Plenty of technology and life science events are on tap for August, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar ahead of time.

If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our roundup of July events in the Triangle and in other metros throughout North Carolina. A separate preview of The Collider Discovery Day is also included in this package.

These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a list of Triangle meetups.

Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s look at what’s to come in August:

1 Million Cups CLT
August 1, 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.

2018 P2EP Summer Research Symposium
August 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @The Laureate Center – Kannapolis City Hall

At this event, the Plant Pathways Elucidation Project 2018 class will present their summer research projects and Dr. Craig Yencho, head of NC State’s Sweetpotato and Potato Breeding and Genetics programs, will deliver a keynote on the challenges and opportunities next-generation breeding technologies have to offer.

NC IDEA Summer School Series: Fundraising Strategy with John Austin
August 1, 12-1 p.m. @Momentum Learning in Durham

The NC IDEA Foundation is hosting a summer-long series of lunch and learns for the entrepreneurial community every Wednesday. In this session, NC IDEA Senior Director John Austin will offer the audience insights on planning for fundraising.

Code the Dream Volunteer Info Session
August 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. @American Underground (@Main)

American Underground resident nonprofit Code the Dream is seeking volunteers to help teach its programming classes or serve as development leads for student projects. Find out more in an info session on either July 23 or August 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Small Business Roundtable: Crowdfunding
August 2, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Winston Salem State University Enterprise Center

At this roundtable, learn the best practices of using crowdfunding to maintain a successful business. Lunch will be provided to participants that pre-register.

LaunchBio Larger Than Life Science: Endless Summer
August 2, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield

Meet local VCs, get tips on growing your company and network with fellow members of the life science community at the Larger Than Life Science events series, presented by LaunchBio. This month’s sessions include a life science industry report, a panel on banking for success, a fireside chat and a summer supertasting. Entrance is free-of-charge.

TechGirlz Workshop: Intro to Encryption—How to Protect Your Information
August 2, 5-8 p.m. @Varonis in Morrisville

This interactive workshop will show students how to crack encrypted code. Participants are asked to bring a laptop and charger. Dinner will be served.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 2, 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.

Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup: Hear From Two Local Projects, KWH Coin & Elite Gaming Environment
August 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

August’s Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup will host the leaders of two local blockchain projects—Girard Newkirk and Monica Shepard of KWH Coin, and Kerry Pridgen from Elite Gaming Environment.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
August 3, 9-9:30 a.m.

This monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings. Free for members and non-members to participate.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
August 3, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

tekMountain’s 3rd Annual Summer Bash
August 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @tekMountain

Come join tekMountain to enjoy beer, live music and networking in celebration Wilmington’s startup community.

SYN(HER)GY Night
August 7, 5:30-7 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

Join for an evening of networking and a presentation sharing the success of a local woman entrepreneur.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
August 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

Hear existing project updates and break into groups to create your own at the next Code for Durham Civic Hacking Session.

Tech Talent South Raleigh: Intro to Programming for Business People (Part 1)
August 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Raleigh. Part 2 will be held August 14. Part 3 will be on August 21.

Monthly COINversation
August 8, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @Cafe Carolina & Bakery in Cary

In this monthly networking event, participants can meet and connect with other entrepreneurs and companies in the science and technology space.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast
August 8, 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.

NC IDEA Summer School Series: Design Sprint Essentials
August 8, 12-1 p.m. @American Underground at Blackwell

At this hands-on workshop, Voltage Control President Douglas Ferguson will demonstrate the five stages of the Design Sprint process and show entrepreneurs how they can implement them. This event is part of NC IDEA’s summer-long lunch & learn series for local startups.

WNC Regional Business Expo
August 8, 1-5 p.m. @WNC Agricultural Center, Expo Building

This free half-day event will spotlight products and services from over 100 Western NC businesses and organizations.

Collider Discovery Day
August 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @The Collider

For this free event, The Collider invites the public to come check out the space and see what members are working on. Refreshments will be provided.

WomanUP Workshop: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself!
August 9, 8-10:30 a.m. @Expo Center at Crowne Plaza Resort

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop about leadership, personal growth and motivation. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.

2018 Diversity & Inclusion Conference: Inclusive Excellence & the Urgency of Now
August 9, 8-4 p.m. @Brier Creek Country Club

Individuals, HR professionals and organizations are invited to learn the best practices for developing diversity and inclusion strategies at this informative conference.

TechGirlz Workshop: Newsroom Story Production at WRAL
August 9, 1-5 p.m. @WRAL-TV

Learn all about the storytelling techniques involved in newsroom production from a panel of women in different positions at Capitol Broadcasting Company. Bring a camera or camera phone for the workshop. Snacks will be provided.

RTCC Innovators’ Networking
August 9, 5-7 p.m. @Raleigh Brewing Company

The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster will host special guests for a series of five-minute presentations on their technology. Tickets are free for RTCC board and leadership; $15 for ​RTCC members; and $25 for non-members.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 9, 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.

Tech Talent South Charlotte: Intro to Programming for Businesspeople (Part 1)
August 9, 6-7:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte. Part 2 will be held on August 14 and Part 3 will be on August 23.

NC Social Media Managers Monthly Meetup
August 9, 7-9 p.m. @Clairmont at Hillandale Apartments

At this meetup, participants can just relax and enjoy the sunset, maybe exchange some info too (if interested). The purpose of this meetup group is to meet your tribe of Social Media Managers and enjoy yourself.

2018 NC TECH Leadership Summit
August 9-10 @Pinehurst Resort

Local executives and business leaders will discuss the future of work at this year’s NC TECH Leadership Summit. Check out the full agenda here.

Triangle Tech Net
August 10, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary

This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
August 10, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

CONNEXXPO Tech: Coding & Web Design
August 10, 7-9 p.m. @MIXXER, Winston-Salem

Speakers Stephen Lockwood of Astronaut Crew, Bobby Davis of Core Techs and Damian Blankenship of Wake Forest University IT will share insights from the world fo coding and web development at this CONNEXXPO event.

#20SDS Weekend
August 10, 8 p.m. – August 12, 5 p.m. @Downtown Winston-Salem

This weekend event showcases art and design installations, podcasts, documentaries and other creative works by millennial entrepreneurs and creatives in Winston-Salem.

NC Open Pass National Day of Civic Hacking
August 11 @NC State Centennial Campus, Engineering Building II

This event brings together urbanists, civic hackers, government staff, developers, designers and community organizers for a day of activities to make their communities better. This year’s event will have a virtual component with all NC Brigades in the Open NC Collaborative.

Raleigh Chamber Healthcare Forum 2018
August 14, 8-10 a.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

Executives at Raleigh’s three large healthcare systems will discuss the evolution of healthcare in the Triangle. The speakers are UNC REX President Steve Burriss, WakeMed Health & Hospitals President and CEO Donald Gintzig, and Duke Raleigh Hospital President Dr. David Zaas. Tickets are $50 for employees of member firms; $80 for employees of non-member firms.

Destination Space: Satellite Week
August 14-18 @The Collider

The Collider is co-hosting a week of STEM learning for high school students from Nesbitt Discovery Academy. They’ll get hands-on experience with satellites and remote sensing from Asheville’s Museum of Science and NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.

Bunker Brews Raleigh: Connecting with Veteran & Business Mentors to Grow Your Business
August 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh

The next Bunker Brews Raleigh event will feature a panel focused on the value of mentorship in entrepreneurs’ personal and professional lives. Panelists include Preston Linn of UNC and NC State’s joint Biomedical Engineering program, Brad Lienhart of EntreDot and Chris Wellington of Foosye.

Flywheel Idea Tap
August 14, 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.

Tech Talent South Raleigh: Intro to Programming for Business People (Part 2)
August 14, 6-8 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Raleigh. The third and final installment in this program will be on August 21.

Tech Talent South Charlotte: Intro to Programming for Businesspeople (Part 2)
August 14, 6-7:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this three-week course hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte. The third and final installment of the program will be held on August 23.

Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch
August 15, 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.

NC Chamber 2018 Conference on Education
August 15, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center

This event convenes educators and business leaders to share ideas and collaborate on the roles each can play in ensuring North Carolina’s students are ready for the jobs of the future.

Power Electronics Microgrid Short Course
August 15, 8 a.m. – August 17, 3 p.m. @FREEDM Systems Center

NC State faculty and industry representatives will lead a course equipping engineering professionals with essential knowledge in power electronics and modern microgrids.

NC IDEA Summer School Series: Pitching with John Austin
August 15, 12-1 p.m. @American Underground at Blackwell

At this workshop, NC IDEA Senior Director John Austin will guide entrepreneurs through the process of crafting the perfect pitch for potential funders. This event is part of NC IDEA’s summer-long lunch & learn series for local startups.

Digital Health Happy Hour: Health Engagement
August 15, 5-7 p.m. @Launch Chapel Hill

Join DHIT for networking and a health engagement discussion featuring pop-speaker Charlene Foley, director of consumer experience and enterprise strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina. This event is free to attend.

Packard Place Public House
August 15, 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.

RTP CFO Forum: Leadership and the CFO
August 16, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP

Local CFOs are invited to join this monthly event to meet and collaborate with peer professionals in the Triangle.

Triangle TechBreakfast
August 16, 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.

WRAL Capital Area Career Expo
August 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @The McKimmon Center at NCSU

Check out all kinds of jobs and opportunities with local employers, including Fred Smith Company, Spectrum, NC State, the City of Raleigh, Extron, Grifols and more. Jobseekers can attend for free.

NC TECH Lunch & Learn: Bridging the Tech Career Workforce Shortage with Military Talent
August 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Bank of America Building, Raleigh

Join this lunch & learn to hear about the tech employment landscape in the Triangle and how military veteran career transitions can help address the IT workforce shortage in North Carolina.

E4 Carolinas Workforce Development Task Force
August 16, 12-3 p.m. @Portal Building, UNC Charlotte

The next E4 Carolinas Workforce Development Task Force meeting is Thursday, August 16 at the Portal Board Room. Details to come.

BizFest
August 16, 12:30-6:30 p.m. @Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown

This half-day event will feature small business roundtables, networking and showcasing opportunities. The keynote speaker is Jesse Lipson, founder of Sharefile and HQ Raleigh. Tentative agenda here.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 16, 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.

RTP180: Agile
August 16, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Frontier

August’s RTP180 will feature five speakers who are using the applications of Agile in their day-to-day processes. Speakers include Mike Heydlauf of Siemens Healthineers, Janelle Gardner of Cisco Systems, Johnny Hackett Jr. of Unity Digital, Charles Rodriguez of Cengage and Arjay Hinek of Red Hat.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
August 17, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

SPARKball
August 18, 7-10 p.m. @The Dillon

Join for evening of hors d’oeuvres and drinks, a costume contest and creative activities ahead of SPARKcon 2018 (which will be held September 13-16 in Raleigh).

E4 Carolinas Emerging Energy Technology Series
August 20, 4:30-6 p.m. @UNC Charlotte, EPIC Center

Join peer energy professionals for an event featuring Charlotte-headquartered Albemarle Corporation, a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and refining catalysts.

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch
August 21, 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.

E4 Carolinas Communications Task Force Meeting
August 21, 12-3 p.m. @Foundation for the Carolinas

The next E4 Carolinas Communications Task Force meeting is August 21 at Foundation for the Carolinas. Details to come.

Triangle Blockchain Technology Working Group
August 21, 3:30-6 p.m. @Ward and Smith, P.A.

This meetup group meets every other month to unpack the basics of blockchain and its commercial applications.

Code for Durham: Board of Elections + Civic Hacking Session
August 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group
Join Derek Bowens, director of the Durham County Board of Elections, for a meeting on using data and tech to improve elections with Durham’s new early voter locating tool.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
August 21, 6-7:30 p.m. @American Underground

ImBlackInTech’s monthly mixer event convenes the local entrepreneurial community in support of the growth of founders and professionals of color in the Triangle’s tech startup ecosystem.

4th RIoT Pitch Night & 1st RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) Pitch Night
August 21, 6-9 p.m. @Lincoln Theatre

Ten startups will compete for this year’s RIoT Championship Belt. Join to hear their pitches, meet past winners and get acquainted with the inaugural cohort of the RIoT Accelerator Program. (More TechWire coverage here.)

NC VetBiz 2018 Networking Reception & Procurement Summit
August 21, 6 p.m. – August 22, 4 p.m. @McKimmon Center at NCSU

The North Carolina Veteran’s Business Association’s VetBiz Summit extends resources, education and connections to North Carolina’s veteran-owned businesses. The three education tracks for this Summit are: business tools, certifications and procurement opportunities. Check out the agenda here.

Tech Talent South Raleigh: Intro to Programming for Business People (Part 3)
August 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this course hosted by Tech Talent South Raleigh. This is the final installment in the three-week series.

Raleigh Chamber Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Conference 2018
August 22, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott City Center

This Raleigh Chamber-hosted conference will feature a series of keynotes, panels and breakout sessions focused on the ROI of diversity, equity and inclusivity within local companies.

NC TECH Lunch + Learn: The Road to AI is Paved with Pragmatic Intentions
August 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Bank of America Building, Raleigh

In this lunch and learn hosted by Veracity Solutions, participants will hearn how Apache Spark can help them create a pragmatic technology roadmap to AI, machine learning and Big Data analytics.

Digital Architects Collaboration
August 22, 1-3 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Tech Talent South Raleigh invites locals to attend its Digital Architects Collaboration event. Participants will work together to build a template for a future city that cultivates both technology and creative industries.

Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo
August 22-23 @Durham Convention Center

This conference features 50+ speakers, 40+ exhibitors and content tracks covering topics focused on connected fleets and alternative fuel. Attendees will get the latest insights on technologies surrounding biofuel, electric and natural gas and propane.

CEO Breakfast Seminar: Building a Sales Structure for Superior Results & Performance Coaching Unleashed
August 23, 8-10 a.m. @9820 Northcross Center Court, Huntersville, NC

This 90-minute free seminar will show business owners, presidents and C-level execs how to formulate a strategy for future sales growth.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
August 23, 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.

NC TECH CIO Reception
August 23, 5:30-7 p.m. @The State View Hotel

Engage with local CIOs and senior IT leaders at a reception in the Triangle, hosted by NC TECH.

Tech Talent South Charlotte: Intro to Programming for Businesspeople (Part 3 of 3)
August 23, 6-7:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this course hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte. This is the final installment in the three-week series.

Triangle Tech Net
August 24, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions in Cary

This free bimonthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

2018 Carolina Federal/State Energy Policy Briefing
August 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3p.m. @Piedmont Natural Gas Co.

Federal and state policy makers and regulators will join to brief industry executives on energy policy issues. Moderated discussion and audience Q&A included.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
August 24, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

CONNEXXPO Change The World: Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy
August 24, 7-9 p.m. @MIXXER

Join at CONNEXXPO in Winston-Salem to hear from Don Gerhardt of Gerhardt Cycles, e-bike startup owner Ryan Gillespie and Hethur Charlotte of Source Energy Solutions for a discussion on clean energy and electric vehicles.

#techYourSeat Meet & Greet
August 26, 6-8 p.m. @GoodRoad CiderWorks

#techYourSeat is an initiative headed by Charlotte organizations that are driving the effort to make the city’s tech scene more inclusive. Join to meet other like minded individuals in the tech community over drinks.

ReCity Roundtable
August 28, 12-1 p.m. @ReCity in Durham

ReCity Roundtable is a monthly speaker series spotlighting community leaders who are tackling complex social issues through innovation and collaboration.

Triangle Marketing Club August Presentation: ‘Stealing’ the Best Content Ideas from Reddit
August 28, 6-9 p.m. @HQ Capital Club

Triangle Marketing Club’s August meeting will host Daniel Russell of Go Fish Digital, who will explain how to get great content ideas from Reddit.

Application Deadline: Biotechnology Innovation Grant (BIG)
August 29, 12 p.m.

This grant, offered by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, supports research into the commercial applications of early-stage university inventions.

Hatch AVL Pitch Party
August 29, 6-8 p.m. @Hatch AVL

Entrepreneurs are invited to test and develop their pitch at this monthly event hosted by Hatch AVL. Presenters will receive helpful feedback from the audience, and the best-voted pitch will land a spot at 1 Million Cups Asheville.

Skookum Volcano Tour
August 30, 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
August 30, 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.

Tech Me Out to the Ballgame
August 30, 6-9 p.m. @Charlotte Knights Baseball Stadium

Watch some baseball, eat some snacks and network with the local tech community at this event hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte.

Student Abstract Submission Deadline: PGS International Workshop for Global Sustainability
August 30

PGS Workshop planners are inviting students to submit proposals for technical session presentations in this year’s program.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
August 31, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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