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 below for key information such as where to park, what to wear, who’s up for awards and what else to expect when we gather to celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists and educators in the Pacific Northwest.
Special thanks to Astound Business Solutions, the presenting sponsor of the 2024 GeekWire Awards.
Also, thanks to gold-level and category sponsors: Wilson Sonsini, JLL, Blink UX, BECU, Baird, First Tech, Baker Tilly, WTIA, Silicon Valley Bank, and T-Mobile. And thanks to silver level sponsors: Prime Team Partners, Submittable, and Cosmogence. And supporting sponsors: Choose Washington, ALLtech, Showbox SoDo, and Roanoke.
When: Thursday, May 9, 5:30 to 9 p.m. PT.
Where: Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave. South Seattle, WA 98134
Attire: We are geeks, not fashion consultants so come in what’s most comfortable. If you need additional guidance, we’d suggest “business casual.” If you still need fashion help or suggestions, scan the photos from last year’s event.
Parking: A number of paid surface lots surround the venue and are within a 1-minute walk (see map).
Do I need ID to enter? Yes. This is a 21+ event.
Do I need a ticket to enter? No. If you registered, we will have your name at registration, and we’ll get you into the festivities.
Program schedule: VIP pre-party by invitation only, sponsored by Baird, at 4:30 p.m. Doors for all guests will open at 5:30 p.m. Welcome reception, sponsored by Wilson Sonsini. Dinner will begin at 6:50 p.m. The Awards program — the Oscars of the Northwest tech scene — begins at 7:40 p.m., revealing the winners of the 2024 GeekWire Awards.
Food and drink? Yes and yes. Cocktail hour is open to all guests before a seated dinner will be served. Table assignments will be listed on your badge and on a map at the front of the venue.
Social: Use #GeekWireAwards when sharing scenes from the festivities to your feeds.
Who are the finalists?
Startup of the Year, presented by Silicon Valley Bank
- Shipium
- Kevala
- Overland AI
- Pictory
- SingleFile
Read about the five finalists here.
Next Tech Titan, presented by Baird
- Statsig
- Zuper
- Submittable
- Rec Room
- MotherDuck
Read about the five finalists here.
Deal of the Year, presented by Wilson Sonsini
- Recurrent
- Rhythms
- Oleria
- Icosavax
- Treasury4
Read about the five finalists here.
CEO of the Year, presented by Baker Tilly
- Gaurav Oberoi, CEO at Lexion
- Ozan Unlu, CEO at Edge Delta
- Nancy Xiao, CEO at Mason
- Vijaye Raji, CEO at Statsig
- Linda Lian, CEO at Common Room
Read about the five finalists here.
Startup CEO of the Year, presented by T-Mobile Tech Experience 5G Hub
- Emily Pesce, CEO at Joon Care
- Rathna Sharad, CEO at FlavorCloud
- Valerie Daggett, CEO at AltPep
- Carla Grandori, CEO at SEngine Precision Medicine
- Katherine Sizov, CEO at Strella
Read about the five finalists here.
Innovation of the Year, presented by Astound Business Solutions
- TEAL
- Read AI
- Allen Institute of AI
- Protect AI
- WhyLabs
- Hiya
Read about the six finalists here.
Health Innovation of the Year
- Proprio
- adyn
- AdaptX
- A-Alpha Bio
- CalmWave
Read about the five finalists here.
Sustainable Innovation of the Year, presented by Alaska Airlines
- Carbon Robotics
- Electric Era
- Tidal Vision
- Aquagga
- Banyu Carbon
Read about the five finalists here.
Workplace of the Year, presented by JLL
- Lexion
- Syndio
- Likewise
- Humanly
- Arrived
Read about the five finalists here.
UX Design of the Year, presented by Blink UX
- Digs
- Copper
- Row Zero
- WellSaid Labs
- Solo
Read about the five finalists here.
Geeks Give Back (honorees), presented by BECU
- Coding for Cancer
- TrueMedia
- Housing Connector
Read about the three honorees here.
Public Policy Champion for Innovation Award, presented by WTIA
- Washington State Sen. Joe Nguyen
Read about Nguyen here.
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