WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup/tech world. “The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar.
Following is a list of November events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area. To find out what’s happening this month in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights December events. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here.
If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.
Also, check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
Note: The following list is our lineup of Triangle events through the end of November—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Coping with COVID: PPP Loans & Loan Forgiveness
November 9, 1 p.m. (online)
In this virtual event, experts from HPG, LLP and Wyrick Robbins will share tips on the Small Business Administration’s Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness process.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 9, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
Shopify vs Magento: Deciding Which Ecommerce Platform Is Right for Your Business
November 9, 4-5 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, TheeDigital will share insights on how business owners can boost traffic, conversion and sales on ecommerce platforms.
Duke Innovation Studio Info Session
November 9, 7-8 p.m. (online)
Join this info session to learn more about the Innovation Studio, a new student-run tech incubator from Duke Applied Machine Learning (DAML). Applications to the inaugural cohort are due on November 18.
Energy Week at Duke 2020
November 9-12 (online)
Held online this year, Duke University’s 2020 Energy Week will focus on the theme of “Upheaval and Resilience.” The program includes the Duke University Energy Conference, the Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition and the Spark Career Fair.
Cary Chamber 101
November 10, 12-1 p.m. @Cary Chamber of Commerce
Join this event to learn about the Cary Chamber of Commerce’s membership offerings, events and other resources. This in-person meeting will follow enhanced safety precautions, and attendance will be capped at 15 participants.
Raleigh Chamber Courageous Conversation
November 10, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s next Courageous Conversation event will feature stories and company strategies in support of returning citizens becoming participants in the economic ecosystem after incarceration.
RIoT Demo Night: Latest in Sports Tech
November 10, 4-7 p.m. (online)
RIoT is bringing its annual IoT Demo Night online this year. Esteemed sports industry leaders will share how technology has impacted their careers. Then, esports teams from NC State University and Barton College will compete in a live League of Legends tournament. More TechWire coverage here.
NU Tech Roundtable
November 10, 5 p.m. (online)
The NU Tech roundtable connects university researchers and startups in the Triangle to major healthcare and life science companies and representatives. For the 11th annual event, held virtually, Nagoya University (NU) will focus on next-gen platform technologies for drug discovery.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday
November 10, 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join for food, drinks and networking with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
November 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (online)
Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.
Durham SOUP
November 10, 6:30-7:45 p.m. (online)
Durham SOUP is an opportunity for four local early-stage entrepreneurs to present their innovative businesses and projects. The best pitch will win the proceeds from the event.
1 Million Cups RTP
November 11, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
Cary Chamber: Business Investment in Education
November 11, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this virtual event, Cary Chamber will host a discussion with EVERFI Senior Schools Manager Jordan Snyder, who will share how a partnership between EVERFI and Truist has impacted over 1 million high school students through financial education.
Fireside Chats: Candid Conversations with Bill Spruill
November 11, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Launch Chapel Hill and UNC’s Entrepreneurship Center are hosting a virtual fireside chat with Global Data Consortium Co-Founder and CEO Bill Spruill.
Ag Tech Professional Forum
November 11, 4-5:30 p.m. (online)
This event convenes local ag tech entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders for an evening of networking and engagement outside of the traditional workspace environment. The 2020 Ag Tech Professional Forum theme is plant health.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center 2020 Business Workshop Series
November 11, 6-8 p.m. (online)
This event is part of a series of business workshops hosted by Shaw University’s School of Business and Professional Studies Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. This session will cover ways to get African American entrepreneurs more access to venture capital.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Cycle 2
November 11
For NCBiotech’s next Flash Grant cycle, up to $20,000 may be requested for short, highly focused projects in these areas: Microbiome/microbiota in health and disease states, SARS-CoV-2 gastrointestinal effects and SARS-CoV-2 detection via wastewater.
Scale School: Introduction to Scaling
November 12, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this six-week course hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship Center, participants will learn ways to scale their companies by building practical plans for revenue, product, staffing, leadership and capital.
AITP-RTP: Security Compliance & Data Privacy the Open Source Way
November 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @NC State University Club (and online)
In AITP-RTP’s next event, Dwayne Strange of Red Hat’s Office of Technical Governance will discuss topics surrounding security and privacy compliance. (This event will be held both in-person and virtually.)
Sustainable Food Ventures Webinar
November 12, 7-8 p.m. (online)
This webinar will feature a discussion about Sustainable Food Ventures’ mission to support startups developing sustainable products in the food and grocery retail market.
Raleigh Chamber Professional Women’s Luncheon
November 13, 10-11:30 a.m. (online)
Raleigh Chamber’s next virtual Professional Women’s Luncheon event will feature a talk from Kasey Ashton, director of Wake Tech Community College’s Wake Invests in Women group.
NC Global Advantage Forum
November 13, 1-4:30 p.m. (online)
Join business, education, government and community leaders for a virtual event focused on North Carolina’s role as a globally engaged state.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
November 15, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 16, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
Application Deadline: Wake Tech Contractors Academy Program
November 16
Wake Tech Community College’s Contractors Academy is an eight-week training program designed for minority and women-owned small businesses in Wake County interested in pursuing contracting opportunities with state and local government. Applications are open now.
NC IDEA Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit
November 16-17 (online)
NC IDEA’s second annual Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit will feature keynotes and breakout sessions with both local and national experts, leaders and entrepreneurs. Discussions will center around how North Carolina’s entrepreneurial ecosystem can shift priorities amid new economic challenges. More TechWire coverage here.
Women > A Force in Business: Virtual
November 17, 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
This half-day virtual conference will feature keynotes and breakout sessions about leadership development, advocacy, mentorship and personal wellness for women in the workplace.
Raleigh Chamber Healthcare Forum 2020
November 17, 9-11:15 a.m. (online)
In this online event, Raleigh Chamber will host executives from major healthcare systems for discussions on the future of healthcare in Raleigh and its impact on the local economy.
Defining Workplace Inclusion In Your Business
November 17, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Launch Chapel Hill is hosting a discussion on workplace inclusion, led by Pacific Western Bank Senior Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion Dee McDougal.
Scale School: Leading a Successful Launch
November 17, 12-2 p.m. (online)
In this five-week virtual course, participants will craft and implement a sales plan that guides them through the process of bringing a product or service to market.
Live Q&A All About Your Ecommerce Questions
November 17, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this live Q&A session, TheeDigital’s experts will answer common questions about a range of ecommerce topics, such as improving sales, couponing, payment gateways, and more.
Making Energy Work 2020
November 17, 3 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a monthly webinar series with local and national experts covering clean energy trends.
Code for Chapel Hill
November 17, 6-8 p.m. (online)
Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.
Digital Marketing: How to Implement an Email Newsletter Strategy
November 17, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)
This webinar, hosted by the Wake Tech Small Business Center, will show participants how to engage customers and increase sales through email marketing.
NC Tech Virtual Awards Show 2020
November 17-19 (online)
NC TECH’s annual awards program honors top leaders and companies in North Carolina’s tech sector. This year’s event will be a three-day, virtual occasion.
1 Million Cups RTP
November 18, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
CED Fireside Chat with Todd Olson & Polina Marinova
November 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) is hosting a virtual fireside chat with Pendo Founder Todd Olson and The Profile Founder Polina Marinova.
Sales & Use Tax for Business
November 18, 12-1 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, small businesses will learn about their sales and use tax obligations and how to prepare tax returns.
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Leveraging Analytics
November 18, 1-2 p.m. (online)
In this virtual lunch and learn, Cherry Bekaert Principal Bryce Gartner will discuss the process of applying a data-centric approach to operations and supply chain management.
Sustainable Fleet Technology Virtual Conference 2020
November 18, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)
The fourth annual event of its kind, the 2020 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will feature the latest trends and tech in sustainable fleet operations and implementation. This year’s program will be presented in a series of 12 webinar sessions, held from July to December. See the list of dates here.
Big Launch Challenge ‘Lite’ Pitch Competition
November 18 (online)
This year, The Launch Place is hosting a “lite” version of its annual Big Launch Challenge pitch competition. Ten startups will pitch to a panel of five investors representing groups across the U.S.
Application Deadline: Duke Innovation Studio
November 18
Duke Applied Machine Learning (DAML) is accepting applications for the inaugural cohort of its new student-run tech incubator, Innovation Studio.
Raleigh Chamber Young Professionals Network Program
November 19, 8:30-10 a.m. (online)
This virtual event will feature an interactive discussion with Raleigh Chamber CEO Adrienne Cole and Raleigh Chamber Young Professionals Network Chair Ashley Stallings.
SwitchPoint Virtual Exchange
November 19, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual conference will focus on rural women health workers, global leaders, artists, students and policymakers, and the effort to engage rural women in building sustainable health systems.
Regional Transportation Alliance 19th Annual Meeting
November 19, 11-11:30 a.m. (online)
The Regional Transportation Alliance’s 19th annual meeting will cover new and potential transportation investments and innovative ideas for mobility and prosperity.
Cary Chamber Business of Women
November 19, 12-1:15 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club & online
Cary Chamber’s next Business of Women event will feature Momentum Learning Co-founder and CEO Jessica Mitsch. Attendees can join the event in person at a limited capacity with safety precautions in place; those who would prefer to attend virtually can tune in online.
COVID Resilient Environment: Virtual Clinical Trials
November 19, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
NCBIO is hosting a panel discussion focused on COVID-19’s impact on the clinical trial process, as trials are successfully going virtual.
Scale School: Introduction to Scaling
November 19, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this six-week course hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship Center, participants will learn ways to scale their companies by building practical plans for revenue, product, staffing, leadership and capital.
Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Info Session
November 19, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)
The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.
xElle Ventures Female Founders Pitch Competition
November 19, 5-6:30 p.m. (online)
xElle Ventures is hosting a pitch competition featuring female founders from universities around the RTP area.
RTP180: Genetics
November 19, 6-7 p.m. (online)
This month’s virtual RTP180 event will feature five experts on genetics discussing related topics such as newborn check screenings, genome editing, applications in developing worlds, and more.
Triangle Tech Net
November 20, 7-10 a.m. (online)
This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.
DHIT Frequency Webinar Series
November 20, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
DHIT’s Frequency Webinar Series features executives and thought leaders from healthcare, life sciences, social sciences, technology and innovation to discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in digital health. Episodes are released through a series of bi-weekly virtual events.
RIoT Accelerator Program Information Session (Spring 2021)
November 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)
The spring 2021 RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) cohort will run from February 17 to May 5 in Wilson. Join this information session to learn more about the 12-week program and how to apply. Applications are due on December 21.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
November 22, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 23, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
Application Deadline: Launch Microgrant Fund
November 23
Launch Chapel Hill, a startup incubator located in downtown Chapel Hill, is accepting applications for its new Launch Microgrant Fund, which provides $1,000 in equity-free funding to alumni companies at any stage.
Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown
November 24, 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.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
November 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (online)
Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.
1 Million Cups RTP
November 25, 9-10 a.m. (online)
1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.
GDG Cloud RTP Meetup
November 29, 10-11 a.m. (online)
This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.
NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday
November 30, 1-2 p.m. (online)
NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.
