CUhackit '26
2026-02-27 - 2026-02-28 | Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, 225 Walter T Cox Blvd, Clemson, SC, 29634, United States
Join us for a fun day of building, learning, and fun at South Carolina’s largest annual hackathon! Spend 24 hours coding and collaborating in the beautiful Wilbur O and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University while we handle the food, coffee, and snacks. No matter your major or level of experience, we want to see you create your next hack with us at CUhackit!
This is an official MLH Hackathon Event!

2026 Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
2026-04-16 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Timmons Arena, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, 29613, United States
The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition, hosted by The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University, brings together four student finalists as they pitch their BIG new venture ideas for the chance to take home the $10,000 Johnny Flynn Award. From 4:00 to 5:30 PM, a panel of judges will evaluate each pitch, and audience members will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite venture, with the crowd favorite receiving a prize.
Leading up to the competition, join us for the Dins Student Marketplace from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, a one hour tabling experience where student entrepreneurs showcase, sell, and promote their businesses. Food and drinks will be served as we create space to connect with founders, discover new ideas, and support Furman’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem before the pitch competition begins.
Following the conclusion of the pitch competition, all registered attendees will be entered into a raffle with prizes awarded.
This year’s events will take place at Timmons Arena. Free parking is available in the lot directly in front of the arena.
Please note: The Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition will include flashing lights and pyrotechnic effects. If you have accessibility needs or concerns, we encourage you to reach out in advance.

Tailwind Tech Summit
2026-05-04 09:00 - 18:30 | DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
The Tailwind Tech Summit is South Carolina’s premier gathering for founders, investors, and builders who believe the best chapter is still being written.
We bring together early-stage startups ready to scale, active investors looking for their next great bet, and the service providers, mentors, and community leaders who make it all possible.
This isn’t another conference where you trade business cards and forget names by Tuesday. Tailwind is designed from the ground up to create real relationships, real deals, and real momentum for the region’s most ambitious builders.
We’re holding a seat for you.

Line Up:

Every hour is engineered for impact. Here’s how the day unfolds.

8:30A – Registration & Networking

9:30A – Keynote: Dan Roselli

10:45A – Panel: Beyond the Glass Screen: Women Driving Technology Forward

11:45A – Lunch & Networking

1:00P – Keynote: Jim Roberts

2:00P – Breakout Sessions

3:00P – The Pitch Deck (moderated by Taylor McLemore)

Innovation Exchange
2026-05-13 09:00 - 15:00 | The 405, 405 Westfield St, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Innovation Exchange connects senior enterprise leaders with curated early-stage companies to surface real business challenges and explore aligned solutions.
This is not a demo day or vendor expo. It’s a structured working session designed to clarify enterprise demand and foster meaningful, high-value conversations.
What to ExpectA limited number of startups will be selected through an application process to present solutions aligned with clearly defined enterprise priorities. Pitch sessions are followed by structured, small-group exchanges designed to validate fit, explore applicability, and encourage thoughtful discussion — without procurement pressure. With curated participation and limited capacity, conversations remain focused, candid, and actionable.
Who Should Attend• Enterprise leaders responsible for innovation, technology, operations, or strategic growth• Startups building enterprise-facing solutions• Investors seeking visibility into emerging enterprise demand

Code & Crush
2026-05-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Flywheel Coworking Greenville, 101 N Main Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
STOP LETTING TECH COMPANIES
HAVE ALL THE GOOD STUFF.

You’re running an entire organization on limited resources — and somehow still expected to “figure out AI.” This event is different.
Most AI advice is built for tech companies. This session is different — hands-on, no-fluff, with live demos, practical use cases, and real conversations about where AI actually makes an impact.
Code & Crush = Code & Trust’s product designers + Crushable’s engineers.
From operations to fundraising to day-to-day efficiency — we’ll cover where AI actually works and how to put it into action. No buzzwords. No theory. Just things you can actually use.
Come ready to take what works and put it into action.

FutureX Capital Summit
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-15 | Flywheel Coworking Greenville, 101 N Main Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
FutureX Capital Summit, in partnership with Founderville.vc, brings together revenue-stage founders and the investors backing them — for two days of mastermind sessions, keynotes, and curated networking in Greenville, SC. Every session comes with tools and frameworks you can put to work immediately.

Day 1 is programming for any growth-stage founder.
Day 2 is all about investor interactions at demo tables, in pitch sessions, and at the investor social.
Every session comes with tools and frameworks you can put to work immediately.

Day 1 — Founder Day | Tuesday, July 14

A full day built entirely for founders — going deep on AI, growth strategy, and the operational challenges standing between you and your next milestone. Cap it off at an exclusive investor dinner.
Day 2 — Investor Day | Wednesday, July 15

Eighteen revenue-stage companies pitch to a room of investors, followed by two keynotes on the state of Southeast Venture Capital and on exit strategies. This is where introductions get made.
