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Triangle headliners: Previewing holiday parties & other events through Dec. 31

This roundup previews upcoming events and deadlines across the Triangle through the end of December, including several holiday parties and end-of-year…

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December 5, 2022

This article was originally published by WRAL Techwire

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 coming up across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area through the end of December—including several holiday parties and New Years-themed events.

Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to a live format.

If you’d like to suggest an event for WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out here.

Current & Emerging Technologies Conference

Dec. 5 (online)

This one-day event, hosted by the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, will provide a briefing on the specific applications and technological advancements driving organization-level initiatives today.

Lunch & Learn: Best Practices for Startup

Dec. 6, 12-1:30 p.m. Raleigh Founded (Warehouse location)

This lunch and learn, led by Benji Jones of Innovate Capital Law, will cover the various considerations of business formation, such as IP ownership, choice of entity, founder’s issues and more.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Dec. 6, 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.

Dolphin Tank: Health Tech in the Triangle

Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. @Alexandria Center for Advanced Technologies

This pitch event will showcase women-led startups that are developing health tech solutions. The program includes presentations, expert panelists, audience participation and networking.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

Dec. 6, 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 RTP

Dec. 7, 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.

Learn How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Product Development

Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m. (online)

Join this virtual lunch and learn to understand the best practices and common pitfalls of product development for wireless IoT devices.

Raleigh-Durham Veterans In Residence Showcase

Dec. 7, 5-7 p.m. @WeWork Raleigh

Participating in a nationwide event spanning 34 cities, Bunker Labs Raleigh-Durham will convene at WeWork to celebrate more than 500 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs launching their startups and businesses. Read more TechWire coverage here.

Bunker Labs sets Veterans in Residence Showcase for Dec. 7

Pull-Up at Provident

Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m. @Provident1898

This event brings together Durham-based startup founders and small business owners to connect for networking and support. This month’s edition will include a holiday market featuring products/services from local businesses.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Program

Dec. 7

For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative high-potential life science technology ideas. Up to $20,000 may be requested.

2022 CXO Online Auction

Dec. 7-9 (online)

The winning bidders of this online auction get the opportunity to meet one-on-one with tech CIOs CISOs and other CXOs. The auction supports NC TECH’s statewide programs, including the Founder’s Scholarship for young women seeking engineering and/or technology-related degrees at higher education institutions.

LaunchBio: Using Tech to Innovate Decentralized Clinical Trials

Dec. 8, 4-5 p.m. (online)

This panel discussion will cover the key technology advancements and benefits of decentralized clinical trials and clinical trial design, with a focus on trial participants.

American Underground End of Year Party 2022

Dec. 8, 5-7 p.m. at AU@Main Google Lounge & Rooftop Patio

American Underground will host a New Years-themed networking event featuring live music, local food, drinks and more.

CIO + CISO Reception (Triangle)

Dec. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Bailey-Tucker House

CIOs, CISOs and senior IT leaders will gather in Raleigh for an evening of networking over catered fare.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

Dec. 9, 8:30-10 a.m. @Umstead Hotel & Spa

This month, Raleigh Chamber’s C-Suite Perspectives event will feature a talk from Kristen Hess, principal and CEO at HH Architecture.

On the Menu: Creating a Sustainable Culture of DEI

Dec. 9, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier

This hybrid workshop will cover strategies and best practices for building a sustainable culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for businesses and organizations.

Innovate Carolina’s Lunch with the Experts

Dec. 9, 12:30-2 p.m. @79º West Innovation Hub

UNC Chapel Hill students are invited to have lunch with experts and learn more about the university’s wealth of innovation resources.

Application Deadline: 2023 Scholars & Founders Program

Dec. 9

The Durham Success Summit invites young Black men interested in personal growth and economic mobility to apply to the three-month Scholars program or the six-month Founders program for entrepreneurs. Applications are due on Dec. 9.

Invented at Duke 2022

Dec. 12, 5-8 p.m. @Penn Pavilion

Duke University’s Office for Translation and Commercialization is hosting an event bringing together alums, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors to see inventions by faculty, staff and student researchers and innovators.

RapidScale’s Innovation Lab Opening

Dec. 13, 5 p.m. @Boys & Girls Club – Washington Elementary Club

RapidScale is hosting a grand opening event for its innovation lab, an initiative providing computers and equipment for kids’ virtual learning.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Dec. 13, 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.

Grow With Google: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics

Dec. 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)

In this webinar, attendees will learn about the best practices and trends behind customer engagement on Google Analytics, including an introduction to the platform, how to make and understand reports and set goals, and how to use it with other Google tools.

Cary Chamber Business of Women

Dec. 15, 12-1:15 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber’s next Business of Women event will feature a talk from Dr. Nerissa Price, WakeMed’s medical director of BH Community Case Management and PATH.

1 Million Cups RTP

Dec. 21, 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.