Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in November. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.
This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.
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 December. 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.
HUSTLE Night
November 18, 5:30-7 p.m. @Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter
This monthly gathering aims to enhance Winston-Salem’s dedication to inclusive entrepreneurship by accelerating underrepresented entrepreneurs. Join for an evening of networking, interactive learning and community-building.
Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours
November 19, 8-9 a.m. @Bojangles of WNC, LLC (Corporate Offices)
This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours event will be hosted by Bojangles of WNC. Join to connect with other Asheville-area business owners and leaders.
How to Find Your Customers Webinar
November 19, 12-1 p.m. @ACCESS Center for Equity + Success
This free webinar, presented by Chisa Pennix-Brown of Lady Bizness Inc., will cover market research tools business owners can use to get information about their industry and customers.
Securing Your Business: Lessons from the Front Lines on Cyber Security
November 19, 1-2:30 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center @Innovation Quarter
This workshop will help business owners form a plan for building a better cybersecurity program to safeguard their data and prevent cyberattacks.
NC Coastal Conference
November 19-20 @Hotel Ballast
This two-day conference, hosted by North Carolina Sea Grant, features panels, posters and lightning talks from researchers, educators and students, community leaders, nonprofit and industry representatives, and leaders from local, state and federal agencies.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
November 20, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
Launch Greensboro 5 Year Anniversary
November 20, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @co//ab
Launch Greensboro is celebrating its five-year anniversary with an event featuring pitches, panels, a product showcase and plenty of networking.
1 Million Cups Asheville
November 20, 9-10 a.m.
Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.
MLS v. Esports: Which League Will Rise First in Charlotte?
November 20, 5-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
Join LaunchLKN for a discussion about the Esports industry. Speakers include Casey Smith of Bank of America, John Brock of Team Envy, Jeff Brokaw of Charlotte Phoenix and Bill Freeman of Pureskill.gg.
Packard Place Public House
November 20, 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.
Port City Young Professionals Networking Night
November 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Poe’s Tavern – Wrightsville Beach
Join Port City Young Professionals for an engaging evening networking event in Wrightsville Beach.
NorthState Tech Lab Pitch Party
November 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
Come meet the companies in the fall 2019 cohort of the NorthState Tech Lab at HQ Greensboro. Read more about the Tech Lab companies here.
Mountain Raise: Live Offering Event
November 20, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @Highland Brewing
At this event, founders in the recent cohort of Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp program will be sharing their pitches with an audience of investors, entrepreneurs and community members. More TechWire coverage here.
WNC Branding Conference
November 21, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. @Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center
This free conference aims helps startups of all sizes make the most of their marketing strategies and plans.
IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator Powered by LinuxOne Healthtech Summit
November 21, 12-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place
In partnership with the Society for Physician Entrepreneurs and Healthtech Women, Queen City Fintech and IBM are hosting the first-ever Healthtech Summit, coinciding with Venture135 in Charlotte. Attendees will learn about the latest healthtech industry trends.
HUB Certification Workshop
November 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m. @ACCESS Center for Equity + Success
This one-hour seminar will teach vendors about how to make use of MWBE and HUB contracts with the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Carolina Fintech Hub Meetup
November 21, 4-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place
Carolina Fintech Hub’s next meetup features a presentation on the results of Accenture’s recently-completed global payments survey by Kevin Grieve, North America lead for Accenture Payments.
Leadership, Technology & Investing w/ Walk West CEO Donald Thompson
November 21, 4-6 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson’s next event features a talk on leadership and investing with Donald Thompson, CEO of Raleigh digital marketing agency Walk West.
Queen City Fintech Demo Day Fall 2019
November 21, 5-6:30 p.m. @Barings
Venture135’s capstone event is a demo day with the latest cohort of the Queen City Fintech Accelerator. Come to hear their pitches and network at an afterparty.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 21, 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.
Bunker Labs Charlotte: Inaugural Bunker Brews
November 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Camp North End
Join this event to meet the leaders of the new Bunker Labs Charlotte chapter and learn how the group works to support veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.
BABC Charlotte British After Hours Pub Night
November 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Sir Edmond Halley’s Restaurant & Freehouse
The British American Business Council-Charlotte is hosting an evening of networking with the Charlotte business community. Registration is free.
Venture135
November 21-22 @Barings
The third annual Venture135 conference (formerly known as the Southeast Fintech Venture Conference) is a two-day event with the top fintech companies in the southeast. This year’s program features a keynote from Greenlight Financial CEO and Co-Founder Tim Sheehan, as well as the QCFintech Class 11 Demo Day and IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator Demo Day. Read more coverage here.
IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator Demo Day Fall 2019
November 22, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Barings
Join Queen City Fintech and IBM to hear pitches from the fintech and healthtech startups who participated in the new IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator in Charlotte.
Lunch & Learn: Rapid Performance Improvement with Minimal Investment
November 26, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro
This lunch and learn will show participants how to improve their business processes, performance and profits.
RAP Wilson Information Session (Rocky Mount)
November 26, 4-5 p.m. @Rocky Mount Mills
RIoT is bringing its startup accelerator program to Wilson in Spring 2020. Join this info session to learn more about RAP Wilson and ask questions from the RIoT and Gig East teams. The deadline to apply to RAP Wilson is December 16.
Startup Grind Winston-Salem: Featuring 2ULaundry CEO Alex Smereczniak
November 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Startup Grind Winston-Salem’s next event features a talk with Alex Smereczniak, CEO of Charlotte startup 2ULaundry.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
November 27, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson
Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs in the Lake Norman area join to present their companies to mentors, advisers and other startups. Join to meet new people and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: 2019 ‘Pitch-In’ Nonprofit Event
November 27
In partnership with the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, Venture Cafe Winston-Salem is allowing local nonprofits to pitch their nonprofit’s mission at Venture Cafe on December 12. Pitch applications are open now.
Skookum Volcano Tour
November 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.
Venture Café Thursday Gathering
November 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.