Countdown to October: Kick off your fall with these 64 events across NC

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

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines are coming up across North Carolina in October. Several events will be held in person or in a hybrid format, while many others remain virtual.

Building on WRAL TechWire’s ongoing work tracking essential events and deadlines across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in October 2023:

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 4, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

Oct. 4, 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 Fayetteville

Oct. 4, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 4, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 4, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

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.

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.

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.

ConvergeSouth

Oct. 5–6 @Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Flywheel Coworking will host a two-day conference featuring 75 exhibiting companies, two pitch events, breakout sessions led by experts and networking with investors across the Southeast.

Coffee & Conversation with Charlotte Business Group

Oct. 6, 8-9:30 a.m. @Suffolk Punch Brewing

The Charlotte Business Group will host members and guests for connections over coffee. Note: Space is limited, so registration is required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 11, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

Oct. 11, 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 Robeson County

Oct. 11, 8-9 a.m. @Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub

In this monthly event, entrepreneurs local to Robeson County will present their products/services to peers and network with the startup community.

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.

1 Million Cups Fayetteville

Oct. 11, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 11, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 11, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

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.

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.

Brews + Bytes: Charlotte

Oct. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @Noda North End

NC TECH will bring Charlotte’s tech community together for a fall networking event. Registration is free for both NC TECH members and non-members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 18, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

Oct. 18, 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 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 Fayetteville

Oct. 18, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 18, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 18, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

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.

Fleurix 2023

Oct. 19 @Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

Fleurix is an annual conference focusing on women in technology careers. This year’s theme will center around “leveling up,” with insights on skill development, promotion, retention and more career-related topics.

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.

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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Oct. 25, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

Oct. 25, 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 Fayetteville

Oct. 25, 9 a.m. @Fayetteville Tech Community College

Entrepreneurs in Fayetteville are welcome to attend 1 Million Cups every Wednesday to present their ventures and meet other founders in the area.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Oct. 25, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW CIE (& online)

This weekly event brings together entrepreneurs in the Wilmington and Cape Fear community to gather for coffee, casual startup pitches and conversation.

1 Million Cups Asheville

Oct. 25, 9-10 a.m. @Hatch Innovation Hub

Asheville’s startup community meets weekly to hear pitches from local founders and network with peers, investors and business leaders.

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.

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.

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.

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