Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through September.
Included are upcoming meetups, conferences, workshops, socials and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, Wilmington and other areas throughout North Carolina.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle, check out part one of this week’s column.
Another post previews events coming in October. Recurring monthly meetups are listed here.
Note: This week, we also have a running list of events that have been rescheduled due to Hurricane Florence. See it here.
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.
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.
How to Create Video Content for Social Media
September 18, 12-1:30 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
Learn all about mobile content production and how to use it effectively at this informative seminar. The workshop is held on September 11 from 5:30-7 p.m. and on September 18.
EPIC Energy Seminar: Panel Discussion on Renewable Energy Integration and Generation for Non-Investor Owned Utilities
September 18, 5-6:30 p.m. @EPIC Siemans Energy Lecture Hall, UNC Charlotte
This free event, hosted by the UNC Charlotte Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC), features a panel discussion covering the trends and news related to renewable energy for non-investor owned utilities.
Growing your Business with BLKTECHCLT and Google
September 18, 6-8:30 p.m. @Camp North End
BLKTECHCLT and Google’s Get Your Business Online program have teamed up for a workshop on digital advertising and promotion. Registration is free.
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.
NC TECH Lunch & Learn: Closing the Widest Attack Vector—Comprehensive Identity Management
September 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Garage at Packard Place
Learn about the latest cyberattack vectors, identity management practices and data protection insights at this NC TECH-hosted lunch & learn.
Power of Women Luncheon: Women Who Lead in Charlotte
September 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Uptown
Meet and learn from the prominent women leading the Queen City community at this Charlotte Chamber of Commerce-hosted event. Speakers include Dianne Chipps Bailey of U.S. Trust, Johnelle Causwell of International House, Astrid Chirinos of Simmons YMCA and Tanya Blackmon of Novant Health. Charlotte Chamber COO Blair Stanford will moderate the panel.
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.
Marketing Outside the Box
September 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. @Center for Design Innovation
Learn how to engage your audience with the best written digital branding content. Workshops are held every Wednesday in August and September.
NCEI ‘State of the Climate’ Monthly Briefing
September 19, 1-3 p.m. @The Collider
Hear the latest findings in this month’s State of the Climate report from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and Climate Prediction Center.
Outdoor Industry Business Pitch Competition
September 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Highland Brewery
The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is hosting Western North Carolina-based companies in the outdoor industry for a business pitch competition. Finalists will compete for cash prizes. Drinks and refreshments included.
Charlotte Chamber Young Professionals Startup Matchmaker
September 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Innovate Charlotte
Meet with fellow startups, innovators and investors in the Charlotte entrepreneurial community at this Charlotte Chamber networking event.
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.
Biz & Bites: The Entrepreneurial Equation
September 20, 12-1:30 p.m. @Focal Point Coworking
In the latest of Focal Point Coworking’s “Biz & Bites” workshop series, Leslie Apple from Edward Jones will share the financial strategies and tools for running a small business successfully.
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.
Startup 101: Business Model Canvas
September 20, 5-8 p.m. @Hygge Coworking at Camp North End
StartCharlotte is hosting a three-hour, 101-style workshop on lean startup methodology and the business model canvas for ideation and conception stage tech entrepreneurs.
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.
WNC’s First Equity Crowdfunding Pitch Event
September 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Center for Craft
Mountain BizWorks is hosting Western North Carolina’s first equity community crowdfunding pitch event in downtown Asheville.
Society of Physician Entrepreneurs: Leadership Summit
September 20, 6-8:30 p.m. @615 South College Street
The Society of Physician Entrepreneurs invites folks to come network, learn about the organization and enjoy free food and drinks.
Startup Grind Davidson: Fireside Chat with Haley Bohon, Founder of SkillPop
September 20, 6-9 p.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Timing is a major factor in the makeup of successful startups. This fireside chat hosts SkillPop Founder Haley Bohon for a discussion on anticipating market readiness, understanding what customers want and delivering accordingly.
NC Healthcare Innovation Conference
September 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @UNC Charlotte Center City
The Society of Physician Entrepreneurs brings healthcare professionals and innovators together for an industry conference.
FusionConf: Front-End Edition
September 21, 12:30-5 p.m. @Camp North End
This quarterly mini-conference offers an afternoon of industry insight on web design, user experience and development.
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.
WordCamp Wilmington 2018
September 22-23 @Union Station at Cape Fear Community College
This community-organized WordPress conference will provide learning and insight on web design, web development and digital marketing strategies for Wilmington’s business and tech communities.
Charlotte Chamber Ballantyne Chapter Luncheon: It’s Your Ship, Achieving Breakthrough Performances Feat. Mike Abrashoff
September 24, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Hilton Garden Inn
The Ballantyne Chapter of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce will meet for a special leadership-oriented presentation from It’s Your Ship author and former USS Benfold Commander Mike Abrashoff.
INVESTinNC: Crowdfunding for Small Business Capital @ Fayetteville State University
September 25, 9:30-11 a.m. @Fayetteville State University, Shaw Building
Join INVESTinNC at Fayetteville State University for an interactive and informative session to learn more about North Carolina’s equity crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them.
Collider Lunch & Learn: Bridging the Generation Divide on the Job
September 25, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
This lunch and learn will tackle the different ways to overcome generational stereotypes. The session will be led by Alison Sher, author and founder of Millennial Inc.
Case Study: How to Accelerate Growth, Scale to Optimize Profitability & Maximize Value
September 25, 8:15-11:30 a.m. @Gaston College Kimbrell Campus
This event offers the audience a profile on the journey of Rhino Assembly, which grew from a firm of 10 people to 120+ in just four years.
Startup Grind Winston-Salem, Feat. Steadman Harrison and Steve Beck of GoInnovation
September 25, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking (@Center for Design Innovation)
The next Startup Grind Winston-Salem event features a fireside chat with Steadman Harrison III, founder of GOInnovation and senior associate at Center for Creative Leadership, and Steve Beck, conflict management expert, leadership consultant and GOInnovation facilitator and conciliator.
Demo Night: Creative Startups Winston-Salem
September 25, 6-8 p.m. @Biotech Place
At this free event, the 10 teams in this year’s Creative Startups Accelerator Winston-Salem cohort will pitch their products and services for the first time.
In Times of Seismic Sorrows Panel Discussion
September 25, 6:30-8 p.m. @The Center for Craft
The Center for Craft and The Collider are co-hosting an evening with “In Times of Seismic Sorrows” artists Tali Weinberg and Rena Detrixhe, plus panelists Michelle Myers of the Center for Biological Diversity and Jenny Dissen of the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies. The discussion will focus on the impacts of climate change, a sustainable future and using ecological grief as a motivator for innovation.
Tomorrow’s World: Welcome to the Future —AI, Cybersecurity Risks & the Future of Work
September 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Charlotte City Club
This BABC Charlotte-hosted lunch will focus on the business of AI, featuring a Q&A with an expert panel.
Storytelling for Businesses: How to Genuinely Connect with Your Audience
September 26, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
Learn how to use storytelling strategies to connect with audiences on an emotional level at this informative lunch & learn.
Marketing Outside the Box
September 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m. @Center for Design Innovation
Learn how to engage your audience with the best written digital branding content. Workshops are held every Wednesday in August and September.
Marketing Your Business (Pathway To Success)
September 26, 6-8 p.m. @Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter
The Forsyth Tech Small Business Center is presenting a seminar on digital marketing strategies. This event is free.
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. @UNCW Center for Marine Science
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.
Down East Technology Symposium 2018
September 27-28 @Nash Community College, Continuing Education Building
Infranet Group is hosting a two-day program of expert speakers and breakout educational sessions for folks in IT, engineering and leadership. More here.
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.
City Startup Labs 5th Anniversary Celebration
September 28, 7-11 p.m. @Grace on Brevard
City Startup Labs is hosting a special celebration of its 5th class of entrepreneurs and innovators in Charlotte. The event includes a “where-are-they-now” segment featuring City Startup Labs alums, a silent auction, live music, spoken word, video profiles, presentations and more.
