On the horizon in January: 66 workshops, panels & other events across NC

Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for January, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar ahead of the new year.

If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our roundup of December events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina.

These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a list of Triangle meetups. And, we also made a special holiday events guide for this festive season.

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

1 Million Cups CLT

January 2, 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.

Application Deadline: LaunchLab 101 Series

January 3

Launch Greensboro, part of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce’s entrepreneurship programs, is seeking applicants for its five-week 101 Series accelerator program. Participants will define their customer base, develop market strategies, receive guidance from local entrepreneurs, get free expert assistance and more. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on January 3.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

January 3, 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

January 3, 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: Crypto Talks Thursdays

January 3, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & 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.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

January 4, 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

January 4, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

NC Chamber Economic Forecast Forum

January 4, 11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. @Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center

Join hundreds of business, government, education and nonprofit leaders for an event discussing North Carolina’s positioning for the next year of job creation and retention, and quality of life.

Mobilizing Technology & Business Models to Close the Energy Gap

January 6-8 @Sanford School of Public Policy

Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Office of Undergraduate Education and Energy Access Project are co-hosting the next Winter Forum, addressing the challenges and solutions involved in the effort to end global energy poverty.

LaunchLab Growth Demo Day

January 7, 5-7:30 p.m. @co//ab

Hear about the latest innovations in the Triad at this pitch and demo event featuring Launch Lab Growth participants.

Institute for the Environment Bagel Breakfast Social

January 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. @UNC Institute for the Environment

The UNC Institute for the Environment’s next breakfast meeting features a presentation on clean technology and innovation at UNC with Greg Gangi, associate director of clean technology and innovation, and Kiersten Williams, the program manager.

TechGirlz Workshop: Artificial Intelligence

January 8, 5-8 p.m. @Kramden Institute

In this TechGirlz workshop, students will learn about machine learning techniques such as artificial neural networks and more.

Cherry Bekaert R&D Tax Credit Presentation

January 9, 8-10 a.m. @NC Biotech Center

Join the Cherry Bekaert team for an informative session about R&D tax credits, how your company can benefit from them, and whether or not you qualify.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast

January 9, 8-10 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.

Seed the South

January 9, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Foundation for the Carolinas

Seed the South is an upcoming pitch competition and investor symposium featuring promising startups in the Charlotte innovation ecosystem. Apply to pitch by December 16.

Founders & Funders Happy Hour

January 9, 5-7 p.m. @204 North Kitchen & Cocktails

StartCharlotte is hosting a fun networking event for founders, investors and community partners after the Seed the South Investor Symposium & Pitch Competition.

Intro to App Development

January 9, 6-8 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

At this informative workshop, newbie developers can learn the basics about mobile app strategy and design from an expert.

Tech Talent South Charlotte: New Year, New Us

January 9, 6-9 p.m. @Garage at Packard Place

Kicking off the New Year with a new brand, Tech Talent South invites the community to join for a networking event and celebration of new beginnings.

Raleigh Chamber Economic Forecast

January 10, 7-10 a.m. @Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts

Join the Raleigh Chamber in hearing what top economists are predicting for 2019 in the Triangle, featuring talks from Thomas Barkin, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, and Mark Vitner, managing director and senior economist at Wells Fargo. Event attendees will receive an updated copy of the Chamber’s Economy and Business Report.

On the Menu: Art of Self Discovery for Businesses

January 10, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. @The Frontier, Building 600

Shawn Ramsey of the Art of Moxie will lead a session on how entrepreneurs can use short-term strategy to achieve long-term results.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

January 10, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Industry

January 10, 5:30-8 p.m. @RTP Headquarters

RTP AITP, in partnership with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, presents a dynamic panel discussion on the future of health—featuring Bluedoor Health CEO and Co-Founder Michael Levy, UNC Health Informatics Director Dr. Javed Mostafa, RTI Business Group CIO & VP of Research Computing Karen M. Davis, Health Innovation Lab Director and Duke Professor Dr. Ryan Shaw and WakeMed Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Neal Chawla.

Idea Tap Davidson

January 10, 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: Crypto Talks Thursdays

January 10, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Triangle Tech Net

January 11, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

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

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

January 11, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

2019 Asheville Chamber Legislative Luncheon

January 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Omni Grove Park Inn

Business leaders and state representatives will join for a legislative analysis by Jonathan Kappler of the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation and a discussion by members of Western North Carolina’s delegation. Tickets are $55 for Asheville Chamber members and $65 for non-members.

CED Raising the Dough Workshop

January 15, 1-6:30 p.m. @The Frontier

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s Raising the Dough workshop is designed to educate startup and growth-stage tech companies on the types of funding available to them, factors investors consider when making decisions, understanding financial lingo and negotiating deals. They’ll put together strategies and receive feedback from investors and other entrepreneurs.

ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series

January 15, 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.

Application Deadline: 2019 UNC Innovation Pilot Awards

January 15

UNC’s Center for Health Innovation is offering as many as four awards up to $50,000 to UNC Health Care and UNC School of Medicine employees for innovative technologies serving care delivery models, workforce development, translational research and other applications.

Audit Preparation for Emerging Life Sciences

January 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @NC Biotech Center

The Morris Group and ZenQMS present a half-day workshop providing companies with tips, strategies and insights on how to avoid costly audit observations and lost revenue.

Indeavor Club Lunch – Lake Norman

January 16, 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.

ScaleUp WNC Info Session (Webinar)

January 16, 2-3 p.m.

At this webinar, Western North Carolina-based entrepreneurs and small business owners can learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ upcoming ScaleUp WNC program ahead of the January 27 application deadline.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Program

January 16

For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative life science technology ideas with early indications of commercial potential. Applications in the first cycle of the 2019 program are due at noon on January 16.

Triangle TechBreakfast

January 17, 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

January 17, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Bunker Brews: Internet of Things & Role for Veterans

January 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @K4Connect

Bunker Labs RDU’s next meetup features a panel of leaders in the local IoT industry, including K4Connect CEO Scott Moody, mesur.io CTO and Founder Mike Prorock, RIoT Executive Director Tom Snyder and ProAxion Director of Sales Andrew Goldsmith.

Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays

January 17, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Entrepreneu(Her) in the City: Business Women Networking

January 17, 6-9 p.m. @Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Charlotte Northlake

Women professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs are invited to an evening networking event to get to know like-minded women in the Charlotte business community.

Webinar: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Your Workplace

January 18, 12-2 p.m.

Back in December, participants in the workshop series learned actionable strategies for creating programs supporting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. This follow-up webinar is designed to provide ongoing support for participants to achieve their goals now and going forward.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

January 18, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

Lunch & Learn: Climate, Hurricanes & Reinsurance

January 22, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

Dr. Carl Schreck of the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies will lead a session covering hurricane forecasts and how they’re used in the reinsurance sector.

Smart & Connected Gigabit Cities

January 22, 1-7 p.m. in Durham

RIoT is partnering with US Ignite for an event focused on smart gigabit cities, public safety broadband, open data, networks, and more.

3rd Annual StartCharlotte LIVE!

January 22, 6-9 p.m. @Heist Brewery

The annual StartCharlotte LIVE event is back in 2019, featuring startup community awards and a report on local successes.

Power Electronics Microgrid Short Course

January 23-25 @FREEDM Systems Center

This course, led by NC State faculty and industry professionals, will cover the integration of distributed generation, load balancing and energy storage in modern microgrids.

How to Use Digital Health Devices in Clinical Research

January 24, 9-10 a.m. @Duke Medical Pavilion

At this breakfast event, Duke Clinical Research Institute Chief of Digital Health and Strategy Dr. Joy Bhosai will share her experience with using mobile apps and connected devices to run multi-site trials.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

January 24, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Network Engineering: What Does It Even Mean?

January 24, 6-7:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Tech Talent South Raleigh will present a guide to the networking industry—what it is, how it works and the knowledge needed to enter it.

Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays

January 24, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Triangle Tech Net

January 25, 7:30-10 a.m. @Family Legacy Financial Solutions

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

2019 Outlook for Tech

January 25, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte Convention Center

This event highlights digital and business disruption through an exhibitor showcase, breakout sessions and panels and a luncheon program.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour

January 25, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

2019 AMWHO at UNC Regional Conference

January 25-27 @Gillings School of Global Public Health

AMWHO is a weekend-long simulation of the World Health Assembly in which 100 graduate and undergraduate students will assume the roles of WHO ambassadors, media correspondents, non-governmental organization leaders and industry representatives.

Application Deadline: ScaleUp WNC

January 27

This highly competitive annual program helps two cohorts of 15 Western North Carolina-based startups establish strategy and implementation for their growth.

NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Mondays

January 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @NCSU Innovation Hall

DC, the manager of the eGarage startup space, will be open on Mondays to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State.

Triangle Global Health Consortium Mentor Monday Webinar

January 28, 4-4:45 p.m.

This monthly webinar series hosts a global health professional who will share insights and advice for advancing your career. January’s webinar features Katherine L. Turner, the founder and president of Global Citizen, LLC.

Plant Molecular Biology Consortium Seminar

January 28, 4-6 p.m. @NC Biotech Center

This month’s Plant Molecular Biology Consortium event features a presentation from Dr. Stacy Harmer of University of California-Davis.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA Investment Crowdfunding Grant

January 28

NC IDEA’s new Investment Crowdfunding Grant offers up to $5,000 to help companies expand their businesses using the Localstake NC investment crowdfunding platform. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on January 28.

Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech

January 29, 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.

Charlotte Chamber: Reach Your Customers Online with Google

January 30, 7:30-9:30 a.m. @The Employers Association

Google’s Get Your Business Online program covers search engine optimization, online advertising, Google Analytics and Google Trends, among other important topics business owners need to know when advertising their brand online. This event is free for Charlotte Chamber members, $20 for access-level members and $40 for non-members.

Application Deadline: Velocity Labs

January 30

This three-month accelerator assists entrepreneurs with customer development, viability testing, lean startup strategy and product market fit.

Skookum Volcano Tour

January 31, 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

January 31, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays

January 31, 6-9 p.m. @Hurt Hub for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Unbounded: A Journey into Patagonia

January 31, 6:30-9 p.m. @The Collider

The Collider is hosting a viewing of Unbounded: A Journey into Patagonia, a travel documentary from award-winning producer and director Garrett Martin. A Q&A with Martin will follow. Proceeds will benefit the Collider’s Thomas R. Karl Internship Program.

Application Deadline: REDI 2019

January 31

The Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), a program of the North Carolina Rural Center, is welcoming applications for its 2019 cohort. REDI helps participants enhance their leadership skills and rural development strategies in their communities.