About This Event

The much-anticipated and hotly-contested GeekWire Awards celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in the Pacific Northwest. Hosted live from Seattle’s Showbox SoDo on May 7, this must-attend event features a seated dinner, entertainment, fun surprises and coveted awards handed out in a dozen categories. Doors open for networking at 5:30 pm, with the seated dinner and program slated to start at 6:30 pm.  See coverage of all of the 2026 finalists and honorees here.

 

The GeekWire Awards are SOLD OUT!

 

Contact us at [email protected] for more information about the GeekWire Awards, presented by Astound Business Solutions.

Event Will Start In

Judges

Craig Sherman

Craig Sherman

Partner at Wilson Sonsini

Magda Balazinski

Magda Balazinski

Director of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the UW

Dave Cotter

Dave Cotter

CEO at Greenwood

Shannon Swift

Shannon Swift

CEO at Swift HR Solutions

Blair Stern

Blair Stern

Managing Director at JLL

Emer Dooley

Emer Dooley

Site Lead at Creative Destruction Lab

Adam Chapman

Adam Chapman

Managing Director at JLL

Shaterra Overton

Shaterra Overton

Washington STEM Program Officer

Sonu Aggarwal

Sonu Aggarwal

President of TiE Seattle

Ed Powers

Ed Powers

First Tech VP, Specialized Services

John Cook

John Cook

Publisher and Co-Founder of GeekWire

Megan Lehman

Megan Lehman

Community Engagement, Sr. Program Manager at First Tech Federal Credit Union

FAQ

Key Dates

• February 6 – February 25: Nominations open
• February 25 – March 5: Judging panel selects five finalists per category
• March 18 – April 16: Community voting on GeekWire
• May 7: Winners announced live on stage at the Showbox SoDo

Date & Location

The 2026 GeekWire Awards includes a welcome reception, seated dinner, and awards presentation.

May 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98134

How do I buy tickets?

Given the limited capacity at the venue, GeekWire is currently only selling half-table and full-table sponsorships. To purchase a table on behalf of your company, contact us directly at [email protected].

Parking

Street parking and pay lots available immediately surrounding the venue.

What's the evening's agenda?

• 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: VIP Pre-Party (invitation only)
• 5:30 pm: Doors open to General Public & Welcome Reception
• 6:30 pm: Dinner & Awards Presentation

*Times are subject to change

GeekWire Code of Conduct & Anti-Harassment Policy

GeekWire is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference at the discretion of the event organizers. Read our full code of conduct, here.

What is the community voting process?

After a months-long community nomination and judging process, finalists from around the Pacific Northwest are chosen in more than a dozen categories. Online voting takes place through April 10. Winners in each of the categories will be announced live on stage at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle on May 7.

What should I wear to the GeekWire Awards?

Business casual works great. Check out photos from last year’s event here if you want inspiration.

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