On The Horizon: An Early Look At 37 Statewide Events Coming Up In December

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Plenty of technology and life science events and program deadlines are coming up across North Carolina in December. 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 important events and deadlines across North Carolina, here’s a look at what’s to come in December 2022:

Triangle Tech X Conference

Nov. 30–Dec. 1 (online)

For the fourth annual edition of its Triangle Tech X Conference, MetLife will bring together business and technology leaders to discuss the role women in STEM play in building solutions to current problems.

Southeast Renewable Energy Summit

Nov. 30–Dec. 2 @Omni Charlotte Hotel

Held annually, the Southeast Renewable Energy Summit convenes the region’s clean energy sector to discuss trends in grid reliability/resilience, energy policies and procurement strategies, the M&A market, project financing and more.

2023 Growth & Innovation Trends & Protecting Valued Assets

Dec. 1, 8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @TechWorks Gaston

This workshop will cover the latest trends in innovation and show participants how to protect their business’s ideas, assets and brand.

Get2Know NC TECH Webinar

Dec. 2, 9-9:30 a.m. (online)

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

State of NC Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium

Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. UNC Wilmington

In this day-long event, undergraduate students from colleges, universities and community colleges across the state will showcase their research and creative projects through posters, presentations, performances and art displays.

Downtown Techies Raleigh Happy Hour

Dec. 6, 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.

Dolphin Tank: Health Tech in the Triangle

Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. Alexandria Center for Advanced Technologies

This pitch event will showcase women-led startups that are developing health tech solutions. The program includes presentations, expert panelists, audience participation and networking.

CIO + CISO Reception (Charlotte)

Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Duke Mansion

CIOs, CISOs and senior IT leaders will gather in Charlotte for an evening of networking over catered fare.

Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session

Dec. 6, 7 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 on the first Tuesday of every month.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Dec. 7, 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

Dec. 7, 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 RTP

Dec. 7, 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

Dec. 7, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

Dec. 7, 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.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Program

Dec. 7

For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative high-potential life science technology ideas. Up to $20,000 may be requested.

2022 CXO Online Auction

Dec. 7-9 (online)

The winning bidders of this online auction get the opportunity to meet one-on-one with tech CIOs CISOs and other CXOs. The auction supports NC TECH’s statewide programs, including the Founder’s Scholarship for young women seeking engineering and/or technology-related degrees at higher education institutions.

Startup Ethics Roundtable

Dec. 8, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. @The Hurt Hub@Davidson

This monthly panel event will feature a roundtable discussion on the ethical issues facing startups and businesses. Tickets are free and open to Davidson College students and the broader community.

CIO + CISO Reception (Triangle)

Dec. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Bailey-Tucker House

CIOs, CISOs and senior IT leaders will gather in Raleigh for an evening of networking over catered fare.

LaunchLab Growth Demo Day

Dec. 12, 5-8 p.m. @Elm & Bain

At this event, Launch Greensboro will showcase the 13 companies participating in its latest LaunchLab Growth cohort. Join to meet the startups, hear their pitches and network with the broader entrepreneurial community.

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Annual Outlook 2022

Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. @The Westin

At this event, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance will bring together top executives and business leaders to discuss their 2023 outlooks from both a global and regional perspective.

Triangle Biotech Tuesday

Dec. 13, 6-7:30 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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Dec. 14, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Dec. 14, 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

Dec. 14, 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Dec. 14, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

Dec. 14, 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.

Venture 15 & Venture Asheville Honors

Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. @The Orange Peel

Venture Asheville’s Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors programs celebrate the 15 fastest-growing startups in the city and the individuals leading the entrepreneurial community.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Dec. 21, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Dec. 21, 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 RTP

Dec. 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.

1 Million Cups Wilmington

Dec. 21, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& 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

Dec. 21, 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.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

Dec. 28, 7:30-9 a.m. @Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

1 Million Cups Charlotte

Dec. 28, 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 Wilmington

Dec. 28, 9-10 a.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (& online)

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