Imagine two days immersed in all things emerging technology in the heart of Virginia’s up-and-coming tech innovation hub. Sound amazing? We think so too. That’s why we launched RBTC’s latest marquee event: Emerging Technology Conference. Last year’s conference was a roaring success and we’re set to follow up with another phenomenal experience.
As the member-driven organization for tech and life sciences for Roanoke and Blacksburg, The RBTC is on a mission to foster a culture of unbounded innovation and collaboration in our region. We can’t wait to present our second annual Emerging Technology Conference. It’s your ticket to supercharge connections and blaze a trail toward technological growth.
Our distinctive event leads with global experts on Artificial Intelligence and connects a community of innovators with all things emerging tech. And it’s all hosted in an unbeatable region gaining a reputation for limitless growth.
Deep Learning Meets Network Expansion at ETC
We meticulously engineered our conference so you get a chance to cross-pollinate ideas across sectors while aligning your experience with your industry and interests. In particular, the AI track features deep dives into topics surrounding the latest developments, innovative use cases, strategy, and more. Here’s just a sample of what’s in store:
- From Silicon Valley to Main Street: The AI Implementation Reality Check with Nathan Powell
- AI in Pharma with Joy Polefrone, Ryan Littich, Dennis Hall, John Milton-Benoit, Andy Carpenter
- From Prompt to Prototype: Building with Custom GPTs and AI Agents with Samantha Steidle
- Opportunities and Risks for AI: 2025 and Beyond with Dayal Bhagat, Dr. Andrew Kulak, and Doug Turpin.
It’s all happening in in a tech hub that gaining national recognition. We’re a community of researchers, entrepreneurs, government, and higher education all focused on advancement. The Roanoke Blacksburg innovation ecosystem features unprecedented collaboration across industries—forming an environment where growth is all but given. Innovation thrives here thanks to world-class resources, opportunities, and connections that you can’t find anywhere else:
- 25 higher education institutions—Including nationally ranked research university Virginia Tech.
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine—a public-private partnership that offers 32 different specialties.
- A talent pipeline training the next generation innovators
- RAMP, a premiere accelerator that has launched 61 companies and 850+ jobs
- Affordable, accessible infrastructure including web lab space.
Explore the Leading Edge of AI in VA’s Innovation Corridor
The conference happens October 30-31 in Roanoke, VA at the iconic Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center. It’s a bold event designed for creative collisions and collaboration at the highest level. You can expect exclusive access to:
- Visionary keynotes and substantive panels
- Socials and networking
- Bespoke tracks exploring biotech, AI, additive manufacturing, and talent
Don’t miss your chance to accelerate your growth and deepen your impact. Explore emerging tech in Virginia’s hub for innovation. Register for the RBTC Emerging Technology Conference today.
