We’re kicking off the holiday season in style tonight at our annual GeekWire Gala, with an epic night of dancing, networking, and much more on tap.
Limited tickets still remain — make our holiday party your work holiday party, and grab tickets before they sell out.
For those attending, here’s a rundown of what to expect. If you have questions, please email us at events@geekwire.com.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 6
Where: Showbox Market (1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101) near Pike Place Market.
Parking: There are several pay lots within a 2-minute walk of the venue; see additional parking information here.
Agenda:
- 6:00 pm — Doors open to the public
- 7:00 pm — Fiercest Frosty or Festive Outfit winners selected
- 10:00 pm — GeekWire Gala ends
Attire: You have the rare license to don cocktail attire in Seattle. Or wear whatever you want. Tuxedos? Sure. Geeky T-shirts? Yep. Even better, break out your fiercest FROSTY fashion. For inspiration, check out the outfits from last year’s Gala.
Do I need to bring a physical ticket? No. If you are registered, we’ll check your ID at registration, and provide your name badge.
Festivities: DJ, photo booth, karaoke, caricatures, cupcake challenge, temporary airbrush tattoos & hair color, giveaways and more.
Food: Delicious snacks from our friends at Cameron Catering, including a meatball bar, tater tot bar, sliders, and more.
Along with all that, we’re also paying special recognition this year to the region’s “Uncommon Thinkers” — Seattle-area inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. A big thanks to Greater Seattle Partners for their support of this new awards program.
The GeekWire Gala — presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union — is a 21+ event.
Thanks to our additional gold-level sponsors: Greater Seattle Partners & RSM, US LLP; silver level: Pilot Capital, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, SolluCIO, Prime Team Partners, Remitly, Submittable, Sigma Computing, Cohesity, and Xenomode; and supporting level: World Trade Center Seattle, Hal9, Lexion, American Diabetes Association, and Sonic Symphony World Tour.
