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.

Davidson PitchBreakfast

November 5, 8:30-10 a.m. @Hurt Hub

The monthly PitchBreakfast series provides a chance for seed-stage and early-stage tech startups to present five-minute test pitches and receive constructive comments from the audience and an expert panel.

Where Tech & Transportation Meet

November 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Goodwill Opportunity Campus

Join the south chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance for a discussion with Charlotte Douglas International Airport Economic & Community Affairs Manager Stuart Hair on the airport’s current projects and upcoming plans.

synerG Making Connections

November 5, 6-7:30 p.m. @Undercurrent Restaurant

synerG and Greensboro Jaycees invite the Greensboro community to join this “speed-networking” event to make connections with local leaders.

MFGCON

November 5-6 @Benton Convention Center

Now in its fifth year, Winston-Salem’s MFGCON 2019 will feature the most relevant topics from North Carolina’s most influential manufacturing thought leaders.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

November 6, 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.

1 Million Cups Charlotte

November 6, 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

November 6, 9-10 a.m. 

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Asheville Chamber Smart Series

November 6, 12-1 p.m. @Asheville Chamber of Commerce

Asheville Chamber’s next Smart Series event focuses on team-building and leadership. The session will be led by Meherwan Irani, owner and chef of Chai Pani.

Bunker Labs Wilmington: How to Be a Successful Franchise Owner

November 6, 5-7 p.m. @tekMountain

Join Bunker Labs Wilmington to hear best-practices and insight from local franchise owners.

IoT Field Trip to Enventys Partners: Build Consumer IoT Products

November 6, 6-8 p.m. @Enventys Partners

Join Charlotte Internet of Things for a field trip to Enventys Partners to see Consumer Product IoT Lightning Talks.

Launch Greensboro Reverse Pitch

November 7, 7:30-10:30 a.m. @NC A&T Alumni Center

NC A&T’s Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Launch Greensboro are hosting a networking breakfast and reverse pitch featuring Triad companies.

Boots to Business Reboot

November 7, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. @Forsyth Technical Community College

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a training program to equip veterans with the skills and resources they need to launch a small business or startup. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), and spouses are eligible to participate.

Hiring for Culture

November 7, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Greensboro

At this free event, ALT HR Partners Owner and Co-Founder Shawn Straub will share tips on the importance of hiring for culture.

Tech Talk Live Wilmington: Transitioning Military to the Civilian Workforce

November 7, 3:30-5:15 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

NC TECH is hosting a panel discussion in which Wilmington tech leaders and veterans will talk about engaging military members to fill tech job vacancies.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 7, 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.

CONNEXXPO: RoboShop

November 8, 5:30-8 p.m. @MIXXER Winston-Salem

Gearing up for the FIRST Robotics Competition, this month’s CONNEXXPO will cover robotics programs for students, coding and AI projects, and more.

Techstars Startup Weekend Winston-Salem

November 8-10 @Flywheel

Startup Weekend is an opportunity for developers, designers and innovators to join together for 54 hours to create a concept, test it, craft a business model and pitch their demo to the audience.

Application Deadline: NC IDEA Ice House Facilitator Training (4th Cohort)

November 9 

NC IDEA’s three-day Ice House Facilitator Training, held December 10-12 in Hickory, aims to provide education and insight on the “entrepreneurial mindset” to innovators who want to solve social, political and economic problems. NC IDEA currently seeks education partners interested in offering the course at their institutions. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST.

Tech Talent South Breakfast: How to Communicate with Developers

November 12, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @WeWork, 128 S Tryon Street

At this event, Tech Talent South Curriculum Developer Zach Hall will put technical jargon into layman’s terms to help non-technical entrepreneurs and business owners better understand and communicate with web developers and software engineers.

Leave Your Chaos Behind: Get an Agile Game Plan

November 12, 8:30-10:30 a.m. @TechWorks Gaston

At this workshop, Patty Aluskewicz, certified scrum master and Agile expert, will walk participants through the Agile process step-by-step. Tickets are $20.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

November 13, 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.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast

November 13, 8-10 a.m. @The Garage at Packard Place

Every month, a handful of Queen City-based companies headline Charlotte PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for a total of five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.

1 Million Cups Asheville

November 13, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Future of the IT Workforce: Why People Will Always Matter

November 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Northeastern University Charlotte

This event features the latest research from the Center for the Future of Work at Cognizant on workplace dynamics in the IT sector. Lunch will be provided.

Cucalorus Connect

November 14-15 in Wilmington, NC

This year’s Cucalorus Connect technology and innovation conference offers a comprehensive schedule packed with talks from experts in health, finance, startups, coastal resilience, racial justice and more. More coverage here and here.

Asheville Chamber WomanUP Celebration

November 14, 8-11 a.m. @Crowne Plaza Resort, Expo Center

This event features a keynote from author, speaker and futurist Rebecca Ryan, who will discuss the future of women. The program will also honor outstanding women in the community with the WomanUP awards.

Apprenticeships: A Game Changer for Talent Pipelines

November 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Hilton Charlotte – University Place

The north chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is hosting a discussion on the growing importance of apprenticeships and the alignment of educational experiences and economic opportunity.

NC TECH Brews + Bytes Wilmington

November 14, 5-7 p.m. @Brooklyn Arts Center Annex Down

For its next Brews + Bytes networking event, NC TECH is coming to Wilmington during Cucalorus Connect. Join for networking over beverages and light bites.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

November 14, 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

November 14, 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.

Idea Tap Davidson

November 14, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking – Davidson

Held by Flywheel at the Hurt Hub@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.

Application Deadline: Venture 15 & Venture Asheville Honors

November 15

Venture Asheville’s Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors (taking place December 12 at The Orange Peel) celebrates the fastest-growing startups in the city along with the individuals who are leading the entrepreneurship community. Nominations are open now.

BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Coding Info Session

November 16, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Million Cups Asheville

November 27, 9-10 a.m. 

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

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.