontier RTP

Bunker Labs Raleigh-Durham is hosting an event to build stronger connections across the veteran community. Hear insights from local entrepreneur Randy H. Nelson on his experience as a leader, mentor and community builder.

Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Southpark)

April 9, 6-8 p.m. @Rooster’s Southpark

The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members.

Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Cornelius)

April 9, 6-8 p.m. @D9 Brewing Company

The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members in Cornelius.

Fidelity Investments ‘Leadership in Technology’ Series

April 9, 6:30 p.m. @NC State College of Engineering

In this talk, Berryville Institute of Machine Learning Co-Founder Dr. Gary McGraw will use the story of static analysis for code review and its decade-long evolution as a driver for discussion. The presentation will cover startups, big companies, venture capital, research agencies and subject matter expertise.

Triangle Tech Net

April 10, 7-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

Momentum Demo Day (Spring 2020)

April 10, 3-5 p.m. @RTP Headquarters

In this Demo Day event, Momentum Learning’s seventh cohort of Immersive Web Development students will present the projects they’ve created during the 12-week full-stack web development program.

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

April 12, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

UNC BLUETank Competition & End of Year Celebration

April 12, 7-8:30 p.m. @BLUE, Carmichael Hall

During this event, students will gather to pitch their ventures before a panel of judges, receive feedback and celebrate the end of their work at BLUE.

Application Deadline: Duke Incubation Fund

April 12

The Duke Incubation Fund provides funding for innovative projects that demonstrate potential for future financial support, company formation licensing and not-for-profit partnering.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

April 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays. Pizza will be provided.

Application Deadline: All Things Open 2020 Sessions

April 14

All Things Open is now seeking talks from technologists to be featured at the 2020 conference, set for October 18-20 in Raleigh.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

April 15, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

April 15, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

1 Million Cups RTP

April 15, 9-10 a.m. (online)

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.

Packard Place Public House

April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Packard Place

On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.

Application Deadline: City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant

April 15

The City of Raleigh’s Impact Partner Grant program provides funding for new programs and resources that aim to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA LABS

April 15

NC IDEA LABS is a four-week customer discovery program that helps idea-stage entrepreneurs take their first steps toward building a successful startup. The next cohort will run from May 26 to June 19.

Institute for Emerging Issues 2020 Service Year Webinar

April 15, 9-10:30 a.m. (online)

In this webinar, the Institute for Emerging Issues is bringing together representatives from Service Year organizations, nonprofits and government agencies to discuss the innovative ways in which communities are using service years to tackle problems and add opportunities.

RTA Innovations & Solutions Forum Series

April 16, 2-4:30 p.m. (online)

The Regional Transportation Alliance’s Innovations and Solutions Forum series will highlight new innovations to improve roads and streets quickly and safely.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

April 16, 5-8 p.m. (online)

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

April 17, 9-9:30 a.m.

This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

April 19, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

NC TECH Government Vendor Network

April 21, 3-4:30 p.m. @Brooks Pierce, Wells Fargo Capitol Center

NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government.

Future Fund 10 LIVE

April 21, 5:15-8:45 p.m. @Carolina Theatre Greensboro

At Future Fund 10 LIVE, 10 nonprofits will pitch innovative program ideas, competing for over $40,000 grants and cash prizes.

Code for Chapel Hill

April 21, 6-8 p.m. @Town of Chapel Hill

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

April 22, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

April 22, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

1 Million Cups RTP

April 22, 9-10 a.m. (online)

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.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant (Cycle 3)

April 22

For the third cycle of its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is searching for innovative projects aiming to address the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, precision health, and digital and data-driven life science technologies.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

April 23, 5-8 p.m. (online)

Clean Energy in the Mountains

April 23, 6-9 p.m. @Highland Brewing Company

The NC Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a discussion on North Carolina’s Clean Energy Plan and what it means for the state’s future.

Triangle Tech Net

April 24, 7-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

April 26, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

April 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown

April 28, 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

April 29, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

April 29, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

1 Million Cups RTP

April 29, 9-10 a.m. (online)

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.