CED - Center for Entrepreneurial Development

Triangle Business Journal's Empowered Women's Forum
2025-05-15 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, 27513, United States

FORGE Networking
2025-05-15 16:00 - 18:00
Building a strong, supportive network of like-minded entrepreneurs is essential for navigating the highs and lows of launching and scaling your startup. FORGE Networking is a private, invite-only event where you can connect with fellow founders and operators who are on a similar journey. At this quarterly gathering, you’ll have the chance to share experiences, gain insights, and form meaningful connections without any distractions.
Please Note: This networking event is invite only. If you are a founder/operator interested in being added to the list, please email admin@cednc.org.

Seed the South Capital Summit
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-21

Investor Happy Hour
2025-05-22 17:30 - 20:00
CED is creating a space for you to build your peer network without distraction. This private event is for investors and is invite only. If you would like to learn more about investor partnership with CED and be considered for this invitation list, please email Hunter at hyoung@cednc.org or Yash at ymehta@cednc.org.

Accelerate Impact Breakfast
2025-05-28 09:00 - 11:00
In 2024, CED stepped boldly into a new chapter. We clarified our purpose, centered founders, and we are building systems that scale. We launched new communities—FORGE, ACCELERATE, and CONNECT—to ensure every startup, investor, and partner knows how to engage and where to grow. And we did it all with one shared goal: to unlock $20 billion in new enterprise value for the region by 2034.
Please Note: This is a private, invite-only event. We appreciate your understanding that no exceptions can be made.

Grep-a-Palooza
2025-06-05 | Durham Convention Center, 301 W Morgan St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States

Strength in Numbers: Headshots & Happy Hour
2025-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Savills, 400 Hillsborough St, 9th Floor, Raleigh, 27603, United States
We’re bringing the community together for a feel-good evening of connection, conversation, and celebration. Show up, share stories, and build something real: relationships, opportunities, and maybe even a few fresh headshots. (Let’s be honest… when’s the last time you updated your LinkedIn photo?)
Please Note: This event is exclusive to our Strength in Members list, which is comprised of female-identifying founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem partners. Interested in learning more about a Strength in Numbers membership? Reach out at admin@cednc.org.

Triangle Tech Night: Women Who Innovate (pt II)
2025-06-12 17:00 - 20:00 | American Underground, 324 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States

BIO International Convention
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-19

GRO Demo Day
2025-06-26 16:30 - 20:30 | Cary Founded, 167 E Chatham St Suite 300, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Join us for an evening celebrating the Spring 2025 GRO Incubator cohort, sponsored by Wells Fargo, as founders pitch their startups. Connect with investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners while enjoying food, drinks, and great conversation. Let’s support the next generation of innovators growing in the Triangle!
Please Note: RSVP required. No cost to attend.

Strength in Numbers Monthly Meet-up (Members Only)
2025-07-17 09:30 - 11:00
We hold casual monthly meet-ups for members of Strength in Numbers — a growing network of female-identifying founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem champions building meaningful connections and sharing candid conversations.
This event is for members only. If you’re not yet a member but are interested in joining, visit our Strength in Numbers member page to learn more: https://cednc.mykajabi.com/strength_in_numbers

Girls In Tech RDU: Women In Tech Networking Event
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | East Bower Cider Company, 2020 Progress Ct Suite 160, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States

Quarterly FORGE Networking (Members Only)
2025-08-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Guglhupf, 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
This quarterly gathering is exclusively for members of FORGE — a peer community of growth-stage founders and operators navigating the unique challenges of scaling a company.
You must be a FORGE member to attend. If you’re interested in learning more, visit our FORGE membership page: https://cednc.org/forge/

Demo Day: Andrews Launch Accelerator
2025-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Founded – North Street, 509 W North St, Raleigh, 27603, United States

FCAT Demo Day
2025-08-20 14:30 - 17:30

FORGE CEO Dinner (Invite Only)
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00
An evening designed exclusively for FORGE founders and CEOs—starting with a casual networking hour, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions in industry-specific groups.
Attendance is invite-only and limited. To learn more about FORGE, visit: https://cednc.org/forge/

Quarterly Investor Happy Hour (Invite Only)
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00
An invite-only gathering for local investor friends of CED — a relaxed setting to connect with peers and stay engaged with the region’s startup community.
Attendance is invite-only. To learn more about our ACCELERATE community, visit: https://cednc.org/accelerate/

LiLa: Paperbacks & Portfolios Book Club, ft. Likeable Badass
2025-08-22 08:30 - 09:30 | Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

People First: How to Build Your Team for Sustainable Growth
2025-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 | The Loading Dock — Dock 1053, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 115, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States

AI Beyond the Hype Masterclass
2025-08-28 12:30 - 18:00 | Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC, 27713, United States

HubSpot INBOUND
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-05

ConvergeSouth
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-05

First Friday at Raleigh Founded - North Street
2025-09-05 | Raleigh Founded – North Street, 509 W North St, Raleigh, 27603, United States

LaunchTN's 3686
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-10

Biotech Ignited: Fueling Regional Growth Through Innovation
2025-09-09 10:00 - 12:00

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Overview
2025-09-09 15:30 - 17:00 | The Loading Dock — Dock 1053, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 115, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States

Duke I&E Fest
2025-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Duke University – Fuqua School of Business, 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, NC, 27708, United States

NCLifeSci Annual Dinner (C-level)
2025-09-15 18:00 - 21:00

Investor Fly-In (Invite Only)
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-17
The Investor Fly-In is our annual, invite-only event designed to give investors an insider’s view of the Triangle’s innovation ecosystem. This two-day experience brings together a curated group of VCs, angels, and ecosystem leaders to meet high-growth startups, build meaningful investor connections, and explore opportunities across the region.
Thank you to our sponsors: Balentine, DualBoot, EisnerAmper, Live Oak Bank, and Wyrick Robbins.
Attendance is invite-only. If you would like to be considered for this event, please reach out to Hunter (hyoung@cednc.org) or Yash (ymehta@cednc.org).
To learn more about our ACCELERATE community, visit: https://cednc.org/accelerate/

Lunch & Learn: Leveraging LinkedIn
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:30 | The Loading Dock — Dock 1053, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 115, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
