NC headliners: 80+ events coming up across the state

Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through the end of November.

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.

Another post previews events coming in December. 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.

PlanIT GSO Lunch & Learn: Community as Corporation with Majora Carter

November 5, 12-1:30 p.m. @The Public, Greensboro

Action Greensboro is hosting Majora Carter of Majora Carter Group, LLC for a lunchtime talk on “Community as Corporation.” This event is open to the public. Tickets cost $12 with lunch included.

PlanIT GSO Community Lecture: Community as Corporation with Majora Carter

November 5, 5:30-7 p.m. @Greensboro History Museum

Action Greensboro is hosting Majora Carter of Majora Carter Group, LLC for an evening talk on “Community as Corporation.” This event is free and open to the public.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson)

November 5, 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.

Charlotte MedTech Forum 2018: A Conversation About Regional MedTech and Growth Resources

November 6, 9:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. @Polymers Center of Excellence

Join the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and the North Carolina Biotech Center to learn how to expand your medical technology company. This free event features panelists sharing their expertise on marketing opportunities and paths to grow your business. Agenda here.

Mountain BizWorks Workshop: Access to Capital with Whiteside Brewing

November 6, 4-6 p.m. @Whiteside Brewing

Join Mountain BizWorks for a snapshot of how Whiteside Brewing Founders Bob and Lise Dews grew their idea into a bustling destination in Cashiers, North Carolina.

Awesome IoT in the Google Cloud

November 6, 6-8 p.m. @SnapAV Corp Office

At this Charlotte IoT meetup, Google Customer Engineer Brian Vinson will discuss the applications of IoT in Google Cloud.

Cucalorus Connect 2018

November 7-11 @Wilmington

This year’s Cucalorus Connect technology conference offers a comprehensive schedule packed with keynotes, engaging breakouts and interactive competition programs. Details and lineup here.

1 Million Cups CLT

November 7, 8:30-10 a.m.

Held every month, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community. Free coffee is included.

Big Launch Challenge 2018

November 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (Danville, Virginia)

The Big Launch Challenge is an annual event and offers startups valuable business networking and capital opportunities through a pitch competition. Lunch will be served.

WNC Career Expo

November 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. @WNC Ag Center

Western North Carolina’s top recruiting event is back for its 13th year, co-hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.

NC TECH 2019 Sponsorship Review Webinar

November 7, 3 p.m.

Join this webinar for a rundown of NC TECH’s sponsorship menu for the next year. Free for NC TECH members and non-members to participate.

Mountain BizWorks Access to Capital Workshop with Rivers Edge Treehouse Resort

November 7, 4-6 p.m. @Tri-County Community College

At this free event, River’s Edge Treehouse Resort Owner Laila Mortimer will share how she transformed her startup idea to a successful eco-tourism destination. Reps from Mountain BizWorks, the Carolina Small Business Development Fund and Natural Capital Investment Fund will be present at the event to answer questions about their programs.

Startup 101: Business Model Canvas

November 7, 5-8 p.m. @Hygge Coworking, West Charlotte

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.

Collective Hustle Panel: How to Land a Meeting with an Investor

November 7, 5:30-7 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT

Collective Hustle’s next panel brings entrepreneurs and investors together to discuss how early-stage startups can meet angels and VCs to get their companies off the ground.

Panelists include Emir Dukic of Rabbu, Dan Roselli of Queen City Fintech, Dr. Shante’ Williams of RW Captial and Leslie Vander Baan of DRIVIN.

LaunchROCKY MOUNT Info Session

November 7, 6-7 p.m. @Station Square

The Helius Foundation has partnered with the World Food Policy Center, The Conetoe Family Center, LaunchRALEIGH and LaunchDURHAM to jumpstart a 10-week training program for startups and small business owners in Rocky Mount. Come to this info session to find out more. Applications are due November 17.

How to Start a Startup (Winston)

November 7, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Application Deadline: Venture 15 Awards and Venture Asheville Honors

November 7

Venture Asheville’s Venture 15 Awards are positioned in recognition of the 15 fastest-growing startups in the Asheville area. Nominations are due by 12 p.m. on November 7.

Water 2.0 Conference: Digitally Connecting the Water Industry

November 8 @Pfeiffer University – Misenheimer

This year’s Water 2.0 Conference will focus on the use of data analytics, software and cybersecurity for water utilities and industrial water users.

2018 WomanUP Celebration

November 8, 8-11 a.m. @Crowne Plaza Resort

This event features a keynote from author, speaker and futurist Rebecca Ryan, who will discuss the future of women in business, politics, society and greater Asheville.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 8, 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

November 8, 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.

Brews + Bytes Wilmington

November 8, 6-7:30 p.m. @Cape Fear Community College, Union Station Conference Center

For its next Brews + Bytes networking event, NC TECH is coming to Wilmington in timing with Cucalorus Connect 2018. Join for networking over beverages and light bites.

Basic Low Cost Recordkeeping Workshop

November 8, 6-8 @Piedmont Community College – Caswell Campus

At this seminar, Semone Brisson will explain how to record financial transactions and statements using a simple, low-cost recordkeeping system.

Blockchain LKN Labs: Weekly Crypto Talks Thursdays

November 8, 6-9 p.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.

Making Connections: Lifting as We Climb Panel Discussion

November 8, 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, 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.

Application Deadline: Venture Cafe ‘Pitch, Please’ Competition

November 8

This annual competition, held on November 29, features a selection of five of Winston-Salem’s top emerging ventures. Entrepreneurs/teams will present their startups in front of a panel of five judges (local business and startup professionals). Applications are due by November 8.

The Nexus of Climate Data, Insurance and Adaptive Capacity

November 8-9 @The Collider

Wake Forest University’s Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability is hosting a workshop featuring interdisciplinary discussion about modeling and managing climate change risks between different research communities.

Application Deadline: Launch Chapel Hill, Cohort 11

November 9

Launch Chapel Hill is currently seeking entrepreneurs for the next cohort of its 22-week accelerator program starting in January 2019. Applications are open through November 9.

Application Deadline: Spring 2019 RIoT Accelerator Program

November 9

The RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) provides support for IoT companies and intellectual property to commercialize products and bring them to market. The Spring 2019 program will run from January 14 to April 5.

NC TECH 2019 Sponsorship Review Webinar

November 9, 9 a.m.

Join this webinar for a rundown of NC TECH’s sponsorship menu for the next year. Free for NC TECH members and non-members to participate.

NC TECH 2019 Sponsorship Review Webinar

November 9, 3 p.m.

Join this webinar for a rundown of NC TECH’s sponsorship menu for the next year. Free for NC TECH members and non-members to participate.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

November 9, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

BLKTECHCLT Let’s Think Global: Fireside Chat

November 9, 6:30-8 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT

Byron Washington joins BLKTECHCLT for a talk sharing insights on tech trends, living abroad and why he and his family moved to China.

Career Development Bootcamp

November 10, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT

Latesha Byrd of Byrd Career Consulting will lead a workshop covering resumes, LinkedIn, salary negotiation and job search strategies.

CodeHQ: Tableau 101

November 10, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. @HQ Greensboro

During this two-hour course, participants will learn how to use Tableau’s visual analytics software platform.

Investing in Cannabis (Legally)

November 12, 5:30-8 p.m. @HQ Greensboro

Investment analyst Charles Freeman will share insights on the investment opportunities and regulatory considerations in the legal cannabis industry.

ABD Society + UNCC Present: Data Analytics Speaker Series

November 12, 6-7 p.m. @UNC Charlotte Center City

Analytics and Big Data Society and UNC Charlotte’s Data Science Initiative are co-hosting a discussion on how blockchain technology can be used for social impact, featuring Blockchain CLT Founder and CEO Ricardo G. Diaz.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson)

November 12, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

2018 Start. Grow. Thrive. Conference

November 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @A-B Tech/ Mission Health Conference Center

Now in its second year, this conference aims to advance and celebrate entrepreneurship across Western North Carolina. This is the region’s feature event for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Think Tank

November 13, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @National Gypsum Technology Innovation Center

Join a small group of innovators to discuss how their organizations are working to recruit, engage and retain the next generation of workers. Agenda, details and prices here.

Charlotte IoT Lunch & Learn: A Designer’s Perspective—How to Focus Your Brand’s Story

November 13, 12-1 p.m. @Advent Coworking Space

Nathan Wills, senior industrial designer at Laut Design, will lead a workshop on brand storytelling through visuals, standards and language.

Your City Your Future: Focus Session 1

November 13, 12-1:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro

The City of Greensboro will present an overview of its Comprehensive Plan, collecting participants’ feedback in the process. Lunch provided.

Your City Your Future: Focus Session 2

November 13, 5:30-7 p.m. @Action Greensboro

The City of Greensboro will present an overview of its Comprehensive Plan, collecting participants’ feedback in the process.

Introduction to the Charlotte Startup Community

November 13, 5:30-7 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT

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.

Flywheel Idea Tap

November 13, 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.

SEBIO Investor and Partnering Forum in Atlanta

November 13-14 @Loews Atlanta Hotel

The Southeast BIO Investor & Partnering Forum, now in its 20th year, brings together leaders and investors throughout the United States for two days of networking, thought leadership, panel discussions and more.

Southeast Fintech Venture Conference 2018

November 14 @Barings Global Headquarters

This is a full-day event showcasing the top fintech companies in the Southeast. More coverage here.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast: Quarterly IDEA Fund Pitch 

November 14, 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.

Winston-Salem Chamber 2018 Tech Briefing

November 14, 8-10 a.m.

Winston Salem Chamber’s annual Tech Briefing features 10 presenters who each speak for five minutes about their innovative technologies, designs and products. See clips from last year’s program here.

Asheville Chamber Smart Series

November 14, 12-1 p.m. @Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

At the next Asheville Chamber Smart Series event, Aloft Hotel Asheville Downtown General Manager David McCartney will present customer service takeaways that business owners can adopt and apply.

How to Start a Startup (Winston)

November 14, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Charlotte Chamber North Chapter Luncheon: Disruptive Innovation

November 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @NorthStone Country Club

Join the North Chapter of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in discussing how entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers are changing the business landscape. Speakers include City Startup Labs Founder and Director Henry Rock and Skipper Co-Founder and COO Sebastian Williams.

EY’s 8th Annual Southeast Alternative Funds Symposium in Charlotte

November 15, 4-7 p.m. @Triple C Brewing Co.

Part of a global series in 18 cities worldwide, Ernst & Young’s annual Southeast Alternative Fund Symposium in Charlotte will offer insights from industry and EY leaders about topics concerning innovation and disruption in asset management and other industry segments. Details here.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 15, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

British American Business Council Charlotte: British After Hours Pub Night

November 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @The Suffolk Punch

For its last social of the year, British American Business Council Charlotte is hosting an evening of networking with the Charlotte business community at The Suffolk Punch. This event is free and open to the public.

Silicon Hollar November Startup Social

November 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ransom Boone

Silicon Hollar Startup Social provides casual space to connect with others in the Boone area who are interested in technology and entrepreneurship.

Blockchain LKN Labs: Weekly Crypto Talks Thursdays

November 15, 6-9 p.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

2018 Salem College Women’s Conference: Nurturing Your Personal Ecosystem

November 16, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @Wake Forest Biotech Place, Atrium (Innovation Quarter)

Salem College Center for Women in Business is hosting a full-day professional and personal development event for women, featuring expert speakers, panel discussions and learning seminars. More details here.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

November 16, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

Science Pub

November 16, 5:30-7 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.

Triad Startup Weekend

November 16-18 @Flywheel Coworking

At Techstars Startup Weekend, participants will get to team up, create their own prototypes, understand their target customer, get feedback and iterate accordingly—all in one weekend.

LaunchROCKY MOUNT Info Session

November 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Station Square

Application Deadline: LaunchROCKY MOUNT

November 17

How to Start a Startup (Davidson)

November 19, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch

November 20, 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.

Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch

November 21, 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.

Indeavor Club Lunch – Lake Norman

November 21, 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.

Packard Place Public House

November 21, 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)

November 21, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 22, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Blockchain LKN Labs: Weekly Crypto Talks Thursdays

November 22, 6-9 p.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

November 23, 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)

November 26, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

ReCONNECT to Community Forum

November 27 @Renaissance Asheville Hotel

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.)

Behind the Scenes: Powering AI/ML and Blockchain in Lake Norman

November 28, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson

Go behind the scenes with LaunchLKN’s blockchain interest group as they work to creative innovative solutions to both local and global problems.

Skookum Volcano Tour

November 29, 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.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 29, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Venture Cafe ‘Pitch, Please’ Competition

November 29, 6-8 p.m. @Wake Forest Biotech Place

This annual competition features a selection of five of Winston-Salem’s top emerging ventures. Entrepreneurs/teams will present their startups in front of a panel of five judges (local business and startup professionals). Applications are due by November 8.