Annual Emerging Technologies Conference powered by Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council
November 14-15, 2024
Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) is launching an annual conference to share global knowledge and resources with the ecosystem surrounding emerging technologies. The November conference will focus on AI in 2024 and deliver a variety of keynotes, panels and breakout sessions through three tracks: life sciences, technology and a track dedicated to startups.
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What To Expect
Who Should Attend?
As the convener of the region’s innovators driving the tech-based economy, RBTC’s annual conference will serve technologists of all stages and ages through access to global subject matter experts leveraging emerging technologies for success across industries.
Speakers
The two-day event will offer sessions focusing on AI in technology and life science, with an additional track dedicated to startups.
Track themes include: AI in the workplace, emerging trends, leadership, social impact, R&D, and modern engineering among others. Hear use-case presentations and engaging founder stories plus an overall focus on building a region for STEM talent.
Hotel Info
Book your stay at the iconic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in downtown Roanoke, Virginia for Disrupt Up. We have special conference rates for attendees, now through September.
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We Thank Our Disrupt Up Sponsors
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