Programming/Meetups

Programming/Meetups

Programming/Meetups

GiG East

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Events in January 2025

GiG East

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Events in January 2025

Events in January 2025

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Events in January 2025

Events in January 2025

5:30 pm: RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

5:30 pm: RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

5:30 pm: RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

5:30 pm: RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session

RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP)

RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP)

RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP)

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Gig East is Wilson’s home for technology and innovation networking. Our events focus around gigs – whether its conversation around our gigabit network, Greenlight, or creative conversations inspired by the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. We bring eastern North Carolina together to explore next generation technology.

The history of Gig East traces back to 2016. In November, 2016, Greenlight sponsored its first Gig East thought-leadership event, featuring Blair Levin, known for serving at the FCC as Executive Director of the country’s first national broadband plan. His speech was titled “Make American Great — With Great Broadband.” In November 2017, Greenlight sponsored its second annual Gig East event featuring WRAL and Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford, who spoke on “Why Fiber?” In November 2018, Greenlight sponsored its third Gig East event, “The Future of Work Outside the Metro” featuring world renowned Gary Bolles, who is Chair for the Future of Work for Singularity University.

You can join us for our Quarterly meet ups and our annual technology summit, held in early May. Sign up for our digital newsletters to learn more about upcoming meetups.

RIoT, the North Carolina-based economic development nonprofit, is working with early stage startups into their fourth cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP), launching in Wilson, NC on February 2020.

Up and coming ventures from Eastern NC and beyond participate in a 12-week intensive business program where RAP heavily coaches’ companies through market validation, product development, and go to market strategy, and connects them to more than 75 business and technology advisors. The culminating RAP Wilson Pitch Night, where startups present their businesses on stage, will take place on May 7 as part of the Gig East Summit.

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Have an idea to share? Apply to speak at a Gig East event.
All topics need to be related to the E.A.S.T. formula – Entrepreneurship, Art, Science, or Technology. We have three available opportunities for you to reach our members and the Wilson community.

Gig East Gab: evening, quarterly, open mic TEDx style, speak for 3 min. Q&A for 2 min.
Lunch and Learns: BYOL, speak on topic of choice for up to 30 min w/ Q&A for 10 min., quarterly
Morning Coffee: potentially members only, Casual conversation for networking, share topic with members, no presentation necessary, quarterly

Before submitting please note available speaking opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis. Each submission will be reviewed thoroughly. A Gig East representative will contact you with further information.

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7 5:30 pm: RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session Date: January 7, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Location: Gig East Exchange The 2025 Wilson RIoT Accelerator Program is just around the corner! Take advantage of this info session to learn more about the program, how to participate, and hear insights on the application process. The RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) is a 12-week program designed to support startups and entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. RAP provides the resources, mentorship, and connections necessary to turn groundbreaking concepts into successful, scalable businesses– with a customer-first focus and revenue-driven growth. This event is free and open to the public. Learn More »