On the horizon: 47 must-attend events across NC in August

Plenty of technology and life science events are on tap for August, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar ahead of time.

If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our roundup of July events in the Triangle and in other metros throughout North Carolina. A separate preview of the upcoming Black Entrepreneurship Week is also included in this package.

These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a list of Triangle meetups.

Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s look at what’s to come in August:

1 Million Cups CLT

August 1, 8:30-10 a.m.

Held every month, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community. Free coffee is included.

NC IDEA Summer School Series: Fundraising Strategy with John Austin

August 1, 12-1 p.m. @Momentum Learning in Durham

The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. In this session, NC IDEA Senior Director John Austin will offer the audience insights on planning for fundraising.

Small Business Roundtable: Crowdfunding

August 2, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Winston Salem State University Enterprise Center

At this roundtable, learn the best practices of using crowdfunding to maintain a successful business. Lunch will be provided to participants that pre-register.

LaunchBio Larger Than Life Science

August 2, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield

Meet local VCs, get tips on growing your company and network with fellow members of the life science community at the Larger Than Life Science events series, presented by LaunchBio. This monthly event will feature a selection of workshops, speaking sessions, meetings with investors, panel talks, office hours and group activities. Entrance is free-of-charge.

TechGirlz Workshop: Intro to Encryption—How to Protect Your Information

August 2, 5-8 p.m. @Varonis in Morrisville

This interactive workshop will show students how to crack encrypted code. Participants are asked to bring a laptop and charger. Dinner will be served.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

August 2, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

August 3, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

SYN(HER)GY Night

August 7, 5:30-7 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

Join for an evening of networking and a presentation sharing the success of a local woman entrepreneur.

Tech Talent South Raleigh: Intro to Programming for Business People (Part 1)

August 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Raleigh. Part 2 will be held August 14. Part 3 will be on August 21.

Monthly COINversation

August 8, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @Cafe Carolina & Bakery in Cary

In this monthly networking event, participants can meet and connect with other entrepreneurs and companies in the science and technology space.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast

August 8, 8-11 a.m. @The Garage at Packard Place

Every month, a handful of Queen City-based companies headline Charlotte PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for a total of five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.

NC IDEA Summer School Series: Design Sprint Essentials

August 8, 12-1 p.m. @American Underground at Blackwell

At this hands-on workshop, Voltage Control President Douglas Ferguson will demonstrate the five stages of the Design Sprint process and show entrepreneurs how they can implement them. This event is part of NC IDEA’s summer-long lunch & learn series for local startups.

WNC Regional Business Expo

August 8, 1-5 p.m. @WNC Agricultural Center, Expo Building

This free half-day event will spotlight products and services from over 100 Western NC businesses and organizations.

WomanUP Workshop: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself!

August 9, 8-10:30 a.m. @Expo Center at Crowne Plaza Resort

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop about leadership, personal growth and motivation. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

August 9, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Tech Talent South Charlotte: Intro to Programming for Businesspeople (Part 1)

August 9, 6-7:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte. Part 2 will be held on August 14 and Part 3 will be on August 23.

NC Social Media Managers Monthly Meetup

August 9, 7-9 p.m. @Clairmont at Hillandale Apartments

At this meetup, participants can just relax and enjoy the sunset, maybe exchange some info too (if interested). The purpose of this meetup group is to meet your tribe of Social Media Managers and enjoy yourself.

Triangle Tech Net

August 10, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary

This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

August 10, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

#20SDS Weekend

August 10, 8 p.m. – August 12, 5 p.m. @Downtown Winston-Salem

This weekend event showcases art and design installations, podcasts, documentaries and other creative works by millennial entrepreneurs and creatives in Winston-Salem.

Flywheel Idea Tap

August 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Idea Tap is an opportunity for local startups to present their products/services to an audience and receive feedback on how to refine their pitches. The format involves: a five-minute pitch, a five-minute Q&A and five minutes of audience feedback. This monthly event is always free.

Tech Talent South Raleigh: Intro to Programming for Business People (Part 2)

August 14, 6-8 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Raleigh. The third and final installment in this program will be on August 21.

Tech Talent South Charlotte: Intro to Programming for Businesspeople (Part 2)

August 14, 6-7:30 @Advent Coworking

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte. The third and final installment of the program will be held on August 23.

Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch

August 15, 7:45-9 a.m. @Co//ab

The Triad startup community is invited to attend Launch Greensboro’s monthly IdeaLaunch program. It includes a series of four-minute pitches from local startups, along with opportunities to network with fellow entrepreneurs and innovators in Greensboro. This event is free.

Power Electronics Microgrid Short Course

August 15, 8 a.m. – August 17, 3 p.m. @FREEDM Systems Center

NC State faculty and industry representatives will lead a course equipping engineering professionals with essential knowledge in power electronics and modern microgrids.

NC IDEA Summer School Series: Pitching with John Austin

August 15, 12-1 p.m. @American Underground at Blackwell

At this workshop, NC IDEA Senior Director John Austin will guide entrepreneurs through the process of crafting the perfect pitch for potential funders. This event is part of NC IDEA’s summer-long lunch & learn series for local startups.

Packard Place Public House

August 15, 5:30-8 p.m. @Packard Place

On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over free beer and snacks.

Triangle TechBreakfast

August 16, 8-10 a.m. @RTP Headquarters

Developers, designers, startups and tech enthusiasts are invited to join this monthly meetup for free networking over breakfast, plus a series of showcase presentations.

BizFest: August 2018

August 16, 12:30-6:30 p.m. @Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown

This half-day event will feature small business roundtables, networking and showcasing opportunities. The keynote speaker is Jesse Lipson, founder of Sharefile and HQ Raleigh. Tentative agenda here.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

August 16, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

RTP180: Agile

August 16, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier

August’s RTP180 will feature five speakers who are using the applications of Agile in their day-to-day processes. Speakers include Mike Heydlauf of Siemens Healthineers, Janelle Gardner of Cisco Systems, Johnny Hackett Jr. of Unity Digital, Charles Rodriguez of Cengage and Arjay Hinek of Red Hat.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

August 17, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch

August 21, 12-1:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Indeavor, a networking club offered to all Flywheel Coworking members, is an opportunity to get to know fellow entrepreneurs and swap helpful resources with one another. The lunches are held on the third Tuesday of every month.

Triangle Blockchain Technology Working Group (August 2018)

August 21, 3:30-6 p.m. @Ward and Smith, P.A.

This meetup group meets every other month to unpack the basics of blockchain and its commercial applications.

ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series

August 21, 6-7:30 p.m. @American Underground

ImBlackInTech’s monthly mixer event convenes the local entrepreneurial community in support of the growth of founders and professionals of color in the Triangle’s tech startup ecosystem.

4th RIoT Pitch Night & 1st RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) Pitch Night

August 21, 6-9 p.m. @Lincoln Theatre

Ten startups will compete for this year’s RIoT Championship Belt. Join to hear their pitches, meet past winners and get acquainted with the inaugural cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program.

Tech Talent South Raleigh: Intro to Programming for Business People (Part 3)

August 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this course hosted by Tech Talent South Raleigh. This is the final installment in the three-week series.

Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo

August 22-23 @Durham Convention Center

This conference features 50+ speakers, 40+ exhibitors and content tracks covering topics focused on connected fleets and alternative fuel. Attendees will get the latest insights on technologies surrounding biofuel, electric and natural gas and propane.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

August 23, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Tech Talent South Charlotte: Intro to Programming for Businesspeople (Part 3 of 3)

August 23, 6-7:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this course hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte. This is the final installment in the three-week series.

Triangle Tech Net

August 24, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary

This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

August 24, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

ReCity Roundtable

August 28, 12-1 p.m. @ReCity in Durham

ReCity Roundtable is a monthly speaker series spotlighting community leaders who are tackling complex social issues through innovation and collaboration.

Hatch AVL Pitch Party

August 29, 6-8 p.m. @Hatch AVL

Entrepreneurs are invited to test and develop their pitch at this monthly event hosted by Hatch AVL. Presenters will receive helpful feedback from the audience, and the best-voted pitch will land a spot at 1 Million Cups Asheville.

Skookum Volcano Tour

August 30, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte

Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.