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

Oct. 21
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 High Vital Society and ElSali Business Consulting. Click for more. 

Oct. 28
Every week, UNCW’s CIE hosts 1 Million Cups Wilmington, a forum for entrepreneurs to pitch to and learn from their peers. Next week's presenters are Shoreline Social Solutions and Cadmus Construction. Click for more. 

Oct. 28 
AMP, Lighthouse Network, Idea Fund Partners and Launch Chapel Hill are hosting an Investor Roadshow at UNCW's CIE from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Investors will look into 10 open deals from startups, followed by networking. 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. NC IDEA will announce recipients of its SEED grant cycle on day one. 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.

Editor's Note: The NC IDEA listing was updated to include up-to-date information about this year's event. The previous listing listed last year's keynote speaker.