Wake Tech Launch Expo

Description

Join Wake Tech for a dynamic day designed to connect, celebrate, and elevate the entrepreneurial spirit of Launch program graduates!

This event brings together local stakeholders, Launch alumni, and Wake Tech leadership for a powerful blend of networking, education, and community building. From showcasing small business talent to sparking valuable connections, the Launch Alumni Expo is your chance to be part of something that grows beyond the classroom.

Event Highlights:

• Alumni Business Expo – Discover and support products and services from Launch graduates
• Networking Opportunities – Engage with fellow entrepreneurs, township leaders, and Wake Tech representatives
• Keynote Luncheon – Featuring Dr. Michael Barbera, award-winning consumer psychologist, TEDx speaker, and Chief Behavioral Officer at Clicksuasion Labs
• Marketing Opportunity – Photos and video captured throughout the day for Wake Tech, township, and alumni promotional use
• Launch Directory Kickoff – Be part of the first edition of our active alumni directory

Agenda:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Vendor Check-in & Booth Setup
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Morning Networking & Expo Preview (Invite-only)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch & Keynote Address

• Welcome Remarks
• Dr. Michael Barbera’s Insightful Talk on Behavioral Economics & Business Growth
• Audience Q&A and Community Acknowledgments

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Afternoon Expo – Open to the Public
4:00 PM" Vendor Breakdown & Load Out

Don’t miss this chance to engage with the leaders shaping our local economy and celebrate the successes of Wake Tech’s Launch alumni.