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TechFest NC (Triangle)

May 13, 2026 - May 14, 2026

#TechFestNC2026

Get ready for TechFest, NC TECH’s newest statewide experience celebrating the people, innovation, and energy powering North Carolina’s tech sector. This isn’t your typical conference — it’s a festival of ideas, connections, and creativity. Join us in Durham, NC, where Downtown’s walkable district becomes ourstage for a multi-venue experience packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.

Explore a Tech Expo featuring cutting-edge companies and solutions. Discover the next big thing at the Startup Showcase. Hear from dynamic speakers pushing the boundaries of technology and leadership. Then unwind with social events, live entertainment, and local flavor — all just steps from hotels, restaurants, and breweries.

Whether you’re a founder, innovator, tech professional, or supporter of North Carolina’s thriving ecosystem, Tech Fest is your invitation to experience the future of tech inour state — together. Projected attendance is 450+

Agenda coming soon!

Speakers to Date

Omar's Headshot

Distinguished Engineer, Cybersecurity and AI Security

Cisco

Phaedra's Headshot

Phaedra Boinodiris

IBM Consulting's Global Leader for Trustworthy AI

IBM

Tony's Headshot

Head of Group Technology Infrastructure + Head of Technology, Data and Innovation Americas

Deutsche Bank

When

Wednesday, May 13 + Thursday, May 14

Where

Durham Convention Center + Surrounding Venues
301 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701

Registration

$375 | Member General Admission Registration

$500 | Member All-Access Registration

$575 | Non-Member General Registration

What's All Access?

All-Access registrations include:

Access to the VIP Lounge with exclusive activations
Early registration for CXO dinners on the night of May 13
Special access to all panels, segments and programming
Priority check-in at registration
And more - details to come!

Sponsorship

Are you interested in sponsoring this event? View the Sponsorship Menu below and contact Tracy Sternberg.

Sponsorship Menu

Questions

If you have questions about this event, reach out to Tracy Sternberg.

Thank You Sponsors

Presenting

Startup Showcase

Day Two Keynote

Day One Entertainment

Closing TECH Talk

Innovation Lab Session

Innovation Lab Session

Tech Expo

Wi-Fi

All Access Lounge

Name Badge

Conference Bag

Lanyard

Breakfast

Late Night with NC TECH

Registration

Startup Showcase Prize Package

Website Partner

Video Partner