RTP180: Dwellings

About RTP180

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 on 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?

This Month

This month we are bringing in the experts to present their unique take on the innovations, research, real life stories, and policies that are impacting the future of where we live, especially those taking shape here in North Carolina. Join us to learn about the cutting-edge science and innovations coming out of the region.

Prior to the start of the show, join us at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments and networking. We’ve got a great lineup of folks for you to visit with!

When you come early, we will have complimentary popcorn, beer from Fullsteam RTP and Ponysaurus, wine selections from RTP Uncorked, and spirit-free drinks.

Our Experts

Nancy Kelly | Village Hearth Cohousing

Jennifer Johnson | Urban Land Institute

Tawannah Allen-Jackson | RTI International

Thomas Barrie | NC State University 

Our Game Plan

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for beer, wine, snacks and an interactive networking hour.

The show kicks off at 6:00 p.m. sharp in-person at 800 Park Offices Drive, RTP NC 27713.

Can’t attend in-person? The event will be live streamed here beginning at 6:00p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026.

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

Our Promise

We want you to easily access our events and webinars. Feel free to reach out to us with accommodation requests at programming@rtp.org and we’ll do our best to facilitate.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, RTI International.

Note: By registering and participating in this event, you consent to the recording of your likeness, image, and/or voice and authorize Frontier RTP to use photographs, video, and audio recordings containing your likeness, image, and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.