Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in November. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column. Another post previews events coming in December. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle 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.
Tech Talent South Breakfast: How to Communicate with Developers
November 12, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @WeWork, 128 S Tryon Street
At this event, Tech Talent South Curriculum Developer Zach Hall will put technical jargon into layman’s terms to help non-technical entrepreneurs and business owners better understand and communicate with web developers and software engineers.
Leave Your Chaos Behind: Get an Agile Game Plan
November 12, 8:30-10:30 a.m. @TechWorks Gaston
At this workshop, Patty Aluskewicz, certified scrum master and Agile expert, will walk participants through the Agile process step-by-step. Tickets are $20.
Charlotte Angel Fund Meeting
November 12, 5:30-8 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Join this meeting to learn more about the Charlotte Angel Fund and its contributions to early-stage companies in North Carolina. As CAF expands to the Lake Norman area, they invite Davidson students and the surrounding community to come and engage.
Application Deadline: ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity Community Proposals
November 12
NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues is seeking applications from communities in North Carolina that are actively working to best leverage high speed broadband for economic growth and community improvement. Selected communities will join the ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity community cohort in February 2020.
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.
Charlotte PitchBreakfast
November 13, 8-10 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.
Free Seminar on Digital Marketing, Presented by SCORE
November 13, 8:45-9:45 a.m. @Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
This workshop will cover SEO, website creation and design, Google My Business, content marketing and social media advertising for startups and small businesses.
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.
Future of the IT Workforce: Why People Will Always Matter
November 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Northeastern University Charlotte
This event features the latest research from the Center for the Future of Work at Cognizant on workplace dynamics in the IT sector. Lunch will be provided.
Cucalorus Connect
November 14-15 in Wilmington, NC
This year’s Cucalorus Connect technology and innovation conference offers a comprehensive schedule packed with talks from experts in health, finance, startups, coastal resilience, racial justice and more. More coverage here.
Asheville Chamber WomanUP Celebration
November 14, 8-11 a.m. @Crowne Plaza Resort, Expo Center
This event features a keynote from author, speaker and futurist Rebecca Ryan, who will discuss the future of women. The program will also honor outstanding women in the community with the WomanUP awards.
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.
RAP Wilson Cohort Info Session
November 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m. @Brewmasters
RIoT is bringing its startup accelerator program to Wilson in Spring 2020. Join this info session to learn more about RAP Wilson and ask questions from the RIoT and Gig East teams. The deadline to apply to RAP Wilson is December 16.
NC TECH Brews + Bytes Wilmington
November 14, 5-7 p.m. @Brooklyn Arts Center Annex Down
For its next Brews + Bytes networking event, NC TECH is coming to Wilmington during Cucalorus Connect. Join for networking over beverages and light bites.
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.
Charlotte Alliance Young Professionals Mixer
November 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Bowlero Charlotte (Strike City)
Join the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance for the next Young Professionals networking event for local professionals. Registration is $5 in advance; $10 at the door.
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.
Startup High Country Startup Social
November 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ransom
This monthly networking event provides casual space to connect with others in the High Country area who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Idea Tap Davidson
November 14, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson
Held by Flywheel at the Hurt Hub@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.
BLKTECHCLT Tech Talk Happy Hour
November 14, 6-8 p.m. @Tresata
Join BLKTECHCLT, Flatiron School and Charlotte’s top tech recruiters and managers for an evening networking event and conversation on local tech jobs.
Application Deadline: Venture 15 & Venture Asheville Honors
November 15
Venture Asheville’s Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors (taking place December 12 at The Orange Peel) celebrates the fastest-growing startups in the city along with the individuals who are leading the entrepreneurship community. Nominations are open now.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
November 19, 8-9 a.m. @Bojangles of WNC, LLC (Corporate Offices)
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours event will be hosted by Bojangles of WNC. Join to connect with other Asheville-area business owners and leaders.
NC Coastal Conference
November 19-20 @Hotel Ballast
This two-day conference, hosted by North Carolina Sea Grant, features panels, posters and lightning talks from researchers, educators and students, community leaders, nonprofit and industry representatives, and leaders from local, state and federal agencies.
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.
Launch Greensboro 5 Year Anniversary
November 20, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @co//ab
Launch Greensboro is celebrating its five-year anniversary with an event featuring pitches, panels, a product showcase and plenty of networking.
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.
MLS v. Esports: Which League Will Rise First in Charlotte?
November 20, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
Join LaunchLKN for a discussion about the Esports industry. Speakers include Casey Smith of Bank of America, John Brock of Team Envy, Jeff Brokaw of Charlotte Phoenix and Bill Freeman of Pureskill.gg.
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.
Port City Young Professionals Networking Night
November 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Poe’s Tavern – Wrightsville Beach
Join Port City Young Professionals for an engaging evening networking event in Wrightsville Beach.
Mountain Raise: Live Offering Event
November 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Highland Brewing
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. More TechWire coverage here.
WNC Branding Conference
November 21, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center
This free conference aims helps startups of all sizes make the most of their marketing strategies and plans.
IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator Powered by LinuxOne Healthtech Summit
November 21, 12-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place
In partnership with the Society for Physician Entrepreneurs and Healthtech Women, Queen City Fintech and IBM are hosting the first-ever Healthtech Summit, coinciding with Venture135 in Charlotte. Attendees will learn about the latest healthtech industry trends.
Carolina Fintech Hub Meetup
November 21, 4-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s next meetup features a presentation on the results of Accenture’s recently-completed global payments survey by Kevin Grieve, North America lead for Accenture Payments.
Leadership, Technology & Investing w/ Walk West CEO Donald Thompson
November 21, 4-6 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson’s next event features a talk on leadership and investing with Donald Thompson, CEO of Raleigh digital marketing agency Walk West.
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.
Bunker Labs Charlotte: Inaugural Bunker Brews
November 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Camp North End
Join this event to meet the leaders of the new Bunker Labs Charlotte chapter and learn how the group works to support veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.
Venture135
November 21-22 @Barings
The third annual Venture135 conference (formerly known as the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference) is a two-day event with the top fintech companies in the southeast. This year’s program features a keynote from Greenlight Financial CEO and Co-Founder Tim Sheehan, as well as the QCFintech Class 11 Demo Day and IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator Demo Day. Read more coverage here.
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.
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.
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.
