WRAL TechWire keeps tabs on the latest and greatest meetups, panels, workshops, conferences, application deadlines and all things happening in the North Carolina startup world.

“The Headliners” is a multi-part weekly roundup of upcoming events to add to your calendar. To find out what’s happening in cities outside of the Triangle, check out part two of the “Headliners” column. Another post highlights events in November. Meetups that occur regularly are listed here. If you’d like your event to be included, feel free to send me an email.

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

Here’s our lineup of Triangle events through the end of October:

UNC Kenan-Flagler Dean’s Speaker Series: Scott Kupor

October 21, 4-5 p.m. @UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is hosting an exclusive talk with Andreessen Horowitz Managing Partner Scott Kupor.

LaunchCARY Info Session

October 21, 6 p.m. @Dorcas Ministries Training Center

LaunchCARY offers 10 weeks of classes geared toward anyone who is interested in starting their own business or for existing business owners seeking help. Classes begin in January 2020. Join this info session to learn more about the program and how to apply.

18th Annual CMAS Conference

October 21-23 @Friday Center

UNC’s Institute for the Environment is hosting its 18th annual Community Modeling and Analysis System (CMAS) conference this fall in Chapel Hill. Join to learn more about the program.

Protecting Your Business Advantage: Digital Transformation & the Connected Plant Floor

October 22, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center

This seminar provides insight into security, business risk mitigation, data-driven decision making, and more.

Taking Your Product from Idea to Prototype at Hangar6

October 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @Hangar6

In this workshop, Hangar6 Shop Manager Sam Dirani will walk participants through the process of choosing materials and planning for design and production.

BCVP Entrepreneurs’ Series: Venture Outlook

October 22, 12:45-5 p.m. @Carolina Theatre

Bull City Venture Partners’ Venture Outlook features venture capital leaders discussing top trends and areas of focus for their investments. More TechWire coverage here.

#TriCyTuesdays Triangle Cybersecurity

October 22, 5:30-7 p.m. @WeWork Durham

Join the Triangle Cybersecurity Meetup, hosted by g2 Solutions and StrongKey, to network with other cybersecurity professionals in downtown Durham. Small bites and drinks provided.

Cary Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast

October 23, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Join Cary Chamber of Commerce to hear a talk from Wake Technical Community College’s new president, Scott Ralls, on current and future expansions at the college.

1 Million Cups RTP

October 23, 9-10 a.m. @American Underground (@ATC)

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.

NC TECH Government Vendor Network

October 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. @Brooks Pierce McClendon, Wells Fargo Capitol Center

NC TECH’s Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who are interested in doing business with state government.

NC TECH Brews + Bytes

October 23, 4:30-7 p.m. @Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing

NC TECH welcomes the Triangle’s tech community for a laid-back networking event over beverages and light snacks. This event is free and open to both NC TECH members and non-members.

RTP AgBio+AgTech Meetup: NC Plant Sciences Initiative & Demo

October 23, 5-7 p.m. @NC State Entrepreneurship Garage

Join RTP AgBio+AgTech for a meetup to hear about the next-gen plant science applications being built at NC State’s Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI).

American Underground College Night

October 23, 6-8 p.m. @American Underground

Join American Underground to get to know local startup founders and teams, learn about potential internships and jobs, and get a behind-the-scenes look at Durham’s tech scene.

Ellevate NC Triangle: Your Gifted Journey w/ Strengths Coach & Author Stephanie Moore

October 23, 6-8:30 p.m. @WeWork, One Glenwood

Ellevate NC Triangle is hosting a seminar led by Gifted Journey author Stephanie Moore. Join to learn how to build your strengths for a more purposeful future.

Application Deadline: Carolina Challenge Pitch Party

October 23

On November 7, select student teams will get the opportunity to present their startup ideas to over 250 judges at the 2019 Carolina Challenge Pitch Party.

Capital Matters: Race, Gender & Entrepreneurship Conference

October 23-25 @Duke Fuqua School of Business

Duke University’s Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity presents a conference exploring racial and gender disparities in self-employment, business and investment. The Cook Center will also debut a major exhibit showcasing the history of Durham’s Black Wall Street.

Raleigh Chamber Networking 101

October 24, 8-9 a.m. @Raleigh Chamber

Raleigh Chamber is hosting an event to help local professionals build their networking skills. Frankel Staffing Partners President Rod Frankel will be there to share tips, techniques and methods for good networking.

Regional Transportation Alliance BRT Opportunity Series

October 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

At this event, local officials and stakeholders will discuss opportunities to improve bus rapid transit across the region and accelerate a variety of community goals.

Company Benefits: What Do They Say About Attracting & Retaining Top Talent

October 24, 11:30-1 p.m. @WeWork, One Glenwood

NC TECH is hosting a lunch and learn to educate local businesses about company benefits to retain and build their workforce.

Workshop: 1 Speech 7 Figures

October 24, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @Executive Office Suites at Lafayette Village

NAWBO Greater Raleigh is hosting a workshop with Driven Inc. Founder Suzanne Evans, who will share tips, best-practices and lessons learned from her success in building a $7 million business in just three years.

Cary Chamber Sports Alliance

October 24, 12-1 p.m. @Cary Chamber of Commerce

Join Cary Chamber of Commerce to hear from Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Executive Director Jon Chase. Lunch will be provided.

5G: The Revolution Begins

October 24, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Join this lunch and learn to find out how Verizon is building 5G with ultra-fast speeds, ultra-low latency and massive capacity.

First Flight Venture Center Annual Pig Pickin’

October 24, 4-7 p.m. @First Flight Venture Center

This networking event is a good opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors and folks in the biotech community to get together and expand their network.

Designing for Change: Women in Entrepreneurship

October 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @1789 Venture Lab

UNC’s Eship Center and Innovate Carolina are hosting a design thinking workshop and panel discussion covering the issues women face in entrepreneurship and the workplace.

The Importance of an International Education & the Benefits for Business

October 24, 5:30-8:15 p.m. @FedEx Global Education Center

Join UNC’s Center for European Studies, the Triangle British-American Business Council and the Transatlantic Forum for Education and Diplomacy for a panel discussion on the value that employees with an international education and experience can bring to a global company.

Women in Bio + Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Networking Event

October 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @4820 Emperor Blvd.

Women in Bio RTP and Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association RTP are holding their annual joint networking event this month. Join to meet women from both organizations and grow your network. Food and drink tickets provided.

NC State Entrepreneurship Brews & Reviews

October 25, 10-11 a.m. @NC State Partners I Building, Garage Classroom

NC State Entrepreneurship‘s “Brews & Reviews” program connects student entrepreneurs with industry partners, who can offer advice and answer questions about the startup growth process.

Triangle InfoSeCon

October 25 @Raleigh Convention Center

The Raleigh chapter of the Information System Security Association (ISSA) is hosting its annual conference covering all things infosec.

14th Annual Carolina Women in Business Conference

October 25 @UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Now in its 14th year, this student-run conference brings together UNC Chapel Hill MBA and undergraduate students, alumni and business leaders to connect and collaborate.

Application Deadline: Kenan-Biddle Partnership Program

October 25

The Kenan-Biddle Partnership invites students at Duke and UNC to collaborate on creating innovative solutions to social or environmental issues. Every year, the partnership awards $55,000 to projects led by students at both universities.

NCBiotech Jobs Network: Structured Networking

October 28, 12:30-2:30 p.m. @NCBiotech

This event, hosted by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, helps attendees practice and grow their networking skills and expand their professional networks.

Triangle Global Health Consortium Mentor Monday

October 28, 4-5 p.m.

This monthly webinar series hosts a global health professional who will share insights and advice for advancing your career. This month’s webinar features Dr. Stephanie Watson-Grant, director of field operations for MEASURE Evaluation.

NextEd Labs Launch Celebration

October 28, 6-8 p.m. @The Bullpen

Join the Triangle EdTech Meetup in celebrating the launch of NextEd Labs, a program that aims to build stronger connections between schools and private sector education entrepreneurs. Drinks and light snacks provided.

Bull City Biotech Summit

October 29, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @NCBiotech

The third annual Bull City Biotech Summit will explore opportunities to develop and retain skilled talent in Durham’s life science industry.

Fidelity Investments Speaker Series: Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape

October 29, 6:30 p.m. @NC State Engineering Building 2

Fidelity Investments is hosting a cybersecurity readiness workshop with Pablo Martinez, head of cyber operations at Fidelity.

Midtown Techies: Meet Your Neighbors in Tech

October 29, 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.

IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices & Applications

October 29-31 @StateView Hotel

This program is a space for device scientists, circuit designers and application engineers from the Power Electronics & Electron Devices Societies to share technology updates, research findings, experience and potential applications.

Rise & Shine With Ted Abernathy

October 30, 8-9 a.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Economic Leadership LLC Managing Partner Ted Abernathy will kick off Cary Chamber’s Business Expo, providing updates on Cary’s growth, economy and future prospects.

Executive Speaker Series: The State of Venture Capital

October 30, 8-9:30 a.m. @The Frontier

At this event, a panel of local investors will discuss the state of the VC industry in the Triangle. The speakers are: David Jones of Bull City Ventures, Zack Mansfield of Signature Bank’s Venture Banking Group, Tim McLoughlin of Cofounder’s Capital, Rik Vandevenne of River Cities Capital Fund and Rob Tyler of Manning, Fulton & Skinner (moderator). Breakfast will be provided.

Cary Chamber Business Expo

October 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber’s Business Expo is a showcase of around 100 member companies. The event also includes a keynote from Ted Abernathy of Economic Leadership LLC. Tickets are free.

RTCC Cleantech Connect Career Fair (Fall 2019)

October 30, 4-7 p.m. @McKimmon Center

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster‘s Cleantech Connect Career Fair connects employers in the cleantech and energy industry with hundreds of students and professionals who are seeking jobs in this field.

Healthcare Technology Trends & Their Medical & Financial Impacts

October 30, 4:30-7 p.m. @Fidelity Investments

Join Fidelity Investments to learn about healthcare technology, costs and complexity, health and wellness services, benefits administration, data privacy and venture investing.

Recruiting Technical Talent

October 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

Tech Talent South Raleigh is hosting a workshop on how developers can remain competitive in a high-demand job market.

Non-Profit Webinar Series: Grant Writing 102

October 30, 6-8 p.m.

Join this webinar to learn how to craft a grant proposal to boost your nonprofit’s funding efforts.

Lunch & Learn: How to Get Funding for Your Startup

October 31, 12-1 p.m. @HQ Raleigh

At this lunch and learn, The Launch Place President & CEO Eva Doss will share insights on how startups can get funded.