We’re kicking off the holiday season in style tonight at our annual GeekWire Gala, with an epic night of dancing, networking, and much more on tap.

Limited tickets still remain — make our holiday party your work holiday party, and grab tickets before they sell out.

For those attending, here’s a rundown of what to expect. If you have questions, please email us at events@geekwire.com.

When: Wednesday, Dec. 6

Where: Showbox Market (1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101) near Pike Place Market.

Parking: There are several pay lots within a 2-minute walk of the venue; see additional parking information here

Agenda:

  • 6:00 pm — Doors open to the public
  • 7:00 pm — Fiercest Frosty or Festive Outfit winners selected
  • 10:00 pm — GeekWire Gala ends

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 FROSTY fashion. For inspiration, check out the outfits from last year’s Gala.

Do I need to bring a physical ticket? No. If you are registered, we’ll check your ID at registration, and furnish your name badge. 

Festivities: DJ, photo booth, karaoke, caricatures, cupcake challenge, temporary airbrush tattoos & hair color, giveaways and more. 

Food: Delicious snacks from our friends at Cameron Catering, including a meatball bar, tater tot bar, sliders, and more. 

Along with all that, we’re also paying special recognition this year to the region’s “Uncommon Thinkers” — Seattle-area inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. A big thanks to Greater Seattle Partners for their uphold of this new awards program.

The GeekWire Gala — presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union — is a 21+ event.

Thanks to our additional gold-level sponsors: Greater Seattle Partners & RSM, US LLP; silver level: Pilot Capital, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, SolluCIO, Prime Team Partners, Remitly, Submittable, Sigma Computing, Cohesity, and Xenomode; and supporting level: World Trade Center Seattle, Hal9, Lexion, American Diabetes Association, and Sonic Symphony World Tour.

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