RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines will occur in May. Several events will be held in person or in a hybrid format, while many others remain virtual.
Building on WRAL TechWire’s ongoing work tracking important events and deadlines across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in May 2022:
CIO + IT Executive Roundtable
May 3, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)
In this virtual session, IT security leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and developments in their field.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
May 3, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
May 3, 5-7 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern
The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Join to network with peers.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
May 3, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)
Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers, and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 4, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers, and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 4, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 4, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups RTP
May 4, 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.
Leading From the Boardroom: Navigating the Life Science Boardroom
May 4, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. @NCBiotech
The National Association of Corporate Directors’ Research Triangle chapter will host a day of educational programming discussing key issues in the life science boardroom, including pandemic recovery, innovation drivers, fundraising, partnerships and the board maturity curve.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
May 6, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
On the Menu: Personal Cybersecurity Training
May 9, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (and online)
This hybrid workshop will offer cybersecurity best practices, password management strategies, a review of the latest cyber threats and more.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
May 10, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
May 10, 6-7:30 p.m.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join to network with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 11, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers, and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Robeson County
May 11, 8-9 a.m. @Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC Pembroke
In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 11, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 11, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups RTP
May 11, 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.
2022 State of Technology (Triangle)
May 11-12 @Raleigh Convention Center
This year’s State of Technology Conference from NC TECH will explore the theme “Life in the Cloud: What’s On The Horizon?” The event will include keynotes and panel discussions covering cloud-related topics, as well as a tech expo and a startup showcase.
DIG SOUTH Tech Summit 2022 [Charleston, SC]
May 11-13 @College of Charleston’s TD Arena
DIG SOUTH is returning with an in-person program this year, bringing together the South’s top tech startups, executives, investors and brands for three days of networking, panel discussions, keynote speakers and more sessions. The 2022 event will center around the theme “Resilience.”
Pitch Practice to Investors
May 12, 3-5 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Warehouse
This event is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs/founders and executives seeking funding from investors to practice their pitches and get feedback from investors and veteran startup advisors.
CISO + IT Security Roundtable
May 17, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)
This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level tech leaders from NC TECH member companies to discuss relevant cybersecurity topics.
Women > A Force in Business: Charlotte
May 17, 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. @Charlotte Convention Center
NC Chamber’s Women > A Force in Business program is back in-person, providing a platform for local leaders and professionals to network and share ways to enhance leadership development, career advancement, personal wellness and more.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
May 17, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 18, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers, and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 18, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 18, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups RTP
May 18, 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.
Wilson Forward Annual Meeting
May 19, 9-11:30 a.m. @Barton College
This year, Wilson Forward’s annual meeting will offer insights into the demographic data provided by the 2020 Census.
Clean Energy in the Mountains
May 19, 6-9 p.m. @Highland Brewing
This event, hosted by the NC Sustainable Energy Association, will feature a panel discussion covering new clean energy legislation in North Carolina, how it will be implemented and how it will impact the industry. Networking will follow.
Raleigh Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference 2022
May 24, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Raleigh Convention & Performing Arts Complex
Raleigh Chamber’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference features discussions with established business leaders who support women in the workplace.
Hospitality Hiring Hour
May 24, 4-5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Durham’s Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and The Lodge at Duke Medical Center are on the hunt for top talent in the hospitality industry. Job seekers can attend a weekly event series every Tuesday through May 31 to meet with managers/staff to ask questions and learn about the available job opportunities.
Southeast Region Federal and Defense Textile (FEDTex) Summit
May 24-25 @Harris Conference Center
This conference aims to connect manufacturers of textile-based clothing, footwear, equipment and textile-based soldier systems.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 25, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers, and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
May 25, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 25, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups RTP
May 25, 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.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Information Session
May 26, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.
