Join us at the GeekWire Summit, our signature technology and business conference, October 6-7 in Seattle – GeekWire.

Some of our best memories at GeekWire come from the candid conversations, insightful conversations, mind-blowing innovations, and fun times that define GeekWire Summit. And many of you were right there with us.

For more than a decade, GeekWire’s signature technology conferences have brought together leaders in tech, science, business, sports, the arts and politics to discuss the key issues of the moment and the future.

It’s everywhere in Seattle, as we like to say, and the GeekWire Summit platform provides a unique insight into some of the most important developments in the creative world.

We’ve got a lot to talk about this year, including the future of hybrid work, the direction of the economy and the emerging potential of artificial intelligence, cyber security, augmented reality, autonomous driving and other technologies. Big impact on the world in the next few years.

So whether you’ve attended every year or not, consider inviting us to learn, be inspired, and make memories with us, October 6-7 in Seattle. Tickets are now available to join us in person or online. Register here or below.

A few highlights to look forward to:

• Augmented Reality Future With Julie Larson-Green, Chief Technology Officer of Magic Leap, the long-awaited Magic Leap 2 headset will be released a week before the event.
• US Senator Maria Cantwell will join us to discuss the future of American innovation and growth, including the bipartisan CHIPS and SCIENCE Act of 2022.
• What’s next for autonomous vehicles, one of the top innovations in the field, according to Chris Urmson, CEO of self-driving technology company Aurora and head of Google’s self-driving car project?
• A conversation with Charlie Bell, the Microsoft executive vice president hired by Amazon Web Services to lead the Redmond company’s $15 billion cybersecurity business.
• The finals of the GeekWire Lift Pitch Startup Pitch Competition, the winner is announced live on stage for the final pitches to the audience and our judges.
• Insights into the future of work from Jaime Tevan, Chief Scientist at Microsoft and one of the leading researchers in the field; Also a panel of top HR leaders on the topic.
• Perspectives on the state of the economy and startups from venture capitalists and tech investors, including Tina Hong-To of Kin Ventures and Amy Bohutinsky of Tech Crossover Ventures.
• Introductory remarks from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell As a city leader as one of the nation’s leading technology hubs, it is tackling many challenges.

Here are some of the highlights to expect at this year’s GeekWire conference. We will feature additional speakers and topics as we preview the event in the coming weeks.

This year we’re returning to Block 41, a great indoor-outdoor spot in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Check out the FAQ for more information, and register to attend either in person or virtually at geekwire.com/summit or below. Email events@geekwire.com with any questions.

Thank you to Bank of America for sponsoring and to all the sponsors who made the GeekWire Summit a success. Thanks to all of you. Attending the conference is a great way to support GeekWire journalism and our role in the community.

See you at the meeting!

– GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook.