RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines are coming up across North Carolina 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 2023.
These weekly updates are part of our Startup Monday lineup.
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Women’s Leadership Conference
May 23, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
Centered around advancing women in business, this annual conference offers career development strategies, discussions with established leaders and networking.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 24, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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 24, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held weekly, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
2023 North Carolina Microbiome Symposium
May 24, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @NCBiotech
This full-day conference will convene microbiome researchers from academia and industry. The program includes presentations, poster sessions, a keynote speaker and networking.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
May 24, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 24, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& 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 Asheville
May 24, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
Webinar: Developing Skilled Tech Talent
May 25, 9-9:45 a.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a webinar with speakers from Tech Elevator, who will share how companies are collaborating to develop skilled tech talent. Registration is open to members and non-members of NC TECH.
GrindFest 2023
May 26–28 in Asheville
This three-day festival will celebrate Asheville’s community of Black entrepreneurs and business owners. The event includes music and live performances, games, food, vendors, employment and partnership opportunities, and more.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
May 31, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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 31, 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 Fayetteville
May 31, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College
Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
May 31, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& 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 Asheville
May 31, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
