Upcoming Events
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RAMP Pitch & Polish
OnlinePitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide […]
Happy Hour Presented by VTCRC & RBTC
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Building/Room TBA, Blacksburg, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) and the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) are joining forces to bring you an exciting happy hour event. This collaboration not only fosters a […]
Optimize Your Makerspace: An Educator Workshop
Virginia Tech Roanoke Center 108 N. Jefferson St, Suite 701, Roanoke, VA, United StatesMakerspaces are environments that challenge participants to create and learn though hands-on, personalized learning experiences. Experiences Include: Makerspace Background Goals Crafts vs Science Engagement at Any Age Microcontrollers and Micropython […]
BIT ONE
Charter Hall at the City Market Building 32 Market Square Southeast, Roanoke, Virginia, United StatesExperience the BIT One! Join us for an unforgettable day of celebration and impact at the BIT One Anniversary Party! Get ready to experience the perfect blend of philanthropy, community […]
Power Hour with WoTech presented by NorthWinds and Delta Dental
Northwinds & Delta Dental Office 5415 Airport Road Northwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United StatesJoin RBTC’s WoTech Village at NorthWinds and Delta Dental of Virginia’s Roanoke HQ. This month’s Power Hour is designed to help all women in the technology community expand their network […]
Event Series and Forums
Our monthly gatherings, forums, and annual events like TechNite provide opportunities for you to meet other technology leaders, make valuable business contacts, and stay current with the growing regional technology sector. Partner with RBTC and elevate your brand to new heights.
Tech & Toast events are held throughout the year and typically alternate between Blacksburg and Roanoke locations to encourage regional participation. Each event includes a speaker or panel and valuable networking with business and technology leaders from across the region.
TechNite is an annual celebration of the Roanoke–Blacksburg region’s technology community. The evening is highlighted with an awards ceremony where leaders are recognized in categories such as STEM-H Educator, Entrepreneur of the Year, Innovator of the Year, and Company of the Year.
Tech on Tap is the only series of events purely focused on networking within the regional Technology Community. It offers guests a laidback atmosphere to enjoy a cold drink and network with peers.
The Women in Technology Forum is an RBTC peer community providing support, development, and education through peer networks of women leaders and up-and-coming women leaders in technology companies.
Dedicated to professionals engaged in IT and cyber-security related fields of work, the Cyber Security Forum is focused on exploring best practices and sharing insights in the always-evolving landscape of organizational IT.
The Blacks In Technology Foundation is the largest community of Black people in the technology industry. Through community-focused activities, events and outreach, the regional chapter, Blacks In Technology Southwest Virginia (BIT SWVA) is “Stomping the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers.”
Beer & Biotech is an ecosystem-building series that will bring together investors, physicians, academics, inventors, startups, and state and regional leaders who are influential in the biotechnology industry. Each event in the year-long series will feature a local, regional, or national speaker and include plenty of time for networking and beverages at the host brewery.
Peer Roundtables
RBTC Peer Roundtables are marked by challenging, rigorous, confidential, business-focused, and empathetic comments that improve a company leader’s decision-making. These confidential conversations provide a place for peers to discuss issues they are facing and share best practices.
Are you a strategic professional in the technology sector? Are you seeking a robust and nurturing learning environment that can empower you to drive your organization’s continuous transformation, advancement, and achievement? If so, we invite you to consider participating in our Executive Roundtable.
Members of the CEO Roundtables are the top executive, CEO, or President of an entity with an aggressive growth strategy. These individuals are past the early career stage, scaling up from revenues of $1M. Our mission is to provide a forum where smart, thoughtful, and dedicated peers at the CEO-level gain new insights into strategic issues that are impacting their ability to adapt and transform.