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WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup/tech world. The Headliners is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar.

Below is a list of April and May events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area. To find out whats happening this month in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the Headliners column. Another post highlights events in June. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here.

If youd like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.

Also, check out a full range of events on TechWires interactive calendar, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.

Note: The following list is our lineup of Triangle events through the end of Maymost have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

This online panel discussion will focus on the challenges involved with constructing a modern electric grid in North Carolina and beyond. The session features speakers from UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University and ABB.

LaunchBios free Larger Than Life Science event series has now moved online. This session will focus on board compensation, wealth management and equity strategies.

Join Gig East for its first virtual meetup, featuring a discussion on innovative approaches to dealing with new changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The session will feature panelists from RIoT, Cisco and WRAL.

Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays. Pizza will be provided.

Bring your ideas and opinions to the next Midtown Techies meetup. Events are held on the last Tuesday of every month.

Red Hats free virtual summit will feature keynotes, breakout sessions and programming covering the latest in open hybrid cloud, automation, cloud-native development and more topics.

In this webinar, Humana Digital Channels Director Bruce Buttles will show how the insurance giant is using low code technology to boost its business. $50 will be donated to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC for each person who RSVPs. More TechWire coverage here.

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.

Join DIG SOUTH to hear how Interloo is using machine learning and AI to help organizations better understand their sales forecasts.

In this technical webinar from FREEDM Systems Center, experts will cover reinforcement learning control in power system design.

All Things Open is hosting a free virtual meetup focused on the value proposition of open source technology, featuring Tobie Langel of UnlockOpen.

This meetup features a talk from Open Eye Creative, a Triangle-based video production firm, on how to improve your attention while working remotely.

Raleigh Chambers Young Professionals Network is hosting a virtual panel with experts discussing how AI, blockchain, 5G and other emerging technologies are shaping the future of work.

Part of the UNC Entrepreneurship Centers weekly Navigating the Great Pause series, this online session will feature experts discussing how entrepreneurs can make sales and marketing adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LaunchBios free Larger Than Life Science event series has now moved online. This session will focus on how to lead remotely and budget wisely during challenging times.

Capitol Broadcasting Company and WRAL are Here to Help our local businesses. Tune in to get advice from industry experts and hear ideas from other local business owners. More coverage here.

In this free webinar, participants will learn how to take advantage of small business loan opportunitiesincluding how to prepare an application, what forms/documents to submit, and more tips on securing small business funding.

DHIT is hosting a group of health technology, research and innovation leaders to discuss the challenges, strategies and transformations of care models after COVID-19.

This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECHs activities, resources and member offerings.

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual series of conversations with senior leaders at tech companies discussing their workplace culture. This session features a talk with Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer Rob Chesnut.

Startup Summit is hosting a virtual conference with local entrepreneurs discussing ways to manage, grow and prosper through the COVID-19 pandemic.

This program matches Duke University engineering and business graduate students with medical trainees to develop clinical health solutions. Applications are open for people joining in fall 2020 or spring and fall 2021.

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Run by Innovate Carolina and 1789, this program provides UNC students with seed funding to develop, test and launch startups or social ventures.

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is bringing its flagship Venture Connect Summit onlinetech and life science companies will pitch their products and participate in virtual sessions in multiple installments this month. More TechWire coverage here.

In this virtual session, IT leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and best practices in their field.

Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is hosting a talk with Jon Hayes, founder and CEO of RewardStock, on running a successful startup through the challenges of a pandemic.

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

American Underground is relaunching its Landing Spot program to help recently laid-off workers transition into entrepreneurship. Participants will get a free three-month virtual membership to American Underground, plus access to AUs summer Startups 101 program. More TechWire coverage here.

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

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.

Eli Sheets, founder and CEO of local startup IdeaBlock, will lead a lunch and learn on how blockchain can be used to protect IP instantly and permanently.

In this webinar series, leaders from public, private and nonprofit sectors will discuss key issues affecting rural communities in North Carolina. Topics include broadband, entrepreneurship, small business development, housing, water, infrastructure and more.

LaunchBios free Larger Than Life Science event series has now moved online. This session will focus on the science and funding behind a groundbreaking startup.

Join this virtual session to meet the six teams selected for RIoTs new MISSION-R program. Hear their ideas on how theyre using technology to address COVID-19 response.

This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual series of conversations with senior leaders at tech companies discussing their workplace culture. This session features a talk with Uber Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer Scott Schools.

In this lunch and learn, SotoIP Co-Founder John Sotomayor will share insights on how companies can protect their intellectual property.

In this nine-month program, participants will develop the skills and knowledge needed to be a community leader.

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Frontier RTP is hosting a virtual workshop covering how to incrementally introduce changes in the way you meet, plan and communicate. The session will be led by Ahmed Avais, president and coach at Agile 7 Inc.

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is bringing its flagship Venture Connect Summit onlinetech and life science companies will pitch their products and participate in virtual sessions in multiple installments this month. More TechWire coverage here.

Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays. Pizza will be provided.

Open Source 101 At Home is a full-day virtual conference with expert speakers discussing the latest trends in open-source, open-tech and open-web technology.

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.

In this webinar, Raleigh-based WISER Systems will showcase its real-time location system that utilizes new RRLT technology.

Join this lunch and learn to hear a talk from Theresa Glenna of TUV SUD on the basics of Global Market Access and how to use it for regulatory testing and certifications.

Join this webinar to learn more about the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and how to get R&D funding through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs.

In this webinar series, leaders from public, private and nonprofit sectors will discuss key issues affecting rural communities in North Carolina. Topics include broadband, entrepreneurship, small business development, housing, water, infrastructure and more.

RIoT is hosting a webinar focused on how companies can overcome the logistical challenges involved with social distancing.

This event convenes local ag tech entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders for an evening of networking and engagement outside of the traditional workspace environment. The 2020 Ag Tech Professional Forum theme is plant health.

Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual series of conversations with senior leaders at tech companies discussing their workplace culture.

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is bringing its flagship Venture Connect Summit onlinetech and life science companies will pitch their products and participate in virtual sessions in multiple installments this month. More TechWire coverage here.

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

NC TECHs Job Fair series connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community. This Spring, the event will be held online, with companies hosting virtual hiring rooms.

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.

In this virtual lunch and learn, John Breitenbach from Real Time Innovations will cover the architectural patterns recommended by the Industrial Internet Consortiums Industrial Internet Reference Architecture.

In this webinar series, leaders from public, private and nonprofit sectors will discuss key issues affecting rural communities in North Carolina. Topics include broadband, entrepreneurship, small business development, housing, water, infrastructure and more.

NC TECHs Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government. This months event will feature a talk from Tracy Doaks, the new secretary of the NC Department of IT and State CIO.

This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays. Pizza will be provided.

Bring your ideas and opinions to the next Midtown Techies meetup. Events are held on the last Tuesday of every month.

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.

Join E4 Carolinas for a virtual conference covering how utilities, economic developers and energy companies are preparing for post-COVID19 economic recovery and rebuilding process.

In this webinar series, leaders from public, private and nonprofit sectors will discuss key issues affecting rural communities in North Carolina. Topics include broadband, entrepreneurship, small business development, housing, water, infrastructure and more.

The NC Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a SBIR/STTR workshop for university faculty who are developing proposals for the program.

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

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