WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup/tech world. “The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar.
Below is a list of April events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area. To find out what’s happening this month in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights events in May. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here.
If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.
Also, check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
Note: The following list is our lineup of Triangle events through the end of April—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
‘Scale Your Everest’ Webinar
April 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)
Launch Chapel Hill is hosting a webinar with serial entrepreneur Erik Severinghaus sharing his startup journey.
Momentum Virtual Demo Days (Spring 2020)
April 13-15 (online)
In a series of online sessions, 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.
Webinar: Driving Engagement & Community in the New World of Virtual Work
April 14, 2-3 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, reacHIRE CEO Addie Swartz will share how companies can increase engagement, community and connection among early-career women.
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.
Cloud Native Service Delivery Using Open Source Tools
April 14, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)
All Things Open RTP is hosting a virtual meetup on cloud-native service delivery using open-source tools.
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.
Proximity Digital Conference
April 14-16 (online)
This three-day digital conference, hosted by Tech Talent South, will cover global trends, cultural change and innovation in technology. More TechWire coverage here.
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.
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.
Learning Health Systems Based Upon Outbreak Informatics
April 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (online)
Join this webinar to hear from Duke University Rubenstein Fellow Eric Perakslis on how health systems are using informatics and technology during pandemic outbreaks.
Lunch & Learn: SBA Paycheck Protection Program Under the CARES Act
April 15, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, Megan Hutchinson of Cherry Bekaert will cover the SBA’s PPP program, payroll tax benefits, provisions of the CARES Act and general tax guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RTA Innovations & Solutions Forum Series
April 15, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
The Regional Transportation Alliance’s Innovations and Solutions Forum series will highlight new innovations to improve intersections, freeways and transit systems.
Covid-19 Small Business Resources
April 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (online)
Hosted by the Carolina Small Business Development Fund, this webinar will cover the many funding opportunities and other resources for small businesses that are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 virtually from May 26 to June 19.
Navigating the Great Pause: Assessing Your Situation, Money & Legal
April 16, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Part of the UNC Entrepreneurship Center’s weekly Navigating the Great Pause series, this online session will guide entrepreneurs through the process of assessing their financial situation and taking action accordingly.
Larger Than Life Science: Race for a Cure
April 16, 1-1:45 p.m. (online)
LaunchBio’s Larger Than Life Science event (usually held in Durham) is going virtual, allowing life science entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world to join and hear from experts discussing the latest research and innovations in their fields. Join this webinar to learn about the work behind a coronavirus vaccine.
Creativity Amidst Crisis: How Entrepreneurs Are Taking on COVID-19
April 16, 1-2 p.m. (online)
Join RIoT for a panel discussion with local entrepreneurs on how they’re supporting small businesses and public health efforts during the COVID-19 crisis.
Improve Your Virtual Facilitation Skills
April 16, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this free webinar, RTI Innovation Advisors will show organizations how to facilitate remote workshops, committees, training and more.
Here To Help: Local Business Virtual Conference Series
April 16, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL are Here to Help our local businesses. Tune in to get advice from industry experts and hear ideas from other local business owners. More coverage here.
RTA Innovations & Solutions Forum Series
April 16, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
The Regional Transportation Alliance’s Innovations and Solutions Forum series will highlight automated mobility and connected transportation.
Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives
April 17, 8-9 a.m. (online)
In this month’s C-Suite Perspectives, WakeMed Health & Hospitals CEO Donald Gintzig will discuss the characteristics that make a great leader.
COVID-19 Unites Us All: Helpful Insights from Health Leaders
April 17, 9 a.m. (online)
DHIT is hosting a panel with public health experts sharing the challenges, strategies and transformations of care models due to COVID-19.
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.
Being a Founder in a Time of Crisis
April 17, 12 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, HQ co-founders Jason Widen and Jes Lipson will guide entrepreneurs through the ways to be resilient during the coronavirus crisis.
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.
Triangle Global Health Consortium Mentor Monday
April 20, 4 p.m. (online)
This monthly webinar series hosts a global health professional who will share insights and advice for advancing your career. This month’s webinar features Andrew Herrera, executive director of Curamericas.
NC TECH Government Vendor Network
April 21, 3-4:30 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government.
Entrepreneurs Lab with Amy Cosper & Sophia Woo
April 21, 3:30-6:20 p.m. (online)
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Entrepreneurs Lab series features lectures revealing the secrets behind successful entrepreneurs. Amy Cosper and Sophia Woo will speak this week.
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.
Raleigh Chamber Black Business Momentum
April 21, 6-8 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, Richard Moore of the Carolina Small Business Development Fund will share how to build an effective business model through the Lean Canvas Business Model methodology.
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.
Lunch & Learn: Avoid Choosing the Wrong Connectivity for Your IIoT Application
April 22, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn, John Breitenbach of Real Time Innovations will discuss the latest guiding standards from the Industrial Internet Consortium and how to choose the best connectivity standard for your design.
Meet the Spring 2020 Startups of the NC Cleantech Corridor
April 22, 4-5:30 p.m. (online)
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and Joules Accelerator have selected the latest cohort of the Cleantech Catalyst program. Join this webinar to meet the eight cleantech startups in the 2020 class.
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.
Navigating the Great Pause: Operating Effectively in the New Normal
April 23, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Part of the UNC Entrepreneurship Center’s weekly Navigating the Great Pause series, this online session will feature experts discussing how entrepreneurs can make operational adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NSF SBIR/STTR Program Overview
April 23, 1-2:30 p.m. (online)
Join this webinar to learn how you can benefit from the SBIR/STTR program to help small businesses commercialize their products and services.
Here To Help: Local Business Virtual Conference Series
April 23, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL are Here to Help our local businesses. Tune in to get advice from industry experts and hear ideas from other local business owners. More coverage here.
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
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.
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.
Red Hat Summit 2020
April 28-29 (online)
Red Hat’s free virtual summit will feature keynotes, breakout sessions and programming covering the latest in open hybrid cloud, automation, cloud-native development and more topics.
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.
FREEDM Tech Webinar: Power System Dynamics
April 29, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
In this technical webinar from FREEDM Systems Center, experts will cover reinforcement learning control in power system design.
Navigating the Great Pause: Operating Effectively in the New Normal
April 30, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Part of the UNC Entrepreneurship Center’s weekly Navigating the Great Pause series, this online session will feature experts discussing how entrepreneurs can make sales and marketing adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here To Help: Local Business Virtual Conference Series
April 30, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL are Here to Help our local businesses. Tune in to get advice from industry experts and hear ideas from other local business owners. More coverage here.
Raleigh Chamber Hispanic Business Momentum
April 30, 6-8 p.m. (online)
In this free webinar, participants will learn how to take advantage of small business loan opportunities—including how to prepare an application, what forms/documents to submit, and more tips on securing small business funding.
