Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina over the rest of March.
Included are upcoming meetups, conferences, workshops, socials and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other areas across North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events. To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column.
Another post previews events coming in April. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle 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.
South Charlotte Regional Transportation Summit
March 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Ballantyne Resort
This summit brings federal, state and municipal leaders together to form solutions to issues affecting the South Charlotte region and its transportation needs. The program is hosted by South Charlotte Partners, Inc.
Energy Technology Series Featuring Tokai Carbon USA
March 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @UNCC PORTAL Building
This event features a presentation and discussion on the emerging energy technology being developed in the Carolinas. The event features a talk from Scott Carlton, president of Tokai Carbon GE LLC, on the company’s technology and business model.
Free Cybersecurity Lunch ‘n Learn
March 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @TechWorks Gaston
This free workshop will cover the latest cybersecurity threats and how startups and small businesses can mitigate them. Cybersecurity leaders and experts will present the program.
TechTalks on IoT 101: Opening a New World of Possibilities Through Data
March 26, 12-1:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking
Join Advent Coworking for a lunch and learn about IoT and its applications in business development and customer experience.
Biz & Brews Happy Hour
March 26, 5-6 p.m. @Focal Point Coworking
Focal Point Coworking is hosting Asheville professionals and entrepreneurs for an hour of networking over snacks, local beer and cider.
Startup Grind: Fireside Chat w/ Betabox CEO Sean Maroni
March 26, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
The next event from Startup Grind Winston-Salem is a fireside chat with Sean Maroni, CEO and founder of Betabox.
GigEast Meeting: The Exchange
March 26, 6-7 p.m. @217 Brew Works
Join GigEast to learn about GigEast Exchange, a new physical space coming to Wilson next spring. At this event, GigEast Exchange’s manager, Darren Smith, will present an update on the space’s progress, and attendees can share their ideas on the best ways the Exchange can support the community.
How to Write an Adaptable & Innovative Business Plan
March 26, 6-8 p.m. @Piedmont Community College, Caswell Campus
This workshop serves as a hands-on introduction to the Business Model Canvas. Learn how to test out your new business plan using this strategy.
RIoT XXXIII: How IoT Is Disrupting Sports & Entertainment (Atlanta)
March 26, 6-8 p.m. @Atlanta Tech Village
RIoT comes to Atlanta this month for an event covering the latest trends disrupting the sports and entertainment industries, featuring the leading innovators paving the future in this space.
Using Data to Drive Growth
March 27, 8-9:30 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking
This workshop shows participants how to collect and interpret real-time data involving customer interaction, so they can better understand consumer behavior and boost their marketing strategy.
Ag Forward: Small Farms Agribusiness Conference
March 27, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Carver Lake Venue, Prospect Hill
This event features a day of discussion on whole farm business planning, agritourism and other topics affecting the agribusiness space.
Federal Proposal Writing Workshop
March 27, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. @UNC Charlotte PORTAL Building
At this free workshop, government counselors from the North Carolina Procurement Technical Center will guide participants through the process of completing their next federal proposal. This event is part of a state-wide series hosted by the Small Business & Technology Development Center. More dates and locations here.
Wilmington Biz Conference & Expo
March 27, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. @Wilmington Convention Center
The WilmingtonBiz Expo brings together 2,000+ attendees for keynotes, an expo hall of over 100 exhibitors, strategy seminars and networking.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Power of Women Meetup
March 27, 3-5 p.m. @The Bass Tap
Dawn Nicole, speaker, author and BrandDisco certified soft skills executive trainer, will lead a seminar on overcoming unconscious biases, exercising empathy and applying compassion in leadership.
DIY DNA: Ready to Design Your Grandchildren?
March 27, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
Join LaunchLKN and speaker Dr. Rachid El Beijani of the Davidson College Biology Department for a discussion on gene editing and the future of CRISPR technology.
Greenville Region Pitch Competition
March 27, 6 p.m. @StillLife
This pitch competition gives Greenville-area entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their business concepts for cash awards and network with other entrepreneurs. Anticipated awards range from $1,000 to $7,000. Applications are due by March 6.
Top 10 Technology Trends in Data Privacy
March 28, 8:30-10:30 a.m. @Northeastern University-Charlotte
Join Northeastern University-Charlotte and Charlotte International Arbitration Society for a discussion covering data privacy and cyber liability law in North Carolina. Breakfast is included.
Skookum Volcano Tour
March 28, 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.
ABCs of Finance Lunch & Learn
March 28, 12-2 p.m. @Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
The Carolina Small Business Development Fund and Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce are co-presenting a workshop on fundraising and access to capital.
Development Bus Tour of the North Corridor
March 28, 3:30-5:30 p.m. @Northlake Mall
The North Chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a tour across North Charlotte, including updates on the latest developments at Riverbend & Corning Optical Communications Headquarters, Vermillion & Bryton in Huntersville, the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the University City Area’s Top Golf.
Startup High Country: Business Financials Workshop
March 28, 5-6 p.m. @Ransom
In this helpful workshop, Madelyn Hjertman of Startup High Country and Erich Schlenker of Appalachian State University’s Entrepreneurship Center will walk attendees through the basics of business financials for startups.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
March 28, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
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.
Queens Pitch Competition
March 28, 5:30-8 p.m. @Queens University of Charlotte, Crown Room
This competition gives Queens University of Charlotte undergrad students from all disciplines the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas to an audience and panel of experts, and win up to $5,000 in cash.
Blockchain LKN Labs: Crypto Talks Thursdays
March 28, 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.
WomanUP Presents Conquerors: Stories of Reaching for Success
March 28, 8-10:30 a.m. @Crowne Plaza Hotel Asheville
Asheville Chamber is hosting four women business leaders to share their experiences. Speakers include JoAnn Yoder of Arby’s/Brumit Restaurant Group, Murphy Funkhouser Capps of Kudzu Brands, Madeline Delp of Live Boundless and ALNUGE Codes Visual Language inventor Cleaster Cotton.
Webinar: NSF SBIR/STTR Program
March 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The Small Business Technology & Development Center is hosting a free 45-minute webinar session on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding programs.
9th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit
March 29, 7:30-11:30 a.m. @Greensboro Marriott Downtown
The Junior League of Greensboro presents a half-day event focused on leadership and professional development for women of all stages of leadership.
Coastal Women’s Ventures: Making Connections
March 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @TekMountain
Join to engage with local business leaders at this networking event, hosted by Coastal Women’s Ventures. Light refreshments will be provided.
PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
March 29, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider
The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.
City Startup Labs: Class of 2018 Demo Day
March 29, 6-9 p.m. @UNCC Center City
Meet the latest class of City Startup Labs founders as they present their ventures in a series of lightning round pitches before a panel of judges and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.
Fleurix Conference
March 29-30 @Camp North End
This two-day event aims to increase the number of women in tech careers by connecting them with community and resources that can help conquer barriers to entry, retention and promotion of women in IT.
Techstars Startup Weekend Wilmington
March 29-31 @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
At this 54-hour immersive Startup Weekend presented by Techstars, Wilmington developers, designers, marketers, students and innovators can collaborate together in teams to start their own projects and pitch their products/services to the audience for feedback.
Climate City Expo
March 29 – April 7
Climate City Expo (or CCx) is a multi-part, 10-day celebration of Asheville’s creativity, innovation and dedication to climate change awareness. (More coverage here.)
Application Deadline: Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Project
March 29
Cleantech innovators are encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding allocations under the Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) project, funded by the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program of the Department of Transportation.
Maker Faire Game Making Hackathon
March 30, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. @LendingTree
At this event, participants can join together to build games and IoT devices for the next Maker Faire in Charlotte.
CCx: Hack
March 31, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. @The Collider
This full-day challenge tasks coders, developers, designers and systems engineers to create climate data solutions using public datasets from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information, based in Asheville.
Application Deadline: New Ventures Accelerator
March 31
New Ventures is currently accepting applicants for its latest accelerator cohort. Companies accepted into the program receive an average equity investment of $50,000. A three-month residency at Flywheel follows their completion of the accelerator.