Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in September and October. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of the state.
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 November events. 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 submit an event, feel free to send me an email.
Note: The following list is our lineup of state-wide events through the end of October—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
NC TECH Cyber Security Network
September 29, 9 a.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a panel discussion with tech and cybersecurity leaders sharing tips and advice on how organizations can combat cyber threats in the new era of remote work.
2020 State of North Carolina Virtual Career Expo
September 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (online)
The State of North Carolina is hosting a virtual career fair where jobseekers can chat one-on-one with recruiters from a variety of state agencies. The event will also feature representatives from NCWorks and NC4ME.
Skookum Coffee Connections
September 29, 11-11:45 a.m. (online)
Skookum is hosting a networking event on the last Tuesday of every month. Join with a cup of coffee or tea to chat about work opportunities and careers in tech.
NC Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief (MURR) Program Webinar
September 29, 1 p.m. (online)
The NC Department of Commerce is hosting a series of webinars to share information about the state’s new Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief Program, which provides funding for businesses impacted by COVID-19. More TechWire coverage here.
BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Learn To Code Workshop Series
September 29, 6 p.m. (online)
In this free workshop series, participants will learn how to build a webpage using HTML and CSS. Events in the series will be held twice per month throughout fall 2020.
SBTDC Taking the Leap Program
September 29, 6-8 p.m. (online)
The Small Business and Technology Development Center is hosting a four-week business development program for entrepreneurs who are ready to take their ideas to the next level by getting their business up and running.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
September 30, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
September 30, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
September 30, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Joules Accelerator Cohort 7 Launch Featuring Microsoft’s Gretchen O’Hara
September 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (online)
The Joules Accelerator is launching its seventh cohort of startups. Join this virtual event to learn more about the companies and their products/services. The session will be guest hosted by Microsoft VP of US & AI Sustainability Strategy and Partnership Gretchen O’Hara.
Marketing Outside the Box
September 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)
In this webinar, held by the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center, participants will learn innovative strategies for marketing their business.
Virtual Job Fair 101: How Does It Work?
September 30, 3-4 p.m. (online)
Ahead of the Virtual Tech Job Fair on October 14, NC TECH is hosting a webinar for jobseekers and employers to learn tips and tools on the online hiring process.
Packard Place Public House
September 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
NC TECH Talent Network: The Future of Work
October 1, 9 a.m. (online)
NC TECH will host a panel of experts to discuss the trends and technologies shaping the future of hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, and more.
Velocity Creative Accelerator Demo Day
October 1, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual demo day will feature pitches from the 10 creative startup teams in the Center for Creative Economy’s 2020 Velocity Creative Accelerator cohort.
NC TECH Connect Launch Party (Morning)
October 1, 10-10:45 a.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a launch party for its new members-only virtual community, NC TECH Connect. This online event is free for members and non-members. Two sessions will be held on October 1—one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
2020 Outdoor Economy Conference
October 1, 12-4 p.m. (online)
This year’s Outdoor Economy Conference will be held online every Thursday this month. The conference will feature sessions covering recreation and health, diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor innovation and entrepreneurship, and more topics.
NC TECH Connect Launch Party (Afternoon)
October 1, 4-4:45 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a launch party for its new members-only virtual community, NC TECH Connect. This online event is free for members and non-members. Two sessions will be held on October 1—one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Raising Money: The Basics
October 1, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)
The Hurt Hub@Davidson is hosting a four-week course on fundraising for startups. Join to learn about how the process works, when to raise funding, what types of capital are available, and more important information to know as you prepare to fundraise.
Application Deadline: 2020 Venture135 Pitches
October 1
Fintech, insurtech and healthtech companies are invited to apply to pitch their products/services at this year’s Venture135 conference, held November 16-19.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
October 2, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)
This free monthly interactive webinar provides participants with an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.
NC Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief (MURR) Program Webinar
October 2, 11 a.m. (online)
The NC Department of Commerce is hosting a series of webinars to share information about the state’s new Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief Program, which provides funding for businesses impacted by COVID-19. More TechWire coverage here.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
October 2, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Launch Greensboro Furloughed to Entrepreneur Camp
October 3-4 (online)
Launch Greensboro is hosting a free bootcamp for people who have been furloughed or unemployed due to COVID-19 and are interested in building a business with their ideas.
Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge ‘Lite’
October 5
This year, The Launch Place is hosting a “lite” version of its annual Big Launch Challenge pitch competition. On November 18, 10 startups will pitch to a panel of five investors representing groups across the U.S. Applications are open now.
Cape Fear Region Minority Enterprise Development Week
October 5-10
UNC Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion are co-hosting a week-long event to celebrate the achievements of local minority entrepreneurs. The event will feature networking opportunities, workshops and more sessions.
Making Energy Work: Investment Capital in Clean Energy
October 6, 3 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a monthly webinar series with local and national experts covering clean energy trends. This month’s topic is: Investment Capital in Clean Energy – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed.
BatteryXchange Summit
October 6, 6 p.m. (online)
In this virtual summit, Charlotte’s BatteryXchange will share news about its products, crowdfunding campaign, strategies, objectives for the future, and more.
UNC Charlotte Cybersecurity Symposium 2020
October 6-8 (online)
UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics is hosting its annual Cybersecurity Symposium, focused on the latest security issues, trends and best practices for businesses.
Agile Week Carolinas
October 6-9 (online)
In this week-long series of events, attendees will hear from experts on what’s new, changing or trending in the Agile community.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 7, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
October 7, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
NC Chamber Virtual Ag Allies Conference
October 7, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
North Carolina Chamber’s Ag Allies Conference will explore how the state’s agribusiness sector is adapting to a pandemic-driven market, and what that means for the future of the industry.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
October 7, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
NC Rural Center Community Resiliency Webinar Series
October 7, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (online)
This month, the North Carolina Rural Center is hosting a series of four free webinars about community resilience and recovery from natural disasters.
Asheville Chamber Smart Series: Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Data
October 7, 12-1 p.m. (online)
Asheville Chamber’s next Smart Series event will cover the latest trends and insights from Asheville Area Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Data.
LaunchBio Compensation Confidential: Mergers & Acquisitions Edition
October 7, 4 p.m. (online)
In this event, LaunchBio will cover the results of the Thelander 2020 Private Company Mergers & Acquisitions Survey, which offers insights on earn-outs, carve-out plans, alternative financing vehicles and employees returning to the office.
Packard Place Public House
October 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Angels & Devils: The Details of Private Investing
October 7, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting a four-part course on angel investing this month, featuring information on investment terms, building and managing a portfolio, receiving positive returns, and more.
Submission Deadline: 2020 Cleantech Innovation Awards
October 7
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is hosting its second annual Cleantech Innovation Awards on December 9. Nominations are open for the top individuals and organizations driving the Triangle’s cleantech sector.
Wilson Forward Annual Meeting 2020
October 8, 9-11 a.m. (online)
Wilson Forward’s 2020 annual meeting will convene the initiative’s network of partners and supporters to discuss emerging challenges and opportunities for growth in Wilson.
Doing Business with Government Entities
October 8, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
This virtual event will feature a panel on doing business with government agencies. Speakers include procurement and finance professionals from UNCW, New Hanover County Government, Cape Fear Public Utility and PTAC.
2020 Outdoor Economy Conference
October 8, 12-4 p.m. (online)
This year’s Outdoor Economy Conference will be held online every Thursday this month. The conference will feature sessions covering recreation and health, diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor innovation and entrepreneurship, and more topics.
Virtual PayCLT: Ben Isaacson & Ted Anastasi
October 8, 5-6 p.m. (online)
PayCLT’s next meetup will feature Ben Isaacson of The Clearing House and Ted Anastasi of Akoya, who will share how fintech companies and legacy financial institutions are using Akoya for their data needs.
Ask-Me-Anything: How To Break into Tech
October 8, 6 p.m. (online)
BLKTECHCLT and Flatiron School are hosting a discussion with industry experts and educational/career coaches on learning new tech skills and finding your next job. This event is part of a monthly series.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
October 9, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Application Deadline: Mountain BizWorks Catalyst Cohort
October 9
Catalyst, Mountain BizWorks’ new inclusive entrepreneurship program, will provide 12 months of business coaching and mentorship for entrepreneurs of color. Applications for the first cohort are open now.
Application Deadline: NC IDEA ECOSYSTEM Grant Program
October 9
NC IDEA’s ECOSYSTEM grant program supports non-profit and for-profit organizations that are using innovative methods to boost North Carolina’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, particularly for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Applicants may request any amount of funding up to (but not exceeding) $150,000 in total.
Application Deadline: NC Rural Center Homegrown Leaders Program
October 9
The North Carolina Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training program supports community leaders who are working to build regional collaboration across North Carolina. The first training will be held on November 18-20.
Application Deadline: Kinetic Creative Boot Camp Fall 2020
October 11
This four-week program, hosted by Winston-Salem’s Center for Creative Economy, helps creatives turn their idea into a business. Workshops will be held online and in-person in Winston-Salem.
Campus Greensboro Next in FinTech: Community Challenge
October 12-19 (online)
Campus Greensboro is hosting its inaugural Next in FinTech challenge, in which student teams from universities across North Carolina will tackle COVID-related issues that can be solved through financial technology. The winning team will earn up to $2,500.
BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Learn To Code Workshop Series
October 13, 6 p.m. (online)
In this free workshop series, participants will learn how to build a webpage using HTML and CSS. Events in the series will be held twice per month throughout fall 2020.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 14, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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.
1 Million Cups Robeson County
October 14, 8 a.m. @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub
In this event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
October 14, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
NC TECH Virtual Job Fair
October 14, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Job Fair series connects local tech talent to the companies and organizations looking to hire in the community. This full-day event will be held virtually.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
October 14, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Packard Place Public House
October 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Angels & Devils: The Details of Private Investing
October 14, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting a four-part course on angel investing this month, featuring information on investment terms, building and managing a portfolio, receiving positive returns, and more.
Application Deadline: NCBiotech Innovation Impact Grant
October 14
The NC Biotechnology Center’s Innovation Impact Grant provides up to $150,000 for the purchase of research equipment for university core facilities.
WNC Virtual Career Expo
October 14-16 (online)
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board are hosting a regional career fair where jobseekers can connect with local employers.
ReCONNECT to Move Forward: A Digitally Inclusive NC
October 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Institute for Emerging Issues’ ReCONNECT to Move Forward program is a three-part series of virtual events held in September and October. The topic of this session is digital inclusion in North Carolina.
2020 Outdoor Economy Conference
October 15, 12-4 p.m. (online)
This year’s Outdoor Economy Conference will be held online every Thursday this month. The conference will feature sessions covering recreation and health, diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor innovation and entrepreneurship, and more topics.
NC Rural Center Community Resiliency Webinar Series
October 15, 1-2:15 p.m. (online)
This month, the North Carolina Rural Center is hosting a series of four free webinars about community resilience and recovery from natural disasters.
Making Energy Work: Integrating Clean Energy into Utility Resource Planning
October 15, 3 p.m. (online)
The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association is hosting a monthly webinar series with local and national experts covering clean energy trends. This month’s topic is: Integrating Clean Energy into Utility Resource Planning.
Application Deadline: 2021 Future Fund 10 Live
October 15
Applications are now open for the 2021 class of Future Fund 10 Live. The program provides connections, funding and support for innovative nonprofits and organizations in Greensboro.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
October 16, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
Electrification Virtual Summit
October 19-23 (online)
EPRI’s Electrification Summit is now moving online. Industry stakeholders are invited to join and discuss ways to accelerate the adoption of end-use electrification solutions.
NC Rural Center Community Resiliency Webinar Series
October 20, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (online)
This month, the North Carolina Rural Center is hosting a series of four free webinars about community resilience and recovery from natural disasters.
NC TECH Virtual Workshop: Workplace Reimagination
October 20, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (online)
NC TECH is hosting a free virtual workshop on how businesses can balance in-office work with remote flexibility.
Government Vendor Network
October 20, 3-4:30 p.m. (online)
NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 21, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
October 21, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
October 21, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Packard Place Public House
October 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Angels & Devils: The Details of Private Investing
October 21, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting a four-part course on angel investing this month, featuring information on investment terms, building and managing a portfolio, receiving positive returns, and more.
Venture Atlanta Live Online
October 21-22 (online)
Venture Atlanta will be presented in an online format this year. Join for two days of discussion around the latest venture capital trends in the Southeast.
Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
October 21-22 (online)
This two-day conference, hosted by the NC Military Business Center, will cover energy resilience, 2021 priorities for the U.S. Department of Energy, environmental cleanup at military bases, and innovative energy technologies in North Carolina and other bases across the U.S.
Women > A Force in Business Virtual Conference
October 22, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)
NC Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Woman > A Force in Business virtual conference will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, a virtual exhibit hall and networking opportunities with women leaders in North Carolina.
ASPIRE Conversations
October 22, 12 p.m. (online)
ASPIRE Community Capital’s ASPIRE Conversations series will feature discussions with community leaders about Black entrepreneurship in Charlotte. Each session will cover a new topic.
2020 Outdoor Economy Conference
October 22, 12-4 p.m. (online)
This year’s Outdoor Economy Conference will be held online every Thursday this month. The conference will feature sessions covering recreation and health, diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor innovation and entrepreneurship, and more topics.
impact. 2020 Leadership Conference
October 22-23 (online)
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is hosting a two-day conference to engage local leaders who are committed to inclusivity, collaboration and change-making.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
October 23, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
NC Rural Center Community Resiliency Webinar Series
October 27, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (online)
This month, the North Carolina Rural Center is hosting a series of four free webinars about community resilience and recovery from natural disasters.
BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Learn To Code Workshop Series
October 27, 6 p.m. (online)
In this free workshop series, participants will learn how to build a webpage using HTML and CSS. Events in the series will be held twice per month throughout fall 2020.
1 Million Cups Lake Norman
October 28, 7:30-9 a.m. (online)
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.
1 Million Cups Charlotte
October 28, 8-9 a.m. (online)
Held every week, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community.
1 Million Cups Wilmington
October 28, 9-10 a.m. (online)
This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.
Packard Place Public House
October 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (online)
On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over drinks.
Angels & Devils: The Details of Private Investing
October 28, 6-7:30 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson
LaunchLKN is hosting a four-part course on angel investing this month, featuring information on investment terms, building and managing a portfolio, receiving positive returns, and more.
ReCONNECT to Move Forward: Mental Health & Well-Being
October 29, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)
The Institute for Emerging Issues’ ReCONNECT to Move Forward program is a three-part series of virtual events held in September and October. The topic of this session is how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts mental health and well-being.
UNCW CIE Dial-Up Disrupt
October 30, 12-1 p.m. (online)
UNCW’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is hosting a weekly discussion where members of the community share their ideas for innovative products/services.
2020 Outdoor Economy Conference
October 29, 12-4 p.m. (online)
This year’s Outdoor Economy Conference will be held online every Thursday this month. The conference will feature sessions covering recreation and health, diversity, equity and inclusion, outdoor innovation and entrepreneurship, and more topics.
