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SUMMARY:Beyond the Model: Agents\, Verification & Control Planes
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Systems\, a community-run meetup focused on distributed systems\, hosts an evening on the infrastructure behind safe\, reliable and reproducible AI agents. \nThe first talk introduces Dogwood\, a new open-source language for defining what agents are allowed to do and when. It covers the language’s grounding in temporal logic and how its cloud backend compiles policies to SQL on Aurora DSQL. The second talk treats coding-agent evaluation as a systems problem\, looking at isolation\, reproducibility and measurement when models and harnesses change independently. \nSpeakers include Marc Brooker\, VP and Distinguished Engineer at AWS\, and Khawaja Shams and Daniela Miao\, co-founders of Momento. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/beyond-the-model-agents-verification-control-planes/
LOCATION:SURF Incubator\, 999 3rd Ave\, Suite 700\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Developer,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Agentic AI Night: A2A and the Agentic Stack
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle chapter of the Agentic AI Foundation\, a Linux Foundation community\, looks at the layer beneath the prompt: runtimes that keep agents running in production and protocols that let agents from different vendors work together. \n\nYaron Schneider and Mark Fussell\, co-founders of Diagrid and co-creators of Dapr\, will build a Python agent with Dapr Agents\, showing how much production plumbing (durable execution\, memory\, identity\, tracing) comes from the runtime.\nAnisha Kaul\, an AI forward deployed engineer at Google Cloud\, will cover the state of the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol and how it fits alongside MCP.\n\nDoors open at 5 p.m. Pizza and networking are included. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/agentic-ai-night-a2a-and-the-agentic-stack/
LOCATION:F5 Tower\, 801 5th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Developer,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T170000
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SUMMARY:Asian Leaders in Space Tech
DESCRIPTION:Actuate Ventures hosts a Seattle Space Week evening connecting Asian founders\, operators and investors working in space technology\, aimed at both established professionals and emerging voices in aerospace and deep tech. Co-presented with Asian Hustle Network. \nPanelists include MiMi Aung\, the NASA JPL project manager for the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter who most recently led technical program management for Amazon Leo; Andrew Hanna\, director of civil space and business development at Stoke Space and previously chief of staff for Rapid Space Capabilities at Boeing; and John Kim\, founder and CEO of Hyperspace Technologies. \n\n5:00 p.m. — Check-in\, food and mingling\n5:30 p.m. — Panel discussion\n6:30 p.m. — Networking\n\nFree to attend\, capacity 150\, registration subject to approval with a waitlist. Sponsors include Cooley LLP and Silicon Valley Bank\, a division of First Citizens Bank. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/asian-leaders-in-space-tech/
LOCATION:Washington 1000\, 1000 Olive Way\, Seattle\, WA 98101\, 1000 Olive Way\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Meetups,Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260912T111330Z
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SUMMARY:AIAA Space Week Professional Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The AIAA Pacific Northwest Section hosts its Seattle Space Week luncheon in Kent\, bringing together space business leaders\, engineers and space professionals over lunch and conversation. \nThe featured speaker is Melissa Roth\, co-founder and lead researcher of Off Planet Research\, a regolith company supporting the region’s growing space economy. Roth will talk about how the company is shaping the space economy one batch of manufactured Moon dust at a time. \nDoors open at 11:30 a.m. for a one-hour program in the Mt. Baker Room. All ages welcome\, with free parking on site. \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/aiaa-space-week-professional-luncheon/
LOCATION:20819 72nd Ave S\, Kent (Mt. Baker Room)\, 20819 72nd Avenue South\, Kent\, 98032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Meetups
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)":MAILTO:ascend@aiaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T140000
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CREATED:20260918T214320Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Manufacturing: Space Edition
DESCRIPTION:A Seattle Space Week program on where robotics\, AI and manufacturing meet\, hosted by Seattle Hardware Week with Space Northwest and LumaLogica\, at AI House on the downtown waterfront. \n\n10 a.m. — Networking\n10:30 a.m. — Panel: “Houston\, We Have Robots”\n11:30 a.m. — Lunch\, sponsored by Nalu Scientific\n12:30 p.m. — Panel: “The Factory Awakens”\n1:30 p.m. — Networking\n\nFree\, but registration is approval-based. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/ai-in-manufacturing-space-edition/
LOCATION:AI House\, 2801 Alaskan Wy\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Artificial Intelligence,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Escape Velocity: Building an Investable Space Startup
DESCRIPTION:A Seattle Space Week breakfast session on what it takes to turn technical expertise into a space startup investors will actually back. Aimed at engineers weighing an idea and early founders preparing to raise\, the conversation covers how venture investors evaluate team\, technology\, market and scale potential; which technical milestones and customer evidence build confidence; how to translate complex engineering into a business case; and what to prioritize when moving from employee to founder. \nThe investor panel features Cameron Borumand\, founder and general partner of FUSE; Jordan Baker\, managing general partner of Athenaeum Ventures; and Stefan Kalb\, managing partner of Massive Tech Ventures. David Niu\, founder and host of FrontierBeyond\, moderates. \n\n8:00 a.m. — Breakfast and networking\n8:35 a.m. — Moderated panel\n9:05 a.m. — Audience Q&A\n9:30 a.m. — Closing remarks\n\nHeld in Redmond; the address is shared with registrants. Breakfast is provided and space is limited. Organizers note that no company or pitch deck is required to attend. Registration is free but subject to approval. Sponsored by Threadline Wealth and Baker Tilly. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/escape-velocity-building-an-investable-space-startup/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Investment,Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T210000
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SUMMARY:Last Tuesday Happy Hour - Seattle | September '26
DESCRIPTION:A Tuesday night that’s equal parts community\, conversation\, and showing up in the right spaces… \nJoin us for the September edition of YPOSeattle’s Last Tuesday Happy Hour — a casual evening for connection\, conversation\, and community. \nFor this month’s event\, we’re gathering upstairs at Rocco’s Specialty Bar & Pizzeria in Belltown. Get ready for Belltown energy\, giant pizza\, good drinks\, and even better company! Rocco’s Specialty Bar & Pizzeria is a lively\, laid-back spot known for its massive 20-inch pizzas\, creative specialty pies\, craft cocktails\, and quirky personality. \nAs always\, expect a welcoming crowd\, low-pressure networking\, and a much better use of a Tuesday evening than staying home answering emails you were never going to answer anyway. \nEVENT DETAIL: \n📍 LOCATION: Rocco’s Specialty Bar & Pizzeria \n⏰ TIME: 6 PM – 9 PM \n📆 DATE: Tuesday\, September 29th \nABOUT THE VENUE\nRocco’s is the kind of place where you can show up after work\, grab a drink\, snag a slice\, meet someone new\, and settle in for a night of good conversation and good vibes. Whether you’re here to make new connections\, catch up with friends\, unwind after a long week\, or simply see how much pizza you can actually eat\, Rocco’s has you covered. Think casual Belltown energy meets pizza party—fun\, social\, and a little unexpected. Good food. Good drinks. New connections. Giant pizza. \nABOUT THE YPOSEATTLE “LAST TUESDAY” HAPPY HOUR\nLaunched back in 2011\, Last Tuesday is a casual networking happy hour event (no name tags\, no sales pitches\, no judgment) that typically falls on the last Tuesday of every month. \nOur Happy Hour is more than just a social gathering; it’s our flagship monthly event that brings together community members in a relaxed\, no-pressure environment. Held at locally owned establishments during traditionally slow nights\, these evenings are designed to celebrate and support our vibrant local businesses. Attendees can enjoy a casual setting to unwind\, meet a diverse group of engaging professionals\, and experience the true spirit of community. \nPurpose of the Happy Hour Event: The purpose of our Happy Hour is to foster meaningful connections within the community while providing tangible support to local charities and businesses. By sync’ing our happy hours with corporate partnerships\, we amplify the impact of each event. For example: every dollar spent is matched by our Corporate Members and donated to local causes. Additionally\, special incentives like sponsored drink tickets or discounted experiences are offered to those who contribute to our integrated donation drives. These events are crafted to enrich our community economically and socially\, creating a positive ripple effect throughout the areas we live\, work\, and play in. \nThe Happy Hour objective is simple: Support local bars\, restaurants and charities while connecting with other community minded “professionals”. \nWe prioritize hosting safe\, inclusive and healthy environments and intend to do what we can to make sure you and your fellow Community Members can enjoy themself in a settings free from judgement\, discrimination or harassment. Please\, before arriving to the event\, get to know the YPC Event Code of Conduct.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/last-tuesday-happy-hour-seattle-september-26/
LOCATION:Rocco’s Specialty Bar & Pizzeria\, 2312 2nd Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T200000
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SUMMARY:Two Cities\, One Industry: Big Tech\, Power\, and Politics in Seattle and San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:A Live Taping of Blue City Blues & GeekWire Podcasts\nSeattle and San Francisco have shaped the modern tech industry\, but they’ve also transformed politics\, housing\, culture\, and civic life. How did two very different cities become the twin capitals of tech\, and where do they go from here? \nFeaturing historian Margaret O’Mara (author of The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America)\, GeekWire’s John Cook\, and journalist Jonathan Weber (author of City on the Edge: Technology\, Politics\, and the Fight for the Soul of San Francisco)\, the conversation will explore how these two distinct cities became the twin capitals of tech—and how the relationship between Big Tech and the local governments that host it continues to evolve. \nRecorded live for both podcasts\, the discussion will be hosted by Blue City Blues co-hosts\, political consultant Sandeep Kaushik and journalist David Hyde.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/two-cities-one-industry-big-tech-power-and-politics-in-seattle-and-san-francisco/
LOCATION:National Nordic Museum\, 2655 NW Market Street\, Seattle\, 98107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:Life Science Washington: Navigating NCI Funding Opportunities and Application Tips
DESCRIPTION:A Life Science Washington information session with the National Cancer Institute on the funding programs open to life science companies and researchers\, spanning SBIR\, the Commercialization Readiness Pilot and Strategic Breakthrough Awards\, and how to identify which fits. \nFeaturing NCI SBIR Development Center program directors Jonathan Franca-Koh and William Bozza\, plus Steve Eacker\, CEO of CytoTerra. The session covers program requirements\, recent changes and application strategy\, followed by live Q&A. \nAimed at Washington life science entrepreneurs\, startups and academic researchers\, particularly anyone planning to apply for the Jan. 5\, 2027 NIH SBIR/STTR CRP funding opportunity. Free\, held online. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/understanding-the-nci-commercialization-readiness-pilot-program/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T173000
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SUMMARY:Technology\, Innovation Law\, and Ethics (TILE) Institute 2026 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Legal Technology for Equitable Justice: Expanding Integrity\, Privacy\, and Education in an Ever-Evolving AI Landscape\nIn-person/virtual | CLE credits (6.25 pending) | Free to attend and open to all \nIntegrity is key to the rule of law and public trust in the legal system. And artificial intelligence has a transformative impact on the practice of law. Yet a lack of systematic proficiency\, clarity\, and governance over this rapidly evolving technology raises grave concerns about maintaining integrity throughout the legal system. This symposium explores how artificial intelligence offers both great promise to improve access to justice and equally enormous potential to entrench inequality. It examines its impacts on contract law\, legal education\, and the ethics of legal practice. \nThe TILE Institute’s 2026 Symposium is on the theme of “Legal Technology for Equitable Justice: Expanding Integrity\, Privacy\, and Education in an Ever-Evolving AI Landscape.” \nThis timely symposium\, co-sponsored by the Seattle University Law Review\, brings together experts in technology\, private law\, and legal education to discuss key legal issues regarding the implications of artificial intelligence on the practice of law. The panels will examine controversies and propose recommendations that harness artificial intelligence technology to enhance\, rather than undermine\, integrity and equity in the legal system. \nSeattle University School of Law Jurist-in-Residence and Ninth Circuit Senior Judge Margaret McKeown will deliver a keynote address\, and a reception will follow the Symposium.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/technology-innovation-law-and-ethics-tile-institute-2026-symposium/
LOCATION:Seattle University School of Law (Sullivan Hall)\, 1112 E Columbia\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T080000
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SUMMARY:Space Northwest Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The centerpiece of Seattle Space Week 2026: a full day on scaling the space economy\, drawing founders\, executives\, engineers\, investors\, students\, civic leaders and industry partners to the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. \nRob Meyerson\, co-founder and CEO of Interlune and former president of Blue Origin\, delivers the morning keynote. Tim Beard\, CFO of Stoke Space\, joins a closing fireside chat on the challenges and opportunities for new space in Washington state. \nPanels across the day cover: \n\nSpace power infrastructure\, with Zeno Power\, Helogen and Rocketdyne\nLaunch resiliency\, with Space Systems Command\, Spacelaunch\, Merrick and RS&H\nHypersonic flight and reusable vehicles\, with New Frontier Aerospace\, Karman Space & Defense and Varda Space\nOrbital infrastructure at scale\, with Gravitics\, RBC Signals\, Sophia Space\, Deloitte and Amazon Leo\nOrbital mobility and satellite servicing\, with Portal Space Systems\, Starfish Space\, CisLunar Industries and Juno Propulsion\nEarth observation and LEO connectivity\, with BlackSky\, Xplore and Kymeta\n\nLunch includes a first look at the inaugural Space Northwest Accelerator startup cohort. Tickets are $350 general admission\, $280 for Space Northwest Alliance members and $120 for students. The agenda is subject to change. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/space-northwest-symposium/
LOCATION:Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center\, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S\, Federal Way\, 98003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Conferences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Space Northwest":MAILTO:mike@spacenorthwest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T200000
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SUMMARY:Seattle Space Week: North Sound Innovators
DESCRIPTION:🚀🍻 Space suits or lederhosen encouraged! \nJoin us as we celebrate Seattle Space Week and Oktoberfest\, North Sound style. \nCome for the good cheer and to celebrate the 80+ organizations and businesses in our area supporting space innovation. Stay for the phenomenal conversations with business owners\, entrepreneurs\, tech pros\, and curious people building cool things. This is our next North Sound Innovators community event\, right here in North King and South Snohomish County. \nWhether you’re a founder\, corporate innovator\, Apple engineer\, plumbing business owner\, or simply curious about what’s happening in the local tech and business scene\, you’ll find good company here. \n📍 Peace of Mind Brewing\n📅 Monday\, September 28\n⏰ 5:30–8 PM \nWHO THIS IS FOR:\n*Small business owners and entrepreneurs\n*Tech professionals\, contractors\, and startup founders\n*Anyone building a startup\, business\, or cool idea north of Seattle \nWHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH:\n*Meet founders\, operators\, creatives\, and professionals building cool things north of Seattle\, without driving to Bellevue or Seattle.\n*Discover local businesses\, startups\, side hustles\, and community projects happening across Edmonds\, Lynnwood\, Bothell\, Everett\, and beyond.\n*Build meaningful relationships with people who are ambitious\, practical\, collaborative\, and rooted in the North Sound community. \nNo pitches. No slide decks. Just good people\, good conversations\, and a chance to connect with others figuring things out. \nDrinks\, good cheer\, and great conversations await. RSVP now. Attendance is FREE! \nAdam & Ryan \nThis event is part of Seattle Space Week. 🚀
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seattle-space-week-north-sound-innovators/
LOCATION:Peace of Mind Brewing\, 18411 Hwy 99\, Lynnwood\, 98037\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seattle Space Week Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Space Northwest opens Seattle Space Week 2026 with an evening gathering in the Red Barn at the Museum of Flight\, bringing together the founders\, engineers\, investors\, researchers and industry leaders driving the region’s space economy. \nThe kickoff sets up the week ahead\, which runs Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 under the theme “Scaling the Space Economy\,” and leads into the Space Northwest Symposium in Federal Way the following day. A discounted bundle ticket covering both the kickoff and the Symposium is available. \nTickets are $55 general admission\, $45 for Space Northwest Alliance members and $25 for students with a valid student email and ID. Member and student registrations are subject to approval. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seattle-space-week-kickoff/
LOCATION:The Museum of Flight\, 9404 East Marginal Way South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing the Future in the PNW: Space\, Defense and Robotics
DESCRIPTION:A Seattle Space Week session making the case for the Pacific Northwest as the place where space and defense hardware actually gets built. The afternoon will feature the leaders\, innovators and manufacturers shaping the next decade of hardware production\, speaking to what is needed to accelerate it. \nThe session runs 12:30-3:30 p.m. in South Lake Union. Registration is free but subject to host approval. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/manufacturing-the-future-in-the-pnw-space-defense-and-robotics/
LOCATION:1150 Eastlake Ave E\, 1150 Eastlake Ave E\, Seattle\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aerospace,Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260827T202256Z
CREATED:20260827T202256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T202256Z
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SUMMARY:Mighty Humans Seattle: Build Together
DESCRIPTION:Mighty Humans Seattle: Build Together is a free\, two-day\, hands-on event bringing people together to use their skills\, experience and AI tools to build something meaningful for Seattle. \nIt starts with ideas from the Seattle community for projects that could make a real difference across the city. Selected ideas become the focus of the event\, where participants form teams and\, supported by mentors and AI tools\, turn those ideas into practical solutions\, prototypes or plans. \nParticipants don’t need to be developers or AI experts. The event is designed for people from different professional and personal backgrounds to bring their lived experience\, creativity\, expertise and local knowledge to the table. \nNo technical background is required. Just curiosity\, collaboration and a willingness to build. \nSeptember 28–29 at the AWS Skills Center in Seattle. Free to attend. Limited to 50 participants.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/mighty-humans-seattle-build-together/
LOCATION:AWS Skills Center\, 1007 Stewart St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T210240Z
CREATED:20260916T210240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T210240Z
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SUMMARY:CID Night Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate culture\, food\, and community at the 19th annual Chinatown-International District Night Market on Saturday\, September 26\, 1–9 PM! Enjoy 100+ local vendors\, live performances\, food walk and more. Presented by Amazon and produced by CIDBIA\, this free\, all-ages event lights up Seattle’s historic Chinatown-International District.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/cid-night-market/
LOCATION:hing hay park\, 423 Maynard Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260904T142849Z
CREATED:20260904T142849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142849Z
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SUMMARY:Clarion West Deep Dive: Mycology\, Decay and Metaphors for Community
DESCRIPTION:From fungus to slime molds\, nature has always held lessons about collapse\, renewal and connection. This Clarion West Deep Dive at the Central Library pairs speculative fiction with field mycology. \nT. Kingfisher\, the pen name of Hugo and Nebula winner Ursula Vernon\, has written more than 50 novels for children and adults plus the epic webcomic Digger. She is joined by Winkler\, author of Fruits of the Forest: Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms. \nFree\, in the Microsoft Auditorium on Level 1. Registration is required. \nEvent details and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/clarion-west-deep-dive-mycology-decay-and-metaphors-for-community/
LOCATION:Seattle Central Library\, 1000 4th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek Life,Science,Science Fiction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T142310Z
CREATED:20260904T142310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142310Z
UID:10003676-1790269200-1790280000@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:WTIA Tech@Night: AI Unlocked
DESCRIPTION:The September edition of WTIA’s after-hours Tech@Night series\, hosted by the AWS Skills Center in downtown Seattle. The evening brings together tech professionals\, founders\, workforce leaders and community members around building AI skills for today’s job market. \nTech@Night is designed for the candid\, cross-sector conversations that don’t tend to happen at traditional tech events. \nFree for WTIA members; $15 otherwise\, including two drinks and light appetizers. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/wtia-technight-ai-unlocked/
LOCATION:AWS Skills Center\, 1007 Stewart St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Meetups
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ORGANIZER;CN="WTIA":MAILTO:info@washingtontechnology.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260911T144133Z
CREATED:20260911T144133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T144133Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Fleet: What's Stopping Robotics from Scaling in the Real World (Networking + Panel)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northwest Robotics Alliance for panel discussion on Beyond the Fleet: What’s Stopping Robotics from Scaling in the Real World. Featuring robotics industry leaders from companies like Olis Robotics and FANUC. \nRefreshments served\, followed by networking. Free on-site parking. \nPanelists:\n– Fredrik Rydén\, Olis Robotics\n– Jerry Perez\, FANUC America\n– Hans Hanspal\, Momenta\n– Jeff Dance\, Fresh Consulting \nModerator:\n– Craig Baerwaldt\, Northwest Robotics Alliance \nFree to attend; registration is subject to host approval. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/beyond-the-fleet-whats-stopping-robotics-from-scaling-in-the-real-world-networking-panel/
LOCATION:Fresh Consulting\, 14725 SE 36th St Suite 300\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T210324Z
CREATED:20260916T210324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T210324Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Climate Writers Community
DESCRIPTION:Our community provides dedicated time and space for writing with supportive peers. Whether you’re working on climate journalism\, fiction\, policy writing\, or personal reflection\, you belong here. \n​Upcoming Dates: We will be hosting more sessions this Summer\, stay tuned! \n​Looking forward to seeing you in our Climate Writers space. \n​Seattle Climate Writers Community Co-Organizers\nEileen F Lambert |Nikoosh Carlo| Lisa Yeager| Larkin Sayre \n​About 9Zero: We are a community of founders\, investors\, scientists\, and innovators who drive climate action together. Through our club\, events\, and connections\, we build relationships and accelerate solutions. If you’re working toward a healthier world\, you belong here. Join us – 9Zero.com
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seattle-climate-writers-community/
LOCATION:9Zero Climate Innovation Hub\, 1215 4th Ave 15th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260911T144206Z
CREATED:20260911T144206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T144206Z
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SUMMARY:Unplugged: Dawn Lindell on the Grid Ahead — A candid conversation with Seattle City Light's former CEO
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9Zero for an unfiltered fireside conversation with Dawn Lindell\, former CEO of Seattle City Light. After years leading one of the nation’s largest public utilities\, Dawn is finally free to say what she really thinks — about where energy and climate are headed\, the role utilities should (and shouldn’t) be playing\, and the emerging technologies she’s genuinely excited about. She’ll cover both sides of the meter — supply and demand — come with questions. This one’s off script. \nAbout 9Zero: We are a community of founders\, investors\, scientists\, and innovators who drive climate action together. Through our club\, events\, and connections\, we build relationships and accelerate solutions. If you’re working toward a healthier world\, you belong here. Join us – 9Zero.com \nRefreshments provided following the event. \nFree to attend. Registration is subject to approval\, with separate tiers for 9Zero members and first-time attendees. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/unplugged-dawn-lindell-on-the-grid-ahead-a-candid-conversation-with-seattle-city-lights-former-ceo/
LOCATION:9Zero Climate Innovation Hub\, 1215 4th Ave 15th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civics,Educational events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T100000
DTSTAMP:20260902T002220Z
CREATED:20260902T002220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002220Z
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SUMMARY:🛡️ AI Defense Lab 2026 | 48-hour online hackathon
DESCRIPTION:✅ Register here: https://hackathon.seattledataai.org/ai-defense-2026/ \nJoin Seattle Data AI & Security for a 48-hour online hackathon focused on building practical solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges. \n📅 Sep 24–26\, 2026\n💻 Online\n👥 Teams: 2–5 participants\n🏆 Winner Announcement: Oct 3\n🎟️ Free to participate \nChallenge Tracks \nCyber Defense & Threat Response\nFraud\, Scam & Identity Defense\nOffensive Security & Red Teaming \nBuild\, test\, and demo your solution\, work with mentors\, get feedback from industry judges\, and showcase your skills. \nBuild something that helps detect\, prevent\, investigate\, or expose real-world security threats.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/%f0%9f%9b%a1%ef%b8%8f-ai-defense-lab-2026-48-hour-online-hackathon/
LOCATION:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/%f0%9f%9b%a1%ef%b8%8f-ai-defense-lab-2026-48-hour-online-hackathon/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260921T204950Z
CREATED:20260921T204924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T204950Z
UID:10003751-1790244000-1790247600@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Accessibility in the Age of AI: Cutting Through Hype to What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:Government endorsement of using AI to meet regulatory compliance is mixed\, but the pressure to automate your way to broad accesibility coverage has never been higher. So what’s safe to hand off to a machine\, and what still needs a human? This session breaks down the latest regulatory stances on AI-assisted accessibility work and makes the case for why two tempting shortcuts will get you in trouble: waiting until deadlines loom and trusting AI to do the whole job. We’ll dig into what’s real in hype around MCPs and how connecting AI to your accessibility platform can genuinely expand your program when you set it up right. You’ll leave knowing how to fold AI into your workflow without inheriting its blind spots\, how to catch the pitfalls that creep into AI-generated content\, and where manual review and remediation fit in an AI-accelerated process. The robots are fast. They’re also confidently wrong sometimes. Here’s how to get the speed without betting on an artificial guess. \nAs a special bonus webinar wrapping up our Human-Centered AI for Accessibility webinar series\, this session is free and open to everyone. Join us for one final conversation exploring how to harness the potential of AI while keeping human expertise at the center of accessibility. \nMore about the IAAP Human-Centered AI for All webinar series.\nhttps://www.accessibilityassociation.org/webinar-series/a17IV0000CyoJUtYQM/humancentered-ai-for-accessibility
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/accessibility-in-the-age-of-ai-cutting-through-hype-to-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/accessibility-in-the-age-of-ai-cutting-through-hype-to-what-comes-next/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T201441Z
CREATED:20260820T172642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T201441Z
UID:10003629-1790186400-1790193600@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Kalles Group Smart Cookies: AI Ambition is Outrunning Execution
DESCRIPTION:An honest discussion with senior leaders about the messy reality of AI execution. \nThere’s no shortage of AI ambition right now. Execution is where it gets hard. \nOrganizations everywhere are investing in AI\, launching pilots\, setting strategies\, and asking teams to move faster. But between the executive vision and an AI capability that actually works at scale sits the messy part: delivery\, adoption\, governance\, security\, risk\, and the realities of organizational change. \nFor our next Smart Cookies\, we’re bringing together four senior leaders who sit at very different points in that process for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to move AI from ambition to execution. \nLocation: Industrious University District \nRegistration and details about the panel are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kalles-group-smart-cookies-ai-ambition-is-outrunning-execution-tickets-1998392125643?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/kalles-group-smart-cookies-ai-ambition-is-outrunning-execution/
LOCATION:Industrious\, 4311 11th Avenue Northeast #5th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kalles Group":MAILTO:cserv@kallesgroup.com
GEO:47.614678;-122.3394139
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T142756Z
CREATED:20260904T142756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T142756Z
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SUMMARY:WTIA Founder Cohort 14 Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Technology Industry Association graduates its 14th Founder Cohort with a demo day of startup pitches and demo booths\, open to entrepreneurs and investors across the state. \n\n3 p.m. — Welcome and networking\n3:30 p.m. — Opening remarks\n3:40 p.m. — Startup pitches\n4:25-6 p.m. — Demo booths and reception\n\nPresented by KBF\, which is hosting the event\, with support from Accenture\, Clark Nuber\, Fenwick\, Madrona Venture Group\, Ryan Swanson & Cleveland\, Seed IP Law Group and Edward Jones. Free for WTIA members; $15 otherwise\, including light refreshments. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/wtia-founder-cohort-14-demo-day/
LOCATION:Thinkspace Seattle\, 1700 Westlake Ave N Suite 200\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investment,Pitch competitions,Startups
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ORGANIZER;CN="WTIA":MAILTO:info@washingtontechnology.org
GEO:47.6343747;-122.3397152
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thinkspace Seattle 1700 Westlake Ave N Suite 200 Seattle WA 98109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1700 Westlake Ave N Suite 200:geo:-122.3397152,47.6343747
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260827T202154Z
CREATED:20260827T202154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T202154Z
UID:10003646-1790154000-1790159400@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:LevelUp with AI: Building and Evolving Custom GPTs
DESCRIPTION:Most people use ChatGPT by prompting it one conversation at a time. Custom GPTs let you go further by creating an AI tool designed around the way you actually work. \n​In this 90-minute hands-on workshop\, you’ll move through a practical Identify → Plan → Build → Iterate process for creating a useful Custom GPT. You’ll start by identifying a real task or workflow where AI can help\, then define what your GPT should do\, what context it needs\, and what a strong output should look like. From there\, you’ll build and test your first version during the session. \n​We’ll close by looking at how to improve your GPT through real-world use—refining instructions\, adding better examples and context\, and evolving it as your needs change. \n​You’ll leave with: \n​A Custom GPT built around a real task you want to improve \n​A repeatable framework for designing future GPTs \n​Templates and guides for planning\, testing\, and refining your GPT \n​A clearer understanding of how to move from simply prompting AI to building tools you can use repeatedly \n​No coding or technical background is required. Come with access to ChatGPT and one or two tasks you regularly do that you’d like AI to help you do better.\nAbout Mitch Robertson \n​Mitch Robertson is a 10-time startup founder\, educator\, and sustainable growth leader with more than 25 years of experience building companies\, launching products\, and helping organizations navigate emerging technology. \n​He teaches practical AI programs and workshops focused on applying AI to real work\, including building Custom GPTs\, AI-enabled workflows\, and tools that help people and organizations work more effectively. His approach is grounded in experimentation\, iteration\, and building things people can actually use. \n​Mitch is Co-Founder and CEO of LevelUp Economy\, which develops applied learning programs at the intersection of AI\, entrepreneurship\, workforce development\, and innovation. \n​Learn more at levelupeconomy.com
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/levelup-with-ai-building-and-evolving-custom-gpts/
LOCATION:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/levelup-with-ai-building-and-evolving-custom-gpts/
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ORGANIZER;CN="LevelUp Economy":MAILTO:info@levelupeconomy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T100000
DTSTAMP:20260916T210327Z
CREATED:20260916T210327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T210327Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Climate @ 9Zero
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and climate is open to everyone\, from seasoned experts to curious newbies. Join us for a lively morning of caffeine and conversation at Coffee and Climate\, hosted by the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub! This time\, we’re bringing donuts. \n​Stay for the day and experience our work space and all we have to offer! \n​About 9Zero: We’re a members-only community of founders\, investors\, scientists\, and innovators accelerating climate solutions through meaningful relationships. Apply to join at www.9Zero.com
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/coffee-and-climate-9zero/
LOCATION:9Zero Climate Innovation Hub\, 1215 4th Ave 15th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T143245Z
CREATED:20260904T143245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143245Z
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SUMMARY:AI Tinkerers Seattle: Women in AI — Builders Track
DESCRIPTION:A dedicated AI Tinkerers Seattle session for women and non-binary technologists building with AI: lightning demos\, live code audits and rapid-fire stack debates. Every demo has to show running code — no pitches. \nTopics run to coding-agent setups that worked in practice\, prompt engineering patterns\, MCP server builds\, evaluation frameworks\, observability and tracing\, context management\, and honest comparisons of tools used in production. \n\n5-5:45 p.m. — Networking and refreshments\n5:45-6 p.m. — Icebreaker round\n6-6:15 p.m. — Dev-tools changelog\n6:15-8 p.m. — Five-minute live demos with Q&A\n\nFree\, capacity 200. Venue sponsor is Lightspeed AI\, with Rooftop Global co-organizing; the address is shared on registration. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/ai-tinkerers-seattle-women-in-ai-builders-track/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Developer,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20260916T210317Z
CREATED:20260916T210317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T210317Z
UID:10003718-1790094600-1790103600@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Future of Payments: A Fireside Chat with Omri Mor\, Founder of Routable
DESCRIPTION:​Join OneSixOne Ventures and Fenwick for an exclusive fireside chat with 2x YC-backed and multi-exited founder Omri Mor\, now building Routable – a Seattle-based fintech startup that has raised $100m+ and is backed by notable investors like Sam Altman\, Marc Benioff\, Joe Gebbia and many more. \nRoutable allows companies to seamlessly issue mass payouts or make thousands of payments to 220+ countries and in 140+ currencies with just a few clicks or via using their API. \nWe will have hors d’oeuvres and beverages. \nThe guest list will be highly curated and priority will be given to venture-backed startup founders as well as VCs & angel investors actively deploying capital.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/future-of-payments-a-fireside-chat-with-omri-mor-founder-of-routable/
LOCATION:Rainier Tower\, 1301 Fifth Avenue\, Suite 1500\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T183000
DTSTAMP:20260918T213351Z
CREATED:20260918T213351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T213351Z
UID:10003736-1790094600-1790101800@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Inside the Newsroom: Technology Media
DESCRIPTION:A PRSA Puget Sound panel with three working technology journalists on what Pacific Northwest tech reporters are actually looking for. \n\nDina Bass\, Bloomberg News\, covering AI infrastructure; previously Microsoft reporter and Seattle bureau chief\nNick Pasion\, Puget Sound Business Journal\, covering Amazon\, Microsoft and regional employers\nNick Wingfield\, features editor at The Information; previously The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal in Seattle\n\nModerated by Sean O’Brien\, senior vice president in We. Communications’ technology practice. Networking with refreshments at 4:30 p.m.\, panel and Q&A from 5 to 5:50\, networking until 6:30. Free for members and non-members; RSVP recommended. Sponsored by UW Communication Leadership. \nDetails and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/inside-the-newsroom-technology-media/
LOCATION:We. Communications\, 225 108th Ave NE\, Suite 600\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Meetups
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