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Following is a list of June events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area.
However, links to events are not available due to technical problems with our interactive calendar.
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Also, check out 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.
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.
Raleigh Chamber Networking 101
June 23, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s next virtual Networking 101 event features a talk from Barfield Revenue Consulting CEO and President Will Barfield, who will discuss how to maximize online networking tools. (Tickets are free for employees of Raleigh Chamber member firms.)
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.
2020 Diversity + Inclusion Summit
June 23-24 (online)
NC TECH’s Diversity + Inclusion Summit will bring together executives, professionals and organizational leaders to discuss the benefits of a diverse workplace. The virtual event will take place over two days.
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.
Virtual Business & Information Technology Career Fair
June 24, 1-4 p.m. (online)
Wake Technical Community College is hosting a free virtual career fair where students and alumni can chat individually with local organizations.
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.
Quantum Technology for Economists
June 25, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
Join this webinar to learn about how quantum computing is used in economic models, including quantum money and quantum speed-ups.
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.)
Forward Cities: Promising Practices Case Study
June 25, 1 p.m. (online)
Hosted by Forward Cities, this webinar will feature an economic development case study on how Kensington, PA is partnering with small businesses to promote growth.
RIoT Town Hall on Diversity, Inclusion & A Bias Towards Action
June 25, 1-2 p.m. (online)
RIoT is hosting a virtual town hall to discuss topics around racism and strategies to create change. The discussion will feature Denitresse Ferrell of DF Consulting and Brandon Johnson of NetApp.
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.
COVID-19 Unites Us All: Biochemical Sensing
June 26, 9 a.m. (online)
DHIT is hosting a panel with healthcare technology leaders discussing how biomedical sensors can be applied in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Autonomous Vehicles: Considerations for Connected Communities
June 26, 11:30 a.m. (online)
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster, the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition and greater Charlotte’s Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition are co-hosting a webinar with public and private sector leaders discussing the current transportation landscape and the opportunities to futurize it.
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.
