Innovation. Education. Industry. These are powerful angles—and what Research Triangle Park is known for. At RTP180, speakers from our founding Universities, Park companies and the North Carolina community at-large, are called upon to speak passionately and authentically about what matters to them. The twist? They must do it in 5 minutes or less!

We ask our speakers to be intentional with their 300 seconds up on the virtual stage. What perspective of their industry are they able to share? What are their passions? What would our community be surprised to learn? What case studies in North Carolina are cutting edge?

As Halloween creeps closer, we’re planning to talk about the spooky topic of cybersecurity. Just as Dracula attacks his victims while they sleep, data-thirsty criminals can quietly drain our systems of electronic information if left unprotected. Our local experts will share their tips and expertise on this topic while you enjoy complimentary popcorn and a beer from Fullsteam.

Our Experts

Chris Beal | MCNC

Erkang Zheng | JupiterOne

Rob Main | NCDIT

Paul Bender | Connect Cause

Mark Ference | IEM

Our Game Plan

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the show kicks off at 6:00 p.m. sharp in-person at 800 Park Offices Drive, RTP NC 27709.

Can’t attend in-person? The event will be livestreamed here beginning at 6:00p.m. Thursday, Oct 21st.

The hashtag for this event is #RTP180. Get social with us by tagging @FrontierRTP.

Our Promise

The safety of our community is our top priority. We will be adhering to all Covid-19 regulations put in place by Durham county. Our team is working behind the scenes to offer a safe in-person option, as well as a virtual option. The mission of this event, telling the stories of innovations and talent in this region, remains as important as ever and the show must go on.