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RAMP Pitch & Polish

Pitch & 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 feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a time […]

BIT Final Fridays

Hollins University 7916 Williams Road, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Join BIT SWVA as we recap our experience at BITCON2024! The evening will be followed by networking and fun! This is a great opportunity to learn about BIT and all it has to offer.REGISTER NOW

WoTech Power Hour

Brady's Distillery 711 Pocahontas Avenue Northeast, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Join with women of Roanoke and Blacksburg's technology community at Brady's Distillery for the final Power Hour of 2024! Power Hour is designed to help you expand your network and brainstorm the future of the industry with some of the best and brightest. This social event is designed for women and people who identify as […]

Meet the Cohort

Shenandoah Club 24 Franklin Road Southeast, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Please join us on October 10 to meet RAMP’s Fall 2024 Cohort! The event will begin at 5 PM with programming beginning at 5:30 PM. Drivingo (Blacksburg, VA) pioneers customer experience with touchless interfaces, conversational AI, and bespoke omnichannel retail systems. Drivingo boosts interactions across the hospitality and tourism industry from banks to grocery stores […]

Morning Jolt with WoTech

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 with Dr. Bryan Hsu

Big Lick Brewing Company 409 Salem Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Commercial Applications of Reprogramming Gut Bacteria for Improved Health The gut microbiome is a powerhouse of microbial metabolism, converting our unused dietary materials into usable and biological products. How can we leverage this for therapeutic value? We have developed a strategy to reprogram gut bacteria to produce and release the proteins of our choice. With mouse […]

RAMP Pitch & Polish

Pitch & 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 feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a time […]

BIT Final Fridays October

Fishburn Mansion 714 13th Street Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

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Disrupt Up AI Conference

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center 110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Join us for two days of groundbreaking sessions, visionary speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities brought to you by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC). As the driving force behind innovation in technology and life science, RBTC is proud to present this transformative event designed to push the boundaries of AI. About the Conference: At the Disrupt […]

Morning Jolt with WoTech

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 Company 409 Salem Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

What’s Next for the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Health Sciences at Virginia Tech? Erin Burcham, President of VERGE and Executive Director of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, will moderate a question-and-answer session with Dr. Mike Friedlander, Executive Director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech’s Vice President of Health […]

BIT Final Fridays November

Join Blacks in Technology SWVA for a special Sip and Shop event at Culture Ethnic Shop's Holiday Vendor Fest. Enjoy delicious drinks, great company, and support local businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to find unique gifts for the holidays and connect with the vibrant Black community in SWVA. This is a collaboration with Culture […]