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. Some events have been postponed but many remain on the schedule.
“The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar. Below is a list of March 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 April. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here.
If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.
Check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar for more, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
Here’s our lineup of Triangle events through the end of March:
NCBiotech Life Science Marketing Group
March 10, 12-1 p.m. @NCBiotech
At NCBiotech’s next Life Science Marketing Group meeting, ViaVerus Founder Chris Morrison will show participants how to navigate the product launch process.
City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant Info Session
March 10, 12-1 p.m. @Barwell Road Community Center
The City of Raleigh’s Impact Partner Grant program provides funding for new programs and resources that aim to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses. Attend this information session to learn more about the program and how to apply. Proposals are due on April 15.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
March 10, 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 Chapel Hill
March 10, 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.
Southeast Raleigh Rotary Celebration
March 10, 6:30-8 p.m. @Transfer Co. Food Hall
Join to celebrate the opening of the first-ever Rotary Club in Southeast Raleigh. Learn more about the organization and its goals at this ceremony.
4th Annual Moving Forward with Purpose: Setting Your Vision on 20/20
March 11, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
Join the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina for a day-long conference with resources, talks and presentations designed to help guide the next stages of your business.
1 Million Cups RTP
March 11, 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.
Lunch & Learn: Emerging Cellular Standards in IoT
March 11, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
In this lunch and learn, Arrow Electronics will explore how carriers are deploying new standards for IoT products. Free lunch will be provided.
City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant Info Session
March 11, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Gateway
The City of Raleigh’s Impact Partner Grant program provides funding for new programs and resources that aim to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses. Attend this information session to learn more about the program and how to apply. Proposals are due on April 15.
RIoT Accelerator Program Info Session
March 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. @Launch Chapel Hill
Join this info session to learn about the RIoT Accelerator Program, explore the Launch Chapel Hill space and mingle with other tech entrepreneurs. (RIoT will be hosting more RAP info sessions throughout the month of March. See the full list here.) Applications to the summer 2020 cohort are due March 30.
WIB-RTP: Women Working in Clinical Research
March 11, 5:45-8 p.m. @NCBiotech
Join Women in Bio for a panel discussion and Q&A with local leaders about how women can advance in clinical research, the training required and the experience needed to land a great position.
NC IDEA LABS Applications Open
March 11
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, and applications are due on April 15.
TriWiSTEM Advancing Your Career Series: Supervision 101 – Managing Employees
March 12, 12-1 p.m. @NCBiotech
The next installment of Triangle Women in STEM’s Advancing Your Career series will cover leadership and team management.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): BARDA’s Support for Countermeasure Development
March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. @Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
At this event, First Flight Venture Center Director of Programs Emil Runge will share some of the ways that the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority is supporting ongoing medical countermeasure development for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Triangle Innovation Hub ‘Meet Me There’ Networking
March 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh
Lithios Apps and Innovate Raleigh are hosting a networking event where innovators and entrepreneurs, students, mentors and investors can join to network and learn about the resources available within the local startup ecosystem.
CompTIA AITP-RTP: Internet of Things Primer – Digital Transformation 101
March 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @NC State University Club
At its next meeting, CompTIA AITP-RTP will host Soft Ed US VP and General Manager David Mantica for a seminar about IoT from a “Systems Thinking” perspective.
Workshop: Power of Social Media Storytelling for your Business
March 12, 6:30-8 p.m. @Shaw University, Estey Hall Auditorium
In this workshop, you’ll learn about all the best ways to use social media to tell your story, generate traffic to your website and social accounts, and grow your business. The session will be led by Janice Rojas, marketing and communications director of Carolina Small Business Development Fund and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. Refreshments will be served.
Triangle Tech Net
March 13, 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.
2020 Diversity + Inclusion Summit
March 13, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel
NC TECH’s Diversity + Inclusion Summit will bring together C-level executives, D + I professionals and organizational leaders to discuss the benefits of a diverse workplace.
Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
March 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Raleigh Chamber’s next Professional Women’s Luncheon will cover strategies for managing large and diverse teams, featuring speakers Jenna Geigerman of Citrix, Melanie Stevens of BASF and Julia Wright of Dominion Energy.
Application Deadline: Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Project Funding
March 13
Cleantech innovators with solutions for reducing transportation-related emissions are encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding allocations ($1.4 million) under the Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) project, funded by the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program of the NC Department of Transportation.
Analytics>Forward 2020
March 14, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @SAS Hall
During this event, the audience can pitch or vote on an analytics-related talk or panel in the morning and then attend the sessions they like most throughout the day. A keynote will cover climate data. Food, coffee and drinks will be provided.
Application Deadline: IdeaFest Pitch Competition [EXTENDED]
March 15
At The Launch Place’s 7th annual IdeaFest on April 2, 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. More TechWire coverage here. (NOTE: The deadline has been extended to March 15.)
Use Cases & Technical Considerations for In-Body Wireless Medical Devices
March 16-17 @James B. Hunt Jr. Library
This two-day workshop, hosted by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association, will cover the technical challenges with in-body wireless devices and device sustainability, the security vulnerabilities associated with various communication channels, and how to best evaluate the appropriate in-body and wearable devices for your use case.
Raleigh Chamber Coffee with Leaders: Maggie Kane
March 17, 7:30-9 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber
Raleigh Chamber will host A Place at the Table Founder and Executive Director Maggie Kane for a talk sharing the story of how she built the organization.
Triangle Global Health Leadership Forum
March 17, 4:30-7 p.m. @RTI International
At this event, local health experts and professionals can join to discuss topics impacting the global and public health sectors. This month’s topic is “Women in Global Health Leadership.”
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
March 17, 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.
Ice House Facilitator Training
March 17-19 (Durham/RTP area)
NC IDEA’s three-day Ice House Facilitator Training provides education and insight on the entrepreneurial mindset to innovators who want to solve complex problems.
1 Million Cups RTP
March 18, 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.
Innovate Carolina Network Forum
March 18, 9-10:30 a.m. @Wilson Library
In this interactive session, participants will use design thinking tools to help UNC shape a vision for innovation-focused programming. A light breakfast will be served.
RIoT Accelerator Program Info Session: How Startups Should Engage Investors
March 18, 5-6 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Join this info session to learn about the RIoT Accelerator Program, explore HQ Raleigh’s space, mingle with other tech entrepreneurs and hear from SJF Ventures Senior Associate Jackie Bennett on what investors look for in choosing startups to support. Applications to the summer 2020 RAP cohort are due March 30.
Digital Health Happy Hour
March 18, 5-7 p.m. @Studio405
Join DHIT’s free monthly networking event to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors and community members who are shaping the Triangle’s digital health space.
Raleigh Chamber Young Professionals Network Program
March 19, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @PNC Arena
During this event, a group of local executives from several industries will discuss the impact of tech in the workplace.
AMA Triangle: 10 Marketing Lessons from the Pendo Journey
March 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m. @Brier Creek Country Club
In this workshop, Pendo CMO Jake Sorofman will share insights on how and when to hire, how to measure impact, scale budgets and programs, how to balance brand and demand, and more.
How Digital Transformation Can Drive the Best Customer Experience
March 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Frontier
Join Zendesk for this lunch & learn to hear how your organization can improve its customer experience (CX) strategy.
Cary Chamber Business After Hours
March 19, 5-7 p.m. @DesignElement/Signarama
Join Cary Chamber of Commerce for appetizers and beverages while networking with other local professionals.
RTP180: eSports & Simulations
March 19, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier
This installment of RTP180 will cover how the eSports industry is changing the Triangle region, featuring speakers Jeff Palumbo of Lenovo, Phaedra Boinodiris of IBM, Ish Said of Game On Escapes & More, Dave Nastalski of Dogwood Country Club and Trent Murray of ESports Observer.
Panel: Data Science Hype vs. Reality
March 19, 5:30-8 p.m. @Validic
The Women in Tech Allies meetup is hosting a panel with data scientists speaking about the hype in the data science industry today, particularly with related to AI, machine learning and deep learning.
HQ Community Lunch: Crowdfunding
March 20, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
This month’s HQ Raleigh Community Lunch will focus on the topic of crowdfunding.
Triangle Global Health Consortium Mentor Monday Webinar
March 23, 4-5 p.m.
This monthly webinar series hosts a global health professional who will share insights and advice for advancing your career. This month’s webinar features Kimberly Thigpen Tart of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences.
Leadership Raleigh 41 & 42 Information Session
March 24, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber
Leadership Raleigh is a leadership development program run by the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Applications for the next cohort are due on May 8. Join this information session to hear from Leadership Raleigh alumni about their experience.
Entrepreneurs Lab with Al Mask & John Chisholm
March 24, 3:30-6:20 p.m. @McColl Building
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Entrepreneurs Lab series features lectures revealing the secrets behind successful entrepreneurs. Al Mask and John Chisholm will speak this week.
Code for Chapel Hill
March 24, 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 RTP
March 25, 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.
Wake Tech Business & Computer Technologies Career Fair
March 25, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Wake Tech South Campus, Student Services Building Conference Center
This career fair is an opportunity for Wake Technical Community College students to grow their network and meet local employers. The event is open to current curriculum students in Wake Tech’s Business, Computer Science and Digital Arts, Networking and Computer Technologies programs.
Workshop: What’s the Story on Carolina I&E Students?
March 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @1789 Venture Lab
During this workshop, Innovate Carolina will join brand experts to better understand what UNC’s I&E students want and how the university can better serve them.
NC IDEA LABS Info Session (Webinar)
March 26, 2-3 p.m.
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, and applications are due on April 15. Attend this webinar to learn more about the program and how to write a competitive application.
Startup Summit: How to Recruit & Get Recruited into a Startup
March 26, 6-8 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Join Startup Summit to hear from Barfield Revenue Consulting Founder and CEO Will Barfield on startup recruiting.
TechGirlz Workshop: Python Programming
March 26, 6-8:30 p.m. @Kramden Institute
In this workshop, students will learn how to program using Python starting with simple data types, including numbers, letters and strings, and lists.
Triangle Tech Net
March 27, 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.
RIoT Developer Day 2020
March 27, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Wake Tech Community College (RTP Campus)
This full-day event includes several hands-on workshops and tech talks. Tickets are free.
Conscientious Capitalism: Labor Trafficking & Supply Chains
March 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @Kenan Center
This free, half-day symposium brings together both national and North Carolina-based C-suite executives, government officials and non-profit leaders to examine how labor trafficking manifests in global supply chains and in those of local businesses in North Carolina.
2020 Financial Fortitude Summit
March 28, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @Wake Tech Small Business Center, Western Wake Campus
Hosted by Wake Technical Community College’s Small Business Center, this free conference will cover intellectual property for small businesses, Google My Business, business taxes, access to capital and more.
Application Deadline: RIoT Accelerator Program (Summer 2020)
March 30
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 summer 2020 cohort will run from May 26 to August 14 in Raleigh.
NC Chamber 78th Annual Meeting
March 31, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Marriott Raleigh City Center
North Carolina Chamber’s 78th annual meeting will center around the theme, “2020 Playbook: Keeping NC First in Business,” with talks and keynotes focused on strategies to uplift the business climate state-wide.
NC IDEA LABS Information Session and Q&A
March 31, 12-2 p.m. @NC IDEA LABS
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, and applications are due on April 15. Attend this information session to learn more about the program and how to write a competitive application.
Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster Innovators’ Networking
March 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Fortnight Brewing
Join the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster to network with local cleantech innovators and meet industry stakeholders from business, government and academia.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
March 31, 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.
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.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
March 31, 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.
