RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of May.
Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events. Others will be held virtually and are noted as such.
If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out to me here.
10 Keys to Unlocking Successful Benefits Communication
May 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (online)
In this virtual workshop, participants will learn the 10-key framework that results in benefits communication plans promoting employee engagement.
LaunchLab Growth Demo Day Spring 2022
May 23, 5-7:30 p.m. @Elm & Bain
In this event, the 12 companies participating in the LaunchLab Growth accelerator program will share their pitches and connect with others in the local entrepreneurial community.
NC Chamber: Educating Managers on Mental Health
May 24, 10-11 a.m. (online)
NC Chamber is hosting a free webinar series for executives and HR professionals to discuss the ways employers can advance mental health wellness in their workplaces. This session will focus on how to recognize signs of employee distress, how to connect employees with mental health resources, and tips for emulating a mental health-friendly culture within teams.
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.
Virtual Tech Job Expo 101: How Does It Work?
May 25, 10-10:45 a.m. (online)
Ahead of NC TECH’s Summer Virtual Tech Job Expo on June 8, employers and job seekers are invited to receive a tour of the Premier Virtual event platform and learn how to submit job openings, resumes and more information, and communicate with candidates/employers.
2022 AdvanSE Life Science Conference (in Georgia)
May 25-27 @The Hotel at Avalon (Alpharetta, Georgia)
The annual AdvanSE Life Science Conference features pitches and educational programming serving Southeast companies in the biopharma, medtech, diagnostic and digital health industries.
How to Build a Gender-Diverse Workforce
May 26, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This virtual event will feature top employers sharing their approaches to attracting, engaging and retaining a gender-diverse workforce. Fidelity Investments will discuss its returnship program, while Rocket Software will provide an overview of its talent experience platform.
Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington’s 7th Anniversary Party
May 31, 5:30-7 p.m. @End of Days Distillery
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) is celebrating seven years of helping spearhead the growth of Wilmington’s startup ecosystem. It will host a panel with four guests discussing their connection to the beach economy, their experience and insights for local businesses.
