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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| November 29, 2021 |
November 30, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: November 30, 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! |
December 1, 2021 |
December 2, 2021
4:00 pm: Gig East Exchange One-Year Anniversary CelebrationGig East Exchange One-Year Anniversary CelebrationDate: December 2, 2021 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Help us celebrate our 1 year anniversary! We will reflect on the past year, hear updates from our members, and share what we are looking forward to in 2022. This event is open to the community, so come join us! Drinks and refreshments will be served. |
December 3, 2021 | December 4, 2021 | December 5, 2021 |
| December 6, 2021 |
December 7, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: December 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! |
December 8, 2021 | December 9, 2021 | December 10, 2021 | December 11, 2021 | December 12, 2021 |
| December 13, 2021 |
December 14, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: December 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! |
December 15, 2021 | December 16, 2021 | December 17, 2021 | December 18, 2021 | December 19, 2021 |
| December 20, 2021 |
December 21, 2021
11:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: December 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! |
December 22, 2021 | December 23, 2021 | December 24, 2021 | December 25, 2021 | December 26, 2021 |
| December 27, 2021 | December 28, 2021 | December 29, 2021 | December 30, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | January 2, 2022 |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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| November 29, 2021 |
November 30, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: November 30, 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! |
December 1, 2021 |
December 2, 20214:00 pm: Gig East Exchange One-Year Anniversary CelebrationGig East Exchange One-Year Anniversary CelebrationDate: December 2, 2021 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Location: Gig East Exchange Help us celebrate our 1 year anniversary! We will reflect on the past year, hear updates from our members, and share what we are looking forward to in 2022. This event is open to the community, so come join us! Drinks and refreshments will be served. |
December 3, 2021 | December 4, 2021 | December 5, 2021 |
| December 6, 2021 |
December 7, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: December 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! |
December 8, 2021 | December 9, 2021 | December 10, 2021 | December 11, 2021 | December 12, 2021 |
| December 13, 2021 |
December 14, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: December 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! |
December 15, 2021 | December 16, 2021 | December 17, 2021 | December 18, 2021 | December 19, 2021 |
| December 20, 2021 |
December 21, 202111:00 am: Tuesday TourTuesday TourDate: December 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! |
December 22, 2021 | December 23, 2021 | December 24, 2021 | December 25, 2021 | December 26, 2021 |
| December 27, 2021 | December 28, 2021 | December 29, 2021 | December 30, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | January 2, 2022 |