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SUMMARY:Chatbot Shmatbot: AI Isn’t Just a Product\, with Noah Smith
DESCRIPTION:University of Washington Vice Provost for Artificial Intelligence Noah A. Smith gives a public lecture at UW Bothell on why AI should be seen as more than a commercial chatbot product. He will argue that every AI system reflects human choices about data\, measurement and access\, and that open AI infrastructure is essential for science\, education\, public service and democratic accountability. \nSmith is a professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering and senior director of NLP research at the Allen Institute for AI. The talk is free\, but registration is required. \n\n6 p.m.: Doors open\n6:30 p.m.: Lecture\n7:15 p.m.: Q&A\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/chatbot-shmatbot-ai-isnt-just-a-product-with-noah-smith/
LOCATION:Mobius Hall\, Cascadia College–UW Bothell Campus\, 18428 Campus Way NE\, Bothell\, WA\, 98011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Educational events
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SUMMARY:PMI Puget Sound Professional Development Days 2026: Be the Transformation
DESCRIPTION:The PMI Puget Sound Chapter’s two-day conference for project and program managers\, with more than 30 sessions across six tracks\, up to 16 PDUs\, and a two-day career fair in the Pigott Building’s PACCAR Atrium. \nKeynotes: \n\nRebecca P. Murray — “Be the Transformation\,” Friday opening\nJake Hammock\, CISO and assistant CTO\, City of Seattle — “Why Project Managers Matter More in the Age of AI\,” Saturday morning\nBill Dow\, ITS PMO director\, University of Washington — “From PMO to AI-Powered Transformation Office\,” Saturday afternoon\n\nFriday runs 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with an evening reception; Saturday runs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The career fair includes employer tables\, resume review\, mentorship and headshots. Also new this year: a College Project Management Bowl case competition. \nDetails and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/pmi-puget-sound-professional-development-days-2026-be-the-transformation/
LOCATION:Seattle University\, Pigott Building\, 901 12th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Jobs/Recruiting
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Co-Buying
DESCRIPTION:Buy Together. Plan Smart. Protect Everyone. \nBuying a home on a single income\, or even a dual income\, is harder than it’s ever been\, but there’s a path that many people are now considered: co-buying. \nPurchasing property with friends\, family\, or trusted community members is one of the most practical and underutilized tools available to today’s buyers\, and it’s more accessible than you might think. \nJoin us on October 10th\, Infiniti Real Estate and Development is hosting a free\, in-person discussion designed to give you a clear\, honest picture of what co-buying actually looks like\, from the first conversation with potential co-owners to the closing table. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nA Understanding of Co-buying Agreements including what might fit your situation and how to get started.\nStraight Talk Legal Discussion on co-buying from a practicing real estate attorney.\nPersonalized Financing Game Plan with detials on obtaining financing as a group and how to access equity for co-buying including what lenders look for and how to protect everyone involved.\nA Co-Buying Readiness Checklist\n\nThis expert panel is designed to give you clarity about whether co-buying is right for you\, a list of decisions you’ll need to make together as a community\, and a direct path to legal and mortgage guidance. \nWhether you’re a first-time buyer who’s exploring options\, someone in or approaching retirement looking to share costs and community\, someone seeking co-housing opportunities or simply curious about creative paths to ownership\, learn how to buy together while protecting your finances\, relationships\, and your future. \nReserve your spot! Seating is limited \nCoffee and Pastries provided
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/pathways-to-co-buying/
LOCATION:Office of Infiniti Real Estate & Dev\, 4258 Fremont Avenue North\, Seattle\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Educational events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
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SUMMARY:2026 Out & Equal Workplace Summit
DESCRIPTION:Out & Equal Workplace Advocates brings its annual summit to Seattle\, billed as the largest global gathering on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion\, with more than 4\,000 attendees\, 100-plus speakers and 200-plus companies. \nMainstage speakers include author Elizabeth Gilbert\, NYU constitutional law scholar Kenji Yoshino\, and Yesterqueers founder Amanda Timpson. Session tracks cover employee resource group practices\, public policy alignment\, AI and workforce transformation\, and allyship. \nA Partner-exclusive Leadership Lab Day runs Oct. 12 as a paid add-on. Registration closes Oct. 9. \nDetails and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/2026-out-equal-workplace-summit/
LOCATION:Summit at the Seattle Convention Center\, 900 Pine Street\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T180000
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SUMMARY:Seattle Interactive Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seattle Interactive returns for 2026\, a two-day conference at the Art Love Salon in downtown Seattle for people working at the intersection of technology\, creative and digital marketing. Sessions run in two tracks\, Creative/Design and Marketing/Advertising. \nThe keynote is Rob Sheridan\, the Grammy-nominated artist and creative director who spent 15 years as creative director for Nine Inch Nails\, built the concert visuals for Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter world tour\, and is doing visual design for Naughty Dog’s forthcoming PlayStation title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. \nOther speakers include Megan Woodruff\, staff design technologist at The New York Times; Rodrigo Stockebrand\, group director of AI optimization at AKQA; Leslie Grandy\, lead executive in residence at the UW Foster School of Business; Torrey Podmajersky of Catbird Content; Dusty Henry\, editorial lead at KEXP; and Mike Hayward and Ellie Caldwell of Copacino Fujikado. \n\nDay one\, Oct. 12 — Badge pickup at 4 p.m.\, portfolio reviews and an on-site networking event\, 4-8 p.m.\nDay two\, Oct. 13 — Doors at 8 a.m.\, opening keynotes at 9 a.m.\, sessions through 4 p.m.\, closing party and networking 4-6 p.m.\n\nPasses are $400 for the full conference and $200 for students\, government employees and non-profit staff. Sales close Oct. 13; no refunds\, though passes are transferable. \nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seattle-interactive-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Art Love Salon\, 110 Union Street\, 5th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brand Marketing,Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
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SUMMARY:Ragan's Internal Communications Conference
DESCRIPTION:Ragan Communications holds its national internal communications conference on Microsoft’s Redmond campus\, with more than 40 sessions on AI adoption\, employee trust\, executive communications and organizational change. \nThe program includes an offsite tour of Microsoft’s Garage\, where team members discuss how the company’s Global Hackathon grew and how that model drives culture change. Speakers are drawn from Microsoft\, LinkedIn and other organizations\, and the conference closes with a mixer at Microsoft headquarters. \nPricing is tiered by registration date\, with reduced rates for nonprofit\, government and education attendees. \nDetails and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/ragans-internal-communications-conference/
LOCATION:Microsoft Redmond Campus\, Building 92\, 5010 NE 36th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T180000
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SUMMARY:Unfiltered: VC AMA with Sunil Nagaraj
DESCRIPTION:AI House hosts a founder-focused conversation with Sunil Nagaraj of seed fund Ubiquity Ventures\, which invests in “software beyond the screen.” Nagaraj has backed about ten Seattle-based teams\, including an early seed round in Auth0. \nAI House Managing Director Yifan Zhang will talk with Nagaraj about pre-incorporation conviction\, hardware-adjacent software markets and what he looks for in founders working outside the typical SaaS model. Registration requires host approval. \n\n4–4:30 p.m.: Networking\n4:30–5:15 p.m.: AMA and Q&A\n5:15–6 p.m.: Networking\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/unfiltered-vc-ama-with-sunil-nagaraj/
LOCATION:AI House\, 2801 Alaskan Wy\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Investment,Startups
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SUMMARY:New Tech Seattle October 2026 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:New Tech Northwest’s monthly Seattle meetup returns to The Collective in South Lake Union\, with founders and community leaders giving eight-minute presentations followed by audience Q&A. \nOctober’s presenters: \n\nNick Ellingson\, Washington Technology Industry Association — previewing Seattle AI Week\, Oct. 26-30\, and its 75-plus community events\nMarcelo Calbucci\, founder and CEO of Seattle Flow\, billed as a front door to the city’s startup scene\nJohn Gauntt\, creative director of the Seattle AI Film Festival\n\nDoors at 5:30 p.m. for networking with light bites and a cash bar\, a tour of The Collective at 5:45\, presentations at 6:55\, and an afterparty in the venue’s High Tide space afterward. Tickets are $20 in advance and $27 the day of the event. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/new-tech-seattle-october-2026-meetup/
LOCATION:The Collective\, 400 Dexter Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Startups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T190000
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SUMMARY:Neal Stephenson presents 'D: Heavy Water'
DESCRIPTION:Seattle-area novelist Neal Stephenson launches D: Heavy Water\, the second volume of his Bomb Light series\, at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park on the book’s publication day. \nThe novel is set on the eve of World War II\, as agents race to secure the world’s only supply of deuterium — heavy water — before it falls into Nazi hands. \nCheck-in opens at 6 p.m.; the event begins at 7. A ticket is required in advance and includes a pre-signed hardcover. Stephenson will personalize copies bought at the event\, along with backlist titles. The store notes that signing lines can run long and are ordered by night-of check-in. \nTickets on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/neal-stephenson-presents-d-heavy-water/
LOCATION:Third Place Books Lake Forest Park\, 17171 Bothell Way Northeast\, Lake Forest Park\, WA\, 98155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek Life,Science Fiction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T170000
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SUMMARY:ElevateIT: Seattle Technology Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:A one-day IT and cybersecurity conference at the Sheraton Grand Seattle\, part of the national ElevateIT summit series\, built around keynote panels\, vendor exhibits and executive roundtables. \nThe 9 a.m. opening panel\, “Speed vs. Security: Who Owns the Outcome When Everything Is on the Line?” brings together Mario Villatoro\, CISO of Jamf; Jake Hammock\, CISO and assistant CTO for the City of Seattle; and Thanh Thai\, VP and CISO of Constellis. The 4 p.m. closing keynote\, “Is OpenClaw a Legal Liability Nightmare? Some Attorney Perspectives\,” features Scott Giordano of The CISO Law Firm. \nAlso on the agenda: a CIO panel on delivering innovation and measurable enterprise value\, a threat-intelligence panel with CISOs from KP LLC\, Snohomish County and Vindicia\, and a Women in Technology roundtable moderated by eBay’s Prachi Choudhari Jha. \nAgenda and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/elevateit-seattle-technology-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Seattle\, 1400 6th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T160000
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SUMMARY:Plugged In: DER People Meet-Up with Adam Morse
DESCRIPTION:A casual meetup for people working on microgrids and distributed energy resources — solar\, storage\, virtual power plants and demand response. \nAdam Morse\, an electrical engineer building an open-source DER modeling environment\, presents a mental model for how the grid actually gets planned\, anchored on the Energy Systems Integration Group’s 2025 integrated planning reports and using Puget Sound Energy’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan as a worked example. \nFormat: mingling and snacks\, introductions\, a 30-minute presentation\, 10 minutes of Q&A\, then small-group conversation. 9Zero is a members-only community\, but non-members can attend free on a first-three-events ticket. \nRegister on Luma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/plugged-in-der-people-meet-up-with-adam-morse/
LOCATION:9Zero Climate Innovation Hub\, 1215 4th Ave 15th Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T200000
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SUMMARY:The Exchange Northwest Forum
DESCRIPTION:A regional civic-innovation forum convened by the City of Bellevue\, bringing together local government\, private business\, nonprofits and community members. \nThe October program includes a keynote\, the launch of Civic Innovation Challenge 2\, and a “Concourse Connecting” networking session. \nRegistration is required by Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. Questions to innovation@bellevuewa.gov. \nDetails from the City of Bellevue · Register on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/the-exchange-northwest-forum/
LOCATION:Bellevue City Hall\, 450 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civics,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T140000
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SUMMARY:WSCRC 2026 U.S.-China Symposium: Navigating a Dynamic Relationship
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State China Relations Council hosts its second annual U.S.-China Symposium\, a half-day program looking at the relationship from Washington state’s perspective. Panels will cover where relations stand\, the overlap of trade\, technology and national security\, and the role of state and local engagement. \nSean Stein\, president of the US-China Business Council\, gives the keynote. Panelists include James McGregor (APCO)\, Ann Scott Tyson (Christian Science Monitor)\, Xiaomeng Lu (Eurasia Group)\, Andrew Batson (Gavekal)\, Lawrence Ward (Dorsey & Whitney) and Kristi Heim (Lumenation). \n\n9:05 a.m.: Keynote\n9:30 a.m.: Where U.S.-China relations stand\n10:45 a.m.: Trade\, tech and security\n11:45 a.m.: Subnational engagement\n12:50 p.m.: Lunch and networking\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/wscrc-2026-u-s-china-symposium-navigating-a-dynamic-relationship/
LOCATION:925 4th Ave\, Suite 2900\, 925 4th Ave #2900\, Seattle\, WA\, 98164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civics,Conferences
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T130000
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SUMMARY:The New Space Race
DESCRIPTION:There is a new space race underway\, and Washington is in the running to win it. The state already builds rockets\, satellites\, and the engines that power them\, and the next round of federal\, state\, and regional decisions will shape how much of the new space economy gets built here. \nOver lunch\, a member of Congress\, Amazon’s top U.S. public policy executive\, and the leader of the region’s economic development partnership take on what it will take to win: the workforce\, the infrastructure\, the policy\, and the competition from other states.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/the-new-space-race/
LOCATION:W Bellevue\, 10455 NE 5th Place\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Information Session: CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:A virtual information session on the University of Washington CoMotion Labs Climate Tech Incubator’s 2027 Data Center Innovation Cohort\, supported by Microsoft and E8\, with Elemental Impact as advisor. \nThe cohort targets pre-seed and seed startups working on energy storage and electrical infrastructure\, cooling and thermal and water efficiency\, low-carbon construction materials\, and clean energy integration for data centers. The session covers priority technology areas\, eligibility and how to apply\, followed by Q&A. \nApplications close at midnight on Sunday\, Nov. 15. The session will not be recorded. Questions to CoMotion Labs manager Sarah O’Sell. \nRegister onLuma
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/information-session-comotion-labs-climate-tech-incubator-virtual/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Educational events,Startups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T210000
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SUMMARY:A.I. in Medicine: A Deep Dive with Justin C. Key and Lakshmi Krishnan
DESCRIPTION:Clarion West’s Deep Dives series turns to health technology\, pairing a practicing psychiatrist who writes science fiction with a physician-scholar of medical humanities. \nJustin C. Key\, a psychiatrist and author of the novel The Hospital at the End of the World\, joins Lakshmi Krishnan\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, founding director of Medical Humanities at Georgetown University and a 2026-27 Radcliffe fellow\, to discuss data privacy\, innovation in treatment\, and the risks of unregulated healthcare technology as science fiction has long imagined them. \nA book signing follows. General admission is free; VIP tickets add a 6 p.m. meet-and-greet reception\, priority seating and a gift bag. A virtual option with live Q&A is also available. The 2026 series theme is “Futures Less Dystopian.” \nDetails and registration at Clarion West
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/a-i-in-medicine-a-deep-dive-with-justin-c-key-and-lakshmi-krishnan/
LOCATION:Seattle Central Library\, 1000 4th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Educational events,Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clarion West":MAILTO:info@clarionwest.org
GEO:47.6066004;-122.3329837
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T214219Z
CREATED:20260918T214219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T214219Z
UID:10003727-1792170000-1792256400@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Agentic Enterprise AI Hackathon with Box + AWS
DESCRIPTION:Unstructured data\, LLMs and agents are creating an entirely new class of applications\, experiences and workflows in the enterprise. This is a titanic shift for devs. \n​This is a hackathon for pushing the limits of what you can build and ship in the enterprise using the latest tools in AI. Our judges will be a mix of tech execs and investors who will be looking for a mix of technical chops\, innovation and business impact. \nHosted by Box and AWS. \nDetails and registration.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/agentic-enterprise-ai-hackathon-with-box-aws/
LOCATION:Amazon – Day One\, 2250 7th Ave\, Seattle\, 98121\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carter Rabasa":MAILTO:carter.rabasa@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T192818Z
CREATED:20260828T192818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T192818Z
UID:10003653-1792173600-1792342800@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Seattle GiveCamp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seattle GiveCamp is an annual weekend hackathon where volunteer software developers\, designers\, and project managers build websites\, apps\, and custom software for Seattle-area nonprofits — completely free of charge. Now in its 16th year\, the event has supported 150+ local organizations with pro bono tech solutions. \nJoin us at Microsoft Building 122 in Redmond:\n• Friday\, Oct 16: 6–10 p.m. kickoff & work sessions\n• Saturday\, Oct 17: 8 a.m.–10 p.m. work sessions\, plus a WordPress for Nonprofits class\n• Sunday\, Oct 18: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. finishing projects; 4 p.m. wrap-up \nAll skill levels welcome. Volunteers should bring a laptop and sign up at seattlegivecamp.org/event-register/
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seattle-givecamp-2026/
LOCATION:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260820T201628Z
CREATED:20260820T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T201628Z
UID:10003628-1792180800-1792186200@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:The 8-Bit Big Band @ Benaroya Hall
DESCRIPTION:The 8-Bit Big Band joins the Seattle Symphony for a genre-defying performance celebrating the most iconic music in video game history. This multi-GRAMMY winning contemporary symphonic jazz orchestra reimagines beloved gaming soundtracks through bold\, inventive arrangements that push the boundaries of how video game music is experienced live in concert.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/the-8-bit-big-band-benaroya-hall/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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GEO:47.6081198;-122.3371594
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Benaroya Hall 200 University Street Seattle WA 98101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 University Street:geo:-122.3371594,47.6081198
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260820T201715Z
CREATED:20260820T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T201715Z
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SUMMARY:DubHacks HACKATHON
DESCRIPTION:DubHacks\, the Pacific Northwest’s largest hackathon\, returns to the University of Washington on October 17–18\, 2026. Over one weekend\, students will form teams\, develop ideas\, and build working technology projects with support from industry mentors and fellow creators. \nThis year’s theme\, “Let’s Get Cookin’\,” invites participants to bring their own secret ingredient\, or figure out the recipe along the way. The event will feature collaborative building\, sponsor challenges\, workshops\, mentorship\, and opportunities for teams to present what they create. Learn more at https://dubhacks.co.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/dubhacks-hackathon/
LOCATION:HUB North Ballroom\, 4001 E. Stevens Way NE\, Seattle\, 98195\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260925T204224Z
CREATED:20260925T204028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T204224Z
UID:10003766-1792368000-1792972799@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:One Ocean Week Seattle 2026
DESCRIPTION:Washington Maritime Blue’s One Ocean Week Seattle returns for its second year\, bringing ocean and maritime leaders\, startups\, investors\, researchers\, policymakers and community groups together for a week of events across the city. This year’s theme is Ocean Action. \nThe program includes policy workshops\, startup showcases and pitch events\, blue-economy finance sessions\, vessel tours\, cleanups and cultural programming. Most events are free\, and each registers separately. The flagship One Ocean Week Seattle Summit is Tuesday\, Oct. 20\, at Bell Harbor International Conference Center. \nMore info and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/one-ocean-week-seattle-2026/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Science,Startups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T203824Z
CREATED:20260925T203824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T203824Z
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SUMMARY:One Ocean Week Seattle 2026 Summit
DESCRIPTION:The flagship event of One Ocean Week Seattle\, Washington Maritime Blue’s One Ocean Summit aims to move the conversation from dialogue to action on ocean and maritime issues\, with fireside chats\, audience interaction and live music in the Bay Auditorium at Bell Harbor. \n\nHow ports\, ocean clusters and state and local leaders keep decarbonization moving amid shifting federal priorities\nMobilizing institutional capital to reduce risk in ocean tech and blue infrastructure\nCommunicating marine science to broader audiences\nCollaboration through procurement reform\, shared contracting and joint projects\n\nThe summit is aimed at industry executives\, policymakers\, investors\, researchers\, Tribal and Indigenous leaders\, international delegations and startups. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/one-ocean-week-seattle-2026-summit/
LOCATION:Bell Harbor International Conference Center\, 2211 Alaskan Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Investment,Science
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GEO:47.6099287;-122.3462037
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bell Harbor International Conference Center 2211 Alaskan Way Seattle WA 98121 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2211 Alaskan Way:geo:-122.3462037,47.6099287
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260912T105203Z
CREATED:20260912T104830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T105203Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Physical AI Workshop and Meetup
DESCRIPTION:A meetup-and-workshop evening on physical AI\, hosted by Voxel51 with Nebius in Kane Hall’s Walker-Ames Room at the University of Washington. The first hour is lightning talks from local practitioners working across AI\, machine learning and computer vision; the rest is hands-on building with robotics and sensor data. \nFeatured speakers are Nate Bennett of Ark CV\, on “When 99% Accuracy Isn’t Good Enough: The Long (Fish)Tail of Real-World Computer Vision\,” about deploying fish-monitoring computer vision in messy conditions\, and Ryan Avery of Wherobots\, on “Mapping Agricultural Fields of the World with RasterFlow\,” about processing petabytes of satellite imagery into 10-meter global maps of field boundaries. Hosts are Daniel Gural of Voxel51 and Dhruv Diddi of Nebius. \n\n5:30-6:30 p.m. — Networking\, food\, drinks and lightning talks\n6:30-8 p.m. — Hands-on workshop using the DROID robotics dataset in FiftyOne\, covering curation\, embeddings\, auto-labeling and live fine-tuning of a YOLO11n detector\n8-8:30 p.m. — Nebius Token Factory walkthrough\n\nBring a laptop. The hands-on portion requires a company\, university or government email address. \nRegister with Voxel51
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seattle-physical-ai-workshop-and-meetup/
LOCATION:University of Washington Kane Hall\, 4069 Spokane Ln\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Developer,Meetups
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GEO:47.6566273;-122.3091503
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Washington Kane Hall 4069 Spokane Ln Seattle WA 98195 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4069 Spokane Ln:geo:-122.3091503,47.6566273
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260912T102941Z
CREATED:20260912T102941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T102941Z
UID:10003706-1792524600-1792524600@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Bill Nye
DESCRIPTION:Bill Nye returns to the city where his television career began\, for an evening of science\, storytelling and argument for curiosity as a civic habit. Seattle Theatre Group presents the appearance at The 5th Avenue Theatre. \nFrom STG’s description: “For Bill Nye\, it all started in Seattle. In this entertaining evening\, he’ll prove that curiosity\, science\, and innovation empower us to solve today’s biggest challenges and build a better future.” The talk draws on Seattle stories and practical insights\, encouraging audiences to embrace critical thinking and recognize their own capacity to make change. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. show\, with reserved seating. ASL-interpreted and open-caption ticket options are available through STG. \nTickets and details from STG Presents
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/an-evening-with-bill-nye/
LOCATION:The 5th Avenue Theatre\, 1308 5th Ave\, Seattle\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek Life,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260916T205938Z
CREATED:20260916T205938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T205938Z
UID:10003722-1792596600-1792755000@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:Regional Leadership Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Strong regions don’t happen by accident—they’re built by leaders willing to engage\, collaborate\, and act. \nRegional Leadership Conference convenes business\, civic\, and community leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping our region’s future. Through meaningful dialogue\, cross-sector collaboration\, and relationship-building\, attendees gain fresh perspectives on our evolving economy\, strengthen connections across the region\, and discover how collective action can turn shared priorities into meaningful progress. \nTake a look at the draft agenda here.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/regional-leadership-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Suncadia Resort\, 3600 Suncadia Trail\, Cle Elum\, WA\, 98922\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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GEO:47.2091064;-121.0187922
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Suncadia Resort 3600 Suncadia Trail Cle Elum WA 98922 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3600 Suncadia Trail:geo:-121.0187922,47.2091064
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260813T203127Z
CREATED:20260813T203127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T203127Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Drug Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is rapidly becoming a competitive advantage. \n​Join industry leaders and experts for an insightful discussion on “AI in Drug Manufacturing”. \n​As regulatory expectations evolve and manufacturing complexity increases\, AI offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance operational excellence\, accelerate decision-making\, and build more resilient manufacturing ecosystems. \n​Whether you’re involved in manufacturing operations\, digital transformation\, quality\, process development\, engineering\, or supply chain management\, this event will provide valuable insights into the practical realities\, challenges\, and opportunities of AI adoption in pharmaceutical manufacturing. \n​📅 Date: October 21\n📍 Hosted by Life Science & Tech Consultants Association🎟️ Registration: $50 \n​Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how leading organizations are leveraging AI to shape the future of drug manufacturing.
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/ai-in-drug-manufacturing/
LOCATION:WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="LSTCA":MAILTO:info@lstca.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T230000
DTSTAMP:20260918T212149Z
CREATED:20260918T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T212149Z
UID:10003746-1792688400-1792710000@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:MoPOP Icons of Pop Culture Gala
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Pop Culture’s annual fundraising gala honors visionaries across film\, fashion\, gaming and music. This year’s theme is “The Future is Now\,” chaired by Syreeta Gates. \n2026 honorees: Bruce Lee (film)\, Jeremy Scott (fashion)\, HALO (gaming)\, Salt-N-Pepa (music) and the Wing Luke Museum (community)\, plus an employee honoree announced at the event. \nThe evening runs a welcome reception\, seated dinner\, live auction\, Club MOPOP\, and a Salt-N-Pepa performance in Sky Church. Dress code is “Dress to Impress\, Future Forward.” Performance-only tickets are $250 and include drinks and light bites; full gala tickets and tables are arranged directly with the museum. A separate online auction opens Oct. 15. \nDetails and tickets
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/mopop-icons-of-pop-culture-gala/
LOCATION:MoPop\, 325 5th Avenue N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Celebration,Geek Life
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GEO:47.6217069;-122.3485178
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MoPop 325 5th Avenue N Seattle WA 98109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=325 5th Avenue N:geo:-122.3485178,47.6217069
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260918T212400Z
CREATED:20260918T212400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T212400Z
UID:10003745-1792713600-1792886399@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:SeaGL 2026: Seattle GNU/Linux Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 14th annual Seattle GNU/Linux Conference\, a grassroots technical summit on free\, libre and open source software\, hardware and culture\, returns to the Husky Union Building at the University of Washington. \nSeaGL draws students\, security professionals\, software engineers\, technical writers and open source contributors. The format includes four keynotes each year — two slots reserved for first-time keynote speakers — along with talks and an in-person exhibitor hall. The conference does not accept sponsored talks. It runs hybrid\, with an online track over Matrix. \nAdmission is free and registration is optional; organizers say attendees can simply show up\, and may register anonymously. Note that these dates moved from the original 2026 slot because of a venue conflict. The session schedule had not been published at the time of listing. \nConference website
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/seagl-2026-seattle-gnu-linux-conference/
LOCATION:Husky Union Building (HUB)\, UW Seattle Campus\, Seattle\, 98195
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Developer
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GEO:47.6508882;-122.3084023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260918T212057Z
CREATED:20260918T212057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T212057Z
UID:10003747-1792776600-1792787400@www.geekwire.com
SUMMARY:AI Ethics Network Mixer
DESCRIPTION:A working mixer rather than a panel event\, organized by the AI Ethics Network around bridging capital\, research and talent in AI. \nOrganizers say the room brings together four groups: AIEN Labs investors and syndicate partners deploying capital into safety\, companions\, robotics and education; founders and engineering leaders who are hiring; people consulting on national and international AI legislation; and contributors to the network’s open research lab and journals. \nOpen to the public at $35\, which includes entry\, food and drinks. Membership is not required to attend; active members can RSVP free. \nTickets on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/ai-ethics-network-mixer/
LOCATION:The Collective Seattle\, 400 Dexter Avenue North\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Meetups
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GEO:47.6221728;-122.3419734
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Collective Seattle 400 Dexter Avenue North Seattle Washington 98109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 Dexter Avenue North:geo:-122.3419734,47.6221728
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260912T102413Z
CREATED:20260912T102413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T102413Z
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SUMMARY:PNW Arts & Tech Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Third Place Technologies presents the second annual PNW Arts & Tech Symposium\, widening its focus from community-building to the harder question of how a community of practice sustains itself. The programming is aimed at resourcing the working practices of individual tech artists and raising Seattle’s profile in the wider art world. \nThe event runs across two locations. The symposium itself is at Cornish College of the Arts’ 9th Ave Gallery\, with presentations from practitioners\, educators and organizers\, hands-on workshops and short talks. A parallel series\, 9e26 at xispa (325 Westlake Ave N)\, hosts community discussions on art\, science\, technology and society. Produced with John Boylan\, 9e26: Ten Years Later marks a decade since 9 Evenings 2 and sixty years since the pioneering 1966 9 Evenings: Theatre & Engineering. \nA tech-forward arts and tech exhibition at the 9th Ave Gallery is free and open to the public for a week following the symposium. The 2026 organizing committee is Shelly Farnham\, Genevieve Tremblay\, Jeff Brice\, Jacob Fennell and Joseph Gray. \nRegistration is $40\, waived for anyone contributing a talk or workshop. Daily start and end times had not been published at the time of listing. \nSymposium details and registration
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/pnw-arts-tech-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:9th Ave Gallery (formerly Beebe Building) – Cornish College of the Arts\, 2014 9th Avenue\, Seattle\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Conferences
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