On the horizon: 61 conferences, panels & programs across NC in Dec.

Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for December, 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 November 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 December:

Application Deadline: NC IDEA Ice House Entrepreneurship Program Launch Partner

December 1

NC IDEA seeks 20 launch partners to join in supporting a statewide roll out of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program (IHEP). More about NC IDEA’s ambitions for Ice House here. Partner application here.

Black Business Expo 2018

December 1-2 @Durham Marriott City Center

The 10th Black Business Expo (BBE) comprises eight events for small businesses and startups to showcase their products or services for the price of one booth.

On The Menu: {Lead with Intent. Here’s How.}

December 3, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brian Alvo of NextGen Center will lead a workshop covering leadership strategies and how to implement them. Lunch provided.

Life Sciences Forum 2018: Public and Private Financing Markets

December 3, 4-7 p.m. @NC Biotech Center

This forum event features expert insight on fundraising in a fluctuating market. Tickets cost $25 online or $35 on-site.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson)

December 3, 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.

Application Deadline: Featured Companies at 2019 CED Life Science Conference

December 4

Entrepreneurs: Now’s the chance to apply to have your company featured at CED’s 2019 Life Science Conference, coming up in February. The deadline is December 4.

Triangle Lunch + Learn: The Cybersecurity Continuum…People, Process & Technology

December 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Maggiano’s Little Italy, The Streets at Southpoint

This session will discuss the current cybersecurity threat landscape and review tactics being used across an organization’s staff, technology and operations that can help reduce the risk of an attack.

Charlotte Chamber North Chapter: Speed Networking at the Speedway

December 4, 4-7 p.m. @Charlotte Motor Speedway

Come network with the business community while getting a sneak peek at the Speedway’s Christmas light decorations at the next “Speed Networking at the Speedway” event, held by Charlotte Chamber. Beverages and appetizers will be provided.

Build an Effective Non-Profit Website Series w/Jasmine Flood

December 4, 6-8 p.m. @Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

This three-part workshop series will show participants how to design and build a website for their non-profit ventures using the Wix platform. Part 1 is on November 13, Part 2 is November 27 and Part 3 is December 4.

UNC Artificial Intelligence Forum Featuring Professor Jonas Monast

December 4, 6:30-8 p.m. @Friday Conference Center

UNC’s Center on Climate, Energy, Environment & Economics is hosting a panel discussion on the growing influence of AI and machine learning.

Intro to Programming for Business People: Part 2

December 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

Learn the jargon, functions and tools of programming in this two-part course hosted by Tech Talent South Charlotte. Part one of the program is on November 27.

Raleigh Chamber: A Candid Conversation with Pendo Co-Founder & CEO Todd Olson

December 5, 7:30-9 a.m. @Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

Register with the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce for a special opportunity to gain insights face-to-face with Todd Olson, co-founder and CEO of Raleigh-based Pendo.

1 Million Cups CLT

December 5, 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.

NC TECH Lunch + Learn: 2018 Year End Tax Planning Considerations

December 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Packard Place

Join this event to learn how the federal tax code changes can influence you and your business in 2018 and 2019.

Tech Talent South Workshop: Get Hip with Swift

December 5, 6-7:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

At this workshop, Tech Talent South Raleigh is diving into the basics of Swift programming, sharing some pointers on why it’s such an important language to know in today’s tech world.

American Underground’s 2018 End of Year Celebration and AU Awards

December 5, 6-9 p.m. @The Cotton Room

The startup community is invited to join American Underground in celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of the Triangle’s entrepreneurial scene this year. The event will introduce AU’s first-ever awards, “The Undies,” which will be granted to the organization’s most notable members. All proceeds from the event will go to Code The Dream.

LaunchBio Larger Than Life Science

December 6, 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

December 6, 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

December 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @tekMountain

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

Blockchain LKN Labs: Weekly Crypto Talks Thursdays

December 6, 6-9 p.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This weekly meetup is an opportunity for fellow blockchain enthusiasts in the Lake Norman area to join together for beer, coffee, tea or food to discuss all-things-blockchain. Topics rotate every week.

Venture 15 Awards and Venture Asheville Honors

December 6, 6-9 p.m. @Isis Music Hall

Venture Asheville’s “Venture 15 Awards” are positioned in recognition of the 15 fastest-growing startups in the Asheville area. Nominations are due by November 7 at 12 p.m.

Future of North Carolina Forum: The Golden Age of Disruption

December 7, 7:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Umstead Hotel & Spa, Cary

This event aims to address the changing demographics in North Carolina and their impact on talent supply, innovation, infrastructure and business climate.

Workshop: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Your Workplace—From Planning to Action

December 7, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @RTI International

In this full-day workshop, participants will learn actionable strategies for creating programs supporting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. A follow-up webinar, which will provide ongoing support for participants to achieve their goals, is scheduled on January 18.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

December 7, 9-9:30 a.m.

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

BABC Charlotte: Holiday & Good Cheer Luncheon

December 7, 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Charlotte Country Club

BABC Charlotte invites the community to join for a holiday party to wrap up the year.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

December 7, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

LaunchCARY Info Session

December 10, 12-1 p.m. @Wake Tech Western Wake Campus

LaunchCARY, a program co-organized by Dorcas Ministries, Rotary Clubs of Cary and Wake Tech, aims to offer classes geared toward anyone who is interested in starting their own business or for existing business owners seeking help. Classes begin January 28, 2019. Join this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply.

How to Start a Startup (Davidson)

December 10, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel – Davidson

Tech Talk Live Wilmington: Competing With Urban Markets for Top Talent

December 11, 3-5 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

NC TECH will be hosting top IT employers for a discussion on talent acquisition and competing with more urban areas in North Carolina. The panel features Harold Zeishner of APC (moderator), Thomas Eggleston of Live Oak Bank and Chris Bartosik of Castlebranch. This event is free and open to the public.

Brews + Bytes Wilmington

December 11, 5-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

NC TECH welcomes Wilmington’s tech community for a laid-back networking event over beverages and some light bites. This event is free and open to the public.

Flywheel Idea Tap

December 11, 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.

TREX Holiday Party

December 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @WeWork, Downtown Durham

Join The Revenue Exchange for its year-end holiday celebration. Drinks and food will be provided.

Monthly COINversation

December 12, 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 

December 12, 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.

SBIR/STTR Educational Seminar for Science & Tech Startups

December 12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @North Carolina Central University

Hosted by First Flight Venture Center’s LiftOff program, this event is part of a series of upcoming training sessions covering SBIR/STTR grant programs for entrepreneurs.

Charlotte Lunch + Learn: The Cybersecurity Continuum…People, Process & Technology

December 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Packard Place

Raleigh’s 21st Annual Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Small Business Expo

December 12, 4-6 p.m. @Southeast Raleigh High School

Join Raleigh’s Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program and network with local and state procurement agencies and prime contractors searching for certified minority and women-owned businesses.

Department of Defense SBIR / STTR Funding

December 13, 9-11:30 a.m. @Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro

At this no-cost event, participants can learn about the $1 billion in R&D funding available for innovative technologies via the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.

4th Annual RTP Mistletoe Market

December 13, 4-7 p.m. @The Frontier

Shop local for the holidays at this market featuring the products of artisans in the Triangle. Code The Dream, a Durham-based tech education program, will receive 15 percent of the profits.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

December 13, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Idea Tap Davidson

December 13, 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.

Blockchain LKN Labs: Weekly Crypto Talks Thursdays

December 13, 6-9 p.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

C-Suite Perspectives, Feat. Jesse Lipson

December 14, 7:30-9 a.m. @Umstead Hotel & Spa

Raleigh Chamber’s C-Suite Perspectives series returns in December with a talk from serial entrepreneur Jesse Lipson, who will share insights learned along his business journey.

Triangle Tech Net

December 14, 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

December 14, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

IoT Student Showcase

December 18 in Raleigh

This event, co-hosted by RIoT and NC State, spotlights 10 teams of graduate student engineers, designers and MBA students who’ve worked for four months on building startup concepts.

ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series

December 18, 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.

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch

December 19, 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.

Packard Place Public House

December 19, 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.

Explore GitHub with Tech Talent South

December 19, 6-7:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Join Tech Talent South Raleigh for a collaborative workshop all about GitHub and how to use it to your advantage.

Triangle TechBreakfast

December 20, 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

December 20, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Blockchain LKN Labs: Weekly Crypto Talks Thursdays

December 20, 6-9 p.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

December 21, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

Midtown Techies: Come Meet Your Neighbors in Tech

December 25, 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

December 27, 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.