Here’s our latest wrapup of upcoming conferences, contests, workshops, application deadlines and socials happening across North Carolina through July.

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 July 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 upcoming RIoT Pitch Night.

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

Another post spotlights hot events coming up in August. 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.

Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence Summit
July 9-11 @Asheville

The Asheville community is invited to attend the evening events and activities in this week’s Confluence Summit. State delegates will meet during each day of the Summit, and public events will be held every evening at various venues around Asheville.

Charlotte Blockchain Technology Working Group
July 9, 3:30-6 p.m. @K&L Gates Offices

This meetup group meets every other month to unpack the basics of blockchain and its commercial applications.

Tech Talent South x Chicktech: Discover The Power of Your Personal Brand
July 9, 6-8 p.m. @Advent Coworking

Tech Talent South Charlotte and ChickTech have partnered to host a hands-on workshop to help local women in tech advance their careers. The workshop facilitator is Dawn Nicole, author, speaker and co-founder of BrandDisco.

The Collider Lunch & Learn: Guerrilla Usability Series
July 10, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

Learn all about Guerilla Usability studies at this informative session led by Dave Michelson, an applied research software designer at UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center. This event is part of The Collider’s series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

Southern Piedmont Technology Council: Tech at Lunch—Internet of Things
July 10, 12-1 p.m. @Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (*in Danville, Virginia)

RIoT Executive Director Tom Snyder will discuss the latest trends in IoT and the challenges and opportunities the industry is facing. Tickets cost $15 for Southern Piedmont Technology Council members and $20 for non-members.

Internet of Things: Trends, Law & Funds
July 10, 4:30-6:30 p.m. @Canal at Riverside Mill (Danville, Virginia)

The Launch Place is hosting an IoT-focused event featuring talks from RIoT Executive Director Tom Snyder, Woods Rogers Intellectual Property Attorney Mike Hertz and The Launch Place VP Varun Sadana.

Flywheel Idea Tap
July 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking

Idea Tap is an opportunity for local startups to present their products/services to an audience and receive feedback on how to refine their pitches. The format involves: a five-minute pitch, a five-minute Q&A and five minutes of audience feedback. This monthly event is always free.

SYN(HER)GY Night
July 10, 5:30-7 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

Join for an evening of networking and a presentation sharing the success of a local woman entrepreneur.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast: Quarterly IDEA Fund Pitch

July 11, 8-11 a.m. @The Garage at Packard Place

Every month, a handful of Queen City-based companies headline Charlotte PitchBreakfast, pitching their products and services for a total of five minutes, after which they will answer questions from the audience and a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.

IDEA PITCH is a quarterly version of the PitchBreakfast series, which includes panel participation from IDEA Fund Partners, the most active venture capital firm in North Carolina as named by CB Insights. The format of this quarterly series will remain the same as any other PitchBreakfast event, except entrepreneurs will sum up their pitches in a two-minute elevator pitch instead of a full presentation.

Womenpreneur Wednesday
July 11, 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
July 11, 9-10 a.m. @Asheville Social Hall

Asheville’s entrepreneurial community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

INVESTinNC: Crowdfunding for Small Business Capital @ Waterman’s Brewery
July 11 6-8 p.m. @Waterman’s Brewing Company

Join INVESTinNC in Wilmington for an interactive and informative session to learn more about North Carolina’s equity crowdfunding options and how your business can benefit from them.

Carolina’s Energy Boot Camp (Charlotte Session)
July 12, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. @PORTAL

Energy Bootcamp, hosted by E4 Carolinas, is a day-long deep-dive into how the Carolina energy economy works. Participants will learn all about the various industry segments and the key players operating in them.

Collider Lunch & Learn: Climate Science to Solutions—The CASE Study for DailyBreath
July 12, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

HEATLHeWeather Founder and CEO Eric Klos, and CASE Consultants International President Marjorie McGuirk will lead a presentation on creating climate data-backed products. Their expertise comes from their experience in designing DailyBreath, an evidence-based algorithm that translates climate science into a personal asthma warning system. This event is part of The Collider’s series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 12, 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.

Asheville Chamber July Business After Hours
July 12, 5:30-7 p.m. @Ardenwoods Retirement Community

This month, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours networking event will be hosted by Ardenwoods Retirement Community in Arden. Join for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres and community.

Monthly BIG Ideas Exchange: Methods of Persuasion
July 13, 8:30-11 a.m. @NewDominion

Join Big Council for a discussion on human behavior and subconscious influence, drawing from the steps taught in “Methods of Persuasion: How to Use Psychology to Influence Human Behavior” by Nick Kolenda.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
July 13, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

Mentorship for Career Advancement: A Fireside Chat with CEO of the Mentor Method
July 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT HQ

The BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab hosts The Mentor Method CEO and Founder Janice Omadeke for a fireside chat covering topics including finding the right mentor, making the most out of the experience and establishing positive relationships.

CONNEXXPO: Tech—Computers & Software
July 13, 7-9 p.m. @MIXXER Winston-Salem

MIXXER Winston-Salem hosts a group of experts for a discussion on product development through software. Speakers include Elerod Morris of Bee Geek, Daniel Turrick of Walter Robbs Architecture and Forsyth Tech, Brian Boone of Freedom Drones, Ben Cahill of Cook Medical and Dakota Pahel-Short of the City of Winston-Salem.

BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab: Decoding Supplier Diversity
July 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT HQ

At this BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab event, Higher Ground Consulting Group President Ciara Lily will present a workshop about the concept of supplier diversity and understanding the different certifications and certifying agencies involved.

HUSTLE Night
July 16, 6-7:30 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

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.

The Collider Lunch & Learn: Diversity & Inclusion in Your Organization
July 17, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

UNC Asheville Assistant Professor of Management Susan Clark Muntean, Ph.D. will share insights on how diversity in a business and board is key to an organization’s success. This event is part of The Collider’s series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

Flywheel Coworking Indeavor Club Lunch
July 17, 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.

Understanding the Landscape of Virtual Reality
July 17, 6-7:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

This Tech Talent South Charlotte-hosted event will spotlight the latest innovations in VR.

BLKTECHCLT Learning Lab: Customer Retention
July 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. @BLKTECHCLT HQ

This BLKTECHCLT Learning Labs features a customer retention workshop led by BLKTECHCLT Community Relations Director Freda Hendley. Participants will learn the best strategies for evaluating and creating customer retention plans.

Launch Greensboro IdeaLaunch
July 18, 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.

1 Million Cups CLT
July 18, 8:30-10 a.m.

Held every month, 1 Million Cups Charlotte features a presentation from a local startup followed by a Q&A from the community. Free coffee is included.

Womenpreneur Wednesday
July 18, 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
July 18, 9-10 a.m. @Asheville Social Hall

Asheville’s entrepreneurial community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Application Deadline: Pfizer-NCBiotech Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gene Therapy
July 18, 12 p.m.

Pfizer, Inc. and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center have partnered to offer a two-year program supporting the scientific and professional development of postdoctoral fellows interested in gene therapy careers.

Introduction to the Charlotte Startup Community
July 18, 4:30-5:30 p.m. @Packard Place

Those unacquainted with the Queen City startup scene are invited to attend a free orientation to the community presented by StartCharlotte. The event will offer attendees introductions and networking, along with connections to local resources, events, companies, programs, investors, and more. Food and drinks will be provided. The Packard Place Public House event will follow.

The Climate Adaptation Game
July 18, 4:30-6 p.m. @The Collider

Drew Jones and Ellie Johnston of Climate Interactive will present The Climate Adaptation Game, an interactive exercise on decision-making in the face of high-stakes climate events such as droughts or floods. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Infinite Possibilities: Are Our Smart Cities Smarter?
July 18, 5-8 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson

Join LaunchLKN in exploring the concept of smart cities and the topics surrounding it, including sustainability, autonomous cars and cybersecurity.

Packard Place Public House (Formerly #CLTStartupSocial)
July 18, 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.

Application Deadline: NC Tech Awards Submissions
July 18

This is your chance to submit applications and nominations for North Carolina’s leading stars of the tech sector. The NC Tech Gala will be held on November 15.

WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator
July 19, 11:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. @Wilmington Convention Center

Wilmington’s third annual leadership conference for women convenes local execs, entrepreneurs and business leaders to share insights and connections in a half-day program.

The Collider Lunch & Learn: Build an Influencer Platform & Make Marketing Obsolete
July 19, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

Author, blogger and podcaster Matt Frazier will show participants how to create engaging content, attract subscribers and understand what the audience wants. This event is part of The Collider’s bi-weekly series of lunch and learns.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 19, 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.

Charlotte Brews + Bytes
July 19, 5:30-7 p.m. @Industrious Charlotte

The NC TECH Association invites its members and the Charlotte tech community to join for a fun social gathering at Industrious. This event is free and open to the public.

PercCollider Climate Coffee Hour
July 20, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

Application Deadline: Emerging Issues Forum ‘Call for Communities’
July 22

The Institute for Emerging Issues seeks five North Carolina communities to showcase their civic engagement and community development initiatives at the Fall Emerging Issues Forum on September 17 in Asheville. Applications are due by 5 p.m. EST on July 22.

Application Deadline: Queen City Fintech Accelerator Program
July 23

Queen City Fintech Accelerator is a 12-week business development program serving fintech startups. It offers mentorship, customer acquisition strategy, seed funding prep and a $20,000 grant per team.

Collider Lunch & Learn: Leveraging Public Relations to Influence the Influencer
July 24, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

PR and marketing expert Krista Valiante, who has worked with top companies including Intel and Microsoft, will show participants how to implement effective PR strategies to complement their marketing efforts. This event is part of The Collider’s series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

1 Million Cups Asheville
July 25, 9-10 a.m. @Asheville Social Hall

Asheville’s entrepreneurial community meets weekly to hear presentations and support one another in continuing to grow.

Womenpreneur Wednesday
July 25, 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.

Mastering Workplace Performance (Charlotte)
July 25, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. @Advent Coworking

In this workshop, Jason Womack will show entrepreneurs and team leaders how to identify their unconscious daily routines and build better habits, how to use technology to be more productive and how to build basic levels of trust.

Hatch AVL Pitch Party
July 25, 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.

The Collider Lunch & Learn: How Sensor Technologies Are Disrupting Businesses
July 26, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

In this lunch & learn session, entrepreneur and mentor Scott Shwarts will show participants how they can apply sensor-enabled technology solutions to their businesses. This event is part of The Collider’s series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.

Skookum Volcano Tour
July 26, 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.

No Need to Feel Isolated at the Coast—Connect to NC Startup Resources
July 26, 4-6:30 p.m. @Ironclad Brewery

The Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) invites local entrepreneurs to engage in an event covering the startup resources that are available to North Carolina businesses. The event includes a discussion with three leaders in North Carolina’s startup ecosystem: Myxx Founder Monica Wood, VitalFlo Founder Luke Marshall and CED Connections to Capital Manager Hunter Young.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering
July 26, 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
July 27, 4-5 p.m. @The Collider

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

Science Pub: Science of Cities
July 27, 5:30-8 p.m. @The Collider

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider are co-hosting a free guest speaker series, Science Pub. This month’s presentation comes from Joe Minicozzi of Urban3, who will discuss human behavior’s influence on where people live.

CONNEXXPO, Change the World—Entrepreneurship
July 27, 7-9 p.m. @MIXXER Winston-Salem

At this event, MIXXER Winston-Salem will host a group of local creative entrepreneurs who will share about their business development journeys. Speakers include Whitney Daniel of SnootyJudy.com and #20SDS, Jen Brown of The Engaging Educator, Sam Snodgrass of Sustained Revenue Marketing, Raina Hague of Erdos IP Law, Hal Boyle of BOIL Twice, Inc., and Stephen Lockwood of Astronaut Crew.

Holacracy: The New Management System that Redefines Management
July 31, 8:30-11 a.m. @Technekes

At this Big Council event, Will Hunt of iQmetrix will lead a discussion on Holacracy, a unique management system detailed in “Holacracy: The New Management System that Redefines Management” by Brian Robertson.

The Collider Lunch & Learn: Using NOAA Climate Data for Business Decisions
July 31, 12-1 p.m. @The Collider

The Collider hosts Amanda Rycerze of Acclimatise for a demonstration on the uses of NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information‘s (NCEI) products and services. This session is part of The Collider’s series of bi-weekly lunch and learns.