Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for April despite the spreading coronavirus. Keep an eye on TechWire for the latest updates. As of March 9, here is the April schedule.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of:
Also, check out our list of over 100 meetups in the Triangle.
These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.
Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in April:
2020 FREEDM Research Symposium
March 31 – April 2 @Hunt Library, NCSU Centennial Campus
Join researchers and academics, students and industry representatives at FREEDM Systems Center‘s annual symposium for keynote presentations, updates on FREEDM research and technical tutorials.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 1, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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
April 1, 8:30-10 a.m.
Held every month, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community. Free coffee is included.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
April 1, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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 Asheville
April 1, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
1 Million Cups RTP
April 1, 9-10 a.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
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.
Bunker Brews Wilmington: Chapter First Anniversary
April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
Bunker Labs Wilmington is celebrating the growth of the chapter over the past year. Join for food, drinks, prizes and networking with the local military community.
Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Matthews)
April 1, 6-8 p.m. @Black Chicken Wine Cellar
The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members in Matthews.
Raleigh Hardware Cup: Pitch & Networking Event
April 1, 6-8 p.m. @The Cannon Room, HQ Capital Club
This free event features six hardware startups pitching to local VCs and investors. The winner gets $3,000 cash and prizes, as well as a chance to win the $50,000 grand prize at the international finals in May.
Pulling Back the Veil on Economic Development
April 2, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The BOplex
At this event, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance will discuss recent project activity and the positive impacts on the Charlotte region.
On the Menu: The 5 Rules of Storytelling
April 2, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Frontier
Led by The Storytelling Companion podcast host Chris Thiede, this workshop will teach participants how storytelling can connect them with customers.
7th Annual IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition
April 2, 1-5 p.m. @Cottontail Weddings & Events
At The Launch Place’s 7th annual IdeaFest, a group of 20 startups will get to present their pitches to a live audience and panel of judges, competing for a total of $10,000 in prizes.
Larger Than Life Science
April 2, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, get tips on growing your company and network with members of the life science community at Larger Than Life Science, a free event presented by LaunchBio.
GillingsX
April 2, 5-7 p.m. @UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
During this event, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health students will make 10-15 minute TEDx-style presentations to highlight inspiring projects, findings and experiences they have had in advancing global health.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
April 2, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Speed Dating With Recruiters
April 2, 6-9 p.m. @Coco and the Director
At this event, Tech Talent South will facilitate one-on-one meetings between local jobseekers and recruiters.
Tech Job Fair: Triangle
April 3, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @McKimmon Center
NC TECH’s Job Fair series connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
April 3, 9-9:30 a.m.
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Electrification 2020
April 6-9 @Charlotte Convention Center
This annual event brings together business, policy, government and academic leaders, as well as vendors and partners, to discuss electrification’s role in decarbonization and global sustainability.
Project Shift Demo Night (Cohort 8)
April 7, 6-8 p.m. @The Rickhouse
Join this event to see first-hand software demonstrations from the latest cohort of engineers in Project Shift’s immersive full-stack development program.
Code for Chapel Hill
April 7, 6-8 p.m. @Town of Chapel Hill
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.
East Coast Game Conference
April 7-9 @Raleigh Convention Center
In 2020, the East Coast Game Conference is returning for its 12th year. The program provides video game developers opportunities for networking and collaboration with the best minds in the industry.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 8, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
April 8, 8-10 a.m. @The Garage at Packard Place
Every month, a handful of Queen City-based companies headline Charlotte PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for a total of five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
April 8, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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 Asheville
April 8, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
1 Million Cups RTP
April 8, 9-10 a.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
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.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
April 9, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Bunker Connect Raleigh-Durham: Building Stronger Connections
April 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Venture X Durham – Frontier RTP
Bunker Labs Raleigh-Durham is hosting an event to build stronger connections across the veteran community. Hear insights from local entrepreneur Randy H. Nelson on his experience as a leader, mentor and community builder.
2020 UNC Innovation Showcase
April 9, 5:30-8 p.m. @The Friday Center
During this showcase, Innovate Carolina will celebrate a select group of ventures, research projects and initiatives within UNC’s ecosystem.
Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Southpark)
April 9, 6-8 p.m. @Rooster’s Southpark
The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members.
Ellevate Charlotte: Sip & See (Cornelius)
April 9, 6-8 p.m. @D9 Brewing Company
The Charlotte chapter of the Ellevate network is hosting a casual social for both members and non-members in Cornelius.
Fidelity Investments ‘Leadership in Technology’ Series
April 9, 6:30 p.m. @NC State College of Engineering
In this talk, Berryville Institute of Machine Learning Co-Founder Dr. Gary McGraw will use the story of static analysis for code review and its decade-long evolution as a driver for discussion. The presentation will cover startups, big companies, venture capital, research agencies and subject matter expertise.
Triangle Tech Net
April 10, 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.
Momentum Demo Day (Spring 2020)
April 10, 3-5 p.m. @RTP Headquarters
In this Demo Day event, Momentum Learning’s seventh cohort of Immersive Web Development students will present the projects they’ve created during the 12-week full-stack web development program.
UNC BLUETank Competition & End of Year Celebration
April 12, 7-8:30 p.m. @BLUE, Carmichael Hall
During this event, students will gather to pitch their ventures before a panel of judges, receive feedback and celebrate the end of their work at BLUE.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
April 14, 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
April 14, 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.
Automotive Intelligence Summit
April 14-16 @Raleigh Marriott, Crabtree Valley
This annual conference convenes leaders of the transportation industry to share insights and knowledge on the intersection of tech and automotive.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 15, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Wilmington
April 15, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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 Asheville
April 15, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
1 Million Cups RTP
April 15, 9-10 a.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
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.
Quantum Fintech Symposium
April 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Carolina Inn
Rethinc. Labs and the NC State IBM Q Hub will co-host the inaugural Quantum Fintech Symposium, an event focused on the financial sector applications of quantum computing.
Ag Tech Professional Forum
April 15, 4:30-7 p.m. @NCBiotech
This event convenes local ag tech entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders for an evening of networking and engagement outside of the traditional workspace environment.
Packard Place Public House
April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Packard Place
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
SBIR Road Tour
April 15 @NCBiotech
First Flight Venture Center is hosting program managers from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Innovation Research program. The event includes one-on-one meetings with program managers, informative panels, networking and lunch.
Application Deadline: City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant
April 15
The City of Raleigh’s Impact Partner Grant program provides funding for new programs and resources that aim to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA LABS
April 15
NC IDEA LABS is a four-week customer discovery program that helps idea-stage entrepreneurs take their first steps toward building a successful startup. The next cohort will run from May 26 to June 19.
UNC Technology & Business Strategy Forum
April 16, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. @Carolina Inn
The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is hosting a forum focused on the current challenges facing businesses and policy-makers as disruptive technologies alter operations, strategies and entire industries.
RTA Innovations & Solutions Forum Series
April 16, 2-4:30 p.m. @SAS
The Regional Transportation Alliance’s Innovations and Solutions Forum series will highlight new innovations to improve roads and streets quickly and safely.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
April 16, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Entrepalooza: A Celebration of Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University
April 16-17 @Wake Forest University
Hosted by Wake Forest University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, this event is a chance for student-led startups to pitch their ideas to an audience.
SwitchPoint 2020
April 16-17 @Haw River Ballroom
The annual SwitchPoint conference brings together hundreds of nonprofit and development professionals, corporate execs, educators and students, policy-makers and entrepreneurs for a two-day program focused on social impact and tech for good.
UNC Machine-Learning & Informatics Research in Aging (MIRA) Symposium
April 17 @Hamner Conference Center
Hosted by the Carolina Health Informatics Program and the Program on Health & Clinical Informatics, this symposium will explore interventions that leverage informatics and machine-learning approaches to address challenges in elderly care.
Life Science Economic Development Summit 2020
April 21, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @21c Museum Hotel Durham
NCBiotech’s Life Science Economic Development Summit will examine the state of biotechnology and its impact on North Carolina.
NC TECH Government Vendor Network
April 21, 3-4:30 p.m. @Brooks Pierce, Wells Fargo Capitol Center
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government.
Women > A Force in Business: Charlotte
April 21 @Charlotte Convention Center
This annual event, one of NC Chamber’s largest programs, includes talks and panels discussing ways to create and harness more opportunities for women in the workplace.
2020 T-REX Annual Summit
April 21-22 @Carolina Theatre
The annual T-REX summit provides insight from sales, marketing and executive leaders at some of the best tech and B2B organizations in the world.
Code for Chapel Hill
April 21, 6-8 p.m. @Town of Chapel Hill
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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 22, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Wilmington
April 22, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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 Asheville
April 22, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
1 Million Cups RTP
April 22, 9-10 a.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
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.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant (Cycle 3)
April 22
For the third cycle of its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is searching for innovative projects aiming to address the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, precision health, and digital and data-driven life science technologies.
DIG SOUTH Tech Summit (Charleston, SC)
April 22-24 @Charleston Gaillard Center
A must-attend for entrepreneurs and technology industry representatives in the South, the DIG SOUTH Tech Summit in South Carolina connects leading global brands to scalable startups in the region.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
April 23, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
Clean Energy in the Mountains
April 23, 6-9 p.m. @Highland Brewing Company
The NC Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a discussion on North Carolina’s Clean Energy Plan and what it means for the state’s future.
Triangle Tech Net
April 24, 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.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
April 28, 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.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
April 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.
State Energy Conference of North Carolina 2020
April 28-29 @McKimmon Conference & Training Center
The annual State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, technical innovation, resources and industry opportunity within North Carolina’s energy economy.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 29, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Wilmington
April 29, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
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 Asheville
April 29, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
1 Million Cups RTP
April 29, 9-10 a.m. @American Underground (@Blackwell)
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.
Davidson Venture Fund Pitch Competition 2020
April 29, 5:30-8 p.m. @Davidson College, East Craig Wall, Jr. Academic Center
Davidson Venture Fund aims to invest $25,000 in innovative businesses run by Davidson College students and recent alumni (2015-2019). Finalists will compete in front of a live audience at this pitch competition.
Precision Medicine Leaders’ Summit
April 30, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. @NCBiotech
Presented by the North Carolina Precision Health Collaborative, this conference will feature discussions on advancing the science and implementation of evidence-based precision medicine.
Skookum Volcano Tour
April 30, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte
Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
April 30, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.
