Triangle headliners: Kick off fall with these October events

Editor’s note: WRAL TechWire’s event calendars are part of our weekly Startup Monday package.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and everything happening in the entrepreneurial, technology and business communities in the Triangle and across North Carolina.

Following is a list of events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area through the end of October. Many events will be held in person, as some organizers are returning to a live format.

If you’d like to suggest an event for WRAL TechWire’s statewide events calendar, feel free to reach out here. 

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Application Deadline: 1789 Student Venture Fund

Oct. 1

The 1789 Student Venture Fund provides UNC students with seed funding to explore, test and launch their commercial startups or social ventures. Applications for the latest round of funding are open now.

Cleantech Connect Career Fair

Oct. 2, 1-5:30 p.m. @McKimmon Center

The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and NC Clean Energy Technology Center will host a career fair to connect local job seekers and students with employers in the energy and cleantech industry.

Taking the Leap

Oct. 2, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

Business of Software Conference

Oct. 2–4 @AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre

This three-day conference brings together startup founders, CXOs and software leaders to discuss challenges, opportunities, trends, success stories and more.

Business Of Software Conference is moving to Triangle; CED picks 20 founders to attend

Test Flight Pitch Practice

Oct. 3, 8:30-9:30 a.m. @First Flight Venture Center (& online)

Test Flight Pitch Practice, hosted by First Flight Venture Center, is an opportunity for early-stage startups to hone their pitch and get feedback from an audience of investors, mentors, customers and other reviewers.

2023 Ag & Sciences Career Expo

Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @NC State Talley Student Union

This multidisciplinary career expo is expected to convene over 1,000 students across 82 undergraduate and graduate programs at NC State University.

RTP Bio 2023 Fall Career Fair

Oct. 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Wake Tech RTP2 Campus

Wake Tech and Durham Tech will host a job fair for students and graduates pursuing biotechnology careers at life science firms in the Triangle.

NC State Cybersecurity Awareness Month Keynote

Oct. 3, 1 p.m. (online)

David Stone, cyber strategic advisor at Google Cloud, will present a keynote on the company’s strategies to secure the internet.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Oct. 3, 5-7 p.m. @Lynnwood Brewing Concern

The Downtown Techies Happy Hour event series is back at Raleigh’s Lynnwood Brewing Concern. Join to network with peers.

Ag Allies Conference

Oct. 3 @McKimmon Center

This agribusiness-focused conference will cover policy updates, economic development, innovation, trade and more relevant topics for the agricultural industry.

Cary Chamber Economic Development Meeting

Oct. 4, 8-9 a.m. @ABB

Cary Chamber’s next Economic Development Meeting will feature a talk with Michael Gary, country holding officer of ABB in the U.S.

1 Million Cups RTP

Oct. 4, 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.

2023 Lean In Circles

Oct. 4, 9-10 a.m. (online)

NC TECH is launching Learn In Circles, a peer network for women to connect, engage in mentorship and build their leadership skills. Join this webinar to learn about leading or joining a six-month virtual Circle.

Building Sustainability Into Your Web Presence

Oct. 4, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This webinar will offer insights on sustainability in IT as the industry pursues strategies to reduce carbon emissions.

International Risk Mitigation

Oct. 4, 10-11 a.m. (online)

This trade finance-focused webinar will cover commercial, political and foreign exchange risks.

State of NC Career Expo

Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. @McKimmon Center

This free job fair will allow participants to meet one-on-one with recruiters across several state government agencies, the University of NC System and other universities.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Innovation Impact Grants

Oct. 4, 12 p.m.

The NC Biotechnology Center’s Innovation Impact Grant provides up to $150,000 for the purchase of research equipment for university core facilities. Awards will be announced in March.

N.C. Biotech Center awards 31 grants, loans totaling nearly $2.8M

Venture Capital 101

Oct. 4, 4-6 p.m. @79 West

Innovate Carolina and the Carolina Angel Network will host a crash course on early-stage investing, including the basics of how VC works, industry players, due diligence, valuation and more critical concepts.

Triangle Tech Night

Oct. 4, 5:30-8 p.m. @Raleigh Founded – Capital Club

Raleigh Founded will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to discuss AI’s role in engineering, the tech community and activities in the Triangle.

SAS Life Sciences Community Connection

Oct. 4–5 (online)

In this virtual two-day event, SAS’s customers and partners in clinical development will share their success stories, demos, analytics strategies and more.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Be Wise With Your Data

Oct. 5, 10 a.m. (online)

This webinar will help participants understand the rules around data collection and best practices for protecting their personal and professional data.

Cary Chamber Business After-Hours

Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m. @Office of Dr. Charles Ashley Mann, DDS

Cary Chamber’s next Business After Hours event will be held at the office of local dentist Dr. Charles Ashley Mann. Join to network with other professionals in the Cary area.

New Bern Avenue BRT Corridor Small Business Workshops

Oct. 5, 5:30-8 p.m. @Martin Street Baptist Church

The Raleigh Chamber Foundation, the City of Raleigh and Capitol B Creative are hosting a new event series for small businesses along the New Bern Avenue bus rapid transit route. This series will provide relevant information and resources to help businesses be successful with the new transit experience.

Wake Tech Small Business Center Funding Masterclass

Oct. 5, 6-7:30 p.m. (online)

This monthly webinar series will help first-time business owners understand the basics of securing funding. Sessions will cover business loans, credit, financial statement analysis, business plan development, cash flow management, debt, alternative funding options and other key topics.

Big Launch Challenge Pitch Competition

Oct. 5 @NCBiotech

The annual Big Launch Challenge allows 10 early-stage startups to pitch their products/services for a chance at $15,000 in prize money. It’s also a good place to meet future investors and business partners. This year’s event will be co-hosted by the Angel Capital Association.

NC Advanced Mobility Symposium 2023

Oct. 5–6 @RTI International’s RTP Campus

This two-day conference will bring together industry leaders, academic experts and government representatives to discuss air, ground and maritime transportation initiatives across North Carolina.

Durham Minority Enterprise Development Week

Oct. 5–6 in Durham

Durham will observe Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week with a series of educational events and other programs celebrating the success of minority entrepreneurs in the community.

Raleigh Chamber C-Suite Perspectives

Oct. 6, 8:30-10 a.m. @The Umstead Hotel & Spa

Raleigh Chamber’s next C-Suite Perspectives event will feature a talk from Kendal Bowman, the president of Duke Energy’s utility operations in North Carolina. Note: This event is exclusive to Raleigh Chamber members. 

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Oct. 6, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

This free monthly interactive webinar gives participants an overview of NC TECH’s activities, resources and member offerings.

Storytelling for Entrepreneurs, Startups & Small Businesses

Oct. 6, 12-1:30 p.m. @The Junction

Launch Chapel Hill will host an informative workshop on how to craft effective stories for startups and small businesses.

Application Deadline: City of Raleigh Building Up-fit Grant

Oct. 8

The City of Raleigh’s Building Up-fit Grant helps fund interior improvements to commercial property owned by local businesses. The program matches up to 50% of construction costs.

Black Founders Exchange 2023

Oct. 8–13 @American Underground

Black Founders Exchange returns this year with a special focus on high-growth cybersecurity and AI startups. The week-long program provides business development content, networking opportunities, connections to experts and mentors, and a cash prize via a pitch competition.

10 startups – including 2 from Triangle – to participate in Black Founders Exchange

Taking the Leap

Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

2023 Quality in the Triangle Conference

Oct. 10, 7:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. @McKimmon Center

This conference will offer panels on talent and quality, a keynote from the Food and Drug Administration and other presentations covering new technologies, leadership tips and quality fundamentals.

Meet the Employer: First Citizens Bank

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

Ahead of the NC TECH Job Expo on Oct. 11, NC TECH will host a webinar with representatives from First Citizens Bank’s IT team. Job seekers can learn about the bank’s growth and what recruiting teams are looking for.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m. 

Triangle Biotech Tuesday is a monthly meetup that connects scientific professionals across the RTP/greater Triangle area. Join to network with professionals from different industries. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month.

ALMA 2023 44th Annual Leadership Conference

Oct. 10–12 @Friday Conference Center

This three-day conference will feature workshops, roundtables, presentations and other sessions tailored for managers of laboratories and scientists.

NC TECH’s Virtual Tech Job Expo

Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (online)

NC TECH’s Job Expo lets job seekers and employers connect live via chat and video. Employers will host virtual booths describing employee benefits/perks, vacancies and more. While the event mainly focuses on candidates seeking tech-related jobs and internships, many employers have openings in non-technical roles.

WIB-RTP: 2023 Career Fair for Women in Bio

Oct. 11, 4-9 p.m. @NCBiotech

This career fair, hosted by Women In Bio’s RTP chapter, will feature over a dozen companies across biotech, pharmaceuticals and related industries.

Ultimate Marketing Toolkit: Market Research Mastery

Oct. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. @Wake Forest Community Library

Part of a five-session seminar series, this event will offer tools and tips on using market research to unlock customer insights. Attendees will learn about competitor analysis, industry trends, audience targeting and other marketing strategies.

2023 MetLife Triangle Tech X Conference

Oct. 11–12 @MetLife

For the fourth annual edition of its Triangle Tech X Conference, MetLife will bring together business and technology leaders to discuss women’s role in the new artificial intelligence landscape.

2023 AgTech Investor Symposium

Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Raleigh Marriott City Center

ACG Raleigh-Durham is hosting a one-day conference to educate investors on opportunities and trends in the global agricultural technology market.

AWS Cloud for Startups: Rapid, Repeatable DevOps Rollouts

Oct. 12, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This online workshop will offer AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes that are scalable and easy to deploy.

Frontiers of Business Conference: Workforce Disrupted

Oct. 12–13 @The Carolina Inn

This two-day conference will convene executives, researchers and policymakers to discuss evidence-based strategies for navigating recent shifts in the labor market.

On the Menu: Patent Intro for Entrepreneurs

Oct. 13, 12-1 p.m. @The Frontier (& online)

This hybrid lunch and learn will cover patent fundamentals, how to write an application, and considerations for finding patent attorneys and communicating with potential investors.

New Ways of Work

Oct. 13, 12-2 p.m. @The Junction

This fall, Innovate Carolina is hosting a series of interactive presentations and networking sessions with industry and campus leaders. This session will focus on high-performance hybrid workplaces, trends in office space design and more.

Be Your Own Shero

Oct. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Apex Town Hall

This full-day conference allows attendees to learn from successful women across a range of industries, including education, entrepreneurship and creative fields.

All Things Open 2023

Oct. 15–17 @Raleigh Convention Center

All Things Open, one of the largest open-source technology conferences in the region and nationwide, returns this year with an engaging program for designers, developers, entrepreneurs, technologists and business leaders of all skill levels.

Biomanufacturing Training & Education Center Career Fair

Oct. 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @James B Hunt Jr. Library

Led by NC State University’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center, this job fair targets students and alumni pursuing careers in biotechnology, biomanufacturing and other life science fields.

RIoT Demo Night 2023

Oct. 16, 4-8 p.m. @Raleigh Convention Center

RIoT’s Demo Night is back, featuring over 50 IoT and technology demos across different verticals. The annual event is held in conjunction with All Things Open.

Taking the Leap

Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

Government Vendor Network

Oct. 17, 3-4 p.m. @Brooks Pierce

Government Vendor Network is a quarterly meeting for NC TECH-member companies interested in doing business with the state government. Note: This is a hybrid event.

Pendomonium

Oct. 17–19 @Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Pendo’s popular Pendomonium festival is back and in person. The event will include over 30 breakout sessions, keynotes from multidisciplinary leaders, hands-on training, networking and more sessions centering around product development strategies.

NC TECH Member Drop-In: Triangle

Oct. 18, 8:30-10 a.m. @NC TECH’s Raleigh Office

Join this free informal breakfast to learn more about NC TECH and connect with other companies, organizations, and networks in the Triangle.

1 Million Cups RTP

Oct. 18, 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.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Track Your Digital Footprint

Oct. 18, 10 a.m. (online)

This two-part webinar will offer insights on technologies used to track users’ data and activities, how to follow that data, security and data protection strategies and more.

Information Session: 2024 F.M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact

Oct. 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)

Duke University’s Fred Morgan Kirby Prize for Scaling Social Impact provides $150,000 in unrestricted funds to organizations working on solving social or environmental problems worldwide. Join this webinar to learn more about the program and application process. Applications for the 2024 round open on Nov. 1 and close Jan. 8.

Impact Collaborative Info Sessions: Part 3

Oct. 18, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Raleigh Founded – Gateway

Raleigh Founded is hosting a series of informative sessions covering the skills essential to managing a company. Topics center around team leadership, building trust in the workplace and common human resources mistakes.

NC TECH Tech Innovation Index Release + Briefing

Oct. 19, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This webinar will serve as the release of NC TECH’s latest annual Tech Innovation Index. Join to hear the highlights of this year’s report.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Be Wise With Your Data

Oct. 19, 10 a.m. (online)

This webinar will help participants understand the rules around data collection and best practices for protecting their personal and professional data.

Founded Roundtable: Preparing Your People Managers for the Future of Work

Oct. 19, 12-1 p.m. @Raleigh Founded – Gateway

Raleigh Founded will host a roundtable discussing the evolving expectations and experiences of people managers, from managing hybrid teams to increasing efficiency/productivity.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Track Your Digital Footprint

Oct. 19, 1 p.m. (online)

This two-part webinar will offer insights on technologies used to track users’ data and activities, how to follow that data, security and data protection strategies and more.

Human-Centered Design Customer Discovery

Oct. 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. @79° West

Innovate Carolina and the Small Business and Technology Development Center will host a morning workshop covering design products and services utilizing human-centered design.

Black Women in Clinical Research Inaugural Conference

Oct. 20–22 @NCBiotech

The inaugural Black Women In Clinical Research Conference will feature three days of networking for local women in clinical research fields, along with career development resources and company interviews.

Taking the Leap

Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. (online)

Offered by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Taking the Leap is a free, four-week cohort covering the ins and outs of starting a business, including identifying target markets, writing business plans, running finances and branding/marketing.

Business After Hours Mixer

Oct. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway

Join the Wright Village in this monthly after-work networking series to connect with local business owners.

Hub RTP Open House

Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. @The Experience Center (XPC)

In this in-person open house, attendees can grab a drink, explore the new Hub RTP Experience Center and share their input on community programming and public art.

Raleigh Chamber Networking 101

Oct. 26, 8:30-10 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber

Raleigh Chamber’s next Networking 101 event will feature a talk with Gina Stephens, publisher at Raleigh Magazine. Note: This event is exclusive to members of Raleigh Chamber and its Young Professionals Network. 

Is There Still Room for Humans in an AI-Generated Future?

Oct. 26, 9-10 a.m. (online)

This virtual discussion will cover business, ethical, regulatory and cultural considerations surrounding artificial intelligence. It’ll also explore the concept of a co-generated future with humans and AI coexisting with common goals.

Cofounders Corner: An Afternoon with Cofounders Capital

Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Gateway

Led by local venture capital firm Cofounders Capital, this quarterly event features a presentation on investment vehicles/terms, followed by one-on-one office-hours with VCs.

Fireside Chat with Lee-Moore Capital Company President Kirk Bradley

Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m. @79° West

This in-person fireside chat will feature Kirk Bradley, the chairman, president and CEO of Sanford-based real estate firm Lee-Moore Capital.

Energy Data Analytics Symposium

Oct. 26–27 @Duke University Fuqua School of Business

This two-day conference will explore leading data science approaches that help make energy more affordable, accessible, reliable and sustainable. The event will have a particular focus on the role of machine learning and data analytics.

Thrive with Intelligent Tech of Tomorrow

Oct. 27, 12-2 p.m. @The Junction

Innovate Carolina will host an event focusing on the professional world’s shift to AI technologies, covering various legal and ethical considerations, policies and other relevant subtopics.

Global Social (Fall 2023)

Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. @Hampton Inn & Suites Crabtree

International Focus will host its next quarterly Global Social in Raleigh. The event is expected to draw professionals, local officials, business owners, international affairs experts, and students.

Application Deadline: UNC CRISPR Screen Grants

Oct. 31

UNC Chapel Hill’s Eshelman Institute for Innovation is launching a new grant to cover screens at the new UNC CRISPR Screening Facility. The program will focus on identifying novel therapeutic targets.

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