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L-R: Microsoft President Brad Smith, former CEO Steve Ballmer, and former CTO Nathan Myhrvold.
GeekWire’s Microsoft@50 event, marking the tech giant’s milestone anniversary, will feature on-stage conversations with Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith; former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer; and Nathan Myhrvold, who served as Microsoft’s CTO during some of the most pivotal moments in its history.
The event will take place the evening of Thursday, March 20, at Town Hall Seattle. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Register here to join us.
Special thanks to Accenture, presenting sponsor of Microsoft@50.
In addition to the event, GeekWire is running a multi-part editorial and podcast series marking Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, looking at what’s next for a company that reshaped the technology landscape. The goal of the series, and the event, is to understand not only Microsoft’s history but also where it’s headed next.
Our three speakers are uniquely positioned to offer insights across business, policy, and technology in the context of Microsoft’s position in society and the industry.
Smith, the Microsoft president, is an influential figure not only inside the company but across the industry, with insights into public policy and key issues from Washington state to Washington, D.C., and beyond.
Myhrvold, the former Microsoft chief technology officer, is a prolific inventor, scientist, entrepreneur, author, and photographer whose career spans technology, science, and the culinary arts.
Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO, leads the Ballmer Group philanthropy with his wife, Connie. Chairman of the L.A. Clippers and founder of the nonprofit USAFacts, he remains Microsoft’s largest individual shareholder.
The event will also feature special surprises and ways for Microsoft alumni to recognize their time at the company.
Thanks to gold sponsor WE Communications, and silver sponsors, Microsoft Alumni Network and First Tech Federal Credit Union for helping to make the event possible.
Learn more and register here, and see you on Thursday, March 20.
