2018 GiG EAST: The Future of Work Outside the Metro

Gig East is Wilson’s home for technology and innovation networking. Our events focus around gigs – whether its conversation around our gigabit network, Greenlight, or creative conversations inspired by the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. We bring eastern North Carolina together to explore next generation technology. Join us for our bi-monthly meet ups.

The October 30 event begins at 9 AM and ends at 12:30 PM at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Learn more about the speakers.

9:00 AM: Check-in & Networking in Lobby

9:30 AM: Theatre Open for Seating

9:45 AM: Opening Remarks - Grant Goings, Wilson City Manager

10:00 AM: Keynote - Gary A. Bolles

10:40 AM: Panel Discussion - Blockchain, emerging technology, and its impact on work

11:20 AM: Break

11:30 AM: Panel Discussion - Preparing for the future workforce

12:20 PM: Closing Remarks - James Amato, WRAL TechWire

Special thanks to event sponsors: Greenlight, City of Wilson and WRAL TechWire.

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WRAL TechWire Insider Event Tickets

If you were previously an annual WRAL TechWire Insider (program ended in 2017), you are eligible to receive free admission for yourself to this event. Use your email address you used to subscribe in the promotional code field above to reserve your free ticket prior to noon on Monday, October 29.

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