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.
The latest digest is paired with a separate story on the 2018 CED Tech Conference in Raleigh. (UPDATE: The CED Tech Conference has now been postponed due to the incoming approach of Hurricane Florence. A new date will be announced soon. Though the main event is postponed, the CED TechCon After Party with Pendo is still on.)
Another post previews events coming in October. 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.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA SEED Fall 2018 Grant Cycle
September 10, 5 p.m.
The NC IDEA Foundation’s SEED grant program offers a select group of early-stage companies $50,000 in funding for launching their products/services and gaining more customers before they seek future investments. Applications are due September 10 at 5 p.m.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA LABS Fall 2018 Cohort 2
September 10, 5 p.m.
NC IDEA seeks a new round of entrepreneurs for the fall 2018 cohorts of its LABS program, a four-week business development program covering important topics from customer discovery to business model strategy to product-market fit and more.
LaunchLKN: Stop Sliding Pizza Under the Door for Developers Because You’re Intimidated
September 11, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
Learn how to better approach and communicate with developers at this LaunchLKN-hosted workshop. The session will be led by software developer and architect Arbind Thakur and serial entrepreneur Jon Boggiano.
Thinking of Starting Your Own Business?
September 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. @Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter
The North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center and Forsyth Tech Small Business Center are partnering to present a seminar on business ownership and strategy. This event is free.
How to Create Video Content for Social Media
September 11, 5:30-7 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 and on September 18 from noon-1:30 p.m.
Flywheel Idea Tap
September 11, 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.
Design Sprint Bootcamp with Jake Knapp, Jeff Grant + Wily
September 11-12 @Camp North End
This two-day interactive event will guide participants through the five stages of the Design Sprint process featuring sessions by Jake Knapp, the creator of Design Sprint. More details here.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
September 12, 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.
INVESTinNC: Crowdfunding for Small Business Capital @ Fayetteville State University
September 12, 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.
Marketing Outside the Box
September 12, 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.
Retail Summit 2018
September 12, 3-6 p.m. @The Proximity Hotel, Greensboro
This event will join local business owners and leaders for a day of conversation about adapting into the future of retail. Speakers include David Wagner of VF Corporation, Jenni Broyles of Wrangler, Brian Lampkin of Scuppernong Books, and more industry experts.
How To Find Customers (Pathway To Success)
September 12, 6-8 p.m. @Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter
The Forsyth Tech Small Business Center is presenting a seminar on market research and feasibility. This event is free.
Young Professionals On Tap
September 12, 6-8 p.m. @McAlister-Leftwich House
Join for networking, food and drinks with professionals and organizations across Greensboro.
Wise Women Wednesday Speaker Series
September 12, 7:30-9 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
This panel discussion includes women speakers that have been featured by Yoke and Abundance over the past year. Join to learn insights from their entrepreneurial journey.
A New Mission: Military Women As Entrepreneurs 2018 Conference
September 13, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Goodwill Opportunity Campus
Organized by the Small Business Center at Central Piedmont Community College and the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina, this free annual event features networking, expert speakers and resources for women veterans, active duty personnel and military spouses.
Adapting to a Changing Climate: Personalizing Exposure Health
September 13, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
This event will offer insight into the convergence of climate adaptation and environmental health impacts. The presentation will be delivered by Eric Klos, CEO of allergy and asthma warning system DailyBreath.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
September 13, 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
September 13, 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.
Making Connections: Lifting as We Climb
September 13, 6:15-8:15 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
This free event will address the ways to further diversify workplaces and communities. Panelists include Joe Bryant II of VF Corporation, Anna Cushman of Chapman Law, Ivey Ghee of Hospitality G, Jose Sandoval of synerG, Michael Truong of BB&T, and Justin Outling of Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard (moderator). Refreshments provided.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
September 14, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
CONNEXXPO, Tech: Virtual & Augmented Reality
September 14, 7-9 p.m. @MIXXER
Come learn about the latest VR and AR technologies from experts. Speakers include Ryan Schmaltz of UNCSA Film School, Todd Shoaf of Forsyth Tech Architecture, John McBride of Looking Glass Studios and Brent Kensey, VR enthusiast.
32nd Annual Plant Molecular Biology Retreat
September 14-16 @Holiday Inn Resort, Wrightsville Beach
This annual weekend event includes research lectures, keynotes, networking and informal “chalk talks” from academic and corporate associates in the plant molecular biology field.
City Startup Labs 5th Anniversary Celebration
September 15, 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.
Fall 2018 Emerging Issues Forum
September 17 @Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville
The theme for the next Emerging Issues Forum is “ReCONNECT to Community: Increasing Civic Engagement and Dialogue.” It will highlight the different strategies that can be used to engage and connect citizens across the state. (More coverage here.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
