Plenty of technology and life science events and deadlines are on tap for October, and we suggest you pencil them into your calendar soon.
If you’re interested in events coming up in the immediate future, check out our lists of September events in the Triangle and in other metros across North Carolina. We’ve also put together a list of Triangle meetups.
These columns accompany our interactive calendar, along with a comprehensive resource package for startups in the Triangle.
Keeping up with WRAL TechWire’s continued initiative to track events happening across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in October:
CEOCircle Raleigh-Durham: Peer to Peer Learning for Established Businesses
October 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. @Loading Dock Raleigh
Bunker Labs RDU’s CEOCircle helps local veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs to position their companies for future growth. This program is designed for businesses that are beyond the idea stage of development.
Fidelity Investments Speaker Series: Evolution of Organizations in the Digital Age
October 1, 6:30 p.m. @NC State Engineering Building 2
Fidelity Investments is hosting an event on how digital disruption affects organizations. The session will be led by Oliver Schabenberger, EVP, COO and CTO of SAS.
Application Deadline: CULTIVATE Nonprofit Incubator
October 1
Next Stage is seeking leaders of emerging nonprofit organizations to apply to its incubator in uptown Charlotte.
InnovateNC Symposium: Accelerating NC’s Innovation Economy
October 2, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. @Barber Park Events Center
InnovateNC is hosting its inaugural symposium focused on inclusive entrepreneurship, workforce ecosystems and opportunity.
Digital Summit Charlotte
October 2-3 in Charlotte
Internet execs, online marketers, entrepreneurs and digital strategists are invited to connect and discuss industry topics at this year’s Digital Summit Charlotte.
1 Million Cups CLT
October 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.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 2, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Bunker Brews Wilmington: Realities of Entrepreneurship
October 2, 5-7 p.m. @Waterman’s Brewing
Join Bunker Labs Wilmington for a discussion with Keith Nelson, former owner of Port City Crossfit, on the realities of entrepreneurship.
NCBIO Annual Meeting
October 3, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. @NC Biotech Center
As NCBIO marks its 25th anniversary, over 200 members in the life science community will come together for networking and informational sessions.
Ag & Sciences Career Expo
October 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @NC State Talley Student Union
NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Sciences are hosting a career fair for over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Innovate Raleigh Summit
October 3, 1-7 p.m. @Union Station
The 8th program of its kind, the 2019 Innovate Raleigh Summit will focus on how global trends affecting the climate, population, technology and rural-urban divide can affect the Triangle in the next 30 years.
Larger Than Life Science
October 3, 4-7 p.m. @The Chesterfield
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, get tips on growing your company and network with members of the life science community at the free Larger Than Life Science event series, presented by LaunchBio.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 3, 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.
NC TECH Celebrates NC’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
October 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @SAS Executive Briefing Center
At this private event, NC TECH will recognize the North Carolina-headquartered companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies.
Triangle Tech Net
October 4, 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.
Carolinas Federal/State Energy Policy Summit
October 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Siemens Charlotte Energy Hub
At this event, federal and state policy makers and regulators meet to brief industry executives on energy issues.
NC Chamber Agribusiness Conference
October 4 @StateView Hotel
NC Chamber’s 2nd annual Agribusiness Conference will explore state and federal policy updates, innovation in the agribusiness sector, legal liability, funding and more topics.
Application Deadline: 2019 Cleantech Innovation Awards
October 4
Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s 2019 Cleantech Innovation Awards event is held December 3. Local companies can apply for an award for their accomplishments in cleantech innovation and application.
HQ Raleigh Gateway Block Party
October 5, 2-6 p.m. @HQ@Gateway
HQ Raleigh invites the local community to attend a block party introducing the new Gateway Plaza location.
UNC IE Bagel Breakfast Social
October 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. @UNC Institute for the Environment
UNC’s Institute for the Environment hosts a monthly breakfast inviting a guest speaker to discuss their latest research and projects.
Engagement & Inclusion Summit
October 8, 1:30-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant
Piedmont Business Capital is hosting its annual Engagement and Inclusion Summit preceding October’s National Minority Economic Development Week. The one-day conference offers conversations about economic justice, wealth creation and access to resources.
Pints & Pitches Chapel Hill
October 8, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Pit Chapel Hill
Join Chapel Hill Economic Development for appetizers and networking with local entrepreneurs, startup teams, freelancers and professionals. Attendees can pitch their business ideas.
Women in Technical Leadership
October 8-10 @NC State Park Alumni Center
Join STEM professionals to explore the unique challenges facing women as they navigate growth and leadership tracks within traditionally male-dominated fields.
Application Deadline: FY 2020 Innovation Impact Grant
October 9
The NC Biotech Center’s Innovation Impact Grant program awards up to $200,000 to support the purchase of the research infrastructure necessary for innovation in North Carolina’s life sciences ecosystem.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 9, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Wilmington Chamber Economic Outlook Conference
October 10, 7:30-10 a.m. @Burney Center at UNCW
At Wilmington Chamber’s Economic Outlook Conference, attendees will hear important economic forecasts and preparation strategies.
UNC Device and Diagnostics Summit
October 10, 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. @The Rizzo Center
UNC’s Eshelman Institute for Innovation and Innovate Carolina are co-hosting an event focused on pharmacy research in medical devices and diagnostics.
Cultivating Change
October 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @McKimmon Center
At this conference, NC Chamber will dissect the roadblocks that prevent change from being an effective tool and reveal how the audience can promote momentum and growth.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 10, 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.
Idea Tap Davidson
October 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.
UNCW AI Meetup
October 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Every month this meetup group joins to discuss a hot topic in the artificial intelligence space. Join to hear insights and meet others in the Wilmington AI community.
NC Sustainable Energy Association Gala
October 10, 6-10 p.m. @Cloth Mill at Eno River
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a celebration of its 40 years of achievement. Join for food, drinks, networking and dancing.
MetLife Digital Accelerator Demo Day
October 10, 6-10 p.m. @Market Hall
Join as the latest Metlife-Techstars Digital Accelerator cohort takes the stage at Market Hall to present their businesses.
Startup Summit
October 10 @Archie K. Davis Conference Center
Hear from top local leaders in business and entrepreneurship at this full-day informative conference geared toward startups of all sizes in North Carolina. The program features keynotes, panels, master classes, networking, live music and a consulting corner.
Outdoor Economy Conference
October 10 @Crowne Plaza Resort
This event brings leaders and stakeholders in the outdoor industry together for networking and education about topics affecting the sector.
All Things Open
October 13-15 @Raleigh Convention Center
The largest open source, open data and open web conference on the east coast returns this year for another engaging program. A comprehensive lineup is in store for the thousands of attendees expected at this year’s program.
All Things Open Startup Pitch Competition
October 14, 12:30-2 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
At All Things Open’s fourth annual pitch competition, five semi-finalists will take the stage to present their products to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs.
IoT Demo Night
October 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
RIoT’s IoT Demo Night features over 65 exhibitors, lots of speakers, live demos, food and drinks, and networking. Tickets are free.
ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer Series
October 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.
TTS Workshop: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
October 15, 6:30-8 p.m. @HQ Raleigh
Join Tech Talent South Raleigh for this free workshop and review best practices to make your LinkedIn profile unique to attract new opportunities.
ReCONNECT Economic Opportunity Forum
October 15 @Omni Charlotte Hotel
NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues is bringing its ReCONNECT series to Asheville—this time focusing on job development, wages, accessible education opportunities and more related topics.
Triangle Smart Cities Summit
October 16, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center
Now in its third year, this program features panels with leaders in business, government and education discussing the Triangle’s “smart cities” movement.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 16, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Packard Place Public House
October 16, 5:30-7:30 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 drinks.
Triangle Global Health Conference
October 16 @Durham Convention Center
The 6th annual Triangle Global Health Conference will bring together global health colleagues for a day of keynotes, panels and networking in Durham.
Triangle TechBreakfast
October 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.
Tech Job Fair: Triangle
October 17, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Embassy Suites Raleigh Durham Research Triangle
NC TECH’s Job Fair series connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community.
Duke Health Innovation Jam
October 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Trent Semans Center
Duke Health Innovation Jam is a Shark Tank-style event where Duke faculty, staff, trainees and students pitch their ideas for health innovations with immediate application and/or commercial potential.
WNC Career Expo
October 17, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. @WNC Ag Center
Hosted by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce and Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, this event connects companies with talented candidates in the Western North Carolina region.
Carolina Fintech Hub Meetup
October 17, 4-5 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s next meetup features a presentation on data management and governance, led by Peter Carr of CapTech Consulting.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 17, 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.
Triangle Tech Net
October 18, 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.
Lunch & Learn: Internship Program Startup Consulting
October 22, 12-1:30 p.m. @Charles Aris
Join Action Greensboro for a lunch and learn with Lizzy Tahsuda, director of Campus Greensboro.
BCVP Entrepreneurs’ Series: Venture Outlook
October 22, 12:45-5 p.m. @Carolina Theatre
Bull City Venture Partners’ Venture Outlook features venture capital leaders discussing top trends and areas of focus for their investments.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 23, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
October 24, 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.
Designing for Change: Women in Entrepreneurship
October 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @1789 Venture Lab
UNC’s Eship Center and Innovate Carolina are hosting a design thinking workshop and panel discussion covering the issues women face in entrepreneurship and the workplace.
Fidelity Investments Speaker Series: Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
October 29, 6:30 p.m. @NC State Engineering Building 2
Fidelity Investments is hosting a cybersecurity readiness workshop with Pablo Martinez, head of cyber operations at Fidelity.
Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech
October 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.
NC Chamber Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Conference
October 29 @Harris Conference Center
At this conference, C-suite executives and HR professionals will join to discuss unconscious bias, diversity programming, recruitment and retention strategy, and other relevant topics.
IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices & Applications
October 29-31 @StateView Hotel
This program is a space for device scientists, circuit designers and application engineers from the Power Electronics & Electron Devices Societies to share technology updates, research findings, experience and potential applications.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Summit
October 30, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Sheraton Charlotte
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Summit is a deep dive into Charlotte’s local industries, including financial services, transportation and advanced manufacturing.
1 Million Cups Asheville
October 30, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
Skookum Volcano Tour
October 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
October 31, 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.
