A large satellite dish stands in a forested mountain landscape under a vibrant, cosmic night sky filled with stars, planets, and a nebula.

Innovate LynchburgTechnology Council

LXCL:Includes documentary screening and post-film Q&amp;A conversation.

General Admission

LXCL:Includes the pre-film reception with food and wine/non-alcoholic beverages, networking and sponsor experiences, documentary screening, and post-film Q&amp;A conversation. EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED TIME

EARLY BIRD Reception + Film

LXCL:Includes the pre-film reception with food and wine/non-alcoholic beverages, networking and sponsor experiences, plus reserved VIP balcony seating with snacks and beverages during the film, and post-film Q&amp;A conversation. EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED TIME

EARLY BIRD VIP Admission

LXCL:Includes the pre-film reception with food and wine/non-alcoholic beverages, networking and sponsor experiences, documentary screening, and post-film Q&amp;A conversation.

Reception + Film

LXCL:Includes the pre-film reception with food and wine/non-alcoholic beverages, networking and sponsor experiences, plus reserved VIP balcony seating with snacks and beverages during the film, and post-film Q&amp;A conversation.

VIP Admission

Join us at Randolph College on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a special community screening of the award-winning documentary Small Town Universe. Set in Green Bank, West Virginia, the film explores life in a remarkable rural community that is home to the Green Bank Telescope, the world&rsquo;s largest fully steerable radio telescope. In a place where wireless technology is intentionally limited, scientists listen deep into the universe while residents navigate the unique relationship between scientific discovery, technology, community, and everyday life.But this is more than a movie night. Guests can take part in a pre-film networking reception, connect with leaders from business, technology, education, and the community, explore sponsor and partner showcases, and then experience the documentary together. Following the screening, stay for a post-film conversation Q&amp;A that will connect the themes of the film to STEM, technology, rural communities, and our own region. Ticket Options: Film Only &mdash; $5 Includes documentary screening and post-film Q&amp;A conversation. Reception + Film &mdash; $25 Includes the pre-film reception with food and wine/non-alcoholic beverages, networking and sponsor experiences, documentary screening, and post-film Q&amp;A conversation. VIP Experience &mdash; $35 Includes everything in the Reception + Film ticket, plus reserved balcony seating, snacks and beverages during the film, and dedicated VIP check-in. Purchase EARLY BIRD tickets until October 19th for $5 off Reception and VIP tickets. FOR THE K-12 EDUCATOR &amp; STEM LEADER EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REFER TO THE FUTURE FOCUS FOUNDATION TO REGISTER Come curious. Leave inspired by the people, science, technology, and community behind Small Town Universe.

Join us at Randolph College on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a special community screening of the award-winning documentary Small Town Universe. Set in Green Bank, West Virginia, the film explores life in a remarkable rural community that is home to the Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope. In a place where wireless technology is intentionally limited, scientists listen deep into the universe while residents navigate the unique relationship between scientific discovery, technology, community, and everyday life.But this is more than a movie night. Guests can take part in a pre-film networking reception, connect with leaders from business, technology, education, and the community, explore sponsor and partner showcases, and then experience the documentary together. Following the screening, stay for a post-film conversation Q&amp;A that will connect the themes of the film to STEM, technology, rural communities, and our own region. Ticket Options: Film Only — $5 Includes documentary screening and post-film Q&amp;A conversation. Reception + Film — $25 Includes the pre-film reception with food and wine/non-alcoholic beverages, networking and sponsor experiences, documentary screening, and post-film Q&amp;A conversation. VIP Experience — $35 Includes everything in the Reception + Film ticket, plus reserved balcony seating, snacks and beverages during the film, and dedicated VIP check-in. Purchase EARLY BIRD tickets until October 19th for $5 off Reception and VIP tickets. FOR THE K-12 EDUCATOR &amp; STEM LEADER EXPERIENCE, PLEASE REFER TO THE FUTURE FOCUS FOUNDATION TO REGISTER Come curious. Leave inspired by the people, science, technology, and community behind Small Town Universe.

Innovate LynchburgTechnology Council

SMALL TOWN UNIVERSE: A Night of Science, Technology & Connection

2500 Rivermont Ave

General Admission

$5

EARLY BIRD Reception + Film

$25

EARLY BIRD VIP Admission

$35

Reception + Film

$30

VIP Admission

$40

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