There are many local conferences, student groups, and meetups that we love.
Please check them out

RTP

Conferences
CackalackyCon - May 5-7, 2023 - cackalackycon.org
BSidesRDU - October-ish - bsidesrdu.org
Meetups
Raleigh 2600 - First Friday every month - @rtp2600
rtpsecbeers - monthly - security.beer
Student Groups
UNC Chapel Hill - ntropy - ntropy-unc.github.io
NC State - HackPack - hackpack.club

Charlotte

Conferences
UNCC Cybersecurity Symposium - October-ish - charlotte.edu
BSidesCLT - September-ish - bsidesclt.org
Meetups
Cha-Ha - charlottehackers.org
Student Groups
UNC Charlotte - 49th Security Division - 49sd.com