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.
Following is a list of July 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 August events. 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 July—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Getting the Best Out of Virtual Trade Shows
July 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a webinar with Paul H. Grossman Jr., U.S. director of OCO Global, on how to leverage virtual trade shows to identify leads and make sales.
Next Generation of Identity & Access Management: Going Passwordless
July 21, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Local cybersecurity startup StrongKey is hosting an online workshop about going passwordless online.
On the Menu: Camera Ready
July 21, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this workshop, Rachel Healy and Liza Hoos of Open Eye Creative will show participants how to connect to an audience and communicate effectively through video platforms.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
July 21, 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.
Raleigh Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference 2020
July 21-23 (online)
This year’s Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by Raleigh Chamber, comes with the theme “Take Action Today.” The three-day event will feature lightning-style talks on building skillsets and networks.
Cary Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast: Updates On RDU Airport
July 22, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Cary Chamber’s next Eye Opener Breakfast will feature Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority President and CEO Michael Landguth, who will update the audience on the state of RDU, the impact of COVID-19 and what’s next.
1 Million Cups RTP
July 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.
1789 Summer Series: Meet the Mentors
July 22, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this online event, 1789 will bring together three mentors who will talk to students about the entrepreneurial process, from building a prototype to launching a brand to securing funding.
Electric Transit & School Bus Initiatives in the Southeast
July 22, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this free webinar, NC Clean Cities Coalitions and Plug-in NC will bring together experts to discuss electric transit and school bus deployments in North Carolina and the surrounding region.
Lunch & Learn: Data Without Borders
July 22, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn, Jim Gray and Karen Lindquist of Green Stream will share a talk on an Alert2-based technical architecture for sharing data across borders that’s being deployed in the Triangle.
Project Shift Cohort 9 Virtual Demo Day
July 22, 3-5 p.m. (online)
Join this event to see first-hand software demonstrations from the latest cohort of engineers in Project Shift’s immersive full-stack development program.
RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session
July 22, 4-5 p.m. (online)
Join this information session to learn about the 12-week RIoT Accelerator Program and how to apply to the fall 2020 cohort. Applications are due on July 31.
Ag Tech Professional Forum: Virtual
July 22, 4-5:30 p.m. (online)
This event convenes local ag tech entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders for an evening of networking and engagement outside of the traditional workspace environment. The 2020 Ag Tech Professional Forum theme is plant health. This month’s event will be held virtually.
Technology for Our Times: Code the Dream Nationwide Demo Day
July 22, 5-6 p.m. (online)
Durham coding program Code the Dream is hosting a virtual demo day where students will present the apps they’ve been building.
How NC Manufacturers Use Free Trade Zones to Cut Costs
July 23, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual workshop, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and the state’s foreign trade zone administrators will discuss foreign trade zones and how companies can benefit from them.
Luminary Talks with Mary Grove
July 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (online)
The next speaker in American Underground’s Luminary Talks series is Mary Grove, managing partner at Bread and Butter Ventures. Read more Luminary Talks coverage here.
Rethinking Presentations (Part One)
July 23, 2-3 p.m. (online)
This webinar will show participants how to create captivating presentations that are memorable and influential to an audience. This event is the first in a two-part series: Part two will be held on July 30.
Wake Tech Virtual IT Speaker Series
July 23, 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.
DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit 2020
July 23-24 (online)
A must-attend for entrepreneurs and technology industry representatives in the South, the DIG SOUTH Tech Summit connects leading global brands to scalable startups in the region. This year’s event will take place online, with the same networking opportunities, pitches, exhibitors and more features from the in-person program.
NC TECH 2020 State of Technology Conference
July 23-24 (online)
NC TECH’s annual State of Technology Conference is back, this time in a fully virtual format and focusing on how data impacts our personal and professional lives. The two-day program will feature keynotes, panels, a pitch competition and a virtual exhibit showcase. More TechWire coverage here.
Cruise Thru 2 with Boxyard RTP
July 24, 4-8 p.m. (online)
Boxyard RTP is hosting a drive-thru marketplace where seven Boxyard businesses will sell their products, food and beverages to customers as they drive by in their cars. More TechWire coverage here.
HackDuke: Ideate 2020
July 25-26 (online)
Hosted by HackDuke, this two-day virtual designathon will feature workshops, presentations and a design innovation competition.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
July 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.
Triangle Global Health Consortium Mentor Monday
July 27, 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 Global Health Innovation Alliance Accelerator Founder and Executive Director Julie Barnes-Weise.
Automotive Intelligence Summit 2020 (Week 1)
July 27-31 (online)
Held annually, the Automotive Intelligence Summit features the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of auto. This year’s conference will be held virtually over 30 days. Sessions run from July 27 to August 28.
Coffee with Maggie Kane
July 28, 9-10 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’ next Coffee with Leaders series will feature Maggie Kane, the founder and executive director of A Place at the Table, who will share how the business has met increased demand during the pandemic.
Office & Work Culture: Is It Truly Inclusive & Equitable?
July 28, 12-1 p.m. (online)
This virtual discussion will feature insights and solutions on how companies and organizations can build equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Code for Chapel Hill
July 28, 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
July 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 RTP
July 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.
Growing Opportunity in Exporting to Peru
July 29, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
In this free webinar, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and Alonso Echevarria of Data in Motion will lead a discussion on the new opportunities in the Peruvian market available to North Carolina companies.
Why Is XR the Secret Ingredient to the 4th Industrial Revolution?
July 29, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn, Chris Haire of BLDG-25 will share the ways in which XR technology is driving efficiency and improving quality in product development.
Sustainable Fleet Technology Virtual Conference 2020
July 29, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
The fourth annual event of its kind, the 2020 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will feature the latest trends and tech in sustainable fleet operations and implementation. This year’s program will be presented in a series of 12 webinar sessions, held from July to December. See the list of dates here.
NC Tech Talk Series with Kurt Taylor & Trace Smith of Nextglass
July 29, 2:15-3 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a virtual talk with Nextglass Founder Kurt Taylor and CEO Trace Smith, who will discuss how fast-growing companies are adapting to the current economic landscape.
CEI Technical Webinar Series: Drive Innovation & Adoption with Human-Centered Design
July 30, 12-12:45 p.m. (online)
Computer Enterprises is hosting a summer-long technical webinar series covering a broad range of topics. This week’s topic is: Innovation & Adoption with Human-Centered Design.
Reduce Your CCPA Compliance & Cybersecurity Risk
July 30, 1-1:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual workshop, hosted by Durham cybersecurity startup StrongKey, will cover the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and how businesses can implement compliance and risk management.
Redesigning Presentations (Part Two)
July 30, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Building on the lesson from part one of the series, held earlier this month, this virtual workshop will show participants how to create powerful presentation visuals that retain an audience’s attention.
Triangle Tech Net
July 31, 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.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA Black Entrepreneurship Council
July 31
NC IDEA is seeking applications from individuals to serve on the organization’s new North Carolina Black Entrepreneurship Council, which aims to serve the needs of local Black entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: RIoT Accelerator Program (Fall 2020)
July 31
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 September 8 to November 25 in Raleigh.
