The Assembly Newsmakers RTP: Then, Now, Next at Frontier RTP – Durham, NC

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Get your tickets to see The Assembly Newsmakers RTP: Then, Now, Next at Frontier RTP – Durham, NC at Frontier RTP. Happening on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM.
Don't miss this upcoming event in Durham, NC. Happening on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Frontier RTP. Doors open at 4:00 PM.
More than six decades ago, a group of leaders made a bold bet that a research park in the pine forests between three universities could transform North Carolina’s economy. That bet became Research Triangle Park, and its success reshaped the region and the state.
Now, as RTP enters a new era, The Assembly Network invites community leaders to a special evening showcasing where the park came from, what it has meant for North Carolina, and where it goes next.
Program:
- Doors Open, Networking & Welcome | 4:30–5:00 p.m.
Connect with fellow community leaders before opening remarks on RTP’s legacy and impact on North Carolina’s economy. - The evening opens with a fireside chat with Mack Paul, author of Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park, on the vision and the people behind the park’s founding.
- Assembly reporters will then lead a panel with Triangle leaders, discussing RTP’s transformation, the opportunities and challenges shaping its next era, and how RTP 3.0 can build on the strengths that made the park a national model.
Join us for an evening of reflection and engaged discussion about one of North Carolina’s defining institutions and the future of economic growth in the Triangle.
Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Bradshaw, North Carolina Central University, and RTP.
Location: Frontier RTP
Address: 800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC




