Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for November, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar soon.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our two-part list of October events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina. We’ve also put together a list of 100+ Triangle meetups.
These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.
Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in November:
Triangle Tech Net
November 1, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
3rd Annual NC Entrepreneurship Educators Conference
November 1, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @UNC Chapel Hill Kenan Institute
UNC Wilmington and UNC Chapel Hill’s Center for Entrepreneurship are teaming up to host a one-day conference featuring 20-minute “rocket presentations,” keynotes from local startup leaders and a student panel.
Women in Tech Triangle Panel Discussion
November 1, 8:30-11 a.m. @RTP HQ
Join NC TECH for a panel with local women leaders from a variety of industries as they share their career journeys and experience shifting the paradigm and building the next generation of women.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
November 1, 9-9:30 a.m.
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
Application Deadline: UNC Innovation Well-Being Pilot Award
November 1
UNC’s Integrated Well-Being Program and Center for Health Innovation are offering a new award program that provides funding for projects that support the well-being of faculty and staff by preventing burnout and improving work-life balance. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST.
Hatch This
November 1-3 @Hatch AVL
Using a format similar to “startup weekend,” a hackathon and an accelerator, Hatch This is an experience where participants team up to build a product prototype, get user feedback, pitch their deck in front of investors and win prizes.
7th Plant Genomics & Gene Editing Congress
November 4-5 @StateView Hotel
This conference features 60 presentations across six tracks focused on novel gene-editing technologies, CRISPR and other related research projects.
AI Innovations Forum
November 4-5 @SAS
SAS and UNC’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise are hosting a conference that dives into AI and AI-related technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and computer vision.
Energy Week at Duke
November 4-7
Duke University’s fourth annual Energy Week gathers over 1,000 students, faculty and professionals for a series of educational and collaborative student-planned events. Highlights include the Duke Energy Conference, the Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition, Energy Mix and more.
NC CEO Forum
November 5, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
The 10th annual NC CEO Forum aims to help local executives learn how to leverage new, disruptive technologies to their competitive advantage.
CEOCircle Raleigh-Durham: Peer to Peer Learning for Established Businesses
November 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh
Bunker Labs RDU’s CEOCircle helps local veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs to position their companies for future growth. This program is designed for businesses that are beyond the idea stage of development.
Where Tech & Transportation Meet
November 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Goodwill Opportunity Campus
Join the south chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance for a discussion with Charlotte Douglas International Airport Economic & Community Affairs Manager Stuart Hair on the airport’s current projects and upcoming plans.
NCBiotech’s 35th Anniversary Celebration
November 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m. @NCBiotech
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will be hosting an open house, a formal program and reception to commemorate its work building North Carolina’s life science community.
Energy Mix
November 5, 5-7 p.m. @Energy Hub, Gross Hall for Interdisciplinary Innovation
At this event, Duke students, faculty/staff and energy professionals will join to network over food and drinks. Organizers will also honor the winners of the 2019 Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition.
3rd Annual Invented at Duke Celebration
November 5, 5-7 p.m. @Penn Pavilion
Duke University’s Office of Licensing and Ventures and Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative are co-hosting an event bringing together alumni, entrepreneurs, CEOs and investors to see inventions and startups led by faculty, staff and student researchers and innovators.
Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition
November 5 @Duke Fuqua School of Business
At Duke University’s Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition, teams will present innovative solutions to energy challenges affecting the developing world. $15,000 in prizes will be awarded.
MFGCON
November 5-6 @Benton Convention Center
Now in its fifth year, Winston-Salem’s MFGCON 2019 will feature the most relevant topics from North Carolina’s most influential manufacturing thought leaders.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
November 6, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 CLT
November 6, 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.
11th Annual Duke University Energy Conference
November 6, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Duke Fuqua School of Business
Part of Energy Week at Duke, this conference features keynotes focused on the evolution of production, distribution, storage and technology—and the disruption taking place within these markets.
1 Million Cups Asheville
November 6, 9-10 a.m.
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Bunker Labs Wilmington: How to Be a Successful Franchise Owner
November 6, 5-7 p.m. @tekMountain
Join Bunker Labs Wilmington to hear best-practices and insight from local franchise owners.
Technology + The Law Symposium
November 7, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @JB Duke Hotel
Michael Best and Duke University’s Office of Licensing and Ventures are hosting a full-day conference with keynotes and panels covering the intersection of technology and law.
Larger Than Life Science
November 7, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, get tips on growing your company and network with members of the life science community at Larger Than Life Science, a free event presented by LaunchBio.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 7, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
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.
Carolina Challenge Pitch Party
November 7, 5-8:30 p.m. @Blue Zone
At this event, student teams will get the opportunity to present their startup ideas to more than 250 judges. Amy Nelson, CEO of Venture for America, is the keynote speaker for this year’s program.
Raleigh Launch Party: Veterans in Residence Powered By Bunker Labs
November 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @WeWork Raleigh
Join the official launch party for Raleigh’s first WeWork Veterans in Residence Program Powered by Bunker Labs.
Duke University Energy Innovation Showcase
November 7, 6-8 p.m. @Gross Hall Energy Hub
Part of Duke Energy Week, the Duke Energy Innovation Showcase showcases emerging technologies, creative business models and new ideas within the energy market.
UNC Business of Healthcare Conference
November 8, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Center for the Business of Health, Healthcare Club and Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise are hosting a conference with students, private sector executives, researchers and public policy leaders to discuss top healthcare challenges.
NC State Entrepreneurship Brews & Reviews
November 8, 10-11 a.m. @NC State Partners I Building, Garage Classroom
NC State Entrepreneurship‘s “Brews & Reviews” program connects student entrepreneurs with industry partners, who can offer advice and answer questions about the startup growth process.
District C Pitch Event
November 11, 6-8 p.m. @HQ Gateway
District C is hosting four teams of high school students from 12 different schools, who will pitch solutions to real-world challenges posed by Republic Wireless and TEKsystems.
Internet Summit
November 12-14 @Raleigh Convention Center
Internet Summit is an annual conference focused on the future of the digital marketing sector. This year’s program will feature more than 90 in-depth sessions and workshops, networking tracks, talks with experts at leading brands, and more.
UNC IE Bagel Breakfast Social
November 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m. @UNC Institute for the Environment
UNC’s Institute for the Environment hosts a monthly breakfast inviting a guest speaker to discuss their latest research and projects.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
November 12, 5:15-7:30 p.m. @5 Laboratory Drive
Triangle Biotech Tuesday, a monthly event series, connects scientific professionals throughout the Research Triangle area.
Pints & Pitches Chapel Hill
November 12, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Pit Chapel Hill
Join Chapel Hill Economic Development for appetizers and networking with local entrepreneurs, startup teams, freelancers and professionals. Attendees can pitch their business ideas.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
November 13, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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.
DHIT Summit: Digital Health 360—Accelerating the Future of Health
November 13, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. @Bay 7, American Tobacco Campus
DHIT is hosting a conference to convene digital health leaders and stakeholders from around the world to discuss emerging technologies and the future of health.
1 Million Cups Asheville
November 13, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Press Friendly Press Releases Workshop
November 13, 6-8:30 p.m. @Vibe Cary
Vibe Coworking is hosting a workshop to show small business owners how to produce a compelling press release. The session will be led by Emmy Award-winning WRAL anchor Sloane Heffernan.
Cucalorus Connect
November 14-15 in Wilmington, NC
This year’s Cucalorus Connect technology and innovation conference offers a comprehensive schedule packed with talks organized into five tracks: Healthtech, Gigtech, Fintech, Startups and the Community Brew.
Apprenticeships: A Game Changer for Talent Pipelines
November 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Hilton Charlotte – University Place
The north chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a discussion on the growing importance of apprenticeships and the alignment of educational experiences and economic opportunity.
NC Global Advantage Forum
November 14, 2-6 p.m. @RTI International
The inaugural NC Global Advantage Forum features discussions on North Carolina’s global engagement efforts, plus a keynote from former NC Governor James B. Hunt, Jr.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 14, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
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 AI Meetup
November 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Every month this meetup group joins to discuss a hot topic in the artificial intelligence space. Join to hear insights and meet others in the Wilmington AI community.
Idea Tap Davidson
November 14, 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.
NC Open Pass DataPalooza
November 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Red Hat Annex
NC Open Pass’s DataPalooza is an annual conference and showcase that brings together coders, designers, startups and government to create positive change through open data.
Triangle Tech Net
November 15, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
Application Deadline: City of Raleigh Impact Partner Grant Proposals
November 15
The City of Raleigh’s Impact Partner Grant program provides funding for new programs and resources that aim to assist entrepreneurs, small businesses and the local workforce.
BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Coding Info Session
November 16, 6-8 p.m. @James M Duke Memorial Library
Join BLKTECHCLT for an info session to learn all about Flatiron School’s online engineering, data science and UX/UI design programs.
North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit
November 18-19 @Hilton Raleigh North Hills
NC IDEA is hosting its first-ever North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit with a goal to engage organizations, companies and leaders who support the state’s thriving entrepreneurial community. More coverage here.
Global Entrepreneurship Week at NC State
November 18-24 @NC State
NC State University’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) includes several events across campus celebrating innovators and job creators who launch impactful startups.
NU Tech Roundtable
November 19, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
The NU Tech roundtable connects university researchers and startups in the Triangle to major healthcare and life science companies and representatives. For its 10th annual event, Nagoya University (NU) will focus on the agriculture and biotechnology (agbiotech) market.
RAP III (RIoT Accelerator Program) Pitch Night
November 19, 6-8:30 p.m. @Hayti Heritage Center
Join RIoT as the latest cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) competes for the coveted RIoT Championship Belt.
Fidelity Investments Speaker Series: Robotics, Survivor & the Meaning of Control
November 19, 6:30 p.m. @NC State Engineering Building 2
Fidelity Investments is hosting a talk on robotics led by Christian Hubicki, former contestant on CBS’ Survivor and assistant professor at Florida State University.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
November 20, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Asheville
November 20, 9-10 a.m.
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Global Perspectives on Technology Commercialization
November 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. @RTP Foundation
This half-day event covers international investing, partnering and licensing with foreign companies, resources to help companies expand abroad, and more.
Packard Place Public House
November 20, 5:30-7:30 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 drinks.
ScaleUp WNC Pitch Event
November 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Highland Brewing Event Center
At this event, founders in the recent cohort of Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp program will be sharing their pitches with an audience of investors, entrepreneurs and community members.
Triangle TechBreakfast
November 21, 8-10 a.m. @RTP Headquarters
Developers, designers, startups and tech enthusiasts are invited to join this monthly meetup for free networking over breakfast, plus a series of showcase presentations.
Queen City Fintech Demo Day Fall 2019
November 21, 5-6:30 p.m. @Barings
Venture135’s capstone event is a demo day with the latest cohort of the Queen City Fintech Accelerator. Come to hear their pitches and network at an afterparty.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 21, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
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.
NC Tech Awards Gala
November 21, 5:30-9:30 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
NC TECH’s statewide awards gala celebrates organizations and individuals who are driving North Carolina’s innovation economy for their achievements. Read about the finalists here.
Venture135
November 21-22 @Barings
The third annual Venture135 conference (formerly known as the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference) is a two-day event the top fintech companies in the southeast, plus the QCFintech Class 11 Demo Day and IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator Demo Day. Read more coverage here.
NC Rural Assembly
November 21-22 @Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The North Carolina Rural Center is hosting an event with two days full of content, conversations and celebration centered around how creativity can empower local communities to create meaningful results that improve quality of life and economic sustainability.
IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator Demo Day Fall 2019
November 22, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Barings
Join Queen City Fintech and IBM to hear pitches from the fintech and healthtech startups who participated in the new IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator in Charlotte.
NC State Entrepreneurship Brews & Reviews
November 22, 10-11 a.m. @NC State Partners I Building, Garage Classroom
NC State Entrepreneurship‘s “Brews & Reviews” program connects student entrepreneurs with industry partners, who can offer advice and answer questions about the startup growth process.
Startup Grind Winston-Salem: Featuring 2ULaundry CEO Alex Smereczniak
November 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Startup Grind Winston-Salem’s next event features a talk with Alex Smereczniak, CEO of Charlotte startup 2ULaundry.
Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
November 26, 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.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
November 27, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
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 Asheville
November 27, 9-10 a.m.
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Skookum Volcano Tour
November 28, 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 28, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
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.
Triangle Tech Net
November 29, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions
This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.