Here’s our exclusive wrapup of upcoming events happening across North Carolina through the end of the year. Included are the latest meetups, conferences, workshops, application deadlines and networking events happening in Asheville, Charlotte, the Triad, Wilmington and other parts of North Carolina.

This post is part of our weekly column of upcoming events, along with our comprehensive resource guide for startups in the Triangle.

To find out what’s happening this month in the Triangle specifically, check out part one of this week’s column. Another post previews events coming in January. Recurring monthly meetups in the Triangle are listed here.

We’ve also put together a list of upcoming holiday events across North Carolina.

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.

Charlotte Economic Outlook Conference

December 9, 12:30-2 p.m. @Westin Charlotte

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s Economic Outlook Conference features talks and fireside chats with Charlotte’s top thought leaders as they discuss economic growth opportunities for the region.

LaunchLab Demo Day (Fall 2019)

December 9, 5-7:30 p.m. @229 N Greene St

Join this demo day event to celebrate the culmination of Launch Greensboro‘s Fall LaunchLab cohort. Refreshments will be served.

NC IDEA Ice House Facilitator Training (4th Cohort)

December 10-12 @Catawba Valley Community College

NC IDEA’s three-day Ice House Facilitator Training provides education and insight on the “entrepreneurial mindset” to innovators who want to solve social, political and economic problems.

Lunch & Learn: The Core IoT Network

December 10, 12-1 p.m. @Launch Factory

Join Charlotte IoT and Steven Payne, senior director of IoT sales at Sprint, as he covers how millions of devices connecting to the network are different than smartphones and security across that network.

Gig East Meetup: Roundhouse Roundtable

December 10, 5:30-8 p.m. @Freeman Round House and African-American Museum

Join Gig East at its quarterly meetup to discuss the ongoing contributions of innovation and entrepreneurship of minority and women business leaders in Wilson. Gig East Exchange Manager Darren Smith will host a panel discussion and share an update on the construction progress of the Exchange and the RIoT Accelerator Program coming to Wilson.

Cybersecurity 101

December 10, 6-8 p.m.

Join Tech Talent South Charlotte to learn the terms and tools you need to protect your business.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

December 11, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson

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.

Charlotte PitchBreakfast

December 11, 8-10 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.

1 Million Cups Asheville

December 11, 9-10 a.m. @East Fork

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

Speed Networking at the Speedway

December 11, 3:30-6:30 p.m. @Charlotte Motor Speedway Paddock Club

Come network with the business community while getting a sneak peek at the Speedway’s Christmas light decorations at the next “Speed Networking at the Speedway” event, held by the north chapter of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.

NC Food Innovation Lab & Advance Technology Tour

December 11, 4-6:30 p.m. @North Carolina Research Campus

Cabarrus Economic Development, in partnership with LaunchLKN and Bunker Labs Charlotte, is hosting a tour of the new Food Innovation Lab and Advanced Technology Center at Rowan Cabarrus Community College at the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis. A happy hour will follow the tour.

synerG Young Professionals December On Tap

December 11, 5:30-8 p.m. @Gate City Growlers

Join synerG and Greensboro Jaycees for an evening of networking after work.

Application Deadline: NCBiotech Flash Grant Cycle 2

December 11

For its Flash Grant program, the North Carolina Biotech Center is on the lookout for innovative life science technology ideas with commercial potential. Applications for the latest cycle in the program are due at noon.

NC TECH Annual CIO/CISO Online Auction

December 11-13

The winning bidder of this online fundraiser gets the opportunity to facilitate a one-on-one lunch meeting with a CIO or CISO at a North Carolina tech company. The auction supports NC TECH’s statewide initiatives, including its Founder’s Scholarship.

NCGrowth Fall 2019 Showcase

December 12, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. @NC Zoo

This event brings together partners, funders and friends of UNC’s Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise to showcase the center’s current projects.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

December 12, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

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.

UNCW AI Meetup

December 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. @UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Every month this meetup group joins to discuss a hot topic in the artificial intelligence space. Join to hear insights and meet others in the Wilmington AI community.

Overview of Forecasted City of Winston-Salem Projects

December 12, 6-8 p.m. @ACCESS Center for Equity + Success

Join this free event to learn about upcoming City of Winston-Salem projects, network with representatives from city departments and community-based lending resources.

BLKTECHCLT & Flatiron School Coding Info Session

December 12, 6-8 p.m. @James M Duke Memorial Library

Join BLKTECHCLT for an info session to learn all about Flatiron School’s online engineering, data science and UX/UI design programs.

Venture 15 Awards & Venture Asheville Honors

December 12, 7-10 p.m. @The Orange Peel

The Venture 15 and Venture Asheville Honors Awards are presented in celebration of the fastest-growing startups in the city, along with the individuals who are leading the growth of the local entrepreneurial community.

Leveraging Consumer Insights to Drive Business Value

December 13, 12-1 p.m. @Skookum

In this workshop, Brett Townsend, head of North America Insights at Electrolux, will share the foundational concepts necessary to capitalize on the strategic possibilities and vision that consumer insights can provide.

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Power of Women Luncheon

December 16, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park

Join the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s last Power of Women luncheon of the year, featuring networking, a panel discussion and demonstrations from partnering professional women’s business organizations in the region.

Application Deadline: RAP Wilson Cohort (Spring 2020)

December 16

RIoT is bringing its 12-week RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) to Wilson starting in February 2020. Applications for the first RAP Wilson cohort will close on December 16 at 5 p.m. EST.

Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours

December 17, 8-9 a.m. @Blue Ridge Orthodontics

This month’s Asheville Chamber Business Before Hours event will be hosted by Blue Ridge Orthodontics. Join for networking and light breakfast refreshments.

synerG Lunch & Learn: Multigenerational Workforce

December 17, 12-1 p.m. @Action Greensboro

Join Campus Greensboro Director Lizzy Tahsuda for a lunch and learn on the experiences that shape each generation, how to mitigate stereotypes and how to work together to see the value of generational diversity on teams.

Launch Challenge Showcase

December 17, 2-4 p.m. @Wake Downtown

Join the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center for a showcase with businesses in the Fall 2019 Launch Challenge program. (If you’re interested in participating in the next session of the Launch Challenge, you can apply by December 31.)

Startup Grind Davidson: End of Year Holiday Party

December 17, 5-7 p.m. @Hurt Hub@Davidson

Startup Grind Davidson invites the community to join to celebrate a successful year with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a White Elephant Gift Exchange, and ping pong, jenga, karaoke and Uno.

1 Million Cups Lake Norman

December 18, 7:30-9 a.m. @Hurt Hub @Davidson

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 Asheville

December 18, 9-10 a.m. 

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

Launch Challenge Information Session

December 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. @Forsyth Tech Small Business Center

Join the Forsyth Tech Small Business Center to learn about the Launch Challenge program, in which 10-20 prospective business owners will learn how to successfully launch and grow a startup. Graduates of the program may receive a financial award to support their business launch. Applications for the next session are due December 31.

Packard Place Public House

December 18, 5:30-7:30 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 drinks.

Small Business Success Celebration with Mountain BizWorks

December 18, 6-9 p.m. @Center for the Craft

Mountain BizWorks is hosting its annual year-end event celebrating its years of success and looking forward to 2020. Light refreshments, desserts and drinks will be served.

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

December 19, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

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.

Startup Grind Winston-Salem: End of Year Party & Chili Cookoff

December 19, 5:30-8 p.m. @Flywheel Coworking (W. Fifth St.)

Join Startup Grind Winston-Salem for its annual chili cookoff to celebrate the end of the year.

HQ Greensboro + The Forge Holiday Party

December 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @HQ Greensboro

The Forge and HQ Greensboro are hosting a holiday event featuring a mobile laser demonstration, crafting, light fare and beverages.

Application Deadline: E4 Carolinas 2020 Leadership Development Programs

December 20

Each year, E4 Carolinas welcomes up to 30 energy professionals to participate in its Leadership Development Programs, which include Emerging Leaders (experiential learning across the Carolinas’ energy industry), Nuclear Energy Leaders (a deep dive into the nuclear industry) and Carolina Executive Energy Leaders (for seasoned executives with an organization focus).

Venture Café Thursday Gathering

December 26, 5-8 p.m. @Bailey Power Plant

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.

Application Deadline: Launch Challenge

December 31

Triad entrepreneurs and innovators can apply to be one of the 10-20 prospective business owners who will participate in this session of the Launch Challenge program. Graduates of the program may receive a financial award to support their business launch.