Plenty of technology and life science events are on tap for September, 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 August events in the Triangle and in other metros throughout North Carolina. A separate preview of the upcoming NC VetBiz Summit is also included in this week’s column 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 September:
Presenter Application Deadline: Winston-Salem Chamber 2018 Tech Briefing
September 1
The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce is seeking presenters for the 2018 Winston-Salem Tech Briefing on November 14. Ten selected presenters will speak for five minutes about their technologies.
The Collider Lunch & Learn: Building Your Business Model Canvas
September 4, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
Asheville’s The Collider invites you to join Dave Michelson of UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) for a workshop on value proposition and business model strategy.
SYN(HER)GY Night
September 4, 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.
1 Million Cups CLT
September 5, 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.
1 Million Cups Asheville 4th Anniversary Celebration
September 5, 9-11 a.m. @Asheville Social Hall
The Asheville entrepreneurship community is invited to attend a celebration of the city’s longest running startup event, 1 Million Cups.
Asheville Chamber Smart Series: Sharpen Your Presentation Skills
September 5, 12-1 p.m. @Asheville Chamber of Commerce
At this workshop, Christian Hickl of Sweet Biscuit Inn will explain how to create passive and active presentation strategies and use them effectively.
Women, Wine & Web Design
September 5, 7-9 p.m, @Imurj
Join Tech Talent South Raleigh for a workshop on web design. Wine will be provided.
LaunchBio Larger Than Life Science: Leading the Way
September 6, 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. Entrance is free-of-charge. This month’s theme is “Leading the Way.”
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 6, 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.
Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup
September 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @tekMountain
The September Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup will cover cryptocurrency mining. An expert panel will share insights on the topic.
NC Social Media Managers Monthly Meetup
September 6, 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
September 7, 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.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
September 7, 9-9:30 a.m.
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Fund Your Startup or Existing Business Using Investment Crowdfunding
September 7, 12-1:30 p.m. @Launch Chapel Hill
North Carolina entrepreneurs are invited to attend a seminar all about how to use the Localstake NC investment crowdfunding platform as a funding source for their businesses. The discussion will be led by Mark Easley of CrowdfundNC.com. Tickets are free.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
September 7, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
New Ventures Demo Day 2018
September 7 @Biotech Place
Demo Day is a regional showcase of the Triad’s emerging technology startups. New Ventures organizers expect around 500 entrepreneurs and investors in attendance at this year’s program. Applications to present are due by August 10.
TEDxAsheville 2018
September 9 @Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
The TEDxAsheville program features a day-long series of engaging talks from innovators, musicians, storytellers, creatives and more.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA LABS Fall 2018 Cohort 2
September 10, 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 September 10.
Flywheel Idea Tap
September 11, 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.
Monthly COINversation
September 12, 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
September 12, 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.
Retail Summit 2018
September 12, 3-6 p.m. @The Proximity Hotel, Greensboro
This event will join local business owners and leaders for a day of conversation about adapting into the future of retail. Speakers include David Wagner of VF Corporation, Jenni Broyles of Wrangler, Brian Lampkin of Scuppernong Books, and more industry experts.
Tech Talent South Raleigh: Understanding the Landscape of Virtual Reality
September 12, 6-8 p.m. @HQ Capital Club
This Tech Talent South Raleigh-hosted event will spotlight the latest innovations in AR and VR, as presented by local industry professionals. Food and drinks will be served.
CED Tech Conference 2018
September 12-13 @Raleigh Convention Center
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s flagship annual conference returns for a 34th year with 25+ company presentations, a demo showcase, investor reverse pitches, 75+ investment funds in attendance, and much more in store. See the and more information here.
NC Tech Talk Live: Executive Conversation
September 13, 3:30-5 p.m. @MetLife, Cary
At this NC TECH-hosted event, MetLife Chief Digital Officer Greg Baxter will share the story of the company’s digital transformation.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 13, 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
September 13, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson
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.
SPARKcon
September 13-16
The Triangle’s open-source creativity festival features over 200 events separated into categories that represent every art form, from performances, to showcases to interactive games.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
September 14, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Fall 2018 Emerging Issues Forum
September 17 @Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville
The theme for the next Emerging Issues Forum is “ReCONNECT to Community: Increasing Civic Engagement and Dialogue.” It will highlight the different strategies that can be used to engage and connect citizens across the state.
RIoT: Wearables & The Digital Citizen
September 18
RIoT is partnering with IEEE for an event that will cover the future of wearable technologies and how they can be harnessed to create opportunities for all citizens.
Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch
September 18, 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.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
September 18, 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.
Carolina’s Energy Boot Camp: Raleigh Session
September 19, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Energy Bootcamp, hosted by E4 Carolinas, is a day-long deep-dive into how the North Carolina energy economy works. Participants will learn all about the various industry segments and the key players operating in them.
Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch
September 19, 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
September 19, 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
September 19, 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
September 20, 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.
The Muster RDU
September 20, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @MetLife Global Technology Campus
The Muster RDU convenes hundreds of attendees for a day of business pitches, keynotes, workshops, panels and a startup marketplace—all for and by veteran-led startups and veteran entrepreneurs.
RTCC Annual Meeting 2018: Advancing the Research Triangle’s Third Wave of Job Growth
September 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle
This Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster meeting features a talk from David Foster of the Energy Futures Initiative on job growth in the Triangle’s energy sector. Foster will share a new report on cleantech innovation and employment. A panel will follow.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 20, 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.
NC TECH Anniversary Celebration
September 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Duke Mansion, Charlotte
Come celebrate NC TECH’s past, present and future at its 25th anniversary event in Charlotte.
Triangle Tech Net
September 21, 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.
Raleigh Chamber Annual Meeting 2018
September 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
This year’s Raleigh Chamber of Commerce meeting features headlining speaker Jeremy Gutsche, author of “Better and Faster: The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas.” The event will also highlight the year’s successes and cover upcoming plans.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
September 21, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Precision Medicine World Conference (PMWC) 2018: Duke
September 24, 8 a.m. – September 25, 5 p.m. @Washington Duke Inn
PMWC 2018 Duke will cover several topics surrounding technology and precision medicine, including clinic applications, adoption among healthcare providers and factors needed to satisfy payers and regulators.
ReCity Roundtable
September 25, 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.
Midtown Techies: Come Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
September 25, 7-9 p.m. @Fox and Hound
Bring your ideas and opinions to the next Midtown Techies meetup. Events are held on the last Tuesday of every month.
NC TECH Lunch + Learn: Understanding and Managing Your Patent Risk
September 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @NC TECH, Raleigh
Join this workshop to learn about patent litigation and how to manage the risks involved.
Free Class: Intro to VR with Lucid Dream
September 26, 6-8 p.m. @Momentum Learning (Durham Campus)
Learn the basic tools and frameworks used in virtual reality through an informative lesson and hands-on demos with staff from Lucid Dream.
2018 NC Chamber Emerging Leaders Program
September 26-27
North Carolina Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Program, a new professional development initiative, educates participants on business leadership, talent development and retention.
2018 Triangle Global Health Annual Conference
September 27 @Talley Student Union, NC State
Health industry leaders will convene for a day exploring the latest innovations in medical technology, mHealth and healthcare business.
Skookum Volcano Tour
September 27, 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.
Tech Talk Live: Ransomware
September 27, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
NC TECH is hosting an informative event all about ransomware. Learn about how ransomware attacks work and how to protect your business from them.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 27, 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 Raleigh Startup Crawl
September 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Tech Talent South for a night touring Raleigh startups and building connections over drinks.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
September 28, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Science Pub
September 28, 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.
Art of Cool Festival 2018
September 28-29 in Downtown Durham
The fifth annual Art of Cool Festival is a weekend of exploration into jazz, alternative soul, hip hop and innovative thought around music and culture. Events will be held at multiple venues in Durham. See the full lineup here.
TEDxRaleigh 2018
September 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Lincoln Theatre
This year’s TEDxRaleigh lineup features eight speakers and three performers exploring topics surrounding corporate citizenship, acceptable addiction, music, finance and more.
