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 June 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 July. 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 June—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
How Digital Transformation Can Drive the Best Customer Experiences Workshop
June 9, 10-11 a.m. (online)
Join Zendesk and NC TECH for a virtual workshop to hear how your organization can improve its customer experience (CX) strategy.
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program
June 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
Presented by Gig East and Fierce Female Founders and sponsored by NC IDEA, this four-week virtual program exposes participants to entrepreneurial thinking, which will help them to develop the skills and behaviors needed to succeed.
Life Sciences Virtual Hiring Event
June 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (online)
NC4ME (North Carolina for Military Employment) is hosting a virtual hiring event where veterans, transitioning service members, guard/reserves and military spouses can meet face-to-face with hiring managers and recruiters in the life sciences industry.
Making Energy Work 2020: Webinar Series
June 9, 3 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a monthly webinar series with local and national experts covering clean energy trends.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
June 9, 5:15-7:30 p.m. @5 Laboratory Drive
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join for food, drinks and networking with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
June 9, 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.
Taking the Leap: Starting your Business in 4 Weeks (June Class)
June 9, 6-8 p.m. (online)
The Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs that are ready to take their ideas to the next level by getting their business up and running. Classes are held every Tuesday from June 2-23.
1 Million Cups RTP
June 10, 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.
EDPNC Webinar: Health Care & Aerospace Exporting Opportunities in Southeast Asia
June 10, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a summer-long webinar series covering topics of interest to businesses seeking the latest information on exports and the global trade landscape. This webinar will cover the many trade opportunities in Singapore, particularly involving health care, medical devices and aerospace.
RTI Webinar: Understanding Post-COVID Consumer Behavior With Foresighting
June 10, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this webinar hosted by RTI, participants will learn about how to use strategic forecasting tools to gain insight into post-pandemic consumer behavior.
Private Cellular Networks for Resilient Communications Infrastructure
June 10, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, Connected Devices LLC Founder and CEO Steven Warwick will discuss the FCC’s recent ruling involving the deployment of “private” cellular systems that can be owned and operated by private entities.
NC Tech Talk with IBM’s Tim Humphrey
June 10, 3:15-4 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a talk with IBM VP and Chief Data Officer Tim Humphrey, who will share how IBM is shifting its priorities towards community engagement and supporting businesses and organizations. (This webinar is free for NC TECH members and $25 for non-members.)
Leadership Raleigh 41 & 42 Information Session
June 11, 10-11 a.m. (online)
Leadership Raleigh is a leadership development program run by the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Applications for the next cohort are due on August 14. Join this virtual information session to hear from Leadership Raleigh alumni about their experience.
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program
June 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
Presented by Gig East and Fierce Female Founders and sponsored by NC IDEA, this four-week virtual program exposes participants to entrepreneurial thinking, which will help them to develop the skills and behaviors needed to succeed.
City of Raleigh Webinar: Phase 2 Guidelines & Recommendations
June 11, 11 a.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting a webinar with local leaders and business owners discussing new policies under the state’s phase two reopening plan.
Towards Quantum Advantage in the Financial Services Sector
June 11, 11-12 p.m. (online)
UNC’s Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is hosting a webinar on quantum computing and its applications in the financial services sector.
On the Menu: Value Propositions in Business & Beyond
June 11, 12-1 p.m. (online)
For this session of On The Menu, Frontier RTP will host Cloud Giants Director of Business Sara Abernathy for a webinar on building and communicating your value proposition.
Advice & Insights from Investors During COVID
June 11, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNC’s Entrepreneurship Center is hosting a webinar with three investors speaking about how they’re working with companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ProductCampRTP Virtual Unconferences 2020
June 11, 12-2 p.m. (online)
ProductCampRTP is hosting an online conference spread across four weeks in June and July. The series is aimed towards product professionals worldwide. Join to hear talks from global experts. (More TechWire coverage here.)
CBC/WRAL Here To Help: Local Business Virtual Conference Series
June 11, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL are hosting a webinar series featuring local industry experts and business owners. Each week brings a new topic relevant to businesses in the Triangle. More coverage here.
EDPNC Webinar: Understand the New US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
June 11, 1-3 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a summer-long webinar series covering topics of interest to businesses seeking the latest information on exports and the global trade landscape. This webinar will cover trade compliance under the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
AITP-RTP: Navigating COVID-19 Response from a CIO’s Perspective
June 11, 5:30-7:15 p.m. (online)
The Triangle’s CompTIA-AITP chapter is hosting a virtual discussion on remote working during and after the pandemic, led by Nick Otto, IT leader at Kimley-Horn.
NC Chamber Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Conference
June 11 (online)
The North Carolina Chamber is turning its annual Diversity and Inclusion Conference into a virtual program this year. Join to hear talks on how to create an inclusive culture in the workplace.
COVID-19 Unites Us All: Remote Cardiac Monitoring
June 12, 9 a.m. (online)
The ASSIST Center and DHIT Global are hosting a free webinar on remote cardiac monitoring, featuring Dr. Bryon Boulton of WakeMed’s Structural Heart Program, Marc Saab of BML Technology and Dr. James Dieffenderfer of ASSIST.
Cruise Thru with Boxyard RTP
June 12, 5-9 p.m. @Frontier RTP (300 Park Offices Dr.)
Boxyard RTP is hosting a drive-thru marketplace where eight Boxyard businesses will sell their products, food and beverages to customers as they drive by in their cars. (More TechWire coverage here.)
Ice House Entrepreneurship Workshop
June 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – West Boulevard
In this free workshop, participants will learn how to adopt and apply the entrepreneurial mindset in their lives.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
June 14, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Raleigh Chamber Business After Hours
June 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (online)
At Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours, members will be divided randomly into virtual breakout rooms to network and share ideas. (This is a members-only event.)
Application Deadline: Duke MEDx Pilot Project Grant [EXTENDED]
June 15
This grant program will provide funding of up to $50,000 for medicine and engineering faculty-led projects focused on improving human health. More TechWire coverage here. (NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to June 15 to give faculty members who wish to submit a proposal the time to do so while safely reopening their labs over the next couple of weeks.)
Taking the Leap: Starting your Business in 4 Weeks (June Class)
June 16, 6-8 p.m. (online)
The Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs that are ready to take their ideas to the next level by getting their business up and running. Classes are held every Tuesday from June 2-23.
Code for Chapel Hill
June 16, 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.
Black Business Momentum: Get Found on Google for Free
June 16, 6-8 p.m. (online)
For the next free webinar in Raleigh Chamber’s Black Business Momentum series, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center Director Germaine McIver-Cherry will show participants how to use Google My Business to boost their reach to prospective and existing customers.
SAS Global Forum (Virtual)
June 16 (online)
SAS’s Global Forum is going virtual on May 19 and June 16. In the two-part event, SAS users will get access to training, tools and resources. More TechWire coverage here.
1 Million Cups RTP
June 17, 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.
EDPNC Webinar: Trade in Mexico—Opportunities & the New USMCA
June 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a summer-long webinar series covering topics of interest to businesses seeking the latest information on exports and the global trade landscape. This webinar will cover trade opportunities for North Carolina companies in Mexico.
Managing Remote Access & Incident Response Remotely Workshop
June 17, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a virtual workshop covering how to manage remote access for employees while also considering the legal and regulatory obligations associated with a remote workforce.
The Very Edge of the Internet: Sensors & Packaging
June 17, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn, DNA Group Solution Manager Tim Sweet will share trends and insights into sensor technologies.
Grow With Google NC Digital Coaching Webinar
June 17, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)
Grow With Google is hosting regularly scheduled webinars for North Carolina-based small businesses. Sessions are led by Latesha Byrd, founder and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting. Every webinar covers a different topic relevant to local businesses.
ProductCampRTP Virtual Unconferences 2020
June 18, 12-2 p.m. (online)
ProductCampRTP is hosting an online conference spread across four weeks in June and July. The series is aimed towards product professionals worldwide. Join to hear talks from global experts. (More TechWire coverage here.)
CBC/WRAL Here To Help: Local Business Virtual Conference Series
June 18, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL are hosting a webinar series featuring local industry experts and business owners. Each week brings a new topic relevant to businesses in the Triangle. More coverage here.
NC Local Government Fleet Electrification Roundtable
June 18, 2-3 p.m. (online)
The NC Clean Energy Technology Center and the Sierra Club are hosting a free webinar on local fleet electrification efforts.
NC Tech Talk with Lenovo President (North America) Matthew Zielinski
June 18, 3:15-4 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a talk with Lenovo President for North America Matt Zielinski, who will discuss how the company is navigating the impacts of COVID-19.
Raleigh Chamber We Connect
June 18, 5:30-7 p.m. (online)
This virtual networking event aims to celebrate the black business community, bringing together local professionals who share a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
RTP180: Architecture
June 18, 6-7 p.m. (online)
RTP180 is back with another event, this time covering architecture in North Carolina, from historical buildings to small space designs to the RTP landscape and beyond.
Triangle Women in STEM 2020 Virtual Summer Intern Event
June 18, 6-7:15 p.m. (online)
This free virtual hiring event will engage interns and professionals in the Triangle. The keynote speaker is Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, founder and CEO of Bee Downtown.
Triangle Tech Net
June 19, 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
June 21, 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
June 22, 12-1 p.m. (online)
This monthly webinar series hosts a global health professional who will share insights and advice for advancing your career.
On the Menu: The 5 Rules of Storytelling
June 22, 12-1:20 p.m. (online)
Led by The Storytelling Companion podcast host Chris Thiede, this workshop will teach participants how storytelling can help them connect with their audience.
2020 Diversity + Inclusion Summit
June 23, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel
NC TECH’s Diversity + Inclusion Summit will bring together C-level executives, D + I professionals and organizational leaders to discuss the benefits of a diverse workplace.
Making Energy Work 2020: Webinar Series
June 23, 3 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a monthly webinar series with local and national experts covering clean energy trends.
Cary Chamber After Hours with Wake County Leadership
June 23, 5-7 p.m. @Umstead Hotel & Spa
Join Cary Chamber of Commerce for an evening social event with Wake County elected officials.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
June 23, 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.
Taking the Leap: Starting your Business in 4 Weeks (June Class)
June 23, 6-8 p.m. (online)
The Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs that are ready to take their ideas to the next level by getting their business up and running. Classes are held every Tuesday from June 2-23.
CIO + IT Executive Roundtable
June 24, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
In this virtual session, IT leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and best practices in their field.
CISO + IT Security Executive Roundtable
June 24, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.
1 Million Cups RTP
June 24, 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.
NC4ME Summer Virtual Hiring Event
June 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (online)
NC4ME (North Carolina for Military Employment) is hosting a virtual hiring event where job seekers can meet face-to-face with hiring managers and recruiters.
Raleigh Chamber Economic Development Summit Series
June 24, 10-11 a.m. (online)
In this four-week virtual summit series, Raleigh Chamber will cover a range of topics relevant to the local business community, from COVID-19’s impact on the economy to economic mobility, talent and other topics.
EDPNC Webinar: Trade in Canada—Opportunities & the New USMCA
June 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a summer-long webinar series covering topics of interest to businesses seeking the latest information on exports and the global trade landscape. This webinar will cover trade opportunities for North Carolina companies in Canada.
Virtual Lunch & Learn: IoT & the Rise of the Solopreneur
June 24, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this lunch and learn, Agustin Peláez and Cristina Botero of Ubidots will discuss how solopreneurs around the world are using IoT technologies for their business.
Grow With Google NC Digital Coaching Webinar
June 24, 7-8:30 p.m. (online)
Grow With Google is hosting regularly scheduled webinars for North Carolina-based small businesses. Sessions are led by Latesha Byrd, founder and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting. Every webinar covers a different topic relevant to local businesses.
CED Webinar: Raising Money
June 25, 10 a.m. (online)
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is hosting a virtual event presenting the organization’s 2019 Innovators Report. Learn about last year’s successes within the local startup community.
ProductCampRTP Virtual Unconferences 2020
June 25, 12-2 p.m. (online)
ProductCampRTP is hosting an online conference spread across four weeks in June and July. The series is aimed towards product professionals worldwide. Join to hear talks from global experts. (More TechWire coverage here.)
CBC/WRAL Here To Help: Local Business Virtual Conference Series
June 25, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL are hosting a webinar series featuring local industry experts and business owners. Each week brings a new topic relevant to businesses in the Triangle. More coverage here.
Wake Tech Virtual IT Speaker Series
June 25, 4-5 p.m. (online)
Wake Technical Community College is hosting a virtual event series featuring experts sharing their insights on the role of technology in solving problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
June 28, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Application Deadline: RIoT Accelerator Program (Fall 2020)
June 29
The 12-week RIoT Accelerator Program connects early-stage IoT startups with an industry consortium of more than 80 companies to learn, partner and bring your product to market. The fall 2020 cohort will run from August 24 to November 13 in Raleigh.
Raleigh Chamber Courageous Conversation
June 30, 9-10:30 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s first virtual Courageous Conversation will feature Opal Tometi, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter, along with other panelists discussing how companies can have honest conversations about race that lead to positive change.
Code for Chapel Hill
June 30, 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.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
June 30, 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.
