WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup/tech world. “The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar.

Following is a list of October events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area. To find out what’s happening this month in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights November events. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here.

If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.

Also, check out a full range of events on TechWire’s interactive calendar, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.

Note: The following list is our lineup of Triangle events through the end of October—most have been switched to a virtual format due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements. 

NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday

October 19, 1-2 p.m. (online)

NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.

Cleantech Connect Career Fair

October 19, 3-6 p.m. (online)

The 7th Cleantech Connect Career Fair (now all-virtual) will gather hundreds of local jobseekers to connect with cleantech employers seeking talent.

All Things Open: Inclusion & Diversity in Open Source

October 19 (online)

Part of All Things Open 2020, this conference will feature talks and panel discussions focused on diversity and inclusion in the open-source community.

All Things Open 2020: Community Leadership Summit

October 19 (online)

Part of All Things Open 2020, this one-day event will offer several sessions covering community-focused open-source topics.

Application Deadline: Kenan-Biddle Partnership Grant

October 19

The Kenan-Biddle Partnership Grant program invites students at Duke and UNC to collaborate on projects that connect both universities’ resources, talent and communities. The program awards $50,000 in grant funds every year.

All Things Open 2020

October 19-20 (online)

This year’s All Things Open conference will take place online. Designers, developers, entrepreneurs and technologists can attend to learn more about the tools, processes and people that make up the open-source community. Read more TechWire coverage here.

NC State Energy Week

October 19-23 (online)

NC State’s Energy Collaborative is hosting a week-long series of virtual events focused on clean energy research and opportunities.

UNC Research Week

October 19-23 (online)

UNC-Chapel Hill’s annual Research Week features the latest research projects and strategic initiatives happening across the university’s programs.

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.

Non-Profit Solar Leasing Opportunities

October 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)

This webinar will feature presentations from organizations with experience in solar photovoltaic (PV) leasing.

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.

Live Webinar: Ask Anything About HubSpot

October 20, 4-5 p.m. (online)

This webinar will focus on the basics of HubSpot CRM, covering how to add and update contacts, create email templates and embed meeting links in emails.

Momentum Crash Course: Learn Programming with Microsoft MakeCode

October 20, 6-7 p.m. (online)

Momentum is hosting a virtual crash course on how to program using Microsoft MakeCode, a free and open-source coding program that works in a web browser.

Code for Chapel Hill

October 20, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Join the Code for Chapel Hill meetup to network with like-minded individuals and work on civic hacking projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

Precision Medicine Leaders’ Summit

October 20-21 (online)

Presented by the North Carolina Precision Health Collaborative, this virtual conference will feature discussions on advancing the science and implementation of evidence-based precision medicine.

Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Webinar

October 21, 9 a.m. (online)

This webinar will cover a wide range of topics surrounding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, including the application process, related documents and forms, compensation replacement limits, and more.

1 Million Cups RTP

October 21, 9-10 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.

American Underground Startup Hub: Virtual Open House

October 21, 11-11:30 a.m. (online)

Join this virtual open house to meet the American Underground team, look inside the space, ask questions and learn more about AU’s offerings.

Federal Market Contracting Overview & Considerations

October 21, 12-1 p.m. @Wake Tech Small Business Center, Western Wake Campus

In this webinar, Wake Tech Community College’s Small Business Center will provide insight on topics related to doing business with the federal government, covering things like the federal purchasing process, registering as a federal contractor, marketing to the federal government, and more.

The Arena Pitch Series

October 21, 1:30 p.m. (online)

In this webinar series, teen entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a group of successful founders, athletes and celebrities, including local serial entrepreneur Brian Hamilton, co-founder of Sageworks, the Hamilton Foundation and Inmates to Entrepreneurs.

Sustainable Fleet Technology Virtual Conference 2020

October 21, 2-3:30 p.m. (online)

The fourth annual event of its kind, the 2020 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will feature the latest trends and tech in sustainable fleet operations and implementation. This year’s program will be presented in a series of 12 webinar sessions, held from July to December. See the list of dates here.

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.

Academic Medical Center Security & Privacy Virtual Conference

October 21-22 (online)

This two-day conference features multiple sessions covering privacy, compliance cybersecurity and information/data-sharing topics for professionals in the healthcare privacy, security and compliance space.

Application Deadline: Innovate Carolina Dreamers-Who-Do Award

October 21

This award is open to UNC-Chapel Hill students with innovative ideas. Funding will be provided to support the winner as they enter the proof-of-concept process.

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.

Scale School: Introduction to Scaling

October 22, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)

In this six-week course hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship Center, participants will learn ways to scale their companies by building practical plans for revenue, product, staffing, leadership and capital.

FDA Primer for the Early-Stage Device Company

October 22, 1 p.m. (online)

UNC’s KickStart Venture Services program is hosting a webinar with Parexel International covering the current regulatory landscape for medical device companies.

Virtual NC HUB & NC DBE Certification Info Session

October 22, 2:30-4 p.m. (online)

The City of Raleigh is hosting monthly virtual workshops on the benefits of the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification programs.

Duke-CZI Neurodegeneration Challenge Network: Bench to Bedside Series

October 22, 3 p.m. (online)

This month, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative Community Project at Duke University is hosting a series of online events to connect local academic and biotech researchers, as well as patients and clinicians working in the neurodegeneration field.

Momentum Webinar: What Is Coding Bootcamp?

October 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (online)

This webinar will bring together graduates of local code school Momentum to share their coding bootcamp experience.

Ladies Who Launch

October 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (online)

NC State University’s WISE Village and Albright Entrepreneurs Village are hosting a panel discussion around the experiences of women in leadership and entrepreneurial roles.

Wake Tech Small Business Center Pre-Launch Series

October 22, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)

Wake Technical Community College’s Small Business Center is hosting a new eight-week webinar series with tips and best practices for new business owners who are ready to launch their product or service. Each week will cover a new topic.

Virtual Caregivers Summit 2020

October 22 (online)

This year’s Caregivers Summit, now held online, will feature over 75 resource exhibitors and more than 20 education sessions focused on a range of caregiving topics such as dementia, avoiding scams and fraud, caring for the caregiver, legal topics, exercise and wellness, navigating COVID-19, driving, paying for long-term care, family dynamics and more.

Application Deadline: Carolina Challenge Pitch Party 2020

October 22

The Carolina Challenge Pitch Party is UNC’s premiere entrepreneurship competition, bringing together 145 teams across more than 40 disciplines. This year’s event will be held on November 5. All UNC students are encouraged to participate; no prior experience required.

Triangle Tech Net

October 23, 7-10 a.m. (online)

This free bi-monthly event offers a space for local tech professionals to build connections and find potential job opportunities.

NC State Entrepreneurship Idea Test Zone

October 23, 10-11 a.m. (online)

NC State Entrepreneurship’s Idea Test Zone series provides an opportunity for students to meet with mentors to share their business ideas and discuss potential next steps.

DHIT Frequency Webinar Series

October 23, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)

DHIT’s Frequency Webinar Series features executives and thought leaders from healthcare, life sciences, social sciences, technology and innovation to discuss the latest trends, opportunities and challenges in digital health. Episodes are released through a series of bi-weekly virtual events.

Legal Design Derby Solutions Showcase

October 23, 12:30-1:30 p.m. (online)

Duke University’s Center on Law & Technology is hosting teams of law students from Duke, Wake Forest and NCCU to showcase their ideas on redesigning the regulation of lawyers to maximize access to justice.

GDG Cloud RTP Meetup

October 25, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This weekly meetup brings together developers, IT professionals and tech enthusiasts who are interested in the Google Cloud Platform.

Application Deadline: Big Launch Challenge ‘Lite’ [EXTENDED]

October 25

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.

Application Deadline: Durham SOUP Pitch Competition

October 25

Durham SOUP is an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to present their innovative businesses and projects for a chance to win a cash prize.

NC State Entrepreneurship Start Here Monday

October 26, 1-2 p.m. (online)

NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual open house every Monday to meet with students and answer any questions they have about entrepreneurship and launching a venture at NC State University.

UNC Water & Health Conference: Science, Policy & Practice

October 26-30 (online)

This week-long conference will explore drinking water supply, sanitation, hygiene and water resources in both developing and developed countries, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these topics.

Community Modeling and Analysis System (CMAS) Conference 2020

October 26-30 (online)

Hosted by UNC’s Institute for the Environment, the 19th annual CMAS Conference will be held virtually and will include live keynote talks, prerecorded presentations and live panel discussions for all sessions.

Raleigh Chamber Networking 101

October 27, 8-9 a.m. (online)

Raleigh Chamber is hosting a virtual event to help local professionals build their networking skills.

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.

Momentum Lunch & Learn: How to Make a Career Change

October 27, 12-1 p.m. (online)

In this webinar, Momentum will share tips on how participants can switch careers and move into a high-demand tech job.

Are You Ready to Take Your WooCommerce Site to the Next Level?

October 27, 12-1 p.m. (online)

This virtual workshop will focus on the basics of WooCommerce, covering the benefits of the platform, SEO tips, couponing as a sales tool, and more.

Scale School: Leading a Successful Launch

October 22, 12-2 p.m. (online)

In this five-week virtual course, participants will craft and implement a sales plan that guides them through the process of bringing a product or service to market.

Starting a Successful Women-Owned Business in the US & Europe

October 27, 1:15-2:30 p.m. (online)

The Triangle British American Business Council of NC and UNC’s Center for European Studies are hosting a panel of women entrepreneurs and experts to share their experience of starting a successful business in a wide range of fields in both North Carolina and Europe.

LinkedIn Profile Revamp: Advice From a LinkedIn Expert

October 27, 5:30-7 p.m. (online)

In this virtual workshop, hosted by the NC Life Sciences Virtual Networking Group, LinkedIn expert Heidi Scott Giusto will show participants how to optimize their LinkedIn profiles to showcase their value proposition and increase opportunities.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

October 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m. (online)

Code for Durham brings together technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers and activists to collaborate on civic technology projects. Meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesdays.

Downtown Techies Happy Hours @Midtown

October 27, 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.

Digital Marketing: How to Use Square

October 27, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)

This webinar, hosted by the Wake Tech Small Business Center, will show participants how to use Square Marketing to grow revenue and consumer engagement.

1 Million Cups RTP

October 28, 9-10 a.m. (online)

1 Million Cups, presented by Kauffman, is a weekly informal pitch event for the startup community. Join for free coffee and entrepreneurial support as local startups deliver their presentations.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Writing Checks During a Pandemic

October 28, 1-2 p.m. (online)

RIoT is hosting a lunch and learn with Varun Sadana of The Launch Place, who will discuss investing in the pandemic and how the organization is adapting during this time.

Finding your Zone of Genius

October 28, 4-5 p.m. (online)

Innovate Carolina, CUBE, the Entrepreneurship Center and University Career Services are hosting an event to help UNC students create habits that unlock their full potential.

Started at State: Andrew DiMeo

October 28, 6-7 p.m. (online)

As a part of the Started at State series, NC State Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual talk with CanvasGT Co-founder and CEO Andrew DiMeo.

Triangle Tech X Conference

October 28-30 (online)

This three-day virtual conference will explore the importance of breaking down barriers, bridging the gap and future-proofing roles for women.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

October 29, 9-10:30 a.m. (online)

Join Raleigh Chamber at its next C-Suite Perspectives to hear from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC President and CEO Tunde Sotunde, who will share his plans for leading North Carolina through the pandemic with affordable healthcare.

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.

FDII Deduction: How NC Exporters Can Save Taxes on Foreign Income

October 29, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (online)

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is hosting a webinar with Elliott Davis tax advisors on how North Carolina exporters can take advantage of the foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) deduction.

Scale School: Introduction to Scaling

October 29, 12-1:30 p.m. (online)

In this six-week course hosted by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Entrepreneurship Center, participants will learn ways to scale their companies by building practical plans for revenue, product, staffing, leadership and capital.

Duke-CZI Neurodegeneration Challenge Network: Bench to Bedside Series

October 29, 3 p.m. (online)

This month, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative Community Project at Duke University is hosting a series of online events to connect local academic and biotech researchers, as well as patients and clinicians working in the neurodegeneration field.

Wake Tech Small Business Center Pre-Launch Series

October 29, 6:30-8 p.m. (online)

Wake Technical Community College’s Small Business Center is hosting a new eight-week webinar series with tips and best practices for new business owners who are ready to launch their product or service. Each week will cover a new topic.

Momentum Crash Course: Learn to Code Using JavaScript with React

October 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (online)

Hosted by local coding school Momentum, this free crash course will cover the basics of programming using JavaScript with React.

Triangle InfoSeCon 2020

October 29-30 (online)

This annual conference is the flagship event of the Information System Security Association’s Raleigh chapter. The event will offer education and networking for the local information security community.

Application Deadline: Launch Chapel Hill Spring 2021 Cohort

October 31

Launch Chapel Hill is a 12-week accelerator program for local early-stage entrepreneurs. Participants will get one-on-one mentorship, business workshops, access to resources and business services, and more. The spring 2021 program will be offered virtually.