Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for October, 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 September events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina.

A separate story on the 2018 CED Tech Conference in Raleigh is also included in this week’s column package. (UPDATE: The CED Tech Conference has now been postponed due to the incoming approach of Hurricane Florence. A new date will be announced soon. Though the main event is postponed, the CED TechCon After Party with Pendo is still on.)

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 October:

EPIC Energy Seminar: Impact of Virtual Bidding on Financial and Economic Efficiency of Wholesale Electricity Markets
October 2, 5-6 p.m. @EPIC Siemans Energy Lecture Hall, UNC Charlotte

At this EPIC-hosted event, Wenyuan Tang, an assistant professor in NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will present his insights and knowledge on virtual bidding.

Veterans in the Workplace: A Panel Discussion
October 2, 5:30-8 p.m.

Triangle BABCNC and GlaxoSmithKline are hosting an in-depth discussion on veteran employment, featuring keynote speaker Larry D. Hall, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, and panelists Kimberly Williams of NC4ME, Jason Weaver of GSK, Richard Kendall of Haeco Americas and Lisa Benna of GSK (moderator).

Code for Durham: Emergency Management + Civic Hacking Session
October 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Caktus Group

Join Code for Durham to hear about Durham County Emergency Management, from Division Chief Leslie OConnor and Coordinator Taylor Davis.

COME TECH OUT the Triangle Job Fair (Fall 2018)
October 3, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @McKimmon Conference & Training Center

The COME TECH OUT Job Fair connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community.

1 Million Cups CLT
October 3, 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.

NCBiotech PopUp
October 3, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @The Frontier

Twice a month, members of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center team will set up shop at the Frontier to share how they can help give your bioscience business the advantage. This week’s topic is: “Navigating North Carolina’s Life Science Ecosystem.”

2018 Metro Economy Outlook
October 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Amherst at Deerpark, Biltmore Estate

This luncheon, held by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, features a keynote from Dr. Michael L. Walden, distinguished professor and extension economist at NC State. Tickets are $40 for Asheville Chamber members; $45 for non-members.

Application Deadline: Technology Enhancement Grant
October 3, 12 p.m.

This grant program serves North Carolina universities and institutions that are seeking research funding for a commercially promising invention.

LaunchBio Larger Than Life Science
October 4, 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. Entrance is free-of-charge.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 4, 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 Monthly Meetup
October 4, 5:30-7 p.m. @tekMountain

Come out to the next Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup to hear about the latest innovations in the crypto world.

2018 NC TECH Celebrates NC’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
October 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @SAS

This private event will be held by NC TECH to honor the North Carolina-based companies in this year’s Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Tech Talent South Charlotte: Microsoft Company Crawl
October 4, 5:30-8 p.m.

Tour local startups, hear their stories and build connections at Tech Talent South’s upcoming Startup Crawl.

NC Social Media Managers Monthly Meetup
October 4, 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.

Triangle Tech Net
October 5, 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.

NC TECH Robot Rumble 2018
October 5, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. @The Frontier

NC TECH’s Robot Rumble is a corporate team-building experience that will bring the tech sector together in a competition to benefit FIRST North Carolina‘s robotics programming.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
October 5, 9-9:30 a.m.

This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

NC Biotech Informing Innovation 2018
October 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @North Carolina Biotechnology Center

This informative event hosted by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center covers the ins and outs of accessing, using and managing scientific and business information, literature and data.

Outdoor Economy Conference
October 5, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Western Carolina University

Western Carolina’s inaugural Outdoor Economy Conference is an opportunity for small businesses and startups in the industry to connect and share their ideas and resources.

Climate Data 101
October 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. @The Collider

Join The Collider and the NOAA National Center for Environmental Information to learn all about climate data and how it’s used.

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

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

Innovation by Design Workshop
October 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

This day-long workshop hosted by Paradigm covers strategies and best-practices to drive innovation in business to boost the bottom line.

TEDxDurham 2018
October 6

Returning for its next annual program, TEDxDurham 2018 will feature engaging content and presentations focused on the theme No Filter.

NCHICA 24th Annual Conference & Exhibition
October 8-9 @Charlotte Convention Center

This year’s NCHICA Conference features four plenary sessions and 24 breakout sessions focused on the theme “Start Your Engines! The Race to Digital Health.” Check out the details and agenda here.

Hootsuite: The Future of Social
October 9, 9-11:30 a.m. @The Nussbaum Center For Entrepreneurship

This seminar offers a detailed look at social marketing and content strategy, and what businesses can do to make sure their brand stands out in 2019 and beyond.

Flywheel Idea Tap
October 9, 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.

Monthly COINversation
October 10, 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: Quarterly IDEA Fund Pitch

October 10, 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.

IDEA PITCH is a quarterly version of the PitchBreakfast series, which includes panel participation from IDEA Fund Partners, the most active venture capital firm in North Carolina as named by CB Insights. The format of this quarterly series will remain the same as any other PitchBreakfast event, except entrepreneurs will sum up their pitches in a two-minute elevator pitch instead of a full presentation.

Application Deadline: Institutional Development Grant
October 10, 12 p.m.

This grant program covers the purchase of research equipment or instrumentation at North Carolina research institutions.

UNC Charlotte Cybersecurity Symposium 2018
October 10 @UNC Charlotte

For its 19th consecutive year, the UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics is hosting its premier cybersecurity conference featuring experts and industry leaders in the field.

New Technologies Expo 2018
October 11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @McKimmon Conference and Training Center

Triangle TechBreakfast, Family Legacy Financial Solutions, NC State Executive Education and NC State Technology Training Solutions are co-hosting a day of seminars, showcases and demos featuring the latest cutting-edge technologies.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 11, 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.

Idea Tap Davidson
October 11, 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.

Southeast Region Cyber Security & Technology Symposium
October 11 @Friday Conference Center, UNC Chapel Hill

The offices of North Carolina senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, together with the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH) and the North Carolina Military Business Center are hosting an event that will cover the evolving threat of cybersecurity and how businesses can adapt their procedures to address these threats accordingly.

Creating and Sharing VR Experiences
October 12, 12-1:30 p.m. @1789

Innovate Carolina is hosting a workshop to give students an overview of the virtual reality software available to them at UNC, such as Wonda VR and HP Reveal.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
October 12, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

I²SL Annual Conference
October 14-17 in Raleigh

This conference presents the strategies that can be used to create energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in laboratories and related facilities. Check out the details and agenda here.

Startup Summit 2018
October 16, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. @Hunt Library at NCSU

Hear from top local leaders in business and entrepreneurship at this full-day informative conference geared toward startups of all sizes in North Carolina. (More coverage here.)

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch
October 16, 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.

ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
October 16, 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. More coverage here.

Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch
October 17, 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.

NCBiotech PopUp
October 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @The Frontier

Twice a month, members of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center team will set up shop at the Frontier to share how they can help give your bioscience business the advantage. This week’s topic is: “Market Research 101.”

Google: Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for your Business
October 17, 12-1 p.m. @Nussbaum Center For Entrepreneurship

This seminar will provide expert tips to help you make the most of the holiday season with your business. Lunch is provided.

Indeavor Club Lunch – Lake Norman
October 17, 12-1:30 p.m. Flywheel Coworking – The Hurt Hub@Davidson

Indeavor, a networking club offered to Flywheel Coworking members, is an opportunity to get to know fellow entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area and swap helpful resources with one another. The lunches are held on the third Wednesday of every month.

NCEI ‘State of the Climate’ Monthly Briefing
October 17, 1-3 p.m. @The Collider

Hear the latest findings in this month’s State of the Climate report from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and Climate Prediction Center.

Introduction to the Charlotte Startup Community
October 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place

Those unacquainted with the Queen City startup scene are invited to attend a free orientation to the community presented by StartCharlotte. The event will offer attendees introductions and networking, along with connections to local resources, events, companies, programs, investors, and more. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Packard Place Public House
October 17, 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.

Triangle TechBreakfast
October 18, 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.

Webinar: NC Small Businesses—Raise up to $2M Under the State’s New Crowdfunding Law
October 18, 12-1 p.m.

Join INVESTinNC for an interactive and informative webinar learn more about North Carolina’s equity crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 18, 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.

Raleigh Night Market
October 18, 6-11 p.m. @Historic City Market

Join for a nighttime showcase of locally-produced art, food and drinks. The event also features live music and entertainment.

Triangle Tech Net
October 19, 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
October 19, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

All Things Open 2018
October 21-23 @Raleigh Convention Center

The largest open source, open data and open web conference on the East Coast returns this year for another engaging program. A comprehensive lineup is in store for the thousands of attendees expected at this year’s program. (More coverage here.)

Climate Data Hackathon: Disruptions to Global Coffee Supply
October 21, 9 a.m. –  4:30 p.m. @The Collider

This hackathon will use weather and climate data to help coffee production companies understand the risks and solutions for climate adaptation and resilience in their industry.

IoT Demo Night & All Things Open
October 22-24 @Raleigh Convention Center

In partnership with All Things Open, RIoT is facilitating exhibitors and demos from numerous international companies.

9th NU Tech Roundtable
October 23, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @North Carolina Biotechnology Center

The NU Tech roundtable connects the cutting-edge technologies from university researchers and startups in the Triangle to major healthcare and life science companies and their representatives.

[Food + Beverage] Collider: A Conference on Climate Risks & Opportunities
October 23, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. @The Collider

This event focuses on the future of the food and beverage industry as it adapts to a changing climate. Join business leaders, climate companies, scientists and experts to discuss the solutions to the climate risks facing the industry today.

ReCity Roundtable
October 23, 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.

Create Successful Google Ads and Turn Your Investment into Revenue
October 23, 5:30-7 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship

Join this Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship-hosted workshop to learn how to use Google Ads to help accelerate growth for your business. This program is also being held on October 30 at 12 p.m.

2018 Springboard Conference
October 23-24 @RTI Advisors Headquarters

At the upcoming Springboard Conference, participants will gain access to market signals and insights, connections to startups and immersive content tracks.

2018 Partnership for Global Sustainability Workshop
October 23-26 @Extraordinary Ventures, Chapel Hill

Leaders in global sustainability initiatives are invited to attend this year’s PGS Workshop to collaborate on ongoing and upcoming projects. Agenda here.

NC TECH Government Vendor Network Meeting
October 24, 3-5 p.m.@Legislative Building, Raleigh

NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member firms who have an interest in doing business with state government. Details here.

Winston-Salem Chamber 2018 Annual Meeting
October 24
This event will highlight Winston-Salem’s economic development accomplishments of the past year, while also offering a glimpse at the city’s plans for future initiatives.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
October 24-25 @Wilmington Convention Center

The offices of North Carolina senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, together with the North Carolina Military Business Center, are hosting a two-day summit that will convene more than 700 representatives of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and other federal agencies for two days of dialogue on topics related to construction and supplier experiences, challenges, opportunities.

Charlotte Chamber Summit 2018
October 25, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. @The Westin Charlotte

This multi-track event features industry perspectives on innovation and business development from keynote speakers and expert panelists. Agenda here.

Skookum Volcano Tour
October 25, 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
October 25, 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.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
October 26, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

CEED Over the Edge 2018
October 27

The North Carolina Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (NC CEED) is hosting an “Over the Edge” rappelling challenge in Downtown Fayetteville. Details here.

2018 Gig East
October 30, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @Edna Boykin Cultural Center

Wilson’s Gig East programs returns for a day of discussion focusing on gigs exploring next generation technology—such as Wilson’s gigabit network, Greenlight or the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park.

Create Successful Google Ads and Turn Your Investment into Revenue
October 30, 12-1:30 p.m. @Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship

Join this Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship-hosted workshop to learn how to use Google Ads to help accelerate growth for your business. This program is also being held on October 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Midtown Techies: Come Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
October 30, 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.

2018 Triangle Smart Cities Summit
October 31, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

NC State University and the City of Raleigh are co-presenting an event to engage local leaders in government, business and academia in detailed discussion on how to build a smarter and more connected community in the Triangle. Registration is free.