Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through the remainder of a busy June.

Please note: Keeping track with our initiative to spotlight North Carolina startup and tech events, WRAL TechWire’s weekly “Headliners” column is now divided into two parts—inside and outside the Triangle.

Following is a list of June meetups, conferences, workshops, socials and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, and other areas throughout North Carolina. This week’s column is paired with a preview of The Collider’s summer lunch and learn series in Asheville.

To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle, check out this post.

Another post spotlights hot events coming up in July. Recurring monthly meetups are also featured in a separate post.

These columns are an extension of our interactive calendar of tech and startup events. If you’d like to suggest an event to be added to the calendar, feel free to send me an email.

Asheville Chamber June Business Before Hours
June 19, 8-9 a.m. @Mars Hill University’s Asheville Center for Adult and Graduate Studies

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next Business Before Hours at Mars Hill University’s Asheville graduate studies campus, joined by Mars Hill’s new president, Tony Floyd. Attendees will get the opportunity to network with others and learn more about the master’s degree programs offered by the Center for Adult and Graduate Studies.

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch
June 19, 12-1:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Indeavor, a networking club offered to all Flywheel Coworking members, is an opportunity to get to know fellow entrepreneurs and swap helpful resources with one another. The lunches are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the the Center for Design Innovation in Winston-Salem.

The Collider Lunch & Learn Series: Pitching Investors
June 19, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

Porter Bayne, serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Antenna, will share advice with entrepreneurs on how to connect with a good funding match. This event is part of The Collider’s summer-long series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch
June 20, 7:45-9 a.m. @Co//ab

The Triad startup community is invited to attend Launch Greensboro’s monthly IdeaLaunch program. It includes a series of four-minute pitches from local startups, along with opportunities to network with fellow entrepreneurs and innovators in Greensboro. This event is free.

Womenpreneur Wednesday
June 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

This summer, HUSTLE Winston-Salem is hosting a weekly day-long event where womenpreneurs from across the city can convene to learn new things and collaborate with one another. See all events in the series here.

1 Million Cups Asheville: Presenter Training
June 20, 12-1 p.m. @Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce

At this training session, 1 Million Cups Organizer Emily Breedlove will show attendees how to prepare a compelling pitch.

Packard Place Public House (Formerly #CLTStartupSocial)
June 20, 5:30-8 p.m. @Packard Place

On the third Wednesday of every month, the Queen City’s entrepreneurial community joins together for an evening of networking and connections over free beer and snacks.

Displaced by Climate: The Intersection of Science, Law & Policy
June 20, 5:30-8 p.m. @The Collider

Join The Collider for an evening of learning about how extreme and slow-onset climate change-related events influence the global movement of people within and across boundaries.

Financing Your Business: Pathway to Success
June 20, 6-8 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

This seminar aims to answer the questions small business owners may have about financing, covering how to choose the right funding source for their needs.

Startups and #MeToo
June 20, 6-8 p.m.

This panel will explore the relevant topics about startups and #MeToo from the perspective of founders and investors. Note: You must request an invite to join this event.

How to Finance a Startup
June 20, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

In this workshop series, Flywheel Co-Founder Peter Marsh and Malartu CEO and Co-Founder Jon Spinney will guide participants through everything a founder needs to know about financing options, setting financial milestones and attracting investor capital. The four part course schedule is as follows: June 6: Startup Financing Overview, June 13: Early Stage Financing in Depth, June 20: Series A, Series B and Beyond, June 27: Term Sheets and Agreements.

The Collider Lunch & Learn Series: How Angel Investors Evaluate Deals
June 21, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

Josh Dorfman, CEO of The Collider & former co-founder and managing director of Asheville Angels, will present the 10 criteria angel investors consider and will show participants how they can position their startup for funding success. This event is part of The Collider’s summer-long series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
June 21, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
June 22, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.

Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup: Learn All About Digibyte from Josiah Spackman
June 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Tek Mountain

At this month’s Wilmington Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup, DigiByte Ambassador Josiah Spackman will join virtually from New Zealand to share the details of how the technology works and how it stands out from others.

RIoT XXVI – Intersection of IoT & DoD
June 25, 1-7 p.m. @Boro Station Conference Center (Tysons, VA)

RIoT, in partnership with M.C. Dean, is presenting a one-day workshop to educate the audience about the latest advancements in IoT. Topics to be covered include how blockchain applies to DoD, the evolution of cybersecurity, how IoT improves asset management, and more.

HUSTLE Night
June 25, 6-7:30 p.m. @Center for Design Innovation, Winston-Salem

This monthly gathering aims to enhance Winston-Salem’s dedication to inclusive entrepreneurship by accelerating underrepresented entrepreneurs. Join for an evening of networking, interactive learning and community-building.

PEDG 2018: International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems
June 25-28 @UNC Charlotte Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC)

This symposium, hosted by UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center, will showcase the latest research informing what’s in store for the future of the electric power grid.

The Collider Lunch & Learn Series: Creating Opportunities Beyond You
June 26, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

At this informative event, entrepreneurs will learn tips for finding and identifying partnership opportunities, negotiating agreements and managing relationships with partners. This event is part of The Collider’s summer-long series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab: Negotiation and Partnerships 101
June 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT HQ

In this month’s BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab event, participants will learn the basics of how to negotiate partnerships and deals for their business. This workshop will be led by Sherrell Dorsey, the founder of BLKTECHCLT and ThePlug daily tech newsletter.

INVESTinNC: Crowdfunding for Small Business Capital at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
June 26, 6-8 p.m. @The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Join INVESTinNC for an interactive and informative session to learn more about North Carolina’s equity crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them. This is part of a series of events hosted by INVESTinNC in June.

2018 Summer Leadership Conference
June 26-27 @Pinehurst Resort

This event offers attendees firsthand insight into the growth of the Raleigh area and how it impacts businesses in the Triangle. This event is open to Chamber members only.

1 Million Cups Asheville Presents: Open Pitch
June 27, 9-10 a.m. @Asheville Social Hall

Asheville’s entrepreneurial community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow. For this week’s event, 1 Million Cups Asheville will feature an open pitch session with 10 selected entrepreneurs.

Womenpreneur Wednesday
June 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

This summer, HUSTLE Winston-Salem is hosting a weekly day-long event where womenpreneurs from across the city can convene to learn new things and collaborate with one another. See all events in the series here.

Hatch AVL Pitch Party
June 27, 6-8 p.m. @Hatch AVL

Entrepreneurs are invited to test and develop their pitch at this monthly event hosted by Hatch AVL. Presenters will receive helpful feedback from the audience, and the best-voted pitch will land a spot at 1 Million Cups Asheville.

INVESTinNC: Crowdfunding for Small Business Capital at NoDa Brewery
June 27, 6-8 p.m. @NoDa Brewery

Join INVESTinNC for an interactive and informative session to learn more about North Carolina’s equity crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them. This is part of a series of events hosted by INVESTinNC in June.

How to Finance a Startup
June 27, 6-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

In this workshop series, Flywheel Co-Founder Peter Marsh and Malartu CEO and Co-Founder Jon Spinney will guide participants through everything a founder needs to know about financing options, setting financial milestones and attracting investor capital. The four part course schedule is as follows: June 6: Startup Financing Overview, June 13: Early Stage Financing in Depth, June 20: Series A, Series B and Beyond, June 27: Term Sheets and Agreements.

Collider Lunch & Learn: Avoiding the HR Storm—A Startup’s Guide to Employment Law
June 28, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

At this event, Jonathan Yarbrough, partner at Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, will present practical advice and insights on employment law as it applies to small and medium-size businesses. This session is part of The Collider’s summer-long series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

Skookum Volcano Tour
June 28, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum Charlotte

Join an open tour of the Skookum office to get an introduction to the tech and ideas powering the community. The Skookum team will be available for any questions or comments participants may have. Lunch will be provided.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
June 28, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant in Winston-Salem

Held on a weekly basis, this Venture Café event series provides all sorts of programming for Piedmont Triad entrepreneurs and innovators. Every Thursday evening, the community gathers for networking, panel talks, workshops, presentations, product demos, interviews, and more.

INVESTinNC: Crowdfunding for Small Business Capital at Whiskey Warehouse
June 28, 6-8 p.m. @Whiskey Warehouse

Join INVESTinNC for an interactive and informative session to learn more about North Carolina’s equity crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them. This is part of a series of events hosted by INVESTinNC in June.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
June 29, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

The weekly PercCollider event convenes Collider members for networking and collaboration over drinks.