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On the NC event horizon: Previewing what’s coming up in April
Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for April. Here is TechWire’s roundup of upcoming events across the state.
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines are coming up across North Carolina in April. 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 April 2023:
The Tech Behind Femtech
April 4, 5-7 p.m. @Blush Cowork
RIoT will host a panel discussion on how innovation in women’s healthcare is driving larger trends at the intersection of health care and technology.
Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour
April 4, 5-7 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern
The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Join to network with peers.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
April 4, 7 p.m. (online)
Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 5, 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
April 5, 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.
Tech Slam ‘N Eggs
April 5, 8-9:30 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking (& online)
This hybrid event will feature a handful of startup CTOs or lead developers sharing their tech stack and any insights and problems they overcame.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
April 5, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Technical 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 RTP
April 5, 9-10 a.m. (online)
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.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
April 5, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
April 5, 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.
Updating Fleets of Devices & Shaping the World of IoT
April 5, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This virtual lunch and learn will cover case studies and historical and geopolitical insights about edge computing and IoT development, as well as technical requirements and useful tools.
Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series
April 6, 5:30-7 p.m. @Mountain BizWorks
Mountain BizWorks’ spring 2023 Craft Your Commerce series runs from March to May. Creative entrepreneurs will learn about SEO and analytics, how to make an engaging website landing page and how to connect with customers via e-commerce platforms.
Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group
April 7, 8-9:30 a.m. @Suffolk Punch Brewing
The Charlotte Business Group will host members and guests for connections over coffee. Note: Space is limited, so registration is required.
Meet the Employer: First Citizens Bank
April 11, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
Ahead of the NC TECH Job Expo on April 12, job seekers can join this webinar to learn about First Citizens Bank and its IT operations, future plans and what its recruiting teams look for in candidates.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
April 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join to network with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 12, 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
April 12, 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 Robeson County
April 12, 8-9 a.m. @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub
In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.
Spring Tech Job Expo (Virtual)
April 12, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Spring Tech Job Expo will provide virtual booths to connect job seekers to local/regional employers looking for new talent.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
April 12, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Technical 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
April 12, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
April 12, 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.
Scaling IoT Products: A Technology Review
April 12, 1-2 p.m. (online)
This online lunch and learn will cover case studies and best practices for prototyping, designing and launching IoT products.
Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series
April 12, 2-3 p.m. (online)
Mountain BizWorks’ spring 2023 Craft Your Commerce series runs from March to May. Creative entrepreneurs will learn about SEO and analytics, how to make an engaging website landing page and how to connect with customers via e-commerce platforms.
Western Women’s Business Center Conference
April 13, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center
The Western Women’s Business Center is hosting a conference with learning sessions and networking centering around Western North Carolina’s small business community.
Duke I&E Startup Showcase
April 13, 2-4 p.m. Wallace Wade Stadium
This event will showcase the student ventures coming out of Duke University’s Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs, Student Founder, Innovation Studio and New Ventures programs.
Raleigh’s Best Serial Entrepreneur Speaks on Scaling Startups Challenges
April 13, 4-6 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington will host Triangle-based entrepreneur and investor Scot Wingo for a talk on his experiences in building and scaling successful companies.
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Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
April 14, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar gives participants an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
On the Menu: Media Relations Tactics
April 14, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (& online)
This interactive workshop will cover public relations strategies, insights on the media landscape and how media relations work. Note: This is a hybrid event.
Research Triangle Life Sciences Summit
April 18, 8-11 a.m.
This conference will center around the Triangle’s position as a life science hub. Attendees can network with local developers and builders, investors, tenants, brokers and more.
NC TECH Government Vendor Network
April 18, 3-4 p.m. @Brooks Pierce – Wells Fargo Capitol Center
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a quarterly forum for member firms who have an interest in doing business with the state government.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 19, 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
April 19, 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.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
April 19, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Technical 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
April 19, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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 RTP
April 19, 9-10 a.m. (online)
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.
1 Million Cups Asheville
April 19, 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.
Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series
April 19, 2-4 p.m. (online)
Mountain BizWorks’ spring 2023 Craft Your Commerce series runs from March to May. Creative entrepreneurs will learn about SEO and analytics, how to make an engaging website landing page and how to connect with customers via e-commerce platforms.
Nisbet Venture Fund Pitch Competition
April 19
Davidson College’s Nisbet Venture Fund is an annual pitch competition for student entrepreneurs and recent alumni. Selected participants will receive coaching and mentorship before pitching their ventures for a chance to win up to $25,000 at this year’s competition.
IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition [in Virginia]
April 20, 1 p.m. in Danville, Virginia
The Launch Place is accepting applications for its eighth annual IdeaFest, where nearly a dozen finalists will pitch their ideas to judges and a live audience. The top three winners will get $10,000. (Note: The Launch Place is based in Virginia, but it has an office in RTP and invests in Triangle-area startups.)
Pitch-Space Live at the Cabarrus Center
April 25, 4:30-6 p.m. @Cabarrus Center
In this event, a group of startups will present their products/services to a panel of investors for feedback. There will also be open networking.
2023 State Energy Conference
April 25–26 @McKimmon Center
The annual State Energy Conference features networking opportunities, sessions on best practices, successful case studies, panel discussions and more.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
April 26, 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
April 26, 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.
1 Million Cups Fayetteville
April 26, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Technical 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
April 26, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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
April 26, 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.
DIG SOUTH Tech Summit 2023 [Charleston, SC]
April 26–27 @College of Charleston TD Arena
The DIG SOUTH Tech Summit returns for another year of programming in Charleston, South Carolina. The annual conference convenes startups and investors from across the Southeast. This year’s event centers around the theme of “Transformation.”
Mountain BizWorks’ Craft Your Commerce Series
April 27, 12-2 p.m. (online)
Mountain BizWorks’ spring 2023 Craft Your Commerce series runs from March to May. Creative entrepreneurs will learn about SEO and analytics, how to make an engaging website landing page and how to connect with customers via e-commerce platforms.
SEED20 OnStage
April 27, 6:30 p.m. @ImaginOn – McColl Family Theatre
At Social Venture Partners Charlotte’s annual SEED20 event, 10 nonprofits will pitch to an audience for a chance to win cash and in-kind prizes. Networking will follow.
Women Lead NC: Charlotte
April 28 @Charlotte Convention Center
NC Chamber will host a conference exploring opportunities for women in the workplace, the leadership experience, and ways men and women can work together to build the next generation of women leaders.
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