October headliners, part I: Upcoming noteworthy events & program deadlines in the Triangle

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

Following is a list of events coming up across 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.

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NC State’s Data Science Career Expo

Oct. 17, 12-4 p.m. @Hunt Library – Duke Energy Hall

NC State students/alumni and employers in the data science field are invited to attend this in-person career expo at the Hunt Library.

NC TECH Government Vendor Network

Oct. 18, 3-4 p.m. @Brooks Pierce, Wells Fargo Capitol Center

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

1 Million Cups RTP

Oct. 19, 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.

NCWorks Life Science Career Workshop

Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @NCWorks Career Center, Durham

Join this free webinar to learn about the wealth of career and educational opportunities available in the Triangle’s life science sector.

Social Media Crash Course

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

Raleigh Founded is hosting an Instagram-focused social media strategy session with Emily Winters, founder of The Social Rising.

Grow With Google Webinar

Oct. 20, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (online)

This webinar will show small business owners and startups how to employ YouTube to boost brand awareness, generate leads, grow sales and connect with audiences.

Cary Chamber Business of Women

Oct. 20, 12-1:15 p.m. @Prestonwood Country Club

Cary Chamber’s next Business of Women event will feature a talk from Meena Patel, owner of the Preston Dental Loft in Cary.

RTP180: Forensic Science

Oct. 20, 5-7:15 p.m. @Frontier 800

The next RTP180 event will bring in a panel of experts to discuss the latest findings in forensic anthropology, forensic toxicology, thanatology and more.

Ladies Who Launch

Oct. 20, 5:30-7 p.m. @Bragaw Activity Room

Hosted by NC State Entrepreneurship, the Albright Entrepreneurs Village, and Women in Science and Engineering, this in-person event will feature a panel discussion with women in leadership and entrepreneurial roles.

Making Energy Work Conference

Oct. 25-27 @Hilton North Raleigh

The NC Sustainable Energy Association’s annual Making Energy Work Conference covers policy areas that are driving North Carolina’s clean energy economy, from regulatory reform to policies enhancing access to new technologies.

Prerequisite Regulatory Requirements for 5G

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

This virtual lunch and learn will discuss ways to prepare for the impending 5G rollout, the technical challenges involved and more.

Food, Farming & Social Innovation

Oct. 26, 4-5:30 p.m. @MOSAIC at Chatham Park

In this in-person event, a panel of farmers and food business owners will discuss the industry’s impact in the region and throughout North Carolina.

Raleigh Founded Halloween Happy Hour

Oct. 28, 4-6 p.m. @Raleigh Founded Warehouse

Raleigh Founded will host a Halloween-themed networking event with festive food and drinks, face painting and a costume contest.

Product Summit Online

Oct. 29 (online)

ProductCampRTP and PDMA Carolinas are hosting a free virtual conference tailored for professionals who plan, design, build, market or manage a product/service.

All Things Open 2022

Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 @Raleigh Convention Center (& online)

The East Coast’s largest open-source technology conference returns this year with an engaging program for designers, developers, entrepreneurs, technologists and business leaders.

All Things Open Community Leadership Summit 2022

Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 @Raleigh Convention Center

Held in conjunction with All Things Open, this event will feature moderated and facilitated discussions and pre-scheduled talks geared toward community leaders, organizers and managers.