Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through the end of this month.
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 two of this week’s column.
Another post previews events coming in November. Recurring monthly meetups are listed 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.
RIoT Accelerator Program: Asheville Info Session
October 8, 2-3 p.m. @The Collider
Join this info session to learn all about the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP), which provides support for IoT companies and intellectual property to commercialize products and bring them to market. RIoT is seeking applicants for the second cohort of the accelerator, kicking off in January. Applications are due November 9.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)
October 8, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
NCHICA 24th Annual Conference & Exhibition
October 8-9 @Charlotte Convention Center
This year’s NCHICA Conference features four plenary sessions and 24 breakout sessions focused on the theme “Start Your Engines! The Race to Digital Health.” Check out the details and agenda here.
Charlotte Chamber Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable
October 9, 9-11 a.m. @UNC Charlotte Center City
The Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable is open to all Charlotte Chamber members interested in learning the strategies for developing an inclusive culture and attracting, engaging and retaining diverse talent. Speakers include UNC Charlotte ADVANCE Faculty Affairs and Diversity Director Dr. Yvette M. Huet, LPL Financial Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Lisa Toppin and UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Senior Associate Dean Dr. Shawn Long.
Hootsuite: The Future of Social
October 9, 9-11:30 a.m. @The Nussbaum Center For Entrepreneurship
This seminar offers a detailed look at social marketing and content strategy, and what businesses can do to make sure their brand stands out in 2019 and beyond.
Flywheel Idea Tap
October 9, 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.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast: Quarterly IDEA Fund Pitch
October 10, 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.
IDEA PITCH is a quarterly version of the PitchBreakfast series, which includes panel participation from IDEA Fund Partners, the most active venture capital firm in North Carolina as named by CB Insights. The format of this quarterly series will remain the same as any other PitchBreakfast event, except entrepreneurs will sum up their pitches in a two-minute elevator pitch instead of a full presentation.
UNCW CIE Welcome Wednesday
October 10, 9-10:30 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship invites members of the community to come check out its facilities in a free-of-charge open tour.
Western Women’s Business Center Workshop: Best Year Yet
October 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Goodwill Career Center (Asheville)
In this workshop, participants will develop their own one-page plan to help reach their next breakthrough year. Lunch will be provided.
Application Deadline: Institutional Development Grant
October 10, 12 p.m.
This grant program covers the purchase of research equipment or instrumentation at North Carolina research institutions.
How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)
October 10, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
UNC Charlotte Cybersecurity Symposium 2018
October 10 @UNC Charlotte
For its 19th consecutive year, the UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics is hosting its premier cybersecurity conference featuring experts and industry leaders in the field.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 11, 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
October 11, 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.
Innovate Charlotte Social
October 11, 6-7 p.m. @Catawba Brewing Company Charlotte
Join this networking event for an opportunity to meet the founders and mentors in Innovate Charlotte’s Venture Mentoring Program.
RIoT Accelerator Program: Greensboro Info Session
October 12, 10-11 a.m. @HQ Greensboro
Join this info session to learn all about the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP), which provides support for IoT companies and intellectual property to commercialize products and bring them to market. RIoT is seeking applicants for the second cohort of the accelerator, kicking off in January. Applications are due November 9.
RIoT Accelerator Program: Winston-Salem Info Session at Flywheel
October 12, 2-3 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Join this info session to learn all about the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP), which provides support for IoT companies and intellectual property to commercialize products and bring them to market. RIoT is seeking applicants for the second cohort of the accelerator, kicking off in January. Applications are due November 9.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
October 12, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
HQ Greensboro’s 3rd Birthday Party
October 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
Come celebrate HQ Greensboro’s third anniversary celebration with the Triad startup community.
NCEDA 2018 Fall Conference
October 14-16 @Omni Grove Park Inn (Asheville)
This conference convenes top national site selection consultants and high-level businesses, governmental and educational leaders from around North Carolina for two days of connections and dialogue among members of the sector.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)
October 15, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
Engagement and Inclusion Summit 2018
October 16, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. @The Conference Center at GTCC
The Greensboro Community Development Fund is hosting a day-long summit with panels and presentations focused on equal access to capital and community engagement.
African-American Business Association Workshop & Meetup
October 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Arthur R. Edington Education & Career Center (Asheville)
This month’s theme is “Your Success Matters: Five Keys to Being a Successful You!” The event features a presentation from Clinical Psychologist and Success Coach Joyce Gayles, Ph.D, on what drives motivation and success.
Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch
October 16, 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.
Energy Storage STUDIO Conference
October 16-17 @Hilton Charlotte Center City
The Energy Storage STUDIO Conference (Storage Uses, Deployment, Integration and Operations) seeks to inform on the ways companies can deploy storage methods to lower costs, reduce emissions and promote a resilient electric grid. This two-day event brings together energy services companies, project developers and other industry stakeholders.
Application Deadline: Venture Asheville Elevate Program
October 17
Venture Asheville’s Elevate program is a mentorship service that helps entrepreneurs develop their skills and leadership capabilities as they’re building high-growth ventures in the Asheville area. The program is based on MIT’s Venture Mentoring Service. Applications for the next round of participants are now open, through October 17.
Women in Clean Energy Breakfast
October 17, 7-8 a.m. @Hilton Charlotte Center City
Kicking off the second day of the Energy Storage STUDIO Conference, the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a networking gathering to bring together women in the clean energy industry.
Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch
October 17, 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.
Startup 101: Business Model Canvas
October 17, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Hygge Coworking, 3rd Ward
StartCharlotte is hosting a three-hour introductory workshop on lean startup methodology and the business model canvas. The event includes breakfast and supplies for participants to complete their own canvas for their business.
Google: Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for your Business
October 17, 12-1 p.m. @Nussbaum Center For Entrepreneurship
This seminar will provide expert tips to help you make the most of the holiday season with your business. Lunch is provided.
How to Tell Your Brand Story
October 17, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
HQ Greensboro member Danielle Forrest of Aha Marketing will present a lunch & learn on storybranding and customer engagement.
Indeavor Club Lunch – Lake Norman
October 17, 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.
NCEI ‘State of the Climate’ Monthly Briefing
October 17, 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.
Introduction to the Charlotte Startup Community
October 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place
Those unacquainted with the Queen City startup scene are invited to attend a free orientation to the community presented by StartCharlotte. The event will offer attendees introductions and networking, along with connections to local resources, events, companies, programs, investors, and more. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Packard Place Public House
October 17, 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.
How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)
October 17, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
Webinar: NC Small Businesses—Raise up to $2M Under the State’s New Crowdfunding Law
October 18, 12-1 p.m.
Join INVESTinNC for an interactive and informative webinar learn more about North Carolina’s equity crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 18, 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.
Inclusion & the Next Economy: A Solutions Based Conversation
October 18, 5:30-7 p.m. @The Collider
Earth Equity Advisors‘ Annual Speaker Series is back for its fifth year, featuring a discussion on the benefits of inclusion with Atlanta Hawks & Philips Arena Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Nzinga Shaw and Green Alpha Advisors COO and Partner Betsy Moszeter.
RIoT Accelerator Program: Winston-Salem Info Session at Venture Cafe
October 18, 6-7 p.m. @Venture Cafe Winston-Salem
Join this info session to learn all about the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP), which provides support for IoT companies and intellectual property to commercialize products and bring them to market. RIoT is seeking applicants for the second cohort of the accelerator, kicking off in January. Applications are due November 9.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
October 19, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
Annual Brigade Congress
October 19-21 @Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, Charlotte
Code for America and the National Advisory Council are welcoming participants to join the second-ever Brigade Congress in Charlotte. Details here.
Climate Data Hackathon: Disruptions to Global Coffee Supply
October 21, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @The Collider
This hackathon will use weather and climate data to help coffee production companies understand the risks and solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in their industry.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)
October 22, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
[Food + Beverage] Collider: A Conference on Climate Risks & Opportunities
October 23, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. @The Collider
This event focuses on the future of the food and beverage industry as it adapts to a changing climate. Join business leaders, climate companies, scientists and experts to discuss the solutions to the climate risks facing the industry today.
NCEDA Rocky Mount Regional Luncheon
October 23, 12-2 p.m. @Rocky Mount Mills
A panel discussion will highlight Rocky Mount Mills’ transformation from a historic industrial space into a destination for regional growth and impact. Panelists include NC Department of Commerce Legislative Affairs Director John White (moderator), Nash Community College President Dr. Bill Carver, Cummins Inc. Community Engagement Leader Jackie Deloach, Capitol Broadcasting Company VP of Real Estate Michael Goodmon, and Joyner Media & Strategies Inc. President David Joyner.
Create Successful Google Ads and Turn Your Investment into Revenue
October 23, 5:30-7 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
Join this Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship-hosted workshop to learn how to use Google Ads to help accelerate growth for your business. This program is also being held on October 30 at 12 p.m.
UNCW CIE Welcome Wednesday
October 24, 9-10:30 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship invites members of the community to come check out its facilities in a free-of-charge open tour.
How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)
October 24, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
Winston-Salem Chamber 2018 Annual Meeting
October 24
This event will highlight Winston-Salem’s economic development accomplishments of the past year, while also offering a glimpse at the city’s plans for future initiatives.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
October 24-25 @Wilmington Convention Center
The offices of North Carolina senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, together with the North Carolina Military Business Center, are hosting a two-day summit that will convene more than 700 representatives of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and other federal agencies for two days of dialogue on topics related to construction and supplier experiences, challenges, opportunities.
Charlotte Chamber Summit 2018
October 25, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @The Westin Charlotte
This multi-track event features industry perspectives on innovation and business development from keynote speakers and expert panelists. Agenda here.
Skookum Volcano Tour
October 25, 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.
New (To You) Funding Sources for Entrepreneurs in North Carolina
October 25, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
At its next event, NEW (Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington) will be hosting Brian Hamilton, founder of Sageworks (acquired) and now Inmates to Entrepreneurs, and Lister Delgado, managing partner at IDEA Fund Partners, for a discussion about the available startup funding opportunities in North Carolina.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 25, 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
October 26, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)
October 29, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
Create Successful Google Ads and Turn Your Investment into Revenue
October 30, 12-1:30 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship
Join this Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship-hosted workshop to learn how to use Google Ads to help accelerate growth for your business. This program is also being held on October 23 at 5:30 p.m.
How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)
October 31, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.
