Happy Hour Presented by VTCRC & RBTC

COgro 2200 Kraft Dr. SW Suite 1050, Blacksburg, VA, United States

The 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 sense of unity within the local tech ecosystem but also provides a platform for exchanging ideas, forging partnerships, and exploring potential collaborations. RBTC will provide […]

Optimize Your Makerspace: An Educator Workshop

Virginia Tech Roanoke Center 108 N. Jefferson St, Suite 701, Roanoke, VA, United States

Makerspaces 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 And more... Who Should Attend: Public, Private, and Homeschool Educators Contact: Ashley Sloan, Lead STEAM Instructor at Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, acsloan@vt.edu Registration fee of […]

BIT ONE

Charter Hall at the City Market Building 32 Market Square Southeast, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Experience 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 enrichment, and pure fun as we come together to celebrate Blacks in Technology’s (BIT) one-year anniversary of expanding representation in the tech community. Our first […]

Power Hour with WoTech presented by NorthWinds and Delta Dental

Northwinds & Delta Dental Office 5415 Airport Road Northwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Join 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 and brainstorm the future of the industry with some of the best and brightest. Come hungry!  Refreshments and unforgettable hospitality will be provided by our […]

BIT SWVA B.Y.T.E.S. | Grow Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

Hollins University - Goodwin Private Dining Room in the Moody Student Center 7916 Williamson Road, Hollins, Virginia, United States

Join us for an interactive workshop using LinkedIn to enhance your personal brand led by Jennifer Huffman. Jennifer Huffman is Vice President, Solutions Banking Relationship Manager at Atlantic Union Bank. She’s won Top 20 Under 40 and she is a National Award-Winning ABA Emerging Leader. Jennifer’s leadership extends beyond her professional role. She serves as […]

TechNite

TechNite is the tech community’s biggest night of the year where innovators from all over the region gather to celebrate their wins and honor the achievements of colleagues working to change the game in the global innovation space. As RBTC’s flagship event, TechNite is an evening that can’t be missed! This year we’ll celebrate in classic […]

Morning Jolt with WoTech

Online

Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests, and everything in between. There is no judgment, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump […]

Beer & Biotech

Big Lick Brewing Co. 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

Innovating for Impact: A Biodesign Approach to Health Needs Identification Join us as we walk through the Biodesign approach to healthcare innovation. We will discuss how we identify health needs, prioritize health equity, and foster collaboration between medical experts and biomedical engineers. Learn more about how we are working towards improving health outcomes in Southwest […]

RAMP Spring Demo Day

The Train Station 1402 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Join us for an exciting night of networking, pitching, and celebrating our Spring 2024 Cohort! Hear from each of our RAMP Spring 2024 Cohort startups as they share their pitch live on stage. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and programming is to begin at 5:30 pm. RAMP Spring 2024 Cohort: Alice Innovations (Roanoke, VA) leverages […]

BIT SWVA B.Y.T.E.S. | X Spaces

Online

Join us for a free interactive virtual workshop on the benefits of using X (Twitter) Spaces to grow your brand. We will join a live X Space for an opportunity to win $50 in Bitcoin! Get ready to elevate your online presence and foster authentic connections. Let's embark on this journey into the world of […]

Meet the Cohort

Starcade 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA, United States

Join us for a fun filled evening at the Starcade as you meet the 2024-2025 ChangeMakerZ. *Full Cohort Required*

BIT SWVA eSports Invitational

Historic Fishburn Mansion - Roanoke Parks and Recreation eSports Lab, 3rd Floor 714 13th Street Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Get ready gamers! We're incredibly excited to announce an engaging two-day eSports tournament taking place at the Historic Fishburn Mansion in Roanoke, VA. Gaming sessions will run from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, promising intensive, adrenaline-charged competition for all attendees. The tournament will be focusing on two hugely popular, buzzing games: NBA 2K - Lace […]