For the past four months, 14 startups have been working their way through Microsoft Ventures’ Seattle accelerator, which sifted through hundreds of applications to find the country’s most promising tech entrepreneurs in the field of digital work.
The sta
rtups received resources, mentorship, and access to capital throughout the program — and now they’re ready to unveil what they’ve learned.
On July 10, Microsoft Ventures is hosting Demo Day, an opportunity for its cohort to present innovations in the digital workplace. Presentations kick off at 4:30 p.m. at Sodo Park, followed by a networking reception. Guests can RSVP for free 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.
CleanTech Showcase 2015
What: “The CleanTech Showcase is the leading one-day event to network, learn and invest in the latest clean-tech innovations from companies and research institutions across the Pacific Northwest. Twenty-four companies will present to executives, partners and investors. Keynote speakers, panels, poster sessions and an interactive exhibit space will highlight even more technologies, services and ideas covering clean technology, energy and environmental sustainability.”
When: June 22, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle.
Register: Tickets are on sale for $220 here.
AR and VR: About to Pop or About To Explode?
What: “Join us for a panel discussion featuring the biggest names in Seattle-area AR and VR. Hear about the challenges, opportunities and potential rewards directly from the pioneers in this space.”
When: July 8, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Amazon (King Cat Club in the Coral Building), Seattle.
Register: RSVP for free here.
EMP 15th Birthday Bash
What: “You’re invited to join EMP in celebrating 15 years of the coolest moments in pop culture at a party of epic proportions.
On June 23, Seattleites with a passion for pop culture can celebrate the past, the present, and the future of EMP Museum at our 15th Birthday Bash with FREE museum admission and complimentary birthday cupcakes.”
When: June 23, 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: EMP, Seattle.
Register: Admission is free for Seattle residents.
The Future of Everything: Markets, Work, Creativity, and Invention
What: “The world has been changing at a rapid pace for some time now. Social networking, the sharing economy, new educational models, new ways of working, and new ways to live life are affecting every person in the world.
The Future of Everything (FOE) is a new speaker series that features some of the great minds of the Pacific Northwest. Come if you have an open mind, think differently, want to create positive change in the world, and are keen to explore good ideas.”
When: July 2, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: WeWork South Lake Union.
Register: Tickets are on sale for $45 – $55 here.
Seattle 20/20: Innovation and Impact
What: “Join the Museum of History & Industry and a dynamic panel of visionary Seattle leaders in a lively conversation about our region’s future as a global innovation hub, complete with cocktails, stimulating ideas and one of Seattle’s most dramatic settings.”
When: July 9, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: MOHAI, Seattle.
Register: Tickets are on sale for $75 here.
Contact GeekWire’s Monica Nickelsburg at monica@geekwire.com. Listings for this feature are picked from the GeekWire Calendar, where you can submit free listings for technology-related events in the Pacific Northwest.
