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. 23 
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 presenters are Fact-Based Healthcare Decisions and XTND Technologies. 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.

Sep. 30 
Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrepreneurs to pitch to and learn from their peers. Click for more. 

Nov. 5 
UNCW's CIE is hosting the Wilmington Innovation Forum on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the CIE. The forums are intended for local entrepreneurs as well as UNCW faculty, staff and students. Click for more. 

Nov. 12-13 
NC IDEA's Ecosystem Summit is coming to the beach this year, with the conference hosted at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach. This year's keynote speaker is Andrew Yang of Noble Mobile. Click for more. 

Nov. 16 
The annual NC Tech awards in Durham feature several Wilmington companies and organizations. The awards ceremony honors companies and entrepreneurs across various industries, including tech, business, academia, and government. Click for more.