Headliners, part I: 16 workshops, meetups, panels & other events in Triangle this week

WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup world.

“The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar. To find out what’s happening in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights events in November. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here. If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.

Check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar for more, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.

Here’s our lineup of Triangle events through the end of October:

NCBiotech Jobs Network: Structured Networking

October 28, 12:30-2:30 p.m. @NCBiotech

This event, hosted by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, helps attendees practice and grow their networking skills and expand their professional networks.

Triangle Global Health Consortium Mentor Monday

October 28, 4-5 p.m.

This monthly webinar series hosts a global health professional who will share insights and advice for advancing your career. This month’s webinar features Dr. Stephanie Watson-Grant, director of field operations for MEASURE Evaluation.

NextEd Labs Launch Celebration

October 28, 6-8 p.m. @The Bullpen

Join the Triangle EdTech Meetup in celebrating the launch of NextEd Labs, a program that aims to build stronger connections between schools and private sector education entrepreneurs. Drinks and light snacks provided.

Bull City Biotech Summit

October 29, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @NCBiotech

The third annual Bull City Biotech Summit will explore opportunities to develop and retain skilled talent in Durham’s life science industry.

Fidelity Investments Speaker Series: Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape

October 29, 6:30 p.m. @NC State Engineering Building 2

Fidelity Investments is hosting a cybersecurity readiness workshop with Pablo Martinez, head of cyber operations at Fidelity.

Shark Tank: Behind the Scenes, Presented by UNC MBA EVC Club

October 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Top of the Hill, Great Room

UNC Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club is hosting a fireside chat with RewardStock CEO Jon Hayes and Cofounders Capital Partner Tim McLoughlin about the “Shark Tank” experience.

Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech

October 29, 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.

IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices & Applications

October 29-31 @StateView Hotel

This program is a space for device scientists, circuit designers and application engineers from the Power Electronics & Electron Devices Societies to share technology updates, research findings, experience and potential applications.

Rise & Shine With Ted Abernathy

October 30, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Economic Leadership LLC Managing Partner Ted Abernathy will kick off Cary Chamber’s Business Expo, providing updates on Cary’s growth, economy and future prospects.

Executive Speaker Series: The State of Venture Capital

October 30, 8-9:30 a.m. @The Frontier

At this event, a panel of local investors will discuss the state of the VC industry in the Triangle. The speakers are: David Jones of Bull City Ventures, Zack Mansfield of Signature Bank’s Venture Banking Group, Tim McLoughlin of Cofounder’s Capital, Rik Vandevenne of River Cities Capital Fund and Rob Tyler of Manning, Fulton & Skinner (moderator). Breakfast will be provided.

Cary Chamber Business Expo

October 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber’s Business Expo is a showcase of around 100 member companies. The event also includes a keynote from Ted Abernathy of Economic Leadership LLC. Tickets are free.

RTCC Cleantech Connect Career Fair (Fall 2019)

October 30, 4-7 p.m. @McKimmon Center

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster‘s Cleantech Connect Career Fair connects employers in the cleantech and energy industry with hundreds of students and professionals who are seeking jobs in this field.

Healthcare Technology Trends & Their Medical & Financial Impacts

October 30, 4:30-7 p.m. @Fidelity Investments

Join Fidelity Investments to learn about healthcare technology, costs and complexity, health and wellness services, benefits administration, data privacy and venture investing.