TechNite 2026
May 7 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
TechNite, powered by Woods Rogers, is the annual celebration of the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s technology community. The evening brings together 500+ attendees to celebrate leaders, innovators, and companies driving the region’s tech-based economy forward. This year we celebrate 26 years of this incredible event. Attendees can expect an evening like never before, with a special program recognizing award winners and innovators in the ecosystem from the past 26 years!
Here’s what to expect:
- Special evening at the exclusive Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke
- Dinner and drinks provided by Hotel Roanoke
- 26th Anniversary Hall of Fame inductions
- Hart of the Entrepreneur Endowment Honoree
- Live entertainment and more!
- Attire: Semi-Formal
Award Categories Include:
- RBTC Hall of Fame
- Hart of the Entrepreneur Impact Award & Endowment
- STEM-H Educator Award
- K-12 STEM-H Educator Award
- Rising Star in Technology Award
- Rising Star in Biotechnology Award
- Innovator Award
- Regional Leadership Award
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Leading Small Tech Company
- Leading Large Tech Company