Events

City of Charlotte events
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Charlotte Startup Ecosystem Report Community Briefing - (Uptown) May 7

Join us as at CO-LAB at UNC Charlotte as we share insights from our 2024 Charlotte Startup Ecosystem Report (CSER), a comprehensive analysis of Charlotte’s entrepreneurial landscape. Register today

HBS Alumni Angels NY x US Southeast May 7

Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York is hosting a virtual Startup Showcase spotlighting Southeast founders — especially in the Charlotte-Atlanta corridor — with one winner earning the chance to pitch at the next HBSAANY pitch night. Registration is free and open to the community. Register today

Executive Compensation Trends in Charlotte and the Southeast May 8

Tech Leaders Forum is back with a dynamic panel discussion at DebtBook, diving into executive compensation trends shaping Charlotte and the Southeast’s tech landscape. Interested in joining? Request more info here.

Golfweek Tech Lab May 12 - 13

Golfweek Tech Lab 2025, presented by T-Mobile for Business, is a two-day innovation summit in Charlotte bringing together investors, brands, media, and early-stage tech companies to shape the future of golf and sports just ahead of the Quail Hollow Championship. Register today (use code GTL25 for 25% off)

PitchBreakfast May 14

Come out for PitchBreakfast, a monthly event where founders pitch their startups and get real-time feedback from investors and industry experts in a supportive, no-pressure environment! Register today

NC Tech’s State of Tech Expo May 14 - 15

State of Tech EXPONENTIAL is NC TECH’s flagship conference, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and industry professionals for future-focused keynotes, breakout sessions, a tech expo, and startup showcase. Register today

Small Businesses in Construction: Do BIG Business
Date: May 16
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Batson-Cook Construction
Details: A conference aimed at small businesses in the construction industry, focusing on growth and opportunities. ​Register @ mwmca.org+13Eventbrite+13Axios+13

May Networking with Charlotte Entrepreneurs
Date: May 14
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts
Details: A networking event for entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate. Register @ ​PA Business One-Stop Shop+41AllEvents+41Thryv+41AllEvents

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🗓️ May 9 | Don’t miss your shot to pitch at GrepBeat’s Grep-a-Palooza — apply by May 9 for the chance to win $5K, get real investor feedback, and showcase your startup on a big stage.

🗓️ May 16 | Apply for Capwave’s Spring 2025 Match Day to pitch your startup to handpicked investors, receive expert coaching, and secure tailored funding opportunities—no noise, just real connections. ​

🗓️ Applications are now open to exhibit at ConvergeSouth 2025 — apply for a spot to pitch your startup, connect with investors, and compete for prize money at this premier Southeast startup expo on September 4–5 in Winston-Salem.