Media Kit
Logos, boilerplate, and speaker assets for media coverage and cross-promotion.
Quick Facts
Program Tracks: AI & Data Systems · Industry 4.0 (AM2) · Health & Bio Innovation · Energy, Agriculture & Infrastructure · Venture & Ecosystem · Career & Education Pathways
Logos & Brand Assets
Download official ETC 2026, presenting partner and host organization logos for use in event coverage and promotion.
ETC 2026 Logos +
Use the primary ETC logo on light backgrounds and the reversed version on dark backgrounds.
Presenting Partner +
Carilion Clinic is the presenting partner of the 2026 Emerging Technology Conference.
Host Organization +
ETC is hosted by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council.
Logo Use +
Please use the provided logos without altering their proportions, colors or design elements.
Use the reversed ETC logo when placing the logo on a dark background.
Please leave adequate clear space around each logo and avoid placing logos over visually busy imagery.
Speakers & Keynotes
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Keynote Speaker
Ken Gall
Serial MedTech Entrepreneur, Duke Professor & Pioneer in 3D-Printed Biomaterials
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Keynote Speaker
Nigel Thurlow
Former Toyota Chief of Agile, CEO of The Flow Consortium & Co-Creator of The Flow System
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Featured Speaker
Nicole Hall
Higher Ed Strategist, UVA Senior AVP & National Voice on College Recruiting
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Featured Speaker
Gary Mays
Federal Health Operations Expert, Axle COO & Steward of a $1.7B FDA Center
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Featured Speaker
Mark Otter
Community Design & Digital Credentials Expert, Founder & Managing Partner of Community Works Collective
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Ready-to-use language for event listings, media coverage, newsletters, websites and social promotion.
Event & Media Copy
Short Event Description Calendar + event listings
The Emerging Technology Conference (ETC 2026) brings together founders, innovators, researchers, investors and industry leaders working at the growing edge of technology and life sciences in the Roanoke-Blacksburg region. Hosted by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, November 19–20 at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia.
Standard Event Description Newsletters + websites
The Roanoke-Blacksburg region is growing its AI, advanced manufacturing, biotech, medtech and agtech sectors. Each November, the Emerging Technology Conference (ETC) brings national and regional voices together around the work making a difference today and shaping tomorrow. Hosted by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC), ETC convenes founders, innovators, researchers, investors and industry leaders, including practitioners turning expertise in their fields into new technologies.
ETC 2026 takes place November 19–20 at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia. The program spans six tracks: AI & Data Systems; Industry 4.0 (AM2); Health & Bio Innovation; Energy, Agriculture & Infrastructure; Venture & Ecosystem; and Career & Education Pathways. Keynote speakers are Ken Gall, chief commercial officer of restor3d and a Duke University professor, and Nigel Thurlow, CEO of The Flow Consortium and former chief of Agile at Toyota.
In 2025, ETC drew more than 500 attendees from over 250 companies and organizations. Register to join ETC 2026 at rbtc.tech/events/emerging-technology-conference.
About RBTC Organizational boilerplate
The Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) is the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s membership community, connecting technology and life sciences companies, professionals, educators, students and ecosystem partners. Its membership ranges from emerging technology firms to the largest employers in the region. RBTC is part of the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA), which leads a portfolio of initiatives, including RAMP, Common Wealth Angels and Innovation Studio, to grow the region’s innovation economy and elevate it as a hub for technology and biotechnology. Learn more at rbtc.tech.
Social Copy
Speaker Post For ETC speakers
Sponsor / Partner Post For sponsors + partners
General Promo Post For community sharing
Event Photos
Browse photos from ETC 2025 for editorial and promotional use. High-resolution images and additional background from last year’s conference are available below.
Photos may be used in coverage and promotion of the Emerging Technology Conference. Please credit RBTC when appropriate.
questions
Press Inquiries or promo questions?
Reach out to Ada Cuadrado-Medina, Director of Communications and Engagement, RBTC.
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