Here is a look at upcoming events of interest to the region’s tech and startup industry. To share an event, email newsroom@wilmingtonbiz.com.

May 21
The Business Journal's Coastal Entrepreneur Awards is 5-9 p.m. at UNCW's Burney Center. Applications will open soon. Click for more.

Sept. 17-18
NC Tech hosts a Summit for Women in Tech in Wilmington. "This women-only summit will feature candid conversations with tech leaders where we explore gender bias, share our unique journeys, discuss how to shift the paradigm, and provide insights on how to advocate for change both now and for the next generation," according to the organization. Click for more.