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?

It's no secret that the metaverse is transforming the way companies and consumers play, work, and soon, live. The world of 3D worlds and technologies has opened up a new frontier of possibilities for emerging industries and offers promising solutions to a myriad of global challenges. In this RTP180, hear from a group of experts with diverse perspectives on 3D designs and simulations. We'll cover topics such as: product prototyping, motion design, remote technology and more! Network over complimentary popcorn, Fullsteam RTP beer, and RTP Uncorked wine.

Our Experts
Catherine de Castro | Pro-ficiency

Mack Garrison | dash

Sam Felts | Touchstone 3D

Arnav Jhala | NC State University

Our Game Plan
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and 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 livestreamed here beginning at 6:00p.m. Thursday, May 19th.

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.