Vancouver, B.C., is just across the Canadian border from Seattle — and like Seattle, Vancouver has a vibrant and growing startup scene.
Next Monday, Sept. 26, marks the beginning of Vancouver Startup Week, a week long event bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from around the globe to foster Vancouver’s unique startup and entrepreneurial environment.
This summit comes on the heels of the Emerging Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference, which was held earlier this week with vows from Seattle and Vancouver tech leaders to challenge Silicon Valley.
The Vancouver Startup Week is filled with dozens of events — including panels, fireside chats, and even a hackathon — hosted by community partners throughout the city. Events run Sept. 26 to Sept. 30, more information and tickets available here.
That’s one of the selections from the GeekWire Calendar, our curated list of the Pacific Northwest’s top tech events. Keep reading and visit the full calendar for more.
CAINIAO Tec
hnology Forum 2016 – Seattle
What: “Cainiao Network, an affiliate of Alibaba Group, is a smart logistics company that establishes standards, develops an infrastructure network by connecting partners’ resources, and empowers merchants and logistics partners with improved efficiency by leveraging big data. The CTO, VP and a few tech leaders from Cainiao network will share learnings and driving force technologies. Food and beverage will be served, and raffle drawing to win a grand prize.”
When: September 25, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: Meydenbauer Convention Center, Bellevue, Washington
Register: Registration and more information available here.
PATH After Hours
What: “Eat bugs*, drink beer, get tattoos**, smash taboos. Join us for PATH After Hours—one night to explore global health innovation. Eat, drink, and get your hands dirty with PATH experts who push past taboos to turn ingenious ideas into innovations that bring health within reach for everyone. Bring your best ideas and your smartest friends. It’s free!
*Bug-eating optional
**Tattoos temporary”
When: September 26, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: PATH Headquarters, Seattle, Washington
Register: Registration and more information available here.
Code Fellows Grand (re)Opening Extravaganza
What: “You’re invited to the big reveal of our new campus in Belltown! Join us for refreshments and entertainment at our new campus’s Grand Opening on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Over three years ago, Code Fellows started in shared coworking space with Techstars. A lot has changed since those first few cohorts meeting the basement of a South Lake Union building—including our location! Come celebrate our new campus, classrooms, and community space. We’re easy to find; just look for us in the shadow of the Space Needle.”
When: September 27, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Code Fellows, Seattle, Washington
Register: More information and registration available here.
GeekWire Summit
The GeekWire Summit, taking place Oct. 4-5, in Seattle, is one of the country’s premier technology conferences, bringing together more than 800 innovators, entrepreneurs, business executives and tech leaders to explore the future of the innovation economy.
An immersive two-day conference, the Summit features on-stage Q&As, insightful talks, fun cocktail parties and interactive product demos by leaders in tech, science and business.
When: Oct. 4-5
Where: Sheraton Seattle, 1400 6th Ave., Seattle, WA.
Register: More information and registration available here.
Items for this feature are picked from the GeekWire Calendar, where you can submit free listings for geeky gatherings and technology-related events in the Pacific Northwest.
