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Hot number at the GeekWire Awards: Watch ‘The Drunken Tenor’ light up tech from a bygone era

by Kurt Schlosser on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 at 9:44 am

For the sake of the innovators in the crowd at Thursday night’s GeekWire Awards, let’s hope their products and services don’t end up in a future Robert McPherson musical number.… Read More

Photos: Inside the GeekWire Awards, with the big winners, musical numbers and surprise guests

by Kurt Schlosser on May 10, 2024May 14, 2024 at 11:08 am

It was a mix of robot trophies and blow-up dinosaurs at the GeekWire Awards on Thursday night in Seattle, as the prehistoric “Land Before Tech” theme gave way to our… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2024 revealed: Winners bask in momentum of AI and potential of region

by Kurt Schlosser on May 10, 2024May 14, 2024 at 11:10 am

After giving a nod to tech’s bygone era of gadgets and gimmicks, we celebrated the new entrepreneurs shaping the future of innovation in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest on Thursday… Read More

GeekWire Awards FAQ: What to expect at event honoring the best in Pacific Northwest tech

by Kurt Schlosser on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 at 8:20 am

The GeekWire Awards are back, and we’re looking forward to partying with Seattle’s tech community Thursday at Showbox SoDo. If you’re planning on attending the special event, read the FAQ… Read More

Get your GeekWire Awards tickets: May 9 event celebrates the best in tech and innovation

by Kurt Schlosser on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 at 10:18 pm

The 2024 GeekWire Awards are fast approaching on May 9 in Seattle, and we’ve released a limited number of individual tickets for the big event. Join us in celebrating the… Read More

Vote for UX Design of the Year: Finalists help users across investing, data analysis and more

by Kurt Schlosser on April 1, 2024April 3, 2024 at 3:33 am

The finalists for UX Design of the Year at the 2024 GeekWire Awards are helping end users across home building, investing, AI-generated speech, data analysis, and schedule and expense tracking… Read More

Vote for Workplace of the Year: Startups employ various methods in their commitment to culture

by Kurt Schlosser on March 29, 2024April 3, 2024 at 3:34 am

Respect. Inclusion. Satisfaction. Employee-centric. Our judges for the Workplace of the Year category at the 2024 GeekWire Awards used a number of different words and phrases to describe what makes… Read More

Vote for CEO of the Year: These software veterans are taking on a variety of problems

by Kurt Schlosser on March 26, 2024April 3, 2024 at 3:39 am

The finalists for CEO of the Year at the 2024 GeekWire Awards include software veterans working on a variety of enterprise problems, from helping companies manage contracts, to better analyzing… Read More

2024 GeekWire Awards finalists revealed: Vote now for the best in Pacific Northwest tech

by Kurt Schlosser on March 13, 2024March 18, 2024 at 9:09 am

The voting is now open for the 2024 GeekWire Awards, and this is your chance to have a hand in honoring the best in Pacific Northwest tech. With more than… Read More

2024 GeekWire Awards nominations close today, so act fast to honor the best in Pacific NW tech

by Kurt Schlosser on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 at 8:58 am

You’ve probably met plenty of deadlines for code releases, product launches and anything else tech related that makes sense, so here’s another timely item to take care of: get your… Read More

Nominations open for 2024 GeekWire Awards, honoring the best in Pacific Northwest tech

by Kurt Schlosser on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 at 10:20 am

The 2024 GeekWire Awards are set for May 9 in Seattle, and nominations opened today as we seek your help recognizing some amazing entrepreneurs, innovators, deal makers and non-profit leaders… Read More

GeekWire Gala recap: Seattle community dances, sings and parties at annual bash

by Kurt Schlosser on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 at 2:07 pm

A frosty night inside Seattle’s Showbox Market warmed our geeky hearts on Wednesday as the tech community came together to celebrate the holidays at the annual GeekWire Gala. More than… Read More

5 good reasons to get your holiday geek on at the GeekWire Gala in Seattle

by Kurt Schlosser on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 at 10:08 am

If you’ve been procrastinating and putting off holiday plans, here’s your friendly wakeup nudge: it’s December tomorrow. And the GeekWire Gala is next week! First things first — get your… Read More

Looking for a hot holiday party ticket? GeekWire Gala early-bird rates ending soon

by Kurt Schlosser on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 at 9:09 am

Light up your favorite holiday suit, dress or whatever makes for festive fashion, it’s almost time for the annual GeekWire Gala in Seattle. And right now is the time to… Read More

Get your GeekWire Gala tickets today, and help give back to a nonprofit that supports young people

by Kurt Schlosser on November 28, 2023November 27, 2023 at 6:01 pm

Today is a great time to secure your tickets for the GeekWire Gala. As part of our Giving Tuesday promotion, we’re donating $5 from each ticket sold to Junior Achievement of… Read More

The GeekWire Gala — Seattle’s geekiest holiday party — returns to Showbox Market on Dec. 6

by Kurt Schlosser on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 at 8:31 am

Ready to dress up and geek out? The GeekWire Gala, our annual festive holiday function, returns to downtown Seattle on Dec. 6 with a night of dancing, cocktails, karaoke and… Read More

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GeekWire Summit recap: AI gets real in Seattle as historic theater plays host to future-focused event

by Kurt Schlosser on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 at 12:11 pm

In a Seattle building full of history and nostalgia, the GeekWire Summit returned Thursday with an agenda focused on rapidly advancing technology and what it will mean for the future.… Read More

AI Gets Real at the GeekWire Summit: Speakers revealed for Oct. 19 at former Cinerama theater

by Todd Bishop on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 at 9:05 am

We’re less than one month away from the 2023 GeekWire Summit, our signature business and technology conference, and we’d like to invite you to join us Oct. 19 in Seattle… Read More

Photos from GeekWire’s annual Rooftop BBQ in Seattle, with Mariners CEO John Stanton

by Kurt Schlosser on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 at 2:32 pm

The sun and the smiles were out in force Wednesday in Seattle for the GeekWire Rooftop BBQ + Mariners Day, as we came together again for great food and drink,… Read More

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He sang about life as ChatGPT, but this opera pro needed his human creativity to fix AI’s lyrics

by Kurt Schlosser on May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 at 7:16 am

When he took the stage last week at the GeekWire Awards as the human embodiment of ChatGPT, accomplished singer Robert “The Drunken Tenor” McPherson had combined his own songwriting intelligence… Read More

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Photos: Geeking out inside the GeekWire Awards with surprise guests, a lovable droid and more

by Kurt Schlosser on May 19, 2023May 22, 2023 at 1:19 pm

Bee boop beep beep boo dee doo weeeeeeeee! We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, R2-D2. The 2023 GeekWire Awards were worth chirping about Thursday night — in droid speak,… Read More

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GeekWire Awards 2023 revealed: Community honors top innovation in Pacific Northwest tech

by Kurt Schlosser on May 19, 2023May 22, 2023 at 1:20 pm

A Star Wars theme complemented the rising stars on hand as light sabers glowed and a galaxy of lights twinkled overhead during the GeekWire Awards on Thursday in Seattle. We… Read More

Last call for GeekWire Awards nominations: Help us honor the best innovators and tech leaders

by Kurt Schlosser on March 2, 2023March 21, 2023 at 3:44 pm

There’s still time to submit a nomination for Startup of the Year, Next Tech Titan, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Workplace of the Year and more. But act now if… Read More

Help us find the best workplaces, UX designers and STEM educators ahead of the GeekWire Awards

by Kurt Schlosser on February 23, 2023March 21, 2023 at 3:45 pm

The 2023 GeekWire Awards will present more than a dozen honors to some of the top innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in the Pacific Northwest when the event returns to… Read More

GeekWire Awards nominations are now open and table sponsorships are available for the big event

by Kurt Schlosser on February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 at 11:27 am

Here come the robot trophies! The much-anticipated 2023 GeekWire Awards — presented by Astound Business Solutions for the 10th year — are returning May 18 to celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs and… Read More

GeekWire Summit 2022 recap: Tech and civic leaders share insights and vision for the future

by Taylor Soper & Kurt Schlosser on October 8, 2022October 12, 2022 at 9:25 am

Navigating the future of work. Learning how to fight against burnout. Taking on cybersecurity threats. Gathering community. Connecting with old colleagues. Making new friends. The 2022 GeekWire Summit had it… Read More

GeekWire Summit FAQ: What to know if you’re attending in-person or online

by Todd Bishop on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 at 10:51 am

We’re less than a day away from our biggest event of the year, the 2022 GeekWire Summit, Thursday and Friday in Seattle. If you haven’t registered yet, limited tickets are… Read More

Sounders Day FAQ: What to know if you’re attending our sold out annual summer rooftop party

by Taylor Soper on August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 at 10:31 am

Today’s the day! We’re looking forward to welcoming 500 geeks to our annual summer rooftop BBQ and Sounders Day party. The festivities kick off at 4 p.m. with a pre-match… Read More

GeekWire’s summer rooftop BBQ and Sounders Day party returns Aug. 2: Grab tickets today

by John Cook on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 at 8:21 am

One of our favorite GeekWire events — our annual summer rooftop BBQ and Sounders Day party — makes its return Tuesday, Aug. 2nd on the spectacular rooftop deck of First… Read More

Photos: Geeks, assemble! Inside the GeekWire Awards with the singing, smiling and much more

by Kurt Schlosser on May 13, 2022May 16, 2022 at 7:49 am

It was so nice to see your faces, Seattle. The GeekWire Awards returned as an in-person event for the first time in three years on Thursday night, and the Pacific… Read More

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