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TechNite 2026: What to Expect

TechNite is the biggest night in tech for Roanoke and Blacksburg. Presented by Woods Rodgers and produced by RBTC, TechNite 2026 honors the year’s standouts in the regional technology and life science sectors. From networking, […]

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Showcase Your Organization with a TechNite Sponsorship

TechNite, powered by Woods Rogers, is Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council’s (RBTC) annual celebration of the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s technology community. The evening brings together 500+ attendees to celebrate leaders, innovators, and companies driving […]

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RBIA Welcomes Chip Bobbert as Director of Innovation

The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Chip Bobbert, new Director of Innovation, to the team. The Director of Innovation is a new position, and Bobbert began the […]

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ChangeMakerZ Alumni Build a Foundation to Flourish

When TechLab research scientist Julia Tani showed up at a Beer & Biotech, she had no idea her world was about to expand. She’d come to support colleague Rob Day, […]

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Second Annual Emerging Tech Conference Sparked Ideas and Collaboration

The second annual Emerging Tech Conference was held this fall at the iconic Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in downtown Roanoke. The two-day, tech-driven event took place October 30 and […]