Converge-Con is a two-day exploration of human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence, bringing together creatives, educators, researchers and innovators across UNC-Chapel Hill. Through interactive workshops, discussions, live experiments, performances and presentations, attendees will explore how AI is changing the way we create, while examining where human curiosity, judgment and imagination remain essential. From … Continued

Think career fair ...but not! No suits or resumes here. Carolina Innovators Connect offers students and startups an event that gives students learning and career development opportunities with high-growth startup companies, social ventures and innovative opportunities in the Research Triangle region. Participating companies include: Swik AI Marriage Exit Strategist Givefinity, Inc. PCG GLOBAL Park Shark … Continued

Brought to you by Innovate Carolina, Edward Jones and The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Grounds for Connection is a recurring coffee hour held on the last Friday of every month (check modified dates for November and December!) at the Innovate Carolina Junction—bringing together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members over fresh coffee and conversation. … Continued

Enjoy a free day of coworking at The Junction! Work, connect, and explore our vibrant community in downtown Chapel Hill.

Presented by Launch Chapel Hill and Innovate Carolina Kick off Raleigh-Durham Climate Week in Chapel Hill! Join founders, investors, researchers, and community leaders from across the Triangle for the first event of the week. Building a mission-driven company takes more than passion. Hear from three climate entrepreneurs as they share their experiences navigating funding, finding … Continued

Build daily confidence, a repeatable framework, and a 30-day plan—no coding or setup required. Step into the future of work. No coding required. This hands-on session shows you how AI can transform the way you work, study, and create value every day, whether you're in marketing, finance, education, healthcare, or just curious. This workshop helps … Continued

Before the First Symptom: A Fireside Chat with Ronit Freeman — Thursday, Nov. 5, 4–5:30 p.m., Innovate Carolina Junction. Ronit Freeman, associate professor of applied physical sciences and pharmacoengineering and lead principal investigator of the ARPA-H-funded IMPEDE consortium, talks with Tommy Sowers about the team’s four-year plan to detect and treat Alzheimer’s and pulmonary fibrosis … Continued

THIS EVENT IS HOSTED AT 79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub No one left behind in the age of AI. Your inbox is chaos. Your schedule is packed with back-to-back meetings. Your deliverables are due, and you're overwhelmed. This workshop fixes that. In under 90 minutes, you'll build a real, working AI agent, from scratch, … Continued