Headliners, part II: 25 events happening across NC in June

Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in June. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.

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This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle. To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column. Another post previews July events. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle are listed here.

If you’d like to submit an event, feel free to send me an email.

Note: The following list is our lineup of state-wide events through the end of June—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

Making Energy Work 2020: Webinar Series

June 23, 3 p.m. (online)

The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a monthly webinar series with local and national experts covering clean energy trends.

Evolve Operations Bootcamp

June 23, 5:30-7 p.m. (online)

This month, Flywheel Coworking is hosting a four-week educational program for startup founders and C-suite/business development leaders. They’ll learn how to successfully navigate business operations and management.

Taking the Leap: Starting your Business in 4 Weeks (June Class)

June 23, 6-8 p.m. (online)

The Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs that are ready to take their ideas to the next level by getting their business up and running. Classes are held every Tuesday from June 2-23.

2020 Diversity + Inclusion Summit

June 23-24 (online)

NC TECH’s Diversity + Inclusion Summit will bring together executives, professionals and organizational leaders to discuss the benefits of a diverse workplace. The virtual event will take place over two days.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

June 24, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.

CIO + IT Executive Roundtable

June 24, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

In this virtual session, IT leaders at NC TECH member companies will discuss relevant topics and best practices in their field.

CISO + IT Security Executive Roundtable

June 24, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)

This online meeting will convene CISOs, VPs and director-level security leaders from NC TECH member companies.

1 Million Cups Asheville

June 24, 9-10 a.m. @Archetype Brewing

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

June 24, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

NC4ME Summer Virtual Hiring Event

June 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (online)

NC4ME (North Carolina for Military Employment) is hosting a virtual hiring event where job seekers can meet face-to-face with hiring managers and recruiters.

EDPNC Webinar: Trade in Canada—Opportunities & the New USMCA

June 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a summer-long webinar series covering topics of interest to businesses seeking the latest information on exports and the global trade landscape. This webinar will cover trade opportunities for North Carolina companies in Canada.

UNCC Professional Webinar Series

June 24, 1-1:45 p.m. (online)

UNC Charlotte’s Office of Continuing Education is hosting a free webinar series on how professionals can overcome leadership challenges. This week’s topic is Building a Positive Work Environment.

Asheville Chamber 2020 Annual Meeting

June 24, 4-5 p.m. (online)

Asheville Chamber’s Annual Meeting is going virtual. The program will celebrate the successes and achievements of the local business community in the past year.

Packard Place Public House

June 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)

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

Grow With Google NC Digital Coaching Webinar

June 24, 7-8:30 p.m. (online)

Grow With Google is hosting regularly scheduled webinars for North Carolina-based small businesses. Sessions are led by Latesha Byrd, founder and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting. Every webinar covers a different topic relevant to local businesses.

CED Webinar: Raising Money

June 25, 10 a.m. (online)

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development is hosting a virtual event presenting the organization’s 2019 Innovators Report. Learn about last year’s successes within the local startup community.

ProductCampRTP Virtual Unconferences 2020

June 25, 12-2 p.m. (online)

ProductCampRTP is hosting an online conference spread across four weeks in June and July. The series is aimed towards product professionals worldwide. Join to hear talks from global experts. (More TechWire coverage here.)

Virtual PayCLT: Tim Griffin of Cloosiv

June 25, 5-6 p.m. (online)

PayCLT is hosting a discussion with Cloosiv Founder and CEO Tim Griffin on how his company has experienced significant growth during the pandemic.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

June 25, 5-8 p.m. (online)

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.

UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt

June 26, 12-1 p.m. (online)

UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.

Building a Career In Tech

June 26, 6 p.m. (online)

Join this virtual workshop hosted by Flatiron School and BLKTECHCLT to learn more about building a career in technology.

Autonomous Vehicles: Considerations for Connected Communities

June 26, 11:30 a.m. (online)

The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster, the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition and greater Charlotte’s Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition are co-hosting a webinar with public and private sector leaders discussing the current transportation landscape and the opportunities to futurize it.

Coding for Beginners: Ruby 101

June 30, 6 p.m. (online)

Flatiron School is hosting an introduction to Ruby programming, covering data types, assigning/reassigning variables, analyzing control flow, and other aspects of Ruby.