Monday, December 23, 2024

Wishful Thinking & AI: An Evening with Ted Chiang and Dr. Emily M. Bender

Seattle Town Hall 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, United States

UW Professor of Linguistics Emily M. Bender talks with award-winning science fiction author Ted Chiang about the hype, realistic expectations, and who should be involved in the conversation around AI. Moderated by Jeopardy! champion and Phinney Books owner Tom Nissley. Proceeds from this event support Clarion West year-round programs for emerging and underrepresented writers.

Town Hall Seattle: Ignite #45

Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

Ignite Seattle is the largest open submission public speaking event in the Pacific Northwest. Three to four times a year, one of the greatest audiences in the world gathers to hear interesting people tell interesting stories. Each speaker gets 20 slides, for 15 seconds each, to share a passion for 5 minutes – it’s an […]

$5 – $15

Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE): Centering Platform Design

Halcyon Brewing Company 8564 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, Wa

Join faculty from the University of Washington’s Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) for an enlightening presentation series about research at the intersection of technology, design, and human experience. Hosted at Halcyon Brewing Company in Greenwood, Seattle, these informal conversations are intended to be accessible and engaging for everyone, regardless of background. Join […]

Free

New Tech Eastside May Meetup

Venture Mechanics Coworking Studio Bellevue 14110 NE 21st Street, Bellevue, United States

New Tech is the Northwest’s largest tech community with 60,000+ members. We’re the un-networking place where you’re a friendly neighbor and community member we care about. Come make meaningful connections, learn from the industry’s best, and have a fun night out with founders, engineers, developers, investors, and tech professionals. Founders, leaders & innovators share their […]

$20

Power Shift Scrolling — How Public Opinion Forms in a Digital Age

Seattle Town Hall 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, United States

The cycling of new and buzz-worthy information we face on a daily basis is faster than ever before. As new trends in information, politics, and culture are constantly updating, little time is left for critical analysis before the next headline hits the feed. And when those who hold the power to influence audiences and drive […]

IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition 2024

Seattle Convention Center | Arch 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA, United States

The IEEE / CVF Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR) is the premier annual computer vision event comprising the main conference and several co-located workshops and short courses. With its high quality and low cost, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.

Opening of Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion

Step out of the Pacific Northwest and into a warm, bright and vibrant underwater world teeming with life. Join us to discover the wonders of a reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle—a region in the Indo-Pacific so rich in biodiversity that’s it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean”! You’ll come face to face with […]

TiE Seattle presents Cricket Elite Carnival: Swinging into Action!” Play, Network, Excel

Archer Hotel, Redmond 164th Avenue Northeast,, Redmond, United States

A once in a lifetime experience hosted by TiE Seattle! We are thrilled to invite you to an elegant evening with Seattle Orcas Co-owner Sanjay Parthasarathy as we celebrate the exciting game of cricket. With the T20 World Cup co-hosted by the USA, cricket is truly in the air, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm all around. […]

SAL presents Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium - Benaroya Hall 200 University St, Seattle, United States

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, chronicles her life story and her extraordinary path to becoming a jurist on America’s highest court in this inspiring, intimate memoir. With this unflinching account, Lovely One: A Memoir invites readers into her life and world, tracing her family’s ascent […]

Ikigai Summit 2024

The Collective 400 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

The Ikigai Summit 2024 is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to IKIGAI, the Japanese concept scientifically linked to longevity, creativity, productivity, and happiness. Get inspired by thought leaders from tech, finance, professional sports, academia, and more! Purpose-driven leaders will participate in this dynamic one-day event of insightful talks, unique experiences, and networking opportunities to educate […]