Building Virginia’s Innovative Future
ETC brings entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturers, researchers and educators into one room. Sponsorship puts your organization at the center of those connections.
An annual investment in what comes next for our region
Southwest Virginia sits at the crossroads of advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, agriculture and cybersecurity. ETC was created to bring those communities together.
Sponsors make it possible for leaders, builders and rising talent to meet, exchange ideas and form partnerships that strengthen the regional economy.
Every organization invests for different reasons, whether that’s recruiting talent, introducing a new product, generating business development or demonstrating thought leadership. ETC pairs simple partnership levels with flexible specialty opportunities so you can build a sponsorship around your goals.
Choose the level that fits your goals
Every partnership includes event recognition, complimentary registrations, and meaningful opportunities to engage Southwest Virginia’s innovation community.
Presenting
Sold- 10 registrations
- Premier logo placement
- Keynote recognition
- VIP Dinner
Diamond
Sold- 8 registrations
- Breakout recognition
- Exhibit space
- VIP Dinner
Platinum
Available- 6 registrations
- Exhibit space
- Sponsor spotlight
- VIP Dinner
Gold
Available- 5 registrations
- Exhibit space
- Priority networking
- Logo recognition
Silver
Available- 3 registrations
- VIP networking
- Website & app listing
- Event signage
Supporting
Available- 2 registrations
- Website & app listing
- Event recognition
- Networking visibility
Community
Available- 1 registration
- Website listing
- Community recognition
- Ideal for startups & nonprofits
Looking for something beyond the standard sponsorship levels?
The ETC 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus includes additional opportunities such as conference track partnerships, keynote and speaker sponsorships, networking experiences, investor programming, workshops, hospitality, and other customized activations designed around your organization’s goals.
A growing room of decision-makers and builders
Emerging Technology Conference brings together founders, investors, manufacturers, researchers, educators, and executives shaping Southwest Virginia’s innovation economy.
Who attends ETC
Conference tracks
Six focused tracks bring these communities together around the technologies, industries, and opportunities shaping the region.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
ETC is made possible by organizations that see value in bringing this community together. We’re grateful to the partners helping make the 2026 conference possible.
Interested in sponsoring ETC 2026? Contact Suzanne Gardner at Suzanne.Gardner@rbtc.tech to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Put Your Organization in the Room.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for ETC 2026. Explore the options or connect with our team to find the right fit for your organization.