GeekWire Calendar

Meetups, conferences, startup events, and geeky gatherings in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Browse for local tech events, or search by date or keyword. Submit your event below for consideration for the GeekWire Calendar. Look for highlights from the GeekWire Calendar each week on GeekWire, and check out GeekWire's own unique series of signature tech events in the Seattle region.


University of Washington Innovation Month

The University of Washington's first-ever Innovation Month is a campus-wide celebration of the innovation that happens everywhere at UW, every day, across disciplines. It begins on May 1 and continues… Read More

Systems Biology of Aging Virtual Workshop

Virtual

Aging is a complex process influenced by an intricate interplay of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. With the rapid development of omics technologies, we now have the ability to measure… Read More

2024 GeekWire Awards

Showbox SoDo 1700 1st Ave S, seattle, United States

The much-anticipated and hotly-contested GeekWire Awards celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in the Pacific Northwest. Hosted live from the Showbox SoDo in Seattle — with a seated… Read More

2024 OpportunityTalks Luncheon

The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

Join Opportunity Scholars, alums, corporate decision-makers, community leaders, and partners at OpportunityTalks! Together, we can spark a chain reaction for students and our state. In this fun-packed lunch, you’ll hear… Read More

Discovery Series with Dr. Jay Shendure

Startup Hall 1100 NE Campus Parkway, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States

In this talk, Dr. Shendure will describe our ongoing efforts to develop and apply new technologies aimed at reconstructing the entirety of mouse embryonic development at single cell resolution. A… Read More

$30 – $5000

Women Entrepreneur Business Solution Competition (1-Day Event)

UW's Foster School of Business, Founders Hall 4215 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, United States

​Join us for an exciting collaboration between GirlUp Entrepreneurs, UW's MBA Women in Business and Entrepreneurs and Venture Capital Clubs, and the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program… Read More

Nordic Innovation Summit

National Nordic Museum 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, United States

Be ready to join thought leaders in innovation and technology from the Nordic region and United States to exchange ideas, discuss solutions to the world’s most pressing issues, and explore… Read More

$75 – $100

Acquired meetup: The Microsoft Episode

CitizenM 201 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, United States

​Join other founders, investors, product leaders, and fans for the first Acquired Podcast meetup in Seattle. ​Come grab a drink and meet other enthusiasts of tech, startups, and the stories… Read More

Free

Data Protection Nuts & Bolts

In this primer, we will explore what early-stage life sciences companies need to know about data protection and provide practical tips to address it. Not simply a compliance exercise, data… Read More

Free

Unleashing the Power of Programmable Networks and 5G

T-Mobile Tech Experience 5G Hub 1705 136th Pl NE, Bellevue, Washington

Spring is in full swing and so is our next Speaker Series event. Introducing our latest topic: Unleashing the Power of Programmable Networks and 5G! On May 14th, we will… Read More

New Tech Eastside May Meetup

Venture Mechanics Coworking Studio Bellevue 14110 NE 21st Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

New Tech is the Northwest’s largest tech community with 60,000+ members. We’re the un-networking place where you’re a friendly neighbor and community member we care about. Come make meaningful connections,… Read More

$20

Pitch & Run with Ascend and Friends

Greenlake Basketball Courts 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, United States

This will be a conversational-paced group run around Greenlake, where founders can join Kirby Winfield (Ascend), Bryan Hale (Anthos), and other Seattle-area investors to informally share their startup idea. If… Read More

Women Who Code CONNECT 2024: Thrive in Tech

Online

Join Women Who Code Global on May 16, 2024, for a dynamic one-day virtual conference designed to empower technologists worldwide to excel in their careers. Explore recent technical advancements, enhance… Read More

$49.00

New Tech Seattle May Meetup

AWS Skills Center 1915 Terry Ave, seattle, United States

New Tech is the Northwest’s largest tech community with 60,000+ members. We’re the un-networking place where you’re a friendly neighbor and community member we care about. Come make meaningful connections,… Read More

$20

SAM Talks: Jed Perl

Seattle Art Museum

Delve into the universe of Alexander Calder with an enlightening talk by renowned art critic, author, and Calder biographer Jed Perl. Titled Calder's Radical Classicism, Perl's talk will compare Calder's… Read More

Anime Impulse Seattle

Seattle Convention Center 705 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington, United States

Beyond just a simple convention, ANIME Impulse is a weekend-long celebration of all things anime, manga, video games, and fandom with the likes of a massive Vendor Hall and Artist… Read More

$1 – $40

Calder Symposium

Seattle Art Museum

Join us for a captivating all-day exploration of the life and legacy of artist Alexander Calder. Free with admission, this series of public talks, gallery tours, film screenings, and more,… Read More

AI Hackathon May 2024

SURF Incubator 999 Third Ave, Suite 700, Seattle, WA, United States

Event Summary We're excited to announce AI Hackathon May 2024 taking place at SURF Incubator. This event is not just for developers, entrepreneurs, and people working in tech. If you’ve… Read More

$20

The Gauntlet: Into the Deep

Mox Boarding House 13310 BelRed Rd, Bellevue, WA, United States

The Gauntlet: Into the Deep is an online fundraising campaign and culminating in-person tournament for the benefit of Gamers Engaged. About our Beneficiary- Gamers Engaged: After 9 years as a… Read More

Can We Talk: Boardroom Trends in 2024

World Trade Center Seattle 2200 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, United States

Join us for an incredible morning of networking, discussion and connection as we delve into: Current boardroom agendas, including the latest in goverance The unique dynamics inherent to different types… Read More

$15 – $40

Microsoft Build 2024

Seattle Convention Center 705 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington, United States

In Seattle and Online: May 21-23, 2024 PT Learn from experts, get hands-on with AI, and make connections with peers, Microsoft engineers, and industry leaders. Mark your calendar.

AoA Webinar – Anatomy of a SAFE

Virtual

SAFEs are a very popular investment instrument in early stage financing deals. Join Francisco Olmedo, Partner at K&L Gates, for a deep dive into SAFEs, how they work, their advantages… Read More

Free

DAMA Day 2024 – Data and Generative AI

Seattle Opera 363 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, United States

Organized by DAMA Puget Sound chapter, "DAMA Day 2024 - Data and Generative AI" will delve into the groundbreaking ways generative AI models are revolutionizing data management. We'll examine how… Read More

The Future of Robotics in Manufacturing

Fresh Consulting 14725 SE 36th St Suite 300, Bellevue, WA, United States

Manufacturing is arguably the most established ecosystem in robotics. During this event, industry experts like former Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith will discuss the US manufacturing reshoring opportunity, and what… Read More

Free

DeveloperWeek Management 2024

South San Francisco Conference Center 255 S Airport Blvd South, South San Francisco, CA, United States

DeveloperWeek Management 2024 – is the premier conference & expo for engineering managers, dev team leads, and technical executives (VP, Director, CTO, CXO). Join 500+ Onsite & 1,000+ virtual attendees… Read More

Free