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The Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council is an affiliate of the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA), a collaborative strategic alliance established to grow the region’s innovation economy, technology sector, life sciences/biotech, and professional communities.
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At a Glance
Meet Our Members
The companies of the RBTC represent the building blocks of economic success in the Roanoke Blacksburg region, creating a strong and successful innovation infrastructure for the generations to come. Member companies range from startups to some of the largest employers in the region, all with a common thread – technology.
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From entrepreneurs to large corporations, RBTC members span the innovation ecosystem.
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Create a professional network while in college. Students can participate in RBTC events and find mentors through RBTC.
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News / Blog
Latest News
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ChangeMakerZ Alumni Build a Foundation to Flourish
When TechLab research scientist Julia Tani showed up at a Beer & Biotech, she had no idea her world was about to expand. She’d come to support colleague Rob Day, […]
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Second Annual Emerging Tech Conference Sparked Ideas and Collaboration
The second annual Emerging Tech Conference was held this fall at the iconic Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in downtown Roanoke. The two-day, tech-driven event took place October 30 and […]
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Emerging Tech Conference: The Next Big Thing in Biotech
Can you think of anything better than two days immersed in all things emerging technology in the heart of Virginia’s up-and-coming biotech hub? Neither can we! As the member-driven organization […]
Spring 2026
TechNite
TechNite is an annual celebration of the Roanoke–Blacksburg region’s technology community. It’s an opportunity to network with more than 500 leaders in business and innovation. The evening includes a keynote speaker and awards presentation to celebrate the leaders, innovators, and successful companies within the regional technology community.
Upcoming Events
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RBTC’s Lunch & Learn
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce 1948 Franklin Road Southwest, Suite 200, Roanoke, Virginia, United StatesJoin us for our RBTC Lunch & Learn with Bhuvana Narayanamurthy "Designing for Memory, Attention, and Real Caregiving Work" Implications for products used under interruption and pressure. Mobile technologies play a […]
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RBTC’s AI Decoded
QCowork Coworking Space 105 Roanoke Street East, Blacksburg, Virginia, United StatesGet ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn't your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way […]