25th Anniversary TechNite
TechNite 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 is a major milestone, as 2025 will mark the 25th Anniversary 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 25 years in an exclusive venue!
Here's what to expect:
- Special evening at the exclusive VT Football Practice Facility in Blacksburg, VA
- Dinner and drinks provided by Blue Ridge Catering
- 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame inductions
- Hart of the Entrepreneur Endowment Honoree
- Live band entertainment and more!
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
| Price | |
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RAMP Participants & Alumni
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$100.00 |
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Member
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$199.00 |
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Non-Member
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$229.00 |
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Group of 10
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$1,600.00 |
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Gold Partner
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FREE |
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Platinum Partner
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FREE |
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Titanium Partner
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FREE |
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Black Tie Sponsor
Logo on attendee name tags Name recognition on print and digital marketing (pre and post event) 1 ticket to main event included |
$1,200.00 |
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Red Carpet Photobooth Sponsor
Company-themed photobooth area Recognition on all digital and print marketing (pre and post event) 2 tickets to main event included 2 tickets to VIP reception included |
$2,000.00 |
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Signature Cocktail & Bar Sponsor
Custom company-themed cocktail on the drink menu Logo on event signage in venue and at the bar Recognition on all digital and print marketing (pre and post event) 3 tickets to main event included 3 tickets to VIP reception included |
$3,000.00 |
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Award Sponsor
Logo on event signage in venue Recognition on all digital and print marketing (pre and post event) 2 tickets to main event included 2 tickets to VIP reception included |
$3,750.00 |
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After Party Sponsor
Logo on event signage in venue Recognition on all digital and print marketing (pre and post event) Recognition on all advanced publicity, social media mentions and website 5 tickets to main event included 5 tickets to VIP reception included |
$5,500.00 |
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VIP Reception Sponsor
Recognition on all digital and print marketing (pre and post event) Name recognition on any advanced publicity, social media, e-newsletter distribution 5 tickets to main event included 5 tickets to VIP reception included |
$8,000.00 |
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Dinner Sponsor
Logo on event signage in venue Recognition on all digital and print marketing (pre and post event) 5 tickets to main event included 5 tickets to VIP reception included |
$7,500.00 |
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Title Sponsor
Name recognition on all digital and print marketing Recognition on all advanced publicity, social media mentions and website Name recognition on nominating form as exclusive event host 12 tickets for main event and VIP Reception included |
$12,500.00 |
Agenda
| May 29 | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
VIP Reception for Sponsors
by invitation only |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Registration Opens, Networking & Dinner |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Awards Celebration followed by After Party |
The evening will include a thrilling award ceremony where we will unveil awards in multiple categories including the highly regarded Hall of Fame and the Hart of the Entrepreneur Endowment honoree. With awards for all areas of technology and innovation, these honors are designed to help celebrate the leaders shaping our community and the region's tech-based economy. Nominations for 2025 awards are open through April 11th.
Nominate today!