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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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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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RBIA Welcomes Ada Cuadrado-Medina as Director of Communications and Engagement
The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Ada Cuadrado-Medina as the inaugural Director of Communications and Engagement. This newly created position reflects RBIA’s commitment to actively stewarding the region’s story as its innovation ecosystem enters a new chapter of growth. Cuadrado-Medina joined the team in April 2026 to strengthen the region’s brand, deepen…
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RBTC Honors the Year’s Innovation Standouts at TechNite 2026
RBTC hosted the annual TechNite gala to celebrate the powerful innovation hub that’s growing in Roanoke and Blacksburg. Held on May 7 at Roanoke’s landmark Hotel Roanoke and presented by Woods Rogers, the celebratory event recognized the year’s standout researchers, leaders, and visionaries in the regional tech and life science community. “It doesn’t seem possible,…
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TechNite 2026 Nominees Announced
The most exciting night in Roanoke Blacksburg’s innovation ecosystem is almost here. TechNite 2026 takes place May 7 at Hotel Roanoke where over 500 members of our community will come out to honor the entrepreneurs, companies, mentors and pioneering work that’s cementing our region as a hub for groundbreaking innovation. We’re continually inspired by the…
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 AI Decoded
QCowork Coworking Space 105 Roanoke Street East, Blacksburg, Virginia, United StatesIf you've experimented with AI but haven't gotten much further than writing emails, this is for you! In this talk, JP Azevedo breaks down Claude Code, the tool he uses […]
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Morning Jolt with WoTech
OnlineCome join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering […]