Programming/Meetups
GiG East
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 Accelerator Program (RAP)
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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| August 30, 2021 |
August 31, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: August 31, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 1, 2021 | September 2, 2021 | September 3, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | September 5, 2021 |
| September 6, 2021 |
September 7, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 7, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 8, 2021 | September 9, 2021 | September 10, 2021 | September 11, 2021 | September 12, 2021 |
| September 13, 2021 |
September 14, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 14, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 15, 2021 | September 16, 2021 | September 17, 2021 | September 18, 2021 | September 19, 2021 |
| September 20, 2021 |
September 21, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 21, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 22, 2021 |
September 23, 2021
7:00 pm: Gig E.A.S.T. GabGig E.A.S.T. GabDate: September 23, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us on Thursday, September 23 for Gig E.A.S.T. Gab! What is Gig E.A.S.T. Gab? Think TED Talk-style mixed with Open Mic Night. We want to hear your thoughts or ideas centered on E.A.S.T. topics: Entrepreneurialism, Art, Science, and Technology. Each presenter will speak for 3 minutes about their chosen topic and receive audience questions for 2 minutes. Don't sweat over watching the clock. Our moderator will keep time for you. Interested in participating? Fill out the presenter registration form: https://forms.gle/dWDg99g6ughKDCJF7. Our team will connect with you to confirm the details. |
September 24, 2021 | September 25, 2021 | September 26, 2021 |
| September 27, 2021 |
September 28, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 28, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 29, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | October 2, 2021 | October 3, 2021 |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| August 30, 2021 |
August 31, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: August 31, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 1, 2021 | September 2, 2021 | September 3, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | September 5, 2021 |
| September 6, 2021 |
September 7, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 7, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 8, 2021 | September 9, 2021 | September 10, 2021 | September 11, 2021 | September 12, 2021 |
| September 13, 2021 |
September 14, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 14, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 15, 2021 | September 16, 2021 | September 17, 2021 | September 18, 2021 | September 19, 2021 |
| September 20, 2021 |
September 21, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 21, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 22, 2021 |
September 23, 20217:00 pm: Gig E.A.S.T. GabGig E.A.S.T. GabDate: September 23, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us on Thursday, September 23 for Gig E.A.S.T. Gab! What is Gig E.A.S.T. Gab? Think TED Talk-style mixed with Open Mic Night. We want to hear your thoughts or ideas centered on E.A.S.T. topics: Entrepreneurialism, Art, Science, and Technology. Each presenter will speak for 3 minutes about their chosen topic and receive audience questions for 2 minutes. Don't sweat over watching the clock. Our moderator will keep time for you. Interested in participating? Fill out the presenter registration form: https://forms.gle/dWDg99g6ughKDCJF7. Our team will connect with you to confirm the details. |
September 24, 2021 | September 25, 2021 | September 26, 2021 |
| September 27, 2021 |
September 28, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: September 28, 2021 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Join us for Tuesday Tours! If you've wanted to learn more about Gig East, check out the Exchange, or simply see how this space can serve you, stop by and take a look. The first five visitors to check in with an Exchange staff member in the lobby will receive a free gift. We can't wait to meet you! |
September 29, 2021 | September 30, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | October 2, 2021 | October 3, 2021 |