WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup/tech world. “The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar.
Following is a list of November events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area. To find out what’s happening this month in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights December events. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here.
If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.
Also, check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
Note: The following list is our lineup of Triangle events through the end of November—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Hangar6 Virtual Open House
November 2, 10-11 a.m. (online)
In this virtual open house, Sam Dirani of First Flight Venture Center (FFVC) will lead participants through a virtual tour of the new Hangar6 prototyping facility in Research Triangle Park. The FFVC will also unveil new branding for the Hangar6 program.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 2, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA Black Entrepreneurship Council ECOSYSTEM Grant
November 2
NC IDEA’s new Black Entrepreneurship Council ECOSYSTEM Grant program provides funding (up to $50,000 per recipient) for 501(c)(3) and for-profit organizations that assist Black entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses. More TechWire coverage here.
Scale School: Leading a Successful Launch
November 3, 12-2 p.m. (online)
In this five-week virtual course, participants will craft and implement a sales plan that guides them through the process of bringing a product or service to market.
2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business
November 3, 1-2 p.m. (online)
Durham Chamber is hosting a webinar featuring 2020 tax tips for local small businesses and startups.
Code for Chapel Hill
November 3, 6-8 p.m. (online)
Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.
Cary Chamber Economic Development: State of Tourism in NC
November 4, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Cary Chamber’s next economic development event will feature Economic Partnership of North Carolina Vice President of Tourism Wit Tuttell, who will share insights on the state of the tourism industry in North Carolina.
1 Million Cups RTP
November 4, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
How to Throw Jet Fuel on Your WordPress Website’s Performance
November 4, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, TheeDigital will show participants how to build and monetize a website. The lesson will include details about technical optimization, plugins, built-in WordPress functionality, and more.
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Not All Crystals Are the Same
November 4, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn, the Aurora Group and Taitien-Pletronics will discuss the use of crystals and oscillators in IoT applications.
Sustainable Fleet Technology Virtual Conference 2020
November 4, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
The fourth annual event of its kind, the 2020 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will feature the latest trends and tech in sustainable fleet operations and implementation. This year’s program will be presented in a series of 12 webinar sessions, held from July to December. See the list of dates here.
Project Shift Cohort 10 Virtual Demo Day
November 4, 3:30-5 p.m. (online)
Join this virtual event to see demos from the latest cohort of software engineers in Project Shift’s immersive full-stack software development program.
On the Menu: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity & Active Allyship
November 5, 12-1 p.m. (online)
RTP’s next On the Menu workshop will cover LGBTQ+ inclusiveness in DEI, including tips on how companies can create an inclusive workplace and increase employee productivity and creativity through DEI tools.
Scale School: Introduction to Scaling
November 5, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this six-week course hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship Center, participants will learn ways to scale their companies by building practical plans for revenue, product, staffing, leadership and capital.
Gain a 360 View of Health Care Professionals Using Analytics
November 5, 3-4 p.m. (online)
This webinar will show how local firm Clarkston Consulting uses advanced analytics techniques such as knowledge graphs, natural language processing and machine learning to engage health care professionals.
Launch Chapel Hill Cohort 14 Demo Day
November 5, 3:30-5 p.m. (online)
Launch Chapel Hill will showcase its 14th cohort in this virtual demo day. Startups will present short pitches to investors, community leaders and other supporters.
NCCU ‘How I Started My Business’ Panel Discussion
November 5, 4 p.m. (online)
North Carolina Central University is hosting a panel discussion with local small business leaders sharing how they’ve navigated challenges and opportunities.
Duke MEDx Entrepreneurship Workshop Series
November 5, 7-10 p.m. (online)
Duke MEDx’s free Entrepreneurship Workshop Series features interactive talks from local experts. Events will be held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom.
Carolina Challenge Pitch Party 2020
November 5 (online)
The Carolina Challenge Pitch Party is UNC’s premiere entrepreneurship competition, bringing together 145 teams across more than 40 disciplines. All UNC students are encouraged to participate; no prior experience required.
Innovate Raleigh Summit 2020
November 5-6 (online)
This year’s Innovate Raleigh Summit will be held virtually, featuring fireside chats, interviews and a virtual idealization board focusing on the present and future of the Triangle startup ecosystem.
Triangle Tech Net
November 6, 7-10 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
November 6, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
NC State Entrepreneurship Idea Test Zone
November 6, 10-11 a.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship’s Idea Test Zone series provides an opportunity for students to meet with mentors to share their business ideas and discuss potential next steps.
DHIT Frequency Webinar Series
November 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
DHIT’s Frequency Webinar Series features executives and thought leaders from healthcare, life sciences, social sciences, technology and innovation to discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in digital health. Episodes are released through a series of bi-weekly virtual events.
Friday Force: How to Create an Effective Sales Funnel
November 6, 12-1:15 p.m. (online)
This virtual workshop will offer strategies for approaching and developing an effective standardized sales process.
VetsInTech Veterans Day Gala Broadcast
November 6, 9-10:30 p.m. (online)
VetsInTech, which has a regional chapter in Raleigh, is bringing its annual Veterans Day Gala online this year. The event will feature talks from prominent military leaders and veterans, as well as special appearances from celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Kevin O’Leary, Jordin Sparks, and more.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
November 8, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
Coping with COVID: PPP Loans & Loan Forgiveness
November 9, 1 p.m. (online)
In this virtual event, experts from HPG, LLP and Wyrick Robbins will share tips on the Small Business Administration’s Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness process.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 9, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
Shopify vs Magento: Deciding Which Ecommerce Platform Is Right for Your Business
November 9, 4-5 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, TheeDigital will share insights on how business owners can boost traffic, conversion and sales on ecommerce platforms.
Energy Week at Duke 2020
November 9-12 (online)
Held online this year, Duke University’s 2020 Energy Week will focus on the theme of “Upheaval and Resilience.” The program includes the Duke University Energy Conference, the Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition and the Spark Career Fair.
Cary Chamber 101
November 10, 12-1 p.m. @Cary Chamber of Commerce
Join this event to learn about the Cary Chamber of Commerce’s membership offerings, events and other resources. This in-person meeting will follow enhanced safety precautions, and attendance will be capped at 15 participants.
Raleigh Chamber Courageous Conversation
November 10, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s next Courageous Conversation event will feature stories and company strategies in support of returning citizens becoming participants in the economic ecosystem after incarceration.
RIoT Demo Night: Latest in Sports Tech
November 10, 4-7 p.m. (online)
RIoT is bringing its annual IoT Demo Night online this year, featuring new and disruptive technologies in the sports and entertainment markets.
NU Tech Roundtable
November 10, 5 p.m. (online)
The NU Tech roundtable connects university researchers and startups in the Triangle to major healthcare and life science companies and representatives. For the 11th annual event, held virtually, Nagoya University (NU) will focus on next-gen platform technologies for drug discovery.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
November 10, 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join for food, drinks and networking with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
November 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (online)
Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups RTP
November 11, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Fireside Chats: Candid Conversations with Bill Spruill
November 11, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Launch Chapel Hill and UNC’s Entrepreneurship Center are hosting a virtual fireside chat with Global Data Consortium Co-Founder and CEO Bill Spruill.
Ag Tech Professional Forum
November 11, 4-5:30 p.m. (online)
This event convenes local ag tech entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders for an evening of networking and engagement outside of the traditional workspace environment. The 2020 Ag Tech Professional Forum theme is plant health.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center 2020 Business Workshop Series
November 11, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This event is part of a series of business workshops hosted by Shaw University’s School of Business and Professional Studies Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. This session will cover ways to get African American entrepreneurs more access to venture capital.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Cycle 2
November 11
For NCBiotech’s next Flash Grant cycle, up to $20,000 may be requested for short, highly focused projects in these areas: Microbiome/microbiota in health and disease states, SARS-CoV-2 gastrointestinal effects and SARS-CoV-2 detection via wastewater.
Scale School: Introduction to Scaling
November 12, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this six-week course hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship Center, participants will learn ways to scale their companies by building practical plans for revenue, product, staffing, leadership and capital.
Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
November 13, 10-11:30 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s next virtual Professional Women’s Luncheon event will feature a talk from Kasey Ashton, director of Wake Tech Community College’s Wake Invests in Women group.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
November 15, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 16, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
Application Deadline: Wake Tech Contractors Academy Program
November 16
Wake Tech Community College’s Contractors Academy is an eight-week training program designed for minority and women-owned small businesses in Wake County interested in pursuing contracting opportunities with state and local government. Applications are open now.
NC IDEA Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit
November 16-17 (online)
NC IDEA’s second annual Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit will feature keynotes and breakout sessions with both local and national experts, leaders and entrepreneurs. Discussions will center around how North Carolina’s entrepreneurial ecosystem can shift priorities amid new economic challenges. More TechWire coverage here.
Women > A Force in Business: Virtual
November 17, 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
This half-day virtual conference will feature keynotes and breakout sessions about leadership development, advocacy, mentorship and personal wellness for women in the workplace.
Raleigh Chamber Healthcare Forum 2020
November 17, 9-11:15 a.m. (online)
In this online event, Raleigh Chamber will host executives from major healthcare systems for discussions on the future of healthcare in Raleigh and its impact on the local economy.
Scale School: Leading a Successful Launch
November 17, 12-2 p.m. (online)
In this five-week virtual course, participants will craft and implement a sales plan that guides them through the process of bringing a product or service to market.
Live Q&A All About Your Ecommerce Questions
November 17, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this live Q&A session, TheeDigital’s experts will answer common questions about a range of ecommerce topics, such as improving sales, couponing, payment gateways, and more.
Making Energy Work 2020
November 17, 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.
Code for Chapel Hill
November 17, 6-8 p.m. (online)
Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.
Digital Marketing: How to Implement an Email Newsletter Strategy
November 17, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)
This webinar, hosted by the Wake Tech Small Business Center, will show participants how to engage customers and increase sales through email marketing.
NC Tech Virtual Awards Show 2020
November 17-19 (online)
NC TECH’s annual awards program honors top leaders and companies in North Carolina’s tech sector. This year’s event will be a three-day, virtual occasion.
1 Million Cups RTP
November 18, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
CED Fireside Chat with Todd Olson & Polina Marinova
November 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) is hosting a virtual fireside chat with Pendo Founder Todd Olson and The Profile Founder Polina Marinova.
Sales & Use Tax for Business
November 18, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, small businesses will learn about their sales and use tax obligations and how to prepare tax returns.
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Leveraging Analytics
November 18, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn, Cherry Bekaert Principal Bryce Gartner will discuss the process of applying a data-centric approach to operations and supply chain management.
Sustainable Fleet Technology Virtual Conference 2020
November 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
The fourth annual event of its kind, the 2020 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will feature the latest trends and tech in sustainable fleet operations and implementation. This year’s program will be presented in a series of 12 webinar sessions, held from July to December. See the list of dates here.
Big Launch Challenge ‘Lite’ Pitch Competition
November 18 (online)
This year, The Launch Place is hosting a “lite” version of its annual Big Launch Challenge pitch competition. Ten startups will pitch to a panel of five investors representing groups across the U.S.
SwitchPoint Virtual Exchange
November 19, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual conference will focus on rural women health workers, global leaders, artists, students and policymakers, and the effort to engage rural women in building sustainable health systems.
Regional Transportation Alliance 19th Annual Meeting
November 19, 11-11:30 a.m. (online)
The Regional Transportation Alliance’s 19th annual meeting will cover new and potential transportation investments and innovative ideas for mobility and prosperity.
Cary Chamber Business of Women
November 19, 12-1:15 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club & online
Cary Chamber’s next Business of Women event will feature Momentum Learning Co-founder and CEO Jessica Mitsch. Attendees can join the event in person at a limited capacity with safety precautions in place; those who would prefer to attend virtually can tune in online.
COVID Resilient Environment: Virtual Clinical Trials
November 19, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
NCBIO is hosting a panel discussion focused on COVID-19’s impact on the clinical trial process, as trials are successfully going virtual.
Scale School: Introduction to Scaling
November 19, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this six-week course hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship Center, participants will learn ways to scale their companies by building practical plans for revenue, product, staffing, leadership and capital.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Info Session
November 19, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.
xElle Ventures Female Founders Pitch Competition
November 19, 5-6:30 p.m. (online)
xElle Ventures is hosting a pitch competition featuring female founders from universities around the RTP area.
RTP180: Genetics
November 19, 6-7 p.m. (online)
This month’s virtual RTP180 event will feature five experts on genetics discussing related topics such as newborn check screenings, genome editing, applications in developing worlds, and more.
Triangle Tech Net
November 20, 7-10 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
DHIT Frequency Webinar Series
November 20, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
DHIT’s Frequency Webinar Series features executives and thought leaders from healthcare, life sciences, social sciences, technology and innovation to discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in digital health. Episodes are released through a series of bi-weekly virtual events.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
November 22, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 23, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
November 24, 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.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
November 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (online)
Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups RTP
November 25, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
November 29, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 30, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
