Events
JUNE – AUGUST 27, 2025
FCAT Fellowship Program
We’re proud to sponsor the FCAT Fellowship, a transformative 10-week pre-accelerator designed for early-stage founders building tech-driven solutions. Developed in partnership with FCAT®, this program equips entrepreneurs with the tools to accelerate their growth. Our partner Anna Tharrington will be leading a legal session focused on foundational topics for startup success.
- Hosted by: American Underground, in partnership with the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology® (FCAT®)
JULY 28, 2025
DIVE: NC IDEA Grant Winner + Techstars
We’re proud to sponsor this Q3 DEEEEEP DIVE event, featuring entrepreneur Karl Rectanus of Learn Platform. Join us for a candid conversation about Karl’s founder journey—from winning an NC IDEA Seed Grant to scaling through Techstars NYC and leading his company to acquisition. We’ll kick off with an NC IDEA Grant Workshop at 3 PM, followed by deeper insights into startup growth, fundraising, and exits.
- Hosted by: Jim Roberts of NEW (Network for Entrepreneurs of Wilmington) at UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE)
- Address: 803 College Road #G Wilmington, NC 28403
- Hutch Attendees: Anna Tharrington and John Rudd
SEPTEMBER 8-6, 2025
3686
3686 is a high-energy conference spotlighting the Southeast’s startup ecosystem, offering pitch opportunities, founder-focused sessions, and investor connections in the heart of Nashville.
- Hosted by: Launch Tennessee
- Hutch Attendees: Anna Tharrington
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Startups To Watch
Startups To Watch, hosted by GrepBeat, celebrates the Triangle’s most promising early-stage tech companies. The annual event spotlights standout local startups, fostering visibility, community connections, and investor interest. Hutchison PLLC is a proud sponsor of this event.
- Hosted by: GrepBeat
- Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Location: The Rickhouse, Durham, NC
SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2025
Summit for Women in Tech
This summit champions gender diversity in tech, providing a platform for professional development, storytelling, and networking for women across North Carolina’s tech sector.
- Hosted by: NC Tech Association
- Hutch Attendees: Anna Tharrington
OCTOBER 15-16, 2025
Venture Atlanta
We’re proud to be Bronze Sponsors of Venture Atlanta, one of the Southeast’s premier venture conferences. The two-day event brings together top investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders for impactful networking, pitch events and insight-driven panels.
- Hosted by: Venture Atlanta
- Hutch Attendees: Anna Tharrington and Scott Bryant
OCTOBER 23-24, 2025
Summit for 2025 FBIA Fall Conference
We’re proud to sponsor the 2025 FBIA Fall Conference, taking place October 23–24 in Orlando. This statewide gathering empowers entrepreneurial support organizations and offers insights into launching and growing the businesses of tomorrow.
- Hosted by: FBIA
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Hutch Attendees: Dan O’Korn
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
High Flyer Awards Luncheon
Hutchison PLLC is a proud sponsor of the First Flight Venture Center’s High Flyer Award Luncheon, which celebrates excellence in science and technology.
The event honors standout companies and leaders in deep-tech innovation and brings together the Triangle’s innovation community for premier networking and recognition.
- Hosted by: First Flight Venture Center
- Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Location: Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, NC
- Hutch Attendees: Scott Bryant, Majela Fonseca, John Rudd, Fred Hutchison, Dan O’Korn