February headliners, part I: Previewing what’s coming up across Triangle

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.

Following is a list of events across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area through the end of February. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to a live format.

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2023 FREEDM Research Symposium

Feb. 20–21 @NC State’s Hunt Library

The annual FREEDM Research Symposium convenes students, faculty, industry and community leaders for two days of keynotes, poster presentations, networking and a lab tour.

CISO Executive Roundtable

Feb. 21, 7:45-9 a.m. (online)

This quarterly meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.

Taking the Leap

Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and brand marketing.

Duke Sustainable Business & Social Impact Conference

Feb. 22, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Duke’s Fuqua School of Business

Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business will host its 18th Sustainable Business and Social Impact Conference, an annual event that convenes students, alumni and professionals to discuss business models and other topics around social impact and sustainability.

Early-Stage Startups: Key Issues & Legal Strategy

Feb. 22, 1-2 p.m. (online)

In this online lunch and learn, Jesse Jones and Benjamin Jacob of Fourscore Business Law will share crucial legal considerations for early-stage founders, such as intellectual property protection, legal strategies, entity selection and more.

Nonprofit Networking Night

Feb. 22, 4-6 p.m. @79°West

UNC Chapel Hill’s Innovate Carolina program will host a networking event for nonprofits across Chatham, Orange and Wake counties.

NC TECH’s 30th Anniversary Reception

Feb. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @NC Governor’s Mansion

NC TECH will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh. Note: This is an invitation-only event.

How to Build Brand Ambassador Partnerships

Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway

In this panel discussion and Q&A, Emily Winters of The Social Rising and Roxy Garrity of Raleigh-Durham Girl will share ways to leverage brand ambassador partnerships, tips on micro-influencer strategies and more.

Government Affairs Reception

Feb. 22 @Merrimon-Wynne House

This reception will convene business leaders, local Chambers of Commerce and policymakers to discuss key issues in the business community.

2023 Clean Energy in the Southeast

Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @City Club Raleigh

This full-day course will brief participants on the latest regulatory and legislative developments related to clean energy in North Carolina and across the U.S.

NewCo Series: InSoma Bio

Feb. 27, 4-5:30 p.m. (online)

For the next event in its NewCo series, the NC Life Sciences Virtual Networking Group will host a talk with InSoma Bio Founder Stefan Roberts.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA SEED & MICRO Grants

Feb. 27, 5 p.m.

Applications are live for NC IDEA’s two flagship grant programs serving North Carolina tech startups: NC IDEA MICRO (small, project-based grants of $10,000) and NC IDEA SEED ($50,000 for startups with a proven concept). Apply by 5 p.m. EST.