Nearly 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Virginia gathered to celebrate the Roanoke Blacksburg region’s thriving technology and life sciences community at RBTC’s 25th annual TechNite. Presented by Woods Rogers, the milestone event highlighted the growth, talent, and economic impact of a region whose innovation economy is gaining statewide and national attention.

The evening culminated with an awards ceremony that honored the past year’s stand out achievements and leadership shaping the community and paving the way for the future. Highlights included the induction of Nancy Agee into the RBTC Hall of Fame, Ruby Award winner Marc Nelson, and Qentoros was awarded the Hart of the Entrepreneur Impact Award.

Held at Virginia Tech’s Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility, the evening marked more than just an anniversary. It celebrated a quarter-century of collective transformation and momentum. The venue provided a striking backdrop to reflect on 25 years of groundbreaking achievements and cast a bold vision for the future of innovation-driven economic growth in the region.

Read more about RBTC’s 25th Annual TechNite Gala here.

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