Triangle headliners: 24 events & webinars coming up this week

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 May 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 June. 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 May—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

May 26, 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.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

May 26, 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

May 26, 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 May 12 to June 2.

Grow With Google NC Digital Coaching Webinar

May 26, 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.

Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown

May 26, 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.

Cary Chamber Virtual Eye Opener Breakfast

May 27, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Join the Cary Chamber of Commerce for a virtual talk with Small Business Administration District Director Thomas A. Stith III, who will discuss issues local businesses are currently facing.

1 Million Cups RTP

May 27, 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.

Entrepreneurship & Education in the New Era

May 27, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)

Western Governors University NC and the NC Economic Development Association are hosting a free webinar on how COVID-19 has changed the economic and academic landscape in North Carolina and beyond. Panelists include Sageworks Cofounder Brian Hamilton, WGU North Carolina Chancellor Catherine Truitt, and NCEDA Policy and Public Affairs Managing Director Lawrence Bivins.

NAWBO Greater Raleigh Business Luncheon

May 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)

The Raleigh chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners is hosting a webinar with Shelton Leadership Center Director Barbara H. Mulkey, who will share her advice on stepping down, from or out of your company. A Q&A will follow.

How to Deploy IoT Devices & Build Complete Applications with Helium

May 27, 1-2 p.m. (online)

In this virtual lunch and learn, Helium VP of Business Development Mark Phillips will show the audience how to deploy IoT devices with LoRaWAN.

Why Entrepreneurship Now: A Virtual Event for America’s Teens

May 27, 3-4 p.m. (online)

Junior Achievement is holding a virtual event in which teens across the U.S. can interact with Sageworks Cofounder Brian Hamilton and “Shark Tank” star and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Harris Faulkner of Fox News’ Outnumbered will moderate the discussion. More TechWire coverage here.

Ice House Entrepreneurship Program

May 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)

Online, Interactive, Energy Economic Development Conference

May 28, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (online)

Join E4 Carolinas for a virtual conference covering how utilities, economic developers and energy companies are preparing for post-COVID19 economic recovery and rebuilding process. More TechWire coverage here.

Rural Talk: An Advocacy Speaker Series

May 28, 11 a.m. (online)

In this webinar series, leaders from public, private and nonprofit sectors will discuss key issues affecting rural communities in North Carolina. Topics include broadband, entrepreneurship, small business development, housing, water, infrastructure and more. More TechWire coverage here.

UNC Navigating the Great Pause Panel Series

May 28, 12-1 p.m. (online)

The UNC Entrepreneurship Center’s weekly Navigating the Great Pause series features experts discussing how entrepreneurs can make smart adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. More TechWire coverage here.

Tech for Good: Building Community Through the Power of Technology

May 28, 1-2 p.m. (online)

RIoT is hosting a virtual panel discussion about mission-driven technologies with social impact.

So You Want to Launch a Product?

May 28, 2 p.m. (online)

Cary-based Touchstone 3D is hosting a webinar on how to launch a product and form a company around it.

Data Privacy in the Era of COVID-19: E.U. vs U.S. Approaches

May 28, 4 p.m. (online)

UNC’s Kenan Institute is hosting a two-part discussion on data privacy concerns presented by contract tracing. Part one of the series was held on May 20 at 2 p.m.

Wake Tech Virtual IT Speaker Series

May 28, 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: Remote Pulmonary Monitoring

May 29, 9 a.m. (online)

DHIT is hosting a panel of local technology leaders discussing the advantages of remote pulmonary monitoring technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coping with the COVID-19 Crisis

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

Raleigh Chamber is hosting a free webinar featuring two speakers from Triangle Springs, who will share tips on ways to manage stress during the COVID-19 crisis.

NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Development & Commercialization Strategy

May 29, 1-4:30 p.m. (online)

The NC Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a SBIR/STTR workshop for university faculty who are developing proposals for the program.