On the horizon: A look at 60+ events across NC in November

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

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 November:

LaunchBio Larger Than Life Science

November 1, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield

Meet fellow entrepreneurs, 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

November 1, 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.

4th Annual Climate Adaptive Design Symposium: Where Building Science Meets Climate Science

November 1-2 @The Collider

This year’s Where Building Science Meets Climate Science conference theme is “Deep Retrofit” — renovation of existing buildings to promote sustainable design. The conference is a collaboration between the Asheville Section of American Institute of Architects (AIA Asheville) and CASE Consultants International.

RETR3AT Cybersecurity Conference 2018

November 2 @Montreat College

Montreat College’s Center for Cybersecurity Education and Leadership is hosting its annual RETR3AT program in November. This full-day conference is aimed to engage, educate and raise awareness about cybersecurity in Western North Carolina and beyond.

Triangle Tech Net

November 2, 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.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

November 2, 9-9:30 a.m.

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

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

November 2, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

Hatch This 2018

November 2-4 @Hatch AVL Foundation

At Hatch This, participants team up to build a product prototype, get user feedback, pitch their deck in front of investors and win prizes. The general public is invited to the Final Pitch event on Sunday, November 4 at Asheville Social Hall.

Hatch This 2018: The Final Pitch Event

November 4, 5-8 p.m. @Asheville Social Hall

Teams participating in the weekend-long Hatch This event will have a chance to present their prototypes for a prize valued at $20,000, including a $5,000 seed fund package.

Energy Week at Duke 2018

November 4-9 @Duke University

This event is a combination of the Case Competition, the Energy Conference and a selection of other energy-focused events at Duke over the course of the week. Check out the lineup here.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)

November 5, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

Flywheel Coworking is offering a weekly course on startup business development, covering lean startup methods, best-practices, validation, business models, and more. The curriculum is developed by experts from Stanford University and Y Combinator.

Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition

November 6 @Duke University

At this event, participating teams will pitch their ideas and compete for a prize during Energy Week at Duke.

Cucalorus Connect 2018

November 7-11 @Wilmington

This year’s Cucalorus Connect technology conference offers a comprehensive schedule packed with keynotes, engaging breakouts and interactive competition programs. Details and lineup here.

10th Annual Duke University Energy Conference

November 7, 8:15 a.m. – 6 p.m. @Fuqua School of Business

The 10th annual Duke University Energy Conference will bring together students from Duke and the surrounding area, industry partners and academic leaders for networking and business insights.

1 Million Cups CLT

November 7, 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.

Big Launch Challenge 2018

November 7, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (Danville, Virginia)

The Big Launch Challenge is an annual event and offers startups valuable business networking and capital opportunities through a pitch competition. Lunch will be served.

Water 2.0 Conference: Digitally Connecting the Water Industry

November 8 @Pfeiffer University – Misenheimer

This year’s Water 2.0 Conference will focus on the use of data analytics, software and cybersecurity for water utilities and industrial water users.

How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)

November 7, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

North Carolina Social Media Brainstorm November POUR Event

November 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Pour Taproom of Durham

At this meetup, participants can kick back and relax with fellow social media professionals over drinks at Pour Taproom.

NC Open Pass DataPalooza

November 8

NC Open Pass DataPalooza (formerly NC DataPalooza) is an open data competition to catalyze positive community and economic impact with coaching and cash prizes.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 8, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Idea Tap Davidson

November 8, 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.

2018 Innovate Raleigh Summit

November 9 @Raleigh Convention Center

Now in its seventh year, the Innovate Raleigh Summit convenes entrepreneurs, business leaders and engaged citizens from across the Triangle for a day of panel discussions, keynote lectures, presentations and workshops. (More TechWire coverage here.)

Application Deadline: Launch Chapel Hill, Cohort 11

November 9

Launch Chapel Hill is currently seeking entrepreneurs for the next cohort of its 22-week accelerator program starting in January 2019. Applications are open through November 9.

Application Deadline: Spring 2019 RIoT Accelerator Program

November 9

The RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) provides support for IoT companies and intellectual property to commercialize products and bring them to market. The Spring 2019 program will run from January 14 to April 5.

Tech Fest | STEM in the Park

November 9, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @The Frontier

STEM in the Park is kicking off its first “STEM Fest Series: Tech Fest” in November, aimed to bring together students and STEM organizations to collaborate and grow together.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

November 9, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)

November 12, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 12-18 @NC State

This event is a week-long celebration of innovators and job creators who bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare through the impact of their startups.

2018 Start. Grow. Thrive. Conference

November 13, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @A-B Tech/ Mission Health Conference Center

Now in its second year, this conference aims to advance and celebrate entrepreneurship across Western North Carolina. This is the region’s feature event for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Think Tank

November 13, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @National Gypsum Technology Innovation Center

Join a small group of innovators to discuss how their organizations are working to recruit, engage and retain the next generation of workers. Agenda, details and prices here.

Jupyter Day in the Triangle

November 13 @The Carolina Club at UNC

This event aims to bring together members of the community who are using and contributing to the popular open-source Project Jupyter. The day will feature talks, discussions and sessions on topics spanning the full ecosystem of Jupyter. Agenda highlights and details here.

Flywheel Idea Tap

November 13, 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.

2018 DHIT Summit: Digital Health 360—Accelerating the Future of Health

November 14 @American Tobacco Campus

This new annual event will convene international thought leaders and stakeholders from the healthcare ecosystem to explore how digital health can be widely adopted to transform health.

Southeast Fintech Venture Conference 2018

November 14 in Charlotte, NC

This is a full-day event showcasing the top fintech companies in the Southeast.

Internet Summit 2018

November 14-15

This year’s Internet Summit will feature in-depth sessions and workshops, talks with major thought leaders, networking tracks and more. Details and full agenda here.

Monthly COINversation

November 14, 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 

November 14, 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.

Winston-Salem Chamber 2018 Tech Briefing

November 14, 8-10 a.m.

Winston Salem Chamber’s annual Tech Briefing features 10 presenters who each speak for five minutes about their innovative technologies, designs and products. See clips from last year’s program here.

How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)

November 14, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Triangle TechBreakfast

November 15, 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.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 15, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

NC Tech Awards Gala

November 15, 5:30-9:30 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center

NC TECH’s statewide awards gala celebrates the organizations and individuals that are driving North Carolina’s innovation economy for their achievements.

NC Rural Assembly: Revving the Rural Engine—Local Leaders Driving Innovation

November 15-16 @Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown

The North Carolina Rural Center is hosting a two-day event on rural leadership and the critical role that innovation plays in a community’s ability to successfully achieve their goals for the future. Details and agenda here.

Triangle Tech Net

November 16, 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 Salem College Women’s Conference: Nurturing Your Personal Ecosystem

November 16, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @Wake Forest Biotech Place, Atrium (Innovation Quarter)

Salem College Center for Women in Business is hosting a full-day professional and personal development event for women, featuring expert speakers, panel discussions and learning seminars. More details here.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

November 16, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

Women in Tech Summit Southeast

November 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @The Frontier

WITS inspires, educates and connects women in the technology industry. The program features hands-on workshops, talks on tech trends, information on careers in tech and networking with fellow peers.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)

November 19, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch

November 20, 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

November 20, 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

November 21, 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.

Indeavor Club Lunch – Lake Norman

November 11, 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.

Packard Place Public House

November 21, 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.

How to Start a Startup (Winston 2018)

November 21, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 22, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

November 23, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

How to Start a Startup (Davidson 2018)

November 26, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

ReCONNECT to Community Forum

November 27 @Renaissance Asheville Hotel

The theme for the next Emerging Issues Forum is “ReCONNECT to Community: Increasing Civic Engagement and Dialogue.” It will highlight the different strategies that can be used to engage and connect citizens across the state. (More coverage here.)

ReCity Roundtable

November 27, 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.

Midtown Techies: Come Meet Your Neighbors in Tech

November 27, 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.

Skookum Volcano Tour

November 29, 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.