What to know if you’re attending our big holiday party tonight in Seattle – GeekWire

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 [email protected].

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 provide 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 support 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.