Meet the regional ambassadors and find a mentor! Lace up your hiking boots and join a seasoned guide as well as a variety of regional ambassadors to hit the trails on some of the best hiking terrain on the East Coast. Learn about the outdoor culture and what brings so many adventurists to our region.

New Developments in Commercializing Capsadyn® This year, Chorda Pharma started marketing Capsadyn®, an over-the-counter topical analgesic for muscle and joint pain and other ailments. We’ll talk about issues related to regulation, manufacturing, intellectual property, and marketing as they pertain to Chorda Pharma and other biomedical start-ups in the region. Those in attendance can receive a free […]

Get ready gamers! As the temperatures heat up, so does the competition! Fridays at the Historic Fishburn Mansion in Roanoke, VA, you can join your peers for a few hours of digital competition. Gaming sessions will run from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, promising intensive, adrenaline-charged competition for all attendees. Lunch will be provided by Feeding Southwest […]

Dress Casual and join us for a day at Treetop Quest at Explore Park. Zip through the forest on the zipline on this fun and safe ropes course, or challenge yourself with climbing through the trees. Enjoy a jump on the largest trampoline for a grand finale! We will then conclude with refreshments at Twin […]