RTP180: NC Community

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 NC Community. Our speakers will share new research that builds on our understanding of the world, it’s people and the interactions we have. Join us to learn about various aspects of mental health, placemaking, academic success, historic sites and more!

Prior to the start of the show, join us at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments and networking.

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

Our Experts

Angela Mason | Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

Amy Blank Wilson | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Liz Parham | NC Main Street Center at the NC Department of Commerce

Michelle Price | Student U

Kristine L. Rae Olmsted | RTI International

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 27709.

Can’t attend in-person? The event will be live streamed here beginning at 6:00p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023.

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.

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 and our Contributing Partner, Zaremba Management Company.

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.