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SUMMARY:WoTech Power Hour: Recovery & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a networking event that’s actually good for you? Join your WoTech community at Renew & Restore Wellness for an evening that prioritizes both professional connections and personal well-being. Experience three recovery therapies used by pro athletes (normally $120) for just $25\, while connecting with other incredible women in tech. It’s networking\, elevated. \nLimited spots available\, so secure your spot now! \nRegister Here \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/wotech-power-hour-recovery-networking/
LOCATION:Renew & Restore Wellness\, 2401 S Main St.\, Blacksburg\, Virginia\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:WoTech
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SUMMARY:Beer & Biotech at Big Lick Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Beer & Biotech is an RBTC signature series which pairs in-depth\, technical conversation with delicious\, locally-brewed beverages. Join us at Big Lick Brewing Company in downtown Roanoke for our next Beer & Biotech as we welcome Shannon Allen Whiles\, PhD\, co-founder and CEO of Lytic Biotechnologies. \nDr. Allen is leading groundbreaking work to transform how biologic medicines are delivered. Her company is developing an innovative platform that engineers bacteriophages to produce therapeutic proteins directly in the gut\, opening the door for biologic treatments that can be taken orally instead of through injections. \nDr. Allen will share insights into the science behind this emerging technology\, the challenges of translating cutting-edge research into real-world therapies\, and the journey of building a biotech startup from the lab to the clinic. \nCome grab a drink\, connect with the local innovation community\, and hear how biotechnology breakthroughs happening right here in Roanoke could change the future of medicine. \n– – –  \nBeer & Biotech takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beer and biotech conversation. Free parking is available on-site. Enjoy networking from 4:30 to 5:15p and the speaker will begin at 5:15p. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/beer-biotech-at-roanoke-biotech-hub/
LOCATION:Big Lick Brewing Company\, 409 Salem Avenue Southwest\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24016-3613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer & Biotech
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
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CREATED:20260110T090018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T080006Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Jolt with WoTech
DESCRIPTION: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 in when you can. \nMorning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link. \nThis meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month.  Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM.  Programming begins at 8:15 AM. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/morning-jolt-with-wotech-6/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:WoTech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260313T080005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080006Z
UID:12347-1776124800-1776211199@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Navigator Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Book a 30 minute 1-on-1 session for any tech or life sciences innovators that would like support in the region or would like to learn more about the entrepreneur support resources available across the region. \nYou can book a 1-on-1 meeting to get guidance and introductions.  \nThese sessions are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/ecosystem-navigator-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:RBTC Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
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CREATED:20260110T090006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080005Z
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SUMMARY:RBTC's AI Decoded
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn’t your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting\, approachable\, and packed with practical insights. \nThis month\, join us for a conversation with Uma Marques\, Director of Information Technology for Roanoke County\, as she presents “How Local Governments Are Using AI to Improve Public Services.” Uma will explore how local governments are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance public services\, strengthen cybersecurity efforts\, and support the development of smarter\, more connected communities. She will also discuss how AI is shaping the future of Smart Cities and transforming how local governments serve their residents. \nWhether you’re AI-curious or already in the game\, you’ll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are. \nLet’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/rbtcs-ai-decoded-3/
LOCATION:QCowork Coworking Space\, 105 Roanoke Street East\, Blacksburg\, Virginia\, 24060-3909\, United States
CATEGORIES:RBTC Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Cohort
DESCRIPTION:RAMP will host a “Meet the Cohort\,” open to the public\, on April 2 at 5 p.m. at The Shenandoah Club in Roanoke for members of the community to meet the RAMP In Residence participants. The Spring 2026 Cohort will conclude their RAMP In Residence experience with “Demo Day\,” at the end of the program\, when the entrepreneurs will present their companies to the region’s business leaders and investors. \nMeet the Cohort is presented by Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and National Bank of Blacksburg. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/meet-the-cohort/
LOCATION:Shenandoah Club\, 24 Franklin Road Southeast\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24011\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Startups
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T210000
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SUMMARY:IT Security Forum: Hands on Security Capture The Flag
DESCRIPTION:IT-Security Professionals Capture the Flag!\n\nThis year\, the RBTC IT-Security Forum CTF is on Tuesday\, March 31st\, after work from 5:30 – 9pm!   \nAre you ready to hack?!?\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a gray-beard IT-Professional\, a read-team Cyber Pentester\, or a green IT-Security n00b — if you love hands on IT-Security\, then this Capture the Flag event is for you! Our Jeopardy -Style  CTF is the #1 professional Cybersecurity in the ROA/NRV area that attracts the hottest regional Sys-Admin/IT/Network-security and Pentester professionals\, and is created and run by the Virginia Cyber Range.\n\nAgenda:\n5:00 – Arrivals\, food\, networking\n5:30 – Official start time\, announcements\, agenda\n5:45 – Sponsor microphone\n6pm – CTF start time\n9pm – CTF end time\n9:15  – awards\, photos\n\nThis year we’re moving the event to the Christiansburg New River Community College (mall) STEM campus. Our CTF features tongue-in-cheek “Hollywood-hacker” style mood lighting\, pumping electronica background music\, food\, drinks and $1\,000 in IT-Professional themed IT-Security prizes. You don’t want to miss this once-a-year regional IT-Pro event! A GREAT place to network with IT-Security professionals in a fun environment.\n\n\n\nOur Jeopardy-style\, 3hr\, hands on hacking CTF itself is loaded with brand-new challenges from classic cybersecurity categories such as Cryptography\, Recon\, Reverse Engineering\, and cool new Web challenges!.. as well as our super fun “IRL” (in-real-life) challenges that includes physical RFID/RF sniffing\, network/portscan challenges and more!\n\n\n \nGear To Bring:\nWe provide the tables and power strips\, but you need to minimally bring your laptop and power supply.  We also have a number of high-point-value “IRL” (in real life) physical challenges.. but if you want to solve these hands-on challenges\, it will benefit you bring/acquire any of the following to really rack up some big-time points.\n\n\nFlipper Zero/RTL-SDR(or equiv) RFID/RF sniffers\,\nWiFi sniffing adapters (sniffing only\, no attacks or brute force/WiFi Pineapple type devices please)\nUSB/UART adapter (for sniffing physical devices (with wires! :))\nUSB Logic Analyzers (moar wires!)\n\n\n\nYou can solve most of these challenges on Windows/Mac based laptops\, but Linux or a pentesting distro like Kali Linux or Parrot OS will come in super handy.\n \n\nOur Favorite Networking Challenge Returns!\nThe infamous Portscan LED Matrix is back!\n\n(will be a different pattern this year)\n\nOur LED Matrix\, port scanning challenge\, is always a high stress crowd pleaser. Jump through some hoops to get ssh’d in to connect and get whitelisted\, then port scan only the blue LEDs (no red) and that pops the main flag and sets off spinning red lights\, getting you some BIG points on the scoreboard!.. To prepare\, you really need to know how to work with ssh keys\, and beef up on your port scans kung-fu (see this live successful scan video here).\n\nTo RSVP\, watch for our event listing on the RBTC site here: https://www.rbtc.tech/calendar/category/rbtc-events/it-security-forum/ \n\nCome join us\, play the CTF\, have fun and learn something new!\n\nP.S. For a itemized listing of the $1\,000 in IT-Security prizes\, stay tuned to the RBTC [Security-Announce] mail list here.\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors & Partners\n       \n\n\n                    \n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/it-security-forum-hands-on-security-capture-the-flag/
LOCATION:New River Community College S.T.E.M. Campus\, 782 New River Road Northwest\, Christiansburg\, Virginia\, 24073\, United States
CATEGORIES:IT Security Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T235959
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UID:12273-1774310400-1774396799@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Navigator Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Book a 30 minute 1-on-1 session for any tech or life sciences innovators that would like support in the region or would like to learn more about the entrepreneur support resources available across the region. \nYou can book a 1-on-1 meeting to get guidance and introductions.  \nThese sessions are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/ecosystem-navigator-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:RBTC Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260129T090009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080011Z
UID:12242-1773851400-1773858600@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:Beer & Biotech at Big Lick Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Beer & Biotech is an RBTC signature series which pairs in-depth\, technical conversation with delicious\, locally-brewed beverages. Join us at Big Lick Brewing Company in downtown Roanoke. \nBeer & Biotech takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beer and biotech conversation. Free parking is available on-site. Enjoy networking from 4:30 to 5:15p and the speaker will begin at 5:15p. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/beer-biotech-at-big-lick-brewing-company/
LOCATION:Big Lick Brewing Company\, 409 Salem Avenue Southwest\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24016-3613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer & Biotech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T090000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260110T090018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T080006Z
UID:12087-1773820800-1773824400@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:Morning Jolt with WoTech
DESCRIPTION: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 in when you can. \nMorning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link. \nThis meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month.  Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM.  Programming begins at 8:15 AM. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/morning-jolt-with-wotech-4/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:WoTech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260107T090007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080005Z
UID:12033-1773338400-1773345600@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:RBTC's AI Decoded
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn’t your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting\, approachable\, and packed with practical insights. \nThis month\, join Doug Turpin as he discusses “Where Physical Security Meets Cybersecurity.”Discover how AI is changing the way organizations protect people\, places\, and business operations.  \nWhether you’re AI-curious or already in the game\, you’ll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are. \nLet’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/rbtcs-ai-decoded-2/
LOCATION:QCowork Coworking Space\, 105 Roanoke Street East\, Blacksburg\, Virginia\, 24060-3909\, United States
CATEGORIES:RBTC Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T235959
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260412T080006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080006Z
UID:13080-1773100800-1773187199@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:Ecosystem Navigator Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Book a 30 minute 1-on-1 session for any tech or life sciences innovators that would like support in the region or would like to learn more about the entrepreneur support resources available across the region. \nYou can book a 1-on-1 meeting to get guidance and introductions.  \nThese sessions are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/ecosystem-navigator-office-hours/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:RBTC Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260412T080005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080005Z
UID:13079-1770919200-1770926400@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:RBTC's AI Decoded
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn’t your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting\, approachable\, and packed with practical insights. \nIt’s no secret that AI is imperfect: models hallucinate incorrect facts\, perpetuate historical bias\, and can even make decisions with disastrous real-world consequences. Yet the sheer power of AI for interpreting the world around us demands a way to extract real insight from systems we know will sometimes be wrong. \nAs it turns out\, we’ve solved this problem before. Humans—imperfect\, biased\, and error-prone—have long been embedded in systems that nonetheless produce reliable outcomes. In this talk\, Eric Pauley will explore why AI models make mistakes\, why they won’t be perfect any time soon\, and how the same principles that make human-centered systems safe can help us build secure\, reliable AI-powered systems. \nWhether you’re AI-curious or already in the game\, you’ll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are. \nLet’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together. \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/rbtcs-ai-decoded/
LOCATION:QCowork Coworking Space\, 105 Roanoke Street East\, Blacksburg\, Virginia\, 24060-3909\, United States
CATEGORIES:RBTC Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260412T080008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080008Z
UID:13087-1768982400-1768986000@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:Morning Jolt with WoTech
DESCRIPTION: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 in when you can. \nMorning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link. \nThis meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month.  Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM.  Programming begins at 8:15 AM. \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/morning-jolt-with-wotech-16/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:WoTech
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T090000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260412T080007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080007Z
UID:13085-1734508800-1734512400@ramprb.com
SUMMARY:Morning Jolt with WoTech
DESCRIPTION: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 in when you can. \nMorning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link. \nThis meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month.  Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM.  Programming begins at 8:15 AM. \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/morning-jolt-with-wotech-15/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:WoTech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260412T080009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080009Z
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SUMMARY:Defense Against the Dark Arts
DESCRIPTION:RBTC Defense Against the Dark Arts brings you..Unlocking Secrets: PulseView & Side-Channel Timing Attacks on Keypads \n\nOverview: \n\n\nIn this demo of hardware hacking\, we’ll introduce PulseView – the ‘Wireshark of hardware hacking’ – and demonstrate a technique to unlock a keypad safe. Our method? A Side-Channel Timing Attack\, which relies on the timing discrepancies in the user interface.  Using an affordable logic analyzer (priced under $20)\, we’ll capture microsecond changes in response times tied to incorrect passcodes. By leveraging this side-channel data\, we will carefully decipher the true passcode of the safe.  \n\n\nUnique Approach: \n\n\nTraditional hacking often focuses on software vulnerabilities to exfiltrate sensitive data. In this demonstration\, we will show how the timing of system responses can leak data without any traditional vulnerabilities. This approach emphasizes the power and subtlety of side-channel attacks in extracting valuable information.   \n\n\nTakeaways for Attendees: \n\n\n\nUnderstand how a side-channel timing attack works to reveal sensitive data.\n\n\n\n\nLearn about the key functionality of logic analyzers and the PulseView software\, often called the ‘Wireshark of hardware hacking.’\n\n\n\n\nGain practical knowledge on how to utilize changes in response time to recover the passcode of a keypad safe.\n\n\n\nJoin us for this insightful session to explore the intricacies of hardware hacking and enhance your cybersecurity skill set with real-world applications and techniques. \n \n\nFeatured Speaker: \nAssistant Professor Monta Elkins  \n \n\n\nMonta Elkins is currently “Hacker-in-Chief” for FoxGuard Solutions\, an ICS patch provider. A security researcher and consultant; he was formerly Security Architect for Rackspace and the first ISO for Radford University. He has been a speaker at DEFCON\, Homeland Security’s ICSJWG (Industrial Control Systems Joint Working Group)\, EnergySec’s Security Summit\, VASCAN\, GE Digital Energy’s Annual Software Summit\, Educause Security Professionals Conference\, Toshiba’s Industrial Control Systems Conference\, NERC’s GridSecCon\, ICS CyberSecurity by Security Week\, UTC Telecom and other security conferences. \n\n\n \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/defense-against-the-dark-arts/
LOCATION:Virginia Western Business Science Building\, Room M302\, 3099 Colonial Avenue Southwest\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24015\, United States
CATEGORIES:IT Security Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T165413
CREATED:20260412T080012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T080012Z
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SUMMARY:Demo Day & Tech the Halls
DESCRIPTION:Hear from each of our RAMP Fall 2024 startups as they share their pitch live on stage at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. Then continue the festivities with entertainment\, holiday treats\, and delicious food and drink. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and programming is to begin at 5:30 pm. \nTech the Halls is open to the public and free to attend! RSVP is required. RAMP alumni and RBTC members are especially encouraged to attend and help welcome three new startups into the technology community. \nHelp us Tech the Halls and connect with Verge\, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology and RAMP communities in this fun\, year-end event in Blacksburg\, VA. \n\nThank you to our Verge alliance sponsors for allowing this event to be free to attend: VIPC\, Carilion Clinic\, Virginia Tech\, City of Roanoke\, Virginia Tech Foundation\, GO Virginia\, Woods Rogers\, Delta Dental\, Gentry Locke\, Mitchell Law Firm\, Virginia Western Community College\, National Bank of Blacksburg\, Commonwealth Capital\, Middleland Capital\, Botetourt County\, City of Salem\, Giles County\, Montgomery County\, Pulaski County\, Roanoke County\, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute\, Virginia Bio\, Virginia Tech Corporate Reseach Center\, Verge\, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council\, and RAMP. \n\n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/demo-day-tech-the-halls/
LOCATION:The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center\, 901 Prices Fork Road\, Blacksburg\, Virginia\, 24061\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Startups
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SUMMARY:Morning Jolt with WoTech
DESCRIPTION: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 in when you can. \nMorning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link. \nThis meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month.  Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM.  Programming begins at 8:15 AM. \n \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/morning-jolt-with-wotech-5/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:WoTech
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SUMMARY:Disrupt Up AI Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nAbout the Conference: At the Disrupt Up AI Conference\, we’re bringing together the brightest minds and most innovative thinkers to explore the limitless potential of artificial intelligence. Over two dynamic days\, you’ll dive deep into the latest advancements\, trends\, and applications shaping the future of AI across industries. \n \nWhat to Expect: Prepare to be inspired by visionary keynotes\, engage in thought-provoking panels\, and connect with fellow disruptors shaping AI’s future. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just beginning your journey in AI\, there’s something for everyone at Disrupt Up. \n \nThemes and Topics: Our lineup of sessions covers a wide range of topics\, from cutting-edge AI technologies to ethical considerations and real-world applications. Explore themes such as generative AI\, precision medicine\, startup innovation\, and more\, all designed to ignite your imagination and fuel your passion for AI. \n \nWhy Attend: \n\nConnect: Network with industry leaders\, innovators\, and fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for AI.\nLearn: Gain valuable insights from top experts and thought leaders pushing the boundaries of AI innovation.\nCollaborate: Explore new partnerships and collaborations that could shape the future of your industry.\nInspire: Be inspired by groundbreaking ideas and transformative innovations that are redefining the possibilities of AI\n\n \nRegister Now: Reserve your spot at Disrupt Up AI Conference and join us as we revolutionize the future of AI together.  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://ramprb.com/event/disrupt-up-ai-conference/
LOCATION:The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center\, 110 Shenandoah Avenue Northeast\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24016-2025\, United States
CATEGORIES:RBTC Signature Event
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