Here is a look at upcoming events of interest to the region’s tech and startup industry. To share an event, email [email protected]. 

Sep. 2 
Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrepreneurs to pitch to and learn from their peers. This week's presentation is from Bite Club and outerspacd. Click for more. 

Sep. 3
UNCW's CIE hosts monthly one-hour programs as part of its Wilmington Innovation Forum, featuring a UNCW faculty member or community expert, a Q&A and lunch. August through November will feature a series on brain health. Click for more.

Sep. 10
The Network for Entrepreneurs (NEW) is hosting its annual investor "Buzz In" event at Cape Fear Community College's Union Station auditorium. According to NEW founder Jim Roberts, it's the "only venture capital conference east of Raleigh." Click for more. 

Sep. 24 
Wilmington's American Marketing Association is hosting its monthly lunch-and-learn event at Tides Beverage Company this month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jeff Gallop is hosting the event, and this month's discussion is on Marketing Sales Pipelines. Click for more. 

Sep. 29 
UNCW's CIE is hosting an Ocean Innovation Conference, open to investors, entrepreneurs, students and citizens. The conference is at the Burney Center and will run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The keynote has yet to be announced, but the day will feature an interactive activity, networking and sessions. Click for more.