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Meet the TechNite 2024 Nominees

TechNite 2024 is just around the corner and we can’t wait to celebrate this year’s standouts in the tech community. We’re continually inspired by all elements of our innovation ecosystem, and […]

TechNite 2024: What to Expect

This year at the 24th annual TechNite by Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, we’re celebrating all the elements that make our innovation ecosystem so dynamic. Join us as we recognize the entrepreneurs, […]

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Special Guest Rishi Jaitly to Give Address at TechNite 2024

What do Virginia Tech, YouTube, and RBTC have in common? Rishi Jaitly. The countdown is on for TechNite on May 8, Roanoke-Blacksburg’s biggest night in technology. Jaitly, Virginia Tech Professor of Practice […]

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TechNite 2023: Region’s Biggest Night in Tech Honors This Year’s Best from Innovation Ecosystem

Kim Snyder (KariVis), Eddie Amos, Angela Pope Dickerson (Bullish & Blacks In Technology SWVA), Shierod Russell (Intuitive Surgical), Chad Burchett (Trova Commercial Vehicles), Dr. Jessica Gilbertie (Qentoros), Dean Thomas (CytoRecovery), […]

Congratulations to All the TechNite 2023 Awards Nominees

The energy surrounding technology and innovation in the region is electric. From small startups to mighty technology and biotechnology companies, revolutionary innovation is happening from right here in our region. […]

TechNite 2023: What to Expect

The energy surrounding technology and innovation in the region continues to thrive regionally and beyond. In true TechNite fashion, the event will continue to be a night to remember as […]

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Spotlight on Kathleen O’Dell, STEM-H Educator Award Winner

During TechNite 2022, Kathleen O’Dell was recognized as an educator in the Roanoke–Blacksburg region that promotes math, science, and/or use of technology in creative ways to transfer knowledge and help […]

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Spotlight on Martin Angst, 2022 Entrepreneur Award Winner

Martin Angst was recognized as a leader who exemplifies what it means to be a risk-taker in technology in May at TechNite. Angst, is the co-founder of Rendyr, an emerging […]

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Spotlight on P1 Technologies, 2022 Leading Tech Company Winner

P1 Technologies earned the 2022 Leading Tech Company Award at TechNite in May. Through their 375 employee-owners, P1 Technologies in Roanoke County has been partnering directly with OEMs worldwide since […]

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Spotlight on Wendi Pannell, 2022 Regional Leader Award Winner

At TechNite 2022 technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and companies were honored at an awards ceremony for their contributions to the thriving Roanoke-Blacksburg tech sector. Winners included Wendi Pannell, this year’s Regional […]