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Tonight’s the night for the GeekWire Gala, our annual holiday extravaganza in Seattle, featuring food, drinks, music, dancing, karaoke, games and the best chance to network with more than 600 fellow tech community members.
There are still a few last-minute tickets available, so grab one now for yourself or wrangle some co-workers for a festive night downtown. Make our holiday party your holiday party!
For those attending, here’s a rundown of what to expect. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].
When: Thursday, Dec. 12
Where: Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave S., a few blocks from T-Mobile Park.
Parking: There are several pay lots within a 2-minute walk of the venue. There is also additional parking information here.
Agenda:
6 p.m. Doors open to the public
7 p.m. Furmata A Cappella performance
7:15 p.m. Welcome and Fierce & Festive Outfit winners selected
8 p.m. Geekaroke begins in Lollipop Lounge
10 p.m. GeekWire Gala concludes
Attire: You have the rare license to don cocktail attire in Seattle. Or wear whatever you want. Tuxedos? Sure. Geeky T-shirts? Yep. Even better, break out your fiercest festive fashion. See fashion photos from past GeekWire Galas here.
Do I need to bring a physical ticket? No. If you are registered, we’ll check your ID at registration, and provide your name badge.
Is there assigned seating at tables? No. The Gala is an open floor plan and a free flowing party, with a number of activities. It is not a sit down dinner, and there are no assigned tables.
Are tickets still available? Yes. If you have friends or colleagues who’d like to attend, please encourage them to pre-register on the event site here.
Festivities: DJ, photo booth, karaoke, caricatures, custom printed macarons, candy bar, giant LED games, giveaways and more.
Food: Delicious snacks from our friends at Cameron Catering, including a mashed potato bar, cold Thai noodle bar, sliders, and more.
Age limit: The GeekWire Gala is a 21+ event. Attendees must have valid ID to enter.
In addition to the party atmosphere, GeekWire and Greater Seattle Partners will once again use the Gala to recognize the region’s “Uncommon Thinkers,” the groundbreaking innovators who are changing the way we work, live and play. Read our profiles of the five honorees: Protein design researcher Ingrid Swanson Pultz; fusion energy expert Uri Shumlak, Stoke Space CEO Andy Lapsa, TerraPower Isotopes’ Chris Dunckley; and AI researcher Hannaneh Hajishirzi.
Big thanks to the GeekWire Gala presenting sponsor, First Tech Federal Credit Union; gold sponsors Greater Seattle Partners and Network of Giving; silver sponsor Delta Air Lines; and supporting sponsors Showbox Presents, Washington State Department of Commerce, and ALLtech.
