Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of October. 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.
Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to live events. Others will be held virtually and are noted as such.
If you’d like to submit an event for WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out here.
Will Virtual Reality Change Education?
Oct. 18, 5-7:30 p.m. @Charles Mack Citizen Center
LaunchCLT’s Infinite Possibilities series is back, featuring a session on the role of virtual reality and augmented reality in K-12 classrooms.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Oct. 19, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Oct. 19, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Oct. 19, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Oct. 19, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
Venture Asheville Elevate Demo Day
Oct. 19, 4 p.m. @Devil’s Foot Beverage Company
Venture Asheville will host a demo day showcasing the latest cohort of its Elevated program. Join to hear pitches from funding-ready companies spanning health, wellness, tech, furniture, and food and beverages.
Startup High Country’s Startup Social
Oct. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. @Happy Valley Filling Station
Startup High Country will host a free social event featuring a talk from the owners of Happy Valley Filling Station.
Application Deadline: CATS Pitch 2022
Oct. 24
The Hurt Hub@Davidson’s new CATS Pitch program invites underrepresented founders to submit a short pitch for a chance to win one of three prize packages.
Virtual Pitch Party
Oct. 25, 5 p.m. (online)
This pitch event will include a series of short pitches from startups in the Western North Carolina area. Registration is free and open to the public.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
Oct. 26, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
Oct. 26, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
Oct. 26, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
1 Million Cups Asheville
Oct. 26, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.
