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SUMMARY:Foundations of AI: Intro to AI and Deep Learning
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URL:https://cednc.org/event/foundations-of-ai-intro-to-ai-and-deep-learning/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000
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SUMMARY:NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED Grant Applications due February 24\, 2025 at 5pm ET
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/nc-idea-micro-and-nc-idea-seed-grant-applications-due-february-24-2025-at-5pm-et/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250124T163315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T212601Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Your Board Journey: Your Board Value Proposition and Your Board Targets
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/crafting-your-board-journey-your-board-value-proposition-and-your-board-targets/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
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DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
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SUMMARY:Show Her the Money - Moving Streaming
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/show-her-the-money-moving-streaming/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250114T215215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215231Z
UID:10000176-1740873600-1741219199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:AUTM Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/autm/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20241219T212156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T212156Z
UID:10000154-1740960000-1741219199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Florida Venture Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/florida-venture-forum/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250217T154936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T154936Z
UID:10000229-1741078800-1741104000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:SBTDC Investor-Ready Entrepreneur Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sbtdc-investor-ready-entrepreneur-program/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250204T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T145341Z
UID:10000190-1741109400-1741116600@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Village Capital Resource Panel + Networking
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/village-capital-resource-panel-networking/
LOCATION:Echo\, 112 Broadway St\, Suite B\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250114T215425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215425Z
UID:10000177-1741305600-1742255999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:SXSW
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/sxsw-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250114T215546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215546Z
UID:10000178-1741651200-1741823999@cednc.org
SUMMARY:World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/world-agri-tech-innovation-summit-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250114T215848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215848Z
UID:10000180-1742169600-1742601599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:LSI USA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/lsi-usa/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250221T184022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T184022Z
UID:10000234-1742256000-1742515199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:GCVI Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/gcvi-summit/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250225T163219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T163219Z
UID:10000235-1742428800-1742515199@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Winston Starts 2025 Investor Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/winston-starts-2025-investor-forum/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250114T215643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215643Z
UID:10000179-1742428800-1742601599@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Future Food-Tech
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/future-food-tech-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250219T184729Z
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UID:10000231-1742475600-1742490000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of AI: Intro to Generative AI for Coders
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/foundations-of-ai-intro-to-generative-ai-for-coders/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250113T231306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T144138Z
UID:10000169-1742634000-1742659200@cednc.org
SUMMARY:The Small Business Expansion Summit hosted by NCCU's CEED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/nccu-ceed-presents-the-small-business-expansion-summit/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250114T003047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T003047Z
UID:10000170-1742774400-1742860799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Instant Payment Summit Global Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/instant-payment-summit-global-series-2025/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Accelerate,Connect,Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250114T215944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T215944Z
UID:10000181-1742774400-1743292799@cednc.org
SUMMARY:New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cednc.org/event/new-orleans-entrepreneur-week-2/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Forge
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T202632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T153709Z
UID:10000194-1742922000-1742932800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Strength in Numbers (S.I.N.) Mixer
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to see our S.I.N.ers at Venture Connect! We’ll be kicking off the summit with an invite-only S.I.N. Mixer on Tuesday\, March 25th\, the evening before Venture Connect begins. The private gathering is your chance to build connections with fellow female-identifying founders\, operators\, investors\, and key ecosystem partners in a more intimate setting before the rest of the conference. \nHow do you get your invite? By purchasing your Venture Connect ticket! Register Here. \nA special thank you to our Impact Investors – 4LV and Hutchison PLLC – and our Event Sponsors –  Aprio\, Michael Best\, Pappas Capital and Balentine.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/s-i-n-mixer/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T202723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T153720Z
UID:10000195-1742925600-1742936400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:VC25 Kick-off Party
DESCRIPTION:See you for our second annual Kick-off Party on Tuesday\, March 25th\, to welcome founders and funders attending Venture Connect! We are excited for the opportunity to catch up ahead of the conference. \nHow do you get your invite? By purchasing your Venture Connect ticket! \nA special thank you to our Event Sponsors – Bank of America and Centri Consulting.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/kickoff-party/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T083000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20241219T212955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T213038Z
UID:10000157-1742972400-1742977800@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Doors Open | Registration\, Check-In & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your VC25 experience with registration and a light continental breakfast. Connect with fellow attendees over coffee\, fuel up for an inspiring day ahead\, and get ready to dive into the conversations that will shape the future of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. Doors open early—see you there!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/venture-connect-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T205938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T183927Z
UID:10000211-1742972400-1743008400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Partnering & Investor Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Looking to accelerate your business growth? Bookable meeting spaces are available for one-on-one conversations with investors\, partners\, and key ecosystem resources. Whether you’re seeking capital\, strategic guidance\, or industry connections\, this is your chance to forge valuable relationships that drive your startup forward. Schedule your meetings and make every moment count!
URL:https://cednc.org/event/founder-investor-meeting-30m-space/
LOCATION:Carolina Room\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T094500
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T204205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T204914Z
UID:10000197-1742977800-1742982300@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Opening Session | The Power of Connection – Building the Future Together
DESCRIPTION:Venture Connect 2025 kicks off with an inspiring session featuring key voices shaping the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. Mayor Janet Cowell joins us to kick things off\, followed by insights from CED Co-Chairs Karl Rectanus and Scott Uknes on fueling the next wave of high-growth startups.\nThey’ll moderate a Founder Panel showcasing top founders:\n\nTodd Olson\, Pendo (software & analytics)\nChris Chuang\, Relay (wearable communication)\nJustine Tiu\, The Woobles (consumer products)\nTom Adams\, Pairwise (food technology)\nDeb Bitterfield\, Lindy Biosciences (biotech)\nRamin Karimpour\, Targan (animal health)\n\nThrough powerful storytelling and data-driven insights\, we’ll explore how our interconnected community is scaling success—and how you can be part of the next decade of growth.\nThe future starts here.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/day-one-kickoff/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T204730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T164736Z
UID:10000201-1742980500-1742989500@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Accelerate Cleantech: A Global Matchmaking Event
DESCRIPTION:CED is excited to introduce a new collaboration happening alongside Venture Connect: Accelerate Cleantech\, hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability and Institute for the Environment\, serves as a global matchmaking event and business gateway to the U.S. and North Carolina. It is a curated\, free and invitation-only event collocated with Venture Connect on the morning of March 26\, 2025. This event is designed to 1) connect investors\, accelerators and more with clean-tech start-ups and 2) create partnerships for companies looking to build a presence in the United States to facilitate their growth. Attendees of Accelerate Cleantech will also have access to the UNC Cleantech Summit in Chapel Hill on March 24 and 25. \n💡 If you are interested in attending: investors (venture capital\, angels\, corporate technology scouts\, etc.) can fill out this form and entrepreneurial ventures can fill out this form. You can also email aces@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/unc-cleantech/
LOCATION:Kennedy Theater\, 2 East South Street Raleigh\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T111500
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T204442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163238Z
UID:10000198-1742983200-1742987700@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Biotech & Pharma
DESCRIPTION:75 minute pitch session featuring 7 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T111500
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T204523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T163246Z
UID:10000199-1742983200-1742987700@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Future of Work & Productivity
DESCRIPTION:75 minute pitch session featuring 9 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-2/
LOCATION:Fletcher Opera Theater\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250225T220440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T154219Z
UID:10000236-1742986800-1742994000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Founder Lounge AMA
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our a Private AMA (Ask Me Anything) Lounge – a space designed just for founders to connect\, ask candid questions\, and get real-time advice from experienced founders + operators.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/founder-lounge/
LOCATION:Lounge\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T184532Z
UID:10000200-1742988600-1742990400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Biotech Discussion / Investor Panel
DESCRIPTION:More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/biotech-discussion-investor-panel/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC - North Carolina\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250304T163651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T164408Z
UID:10000238-1742988600-1742990400@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Pitch Session | Deeptech
DESCRIPTION:30 minute pitch session featuring 5 companies. More information to come.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/pitch-session-deeptech/
LOCATION:Fletcher Opera Theater\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T093640
CREATED:20250212T210115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T184645Z
UID:10000212-1742990400-1742994000@cednc.org
SUMMARY:Lunch Break: Connect & Recharge
DESCRIPTION:Take a break\, grab a bite\, and connect organically with fellow attendees. This unscripted\, unstructured lunch is your time to step outside\, spark new conversations\, and build relationships in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re diving into a deep discussion or simply recharging for the afternoon sessions\, this is your opportunity to network\, unwind\, and fuel up for what’s next.
URL:https://cednc.org/event/lunch-all/
LOCATION:Meymandi Upper Lobby\, 2 E South St\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture Connect 25
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