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Meetings and Conventions
The challenge
For event planners, Raleigh has long been undefined. Not the biggest. Not full of theme parks. Not surrounded by casinos and showgirls. With target industries like advanced manufacturing, clean tech, and life sciences, Raleigh has to be smart about attracting brainy business travelers—as individuals.
Our bold move
Taking note of how the term “nerd” has evolved, we see people proudly giving themselves that label for the things they’re really passionate about. Raleigh is the place where you can geek out on whatever you’re totally into—from the latest tech, to foodie culture, some specific genre of live music, or esports. This is where you’ll meet up with like-minded people who are part of your nerdom.