Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina in October. 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 November. 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.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance: Business & Brews Networking
October 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Frankie’s Fun Park
Join the north chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance for an evening networking event at Frankie’s Fun Park in Huntersville.
Intro to Coding Workshop with Flatiron School & BLKTECHCLT
October 1, 6-8 p.m. @WeWork Railyard Southend
Join BLKTECHCLT and Flatiron School to learn the fundamental concepts of web development, including HTML and CSS. Food and refreshments provided.
INFLUXDB: Architecting an IoT Solution for Data Collection & Analysis
October 1, 6-8 p.m. @SnapAV
At the next Charlotte IoT meetup, IoT expert David G. Simmons will present a seminar on InfluxDB’s time series database. Free food will be provided.
Application Deadline: CULTIVATE Nonprofit Incubator
October 1
Next Stage is seeking leaders of emerging nonprofit organizations to apply to its incubator in uptown Charlotte.
Asheville Chamber Smart Series: Public Policy
October 2, 8-9 a.m. @Asheville Chamber of Commerce
At this event, Asheville Chamber Vice President for Public Policy Corey Atkins will present a behind-the-scenes look at how the chamber’s staff work with local, state and federal representatives. Registration is free.
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.
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.
Pitch Over Pizza
October 2, 5:30-7 p.m. @Wake Forest University – Reynolda Green Room
Wake Forest University’s Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting an event where students can test their idea by pitching to faculty, staff and other students.
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.
The Retail Industry: From Disruption to Experiential Development
October 3, 8-9:30 a.m. @Southpark Mall
The south chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting an event covering the evolving facets of the fast-paced retail industry.
Small Business Roundtable: Money Matters
October 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Winston-Salem State University Enterprise Center
Winston-Salem State University’s Enterprise Center is hosting a seminar covering the best-practices businesses can adopt to manage their finances.
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.
Asheville Chamber Business After Hours
October 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @HomeSource Real Estate and Construction
Join Asheville Chamber to network at Business After Hours, hosted by HomeSource Real Estate and Construction.
2nd Annual #techyourseat CLT
October 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @GoodRoad CiderWorks
#techyyourseat is an initiative headed by Charlotte-based Carolina Women in Tech, which is driving the effort to make the city’s tech scene more inclusive. Join to meet other like minded individuals in the tech community over drinks.
Get2Know NC TECH Webinar
October 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.
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.
RETR3AT Cybersecurity Conference
October 4 @Montreat College
Montreat College’s Center for Cybersecurity Education and Leadership is hosting its fifth annual RETR3AT conference, aimed to engage, educate and raise awareness about cybersecurity in western North Carolina and beyond.
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.
Charlotte Alliance YP Luncheon
October 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. @Hilton Charlotte Center City
Charlotte Alliance Young Professionals is hosting a luncheon with Janet LaBar, president and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, who will provide an overview of the organization’s strategic plan and opportunities to engage.
Untapped Potential: The Hidden Workforce
October 8, 8:30-10 a.m. @Goodwill Opportunity Campus
The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a panel on talent acquisition, with NC Attorney General Josh Stein, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson and Fifth Third Bank Chief Investment Strategist Jeff Korzenik.
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.
Technology for Good: Can Smart City Tech & AI Transform Charlotte?
October 9, 8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. @UNC Charlotte Center City
This event focuses on Charlotte’s role in the smart cities revolution and its impact on the city’s jobs and communities. Free lunch and coffee will be provided.
BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Coding Info Session
October 9, 6-8 p.m. @James M Duke Memorial Library
Join BLKTECHCLT for an info session to learn all about Flatiron School’s online engineering, data science and UX/UI design programs.
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.
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.
Asheville Chamber Mega Networking
October 10, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts
Asheville Chamber’s Mega Networking event is a “round robin”-style experience where attendees can meet face-to-face with business prospects in a fast-paced networking environment.
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.
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.
CATC Blue Diamond Technology Awards 2020 Kick-Off
October 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @AvidXchange
Every year, the Charlotte Area Technology Collaborative (CATC) brings together members of Charlotte’s tech and business ecosystem in recognition of the many businesses and organizations helping fuel the city’s economy. Join this event to learn about the award categories, nomination and judging processes, and more about the program.
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.
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.
Woodforest National Bank Small Business Symposium
October 11, 9-11 a.m. @Flywheel Coworking
Woodforest National Bank is hosting a symposium to connect local businesses and entrepreneurs in the Winston-Salem community.
ReCONNECT Economic Opportunity Forum
October 15, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. @Omni Charlotte Hotel
NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues is bringing its ReCONNECT series to Charlotte—this time focusing on job development, wages, accessible education opportunities and more related topics.
Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington: Mystery Startup Theater
October 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery
The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington is shaking things up this month with a unique program. Ahead of the event, three promising local startups will meet with three high-profile mentors from the Triangle. Then, on October 15, the mentors will take the stage to make their pitch and answer tough questions typically seen in an angel or VC investor presentation. The startups will then join the mentor to answer these questions and share what they learned.
Application Deadline: NC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit Resource Fair
October 15
NC IDEA invites support organizations, government agencies, entrepreneurship programs and coworking spaces to apply to showcase during the opening reception of the North Carolina Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit in November. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST.
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.
Flywheel Indeavor Club – Lake Norman
October 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – 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.
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.
Port City Young Professionals Networking Social
October 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Hanover Lakes by Bill Clark Homes
Join Port City Young Professionals for an engaging evening networking event in Wilmington.
Piedmont Triad Industrial Hemp Conference
October 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Gateway Research Park
At this event, trade association representatives, government officials, scientists, growers, processors, researchers and retailers will join together for a full-day program covering the emerging hemp industry in North Carolina.
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.
Fireside Chat with John Espey, CEO of LobbyCRE
October 17, 4-6 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson
Startup Grind Davidson’s next event features a fireside chat with John Espey, CEO of Charlotte-based LobbyCRE.
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.
Application Deadline: 2019 Rural Excellence Awards
October 18
The North Carolina Rural Center is putting out a call for nominations to honor individuals, organizations and towns that are creatively tackling economic revitalization. Award winners will be honored at the 2019 Rural Assembly in November.
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.
Leadership, Technology & Investing with Walk West CEO Donald Thompson
October 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @co//ab
Startup Grind Greensboro’s next event features a talk on leadership and investing with Donald Thompson, CEO of Raleigh digital marketing agency Walk West.
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.
Women in Clean Energy (WICE) at UNC Charlotte EPIC
October 24, 5-7 p.m. @UNC Charlotte EPIC
The NC Sustainable Energy Association’s next WICE event will be hosted at UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC). Join to network with peers over drinks and snacks. There will also be a tour of the EPIC building.
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.
E4 Carolinas Annual Meeting
October 28, 4-8 p.m. @Noah’s Event Venue, Charlotte
E4Carolinas is hosting its 2019 annual meeting in October, featuring director elections, dinner, a reception and a keynote.
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.
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.
