Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through the end of November..
Included are upcoming meetups, conferences, workshops, socials and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, Wilmington and other areas throughout North Carolina.
To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle, check out part one of this week’s column.
Another post previews events coming in December. Recurring monthly meetups 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.
NC Review of SBIR/STTR Workshop
October 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Goodwill Training Center, Asheville
Presenters from across North Carolina will convene in Asheville for a half-day seminar discussing SBIR/STTR funding opportunities. Details and agenda here.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson)
October 29, 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.
Charlotte Biohacking Series
October 30, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. @UNC Charlotte, Cone Building (Room 113)
UNC Charlotte’s Center for Professional and Applied Ethics presents “The History of Politics of Distributed Biotechnology” featuring a presentation from Alessandro Delfanti, Ph.D., assistant professor of Culture and New Media at the University of Toronto.
Collider Lunch & Learn: “B” the Change—Why You Should Go B-Corp
October 30, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider
In this workshop, James Forrest and Martha Bradley of ForrestFirm will explain the basics and benefits of becoming a B-Corp.
Winston Starts Inform Speaker Series with Bill Whitley
October 30, 12-1 p.m. @Winston Starts
Risk Advisor Institute CEO Bill Whitley will share insights on marketing success secrets, communicating value proposition and engaging customers, prospects and investors.
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.
How to Start a Startup (Winston)
October 31, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
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.
Application Deadline: Ventureprise Launch NC IDEA Customer Discovery Awards
October 31
This program aims to provide Ventureprise Launch NC IDEA program alumni the opportunity to reach the next step of business development. Applications are due the last day of October.
Piedmont Triad Tomorrow Summit
November 1, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @High Point University
For the second annual Piedmont Triad Tomorrow Summit, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council is offering a dynamic lineup of speakers discussing economic development in the Piedmont Triad communities of North Carolina. Details and agenda here.
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.
Entrepreneur City Live 2018
November 1-3 @Charlotte Marriott City Center
At this conference, small business owners and entrepreneurs will get access to advice and teaching from top experts and networks.
Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit at App State
November 2 @App State Plemmons Student Union
This event, the 15th of its kind, is an opportunity for Appalachian State students to meet, network and learn from successful entrepreneurs. Tickets are free.
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.
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.
synerG Meet the Council
November 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Upstage Cabaret at Triad Stage
Come meet synerG and learn how you can get involved in the organization’s marketing, social, leadership and placemaking committees.
Techstars Startup Weekend Charlotte Youth
November 2-4 @Johnson C. Smith University
Techstars Startup Weekend – Charlotte Youth brings together high school students in 11th and 12th grade for three days of hands-on collaborating, prototyping, validating business ideas and presenting them to experienced entrepreneurs.
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.
Assist IoT Civic Hackathon
November 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Lending Tree
This hackathon, hosted by Charlotte IoT, aims to assist members in learning more about IoT and cloud technology while helping others in the community.
Greensboro LaunchCamp Tech
November 3-4
Hosted by Launch Greensboro and NC IDEA, LaunchCamp Tech is a hands-on bootcamp teaching the Lean Startup approach and methods to tech founders, inventors and teams.
CAT CLAWS: Scraping the Web Workshop
November 4, 2-4 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
This workshop is for beginning programmers interested in learning Python, offerring tools for scraping information through the internet.
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.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson)
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.
Awesome IoT in the Google Cloud
November 6, 6-8 p.m. @SnapAV Corp Office
At this Charlotte IoT meetup, Google Customer Engineer Brian Vinson will discuss the applications of IoT in Google Cloud.
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.
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.
WNC Career Expo
November 7, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. @WNC Ag Center
Western North Carolina’s top recruiting event is back for its 13th year, co-hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Startup 101: Business Model Canvas
November 7, 5-8 p.m. @Hygge Coworking, West Charlotte
StartCharlotte is hosting a three-hour 101-style workshop on lean startup methodology and the business model canvas for ideation and conception stage tech entrepreneurs.
How to Start a Startup (Winston)
November 7, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
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.
Application Deadline: Venture 15 Awards and Venture Asheville Honors
November 7
Venture Asheville’s Venture 15 Awards are positioned in recognition of the 15 fastest-growing startups in the Asheville area. Nominations are due by 12 p.m. on November 7.
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.
2018 WomanUP Celebration
November 8, 8-11 a.m. @Crowne Plaza Resort
This event features a keynote from author, speaker and futurist Rebecca Ryan, who will discuss the future of women in business, politics, society and greater Asheville.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 8, 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
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.
Brews + Bytes Wilmington
November 8, 6-7:30 p.m. @Cape Fear Community College, Union Station Conference Center
For its next Brews + Bytes networking event, NC TECH is coming to Wilmington in timing with Cucalorus Connect 2018. Join for networking over beverages and light bites.
Making Connections: Lifting as We Climb Panel Discussion
November 8, 6:15-8:15 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
This free event will address the ways to further diversify workplaces and communities. Panelists include Joe Bryant II of VF Corporation, Ivey Ghee of Hospitality G, Jose Sandoval of synerG, Michael Truong of BB&T, and Justin Outling of Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard (moderator). Refreshments provided.
Application Deadline: Venture Cafe ‘Pitch, Please’ Competition
November 8
This annual competition, held on November 29, features a selection of five of Winston-Salem’s top emerging ventures. Entrepreneurs/teams will present their startups in front of a panel of five judges (local business and startup professionals). Applications are due by November 8.
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.
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.
CodeHQ: Tableau 101
November 10, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
During this two-hour course, participants will learn how to use Tableau’s visual analytics software platform.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson)
November 12, 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.
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.
Charlotte IoT Lunch & Learn: A Designer’s Perspective—How to Focus Your Brand’s Story
November 13, 12-1 p.m. @Advent Coworking Space
Nathan Wills, senior industrial designer at Laut Design, will lead a workshop on brand storytelling through visuals, standards and language.
Introduction to the Charlotte Startup Community
November 13, 5:30-7 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT
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.
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.
SEBIO Investor and Partnering Forum in Atlanta
November 13-14 @Loews Atlanta Hotel
The Southeast BIO Investor & Partnering Forum, now in its 20th year, brings together leaders and investors throughout the United States for two days of networking, thought leadership, panel discussions and more.
Southeast Fintech Venture Conference 2018
November 14 @Barings Global Headquarters
This is a full-day event showcasing the top fintech companies in the Southeast. More coverage here.
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.
Asheville Chamber Smart Series
November 14, 12-1 p.m. @Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
At the next Asheville Chamber Smart Series event, Aloft Hotel Asheville Downtown General Manager David McCartney will present customer service takeaways that business owners can adopt and apply.
How to Start a Startup (Winston)
November 14, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
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.
Charlotte Chamber North Chapter Luncheon: Disruptive Innovation
November 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @NorthStone Country Club
Join the North Chapter of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in discussing how entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers are changing the business landscape. Speakers include City Startup Labs Founder and Director Henry Rock and Skipper Co-Founder and COO Sebastian Williams.
EY’s 8th Annual Southeast Alternative Funds Symposium in Charlotte
November 15, 4-7 p.m. @Triple C Brewing Co.
Part of a global series in 18 cities worldwide, Ernst & Young’s annual Southeast Alternative Fund Symposium in Charlotte will offer insights from industry and EY leaders about topics concerning innovation and disruption in asset management and other industry segments. Details here.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 15, 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.
Silicon Hollar November Startup Social
November 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ransom Boone
Silicon Hollar Startup Social provides casual space to connect with others in the Boone area who are interested in technology and entrepreneurship.
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.
Science Pub
November 16, 5:30-7 p.m. @The Collider
The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider are co-hosting a free guest speaker series, Science Pub. Enjoy a night of science over light snacks and refreshments.
How to Start a Startup (Davidson)
November 19, 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.
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.
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)
November 21, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
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.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 22, 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
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)
November 26, 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.
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.)
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.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 29, 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.
Venture Cafe ‘Pitch, Please’ Competition
November 29, 6-8 p.m. @Wake Forest Biotech Place
This annual competition features a selection of five of Winston-Salem’s top emerging ventures. Entrepreneurs/teams will present their startups in front of a panel of five judges (local business and startup professionals). Applications are due by November 8.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
November 30, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
