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)

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.

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.

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.

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.