Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through the next month.
Included are August meetups, conferences, workshops, socials and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, and other areas throughout North Carolina.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle, check out part two of this week’s calendar column. The latest digest is paired with a separate preview of the upcoming NC VetBiz.
Another post spotlights events coming up in September. Recurring monthly meetups are also featured in a separate post.
These columns are an extension of our interactive calendar of tech and startup events. If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to the calendar, feel free to send me an email.
Digital Media & Technology Group @ tekMountain: Brand Over Noise
August 6, 12-1 p.m. @tekMountain
At this informative workshop hosted by tekMountain, Bon’s Eye Marketing President Stephen Bon will show participants how they can establish brand likeability and trustworthiness among their target audiences.
NorthState Tech Lab at HQ Greensboro Fall Application Info Session
August 6, 4-4:45 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
NorthState and HQ Greensboro seek applicants for their free 10-week business strategy development and coaching program for early-stage startups. Stop by this info session to learn more about the program ahead of the application deadline on August 13.
The Collider Lunch & Learn: ZikaZoneUSA—A CASE Business for Vector-Borne Diseases
August 7, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
At this informative lunch and learn, CASE Consultants International President Marjorie McGuirk will deliver a presentation about ZikaZoneUSA, a tool that maps Zika virus-impacted zones.
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.
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.
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.
Collider Discovery Day
August 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @The Collider
For this free event, The Collider invites the public to come check out the space and see what members are working on. Refreshments will be provided. More TechWire coverage here.
Winston Under 40: Emerging Leaders Seminar
August 8, 5-7 p.m. @Truliant Federal Credit Union
Meet local nonprofits and explore volunteer or member opportunities at this free Winston Under 40 event. Participating nonprofits include the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, the Center for Creative Economy, Crosby Scholars, Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, Samaritan Ministries, SECU Family House and the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce.
NorthState Tech Lab at HQ Greensboro Fall Application Info Session
August 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
NorthState and HQ Greensboro seek applicants for their free 10-week business strategy development and coaching program for early-stage startups. Stop by this info session to learn more about the program ahead of the application deadline on August 13.
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
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.
Idea Tap Davidson
August 9, 5:30-8 p.m.
Held by Flywheel at the HurtHub@Davidson once a month, the Idea Tap Davidson event series offers local entrepreneurs the opportunity to share their ideas through short pitch sessions and network with like-minded innovators in the community. This month’s presenters are Lucid, LLC, Vishion and Mochi.
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.
BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab: Personal Branding w/ Brand Disco
August 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT HQ
This month’s BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab features a workshop on personal branding for tech professionals. The lesson will be led by BrandDisco Founder Dawn Nicole.
Charlotte Chamber Young Professionals Leadership Convergence: Reception + Conference
August 9-10
Join the first-ever Young Professionals Leadership Convergence to learn more about the strategies and practices needed to achieve career success. Details and agenda here.
2018 NC TECH Leadership Summit
August 9-10 @Pinehurst Resort
Local executives and business leaders will discuss the future of work at this year’s NC TECH Leadership Summit. Check out the full agenda here.
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.
CONNEXXPO Tech: Coding & Web Design
August 10, 7-9 p.m. @MIXXER, Winston-Salem
Speakers Stephen Lockwood of Astronaut Crew, Bobby Davis of Core Techs and Damian Blankenship of Wake Forest University IT will share insights from the world fo coding and web development at this CONNEXXPO event.
#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.
Application Deadline: New Ventures Demo Day 2018
August 10
Triad Startup Demo Day is a regional showcase of early-stage technology startups. Demo Day will be held on September 7 at Biotech Place.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA LABS Fall 2018 Cohort 1
August 13, 5 p.m.
NC IDEA seeks a new round of entrepreneurs for the fall 2018 cohorts of its LABS program, a four-week business development program covering important topics from customer discovery to business model strategy to product-market fit and more. Applications for the first cohort of the fall 2018 program are due August 13. Applications for the second cohort are due on September 10.
Application Deadline: NorthState Tech Lab
August 13, 5 p.m.
NorthState and HQ Greensboro are seeking applications for their 10-week business strategy development and coaching program for five participating early-stage tech companies.
Destination Space: Satellite Week
August 14-18 @The Collider
The Collider is co-hosting a week of STEM learning for high school students from Nesbitt Discovery Academy. They’ll get hands-on experience with satellites and remote sensing from Asheville’s Museum of Science and NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.
Collider Lunch & Learn: Rising to the Role—Being CEO
August 14, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
At this lunch and learn, Tipping Point Renewable Strategies CEO Michael Shore will help business and organization leaders understand the skills and strengths needed to be a great CEO.
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 Charlotte: Intro to Programming for Businesspeople (Part 2)
August 14, 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. 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.
Indeavor Club Lunch – Lake Norman
August 15, 12-1:30 p.m. Flywheel Coworking – The Hurt Hub@Davidson
Indeavor, a networking club offered to Flywheel Coworking members, is an opportunity to get to know fellow entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area and swap helpful resources with one another. The lunches are held on the third Wednesday of every month.
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.
Collider Lunch & Learn: Legal Considerations for Startups Seeking Capital from Angel Investors
August 16, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
At this lunch and learn, Adam Wanee of Forrest Firm will deliver a presentation on what startups should prepare for before they raise seed capital from outside investors.
E4 Carolinas Workforce Development Task Force
August 16, 12-3 p.m. @Portal Building, UNC Charlotte
The next E4 Carolinas Workforce Development Task Force meeting is Thursday, August 16 at the Portal Board Room. Details to come.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 16, 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 17, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Application Deadline: City Startup Labs 2018 Fall Session
August 19
City Startup Labs is welcoming applicants for the fall cohort of its Center of Excellence, a business strategy and development program for local ventures.
E4 Carolinas Emerging Energy Technology Series
August 20, 4:30-6 p.m. @UNC Charlotte, EPIC Center
Join peer energy professionals for an event featuring Charlotte-headquartered Albemarle Corporation, a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and refining catalysts.
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.
E4 Carolinas Communications Task Force Meeting
August 21, 12-3 p.m. @Foundation for the Carolinas
The next E4 Carolinas Communications Task Force meeting is August 21 at Foundation for the Carolinas. Details to come.
U.S. SBA Small Business Forum
August 21, 1:30-3 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is hosting the U.S. Small Business Administration for an event addressing the regulatory concerns of local businesses.
Startup Grind Winston-Salem: Regional Party
August 21, 4-7 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking @Center for Design Innovation
Triad startups are invited to join this Flywheel-hosted party for an evening of food, drinks, live music and networking with the organizations and people powering the region’s entrepreneurship community.
CEO Breakfast Seminar: Building a Sales Structure for Superior Results & Performance Coaching Unleashed
August 23, 8-10 a.m. @9820 Northcross Center Court, Huntersville, NC
This 90-minute free seminar will show business owners, presidents and C-level execs how to formulate a strategy for future sales growth.
Collider Lunch & Learn: Raising Seed Money
August 23, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
At this lunch and learn, serial entrepreneur Joe Emison will share insights from his experience raising money for his companies.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 23, 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.
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.
2018 Carolina Federal/State Energy Policy Briefing
August 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3p.m. @Piedmont Natural Gas Co.
Federal and state policy makers and regulators will join to brief industry executives on energy policy issues. Moderated discussion and audience Q&A included.
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.
CONNEXXPO Change The World: Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy
August 24, 7-9 p.m. @MIXXER
Join at CONNEXXPO in Winston-Salem to hear from Don Gerhardt of Gerhardt Cycles, e-bike startup owner Ryan Gillespie and Hethur Charlotte of Source Energy Solutions for a discussion on clean energy and electric vehicles.
5th Annual Triad Minority Business and Women’s Expo
August 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Benton Convention Center
Professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, organizations, students and other members of the Triad community will convene for a day-long expo showcasing local businesses owned by women and minorities.
#techYourSeat Meet & Greet
August 26, 6-8 p.m. @GoodRoad CiderWorks
#techYourSeat is an initiative headed by Charlotte organizations that are driving the effort to make the city’s tech scene more inclusive. Join to meet other like minded individuals in the tech community over drinks.
Collider Lunch & Learn: Finding an Intern
August 28, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
David Earnhardt, the associate director for employer relations at UNC Asheville’s Career Center, will lead a lunch and learn geared toward employers who are looking to add an intern to their team.
Greensboro State of Our Community 2018
August 29, 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Sheraton Four Seasons/Koury Convention Center
At this event, Greensboro and Guilford County business executives and community leaders will gather to discuss the state of business, education and community in the region this year.
Application Deadline: Biotechnology Innovation Grant (BIG)
August 29, 12 p.m.
This grant, offered by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, supports research into the commercial applications of early-stage university inventions.
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.
Collider Lunch & Learn: SEO 101 for Startups
August 30, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
Leah Quintal, The Collider’s marketing manager, will share expert insights on SEO strategy at this informative workshop.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 30, 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.
Tech Me Out to the Ballgame
August 30, 6-9 p.m. @Charlotte Knights Baseball Stadium
Watch some baseball, eat some snacks and network with the local tech community at this event hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte.
Student Abstract Submission Deadline: PGS International Workshop for Global Sustainability
August 30
PGS Workshop planners are inviting students to submit proposals for technical session presentations in this year’s program.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
August 31, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Science Pub
August 31, 5:30-8 p.m. @The Collider
The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider are co-hosting a free guest speaker series, Science Pub. Enjoy a night of science over light snacks and refreshments.
