Here is a look at upcoming events of interest to the region’s tech and startup industry. To share an event, email [email protected]. 

May 28 
The Network for Entrepreneurs (NEW) is hosting a Wilmington AI Roundtable at the headquarters of fintech startup Synply in Skyline Center. Click for more. 

June 2-9
The SBTDC is hosting its Taking the Leap course on starting a business in Wilmington in June, with the first session on June 2 at the CIE from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second on June 9. Click for more. 

June 3
Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrepreneurs to pitch to and learn from their peers. This week's presenter is Blue Productions. Click for more. 

June 4
Nonprofit media organization, GrepBeat, which covers tech startups throughout the state, is hosting its annual tech conference at the Durham Convention Center, featuring opportunities for startup pitches, panel discussions and more. Click for more.

June 4
UNCW's CIE is hosting its Wilmington Innovation Forum series at the center from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This session features UNCW faculty member Alexander McDaniel discussing the patent and commercialization process behind NSAT, an AI-powered system for measuring head and neck trauma. Click for more. 

June 10
Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrepreneurs to pitch to and learn from their peers. Click for more. 

July 9 
NC IDEA staff are presenting a grants information session for the fall 2026 cycle of its NC IDEA MICRO and NC IDEA SEED grants. The event is free, though registration is required. UNCW's CIE is hosting the session. Click for more. 

Sep. 10
The Network for Entrepreneurs (NEW) is hosting its annual investor "Buzz In" event at Cape Fear Community College's Union Station auditorium. According to NEW founder Jim Roberts, it's the "only venture capital conference east of Raleigh." Click for more.