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As part of the Technology in Focus Series, WTIA and the Washington Interactive Network have brought together leading experts in the gaming industry to share thoughts about how Washington has established itself as a leader in this segment, and what it is going to take for our state to continually dominate the pack. Meet the … Continue reading “In the Game: Washington State’s Video Game Industry”

Brad Feld, co-founder of TechStars, managing director at Foundry Group, and author of the popular blog Feld Thoughts, is coming to Seattle. Entrepreneurs T.A. McCann and Dave Schappell are hosting an evening discussion around early-stage companies and investing. It’s all happening at the Palace Ballroom in Seattle. Visit the official event site here for registration … Continue reading “Beers and Boulder with Brad Feld”

In today’s economy, cleantech and renewable energy are rare examples of fast-growing areas of investment and entrepreneurial activity—but the Northwest is behind the curve in these emerging arenas compared to Silicon Valley, New England, and some other parts of the country. The Northwest, however, is developing nearly unrivaled expertise in one of the most exciting … Continue reading “Xconomy Forum: The Rise of Cleantech in the Northwest **SOLD OUT**”

The Northwest has a higher incidence of multiple sclerosis than most anywhere on earth. No one knows exactly what causes MS, or why it’s more common in the Northwest. The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association will host an event on that covers industry, academic and clinical perspectives on discoveries, research and treatment. This panel will … Continue reading “WBBA: Perspectives on Multiple Sclerosis”

The Washington Technology Industry Association is hosting an event on cloud computing with Amazon web services, as part of an ongoing series on the industry trend. At this session, Adam Selipsky, vice president of Amazon Web Services, will provide an overview of the company’s service and how it can help businesses scale up. Two Amazon … Continue reading “WTIA: Scaling the Cloud With Amazon Web Services”

The Washington Technology Industry Association is organizing an event on cloud computing fundamentals as part of an ongoing series. This session will feature Aaron Kimball of Cloudera, who will cover the basics of flexible ways to deal with data. Then Jason Lochhead, chief technology officer of Terremark Hosting Services Division, will perform a demo of … Continue reading “WTIA: Cloud Computing Fundamentals”

Following a successful weekend in early 2008, Startup Weekend returns to Seattle for 54 hours of discussions, pitches, coding, and other activities—all with the goal of seeing how many viable product and startup ideas emerge from the entrepreneurial community. Hosted by Google in Fremont. (See Xconomy’s preview here.)

Vaccines are a hot topic right now. Everyone, from Barack Obama to Jenny Garth, is talking about them. Seattle has a number of organizations dedicated to finding effective, safe vaccines that can be delivered to the developing world. The Washington Global Health Alliance is organizing a panel discussion to talk about what’s happening in the … Continue reading “Washington Global Health Alliance: Vaccines Panel Discussion”

enterpriseSeattle, a regional economic development group, is hosting its 37th annual economic forecast on Jan. 15 at the Seattle Sheraton. Experts from The Conference Board, Federal Reserve Bank, and Puget Sound Economic Forecaster will be there to share their insights into what’s to come in 2009. The conference will also feature an interactive discussion with … Continue reading “Economic Forecast Conference 2009”

Raising capital from angel investors can be a challenge, particularly given just 10 minutes to distill your entire business plan into a compelling presentation. What information is critical? How much detail is enough, or too much? What do angel investors consider when evaluating an investment opportunity? To learn more about how to register for this … Continue reading “Alliance of Angels: 10-Minute Pitch Clinic”

Dan Preston, CEO of Medius Technologies, will discuss the role of technology in reviving the U.S. auto industry. His company played a key role in the creation of OnStar technology for General Motors. He will focus on using Bluetooth technology to create the next generation of connected cars, which are more fuel efficient, safer, and … Continue reading “Can Technology Save the U.S. Auto Industry?”

The WTIA’s Industry Achievement Awards celebrates companies and agencies which best demonstrate innovation and excellence in technology. From business and consumer applications to contributions to public service, Industry Achievement Award finalists have made significant contributions to the way we work and live. Noted as the tech industry event of the year, WTIA’s IAA celebration attracts … Continue reading “WTIA Industry Achievement Awards”

Getting started as an entrepreneur – You made a New Year’s resolution to finally start a business but are hitting roadblocks. How do you find the right service providers? How do you negotiate with them? When does it make sense to have them work for equity or deferred comp? Stuart Jamieson, a serial entrepreneur and … Continue reading “Building the Company of Your Dreams: Stuart Jamieson”

Google’s Brian Bershad will speak on the future of Internet search on March 13 as part of the Technology Alliance’s Science & Technology Discovery Series. To register, click here.

Leroy Hood, the co-founder and president of the Institute for Systems Biology, will speak at the Technology Alliance’s Science and Technology Discovery Series on Feb. 13 about biological complexity and understanding how biological systems function. To learn more about how to register, click here.

Washington’s Innovation Summit 2009 will bring together more than 400 innovators and thought leaders in sustainability and technology who are driving industry development in sustainable energy, innovative materials & manufacturing, urban sustainability, and healthy ecosystems. Organized by the Washington Technology Center. Keynote speakers include Gifford Pinchot, the co-founder of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute and Thomas … Continue reading “Washington Innovation Summit”

America is at a crossroads and our economy is about it face its most severe test in nearly a century. In The Tyranny of Dead Ideas, Matt Miller overturns orthodoxies of the right and the left-including free trade is always good, employers should be responsible for health coverage, taxes hurt the economy, schools are a … Continue reading “The Tyranny of Dead Ideas: Matt Miller”

Ken Robinson is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity and innovation who works with Fortune 500 companies, governments, and educational systems on ways to create environments that enhance talent and learning. In “The Element: A New View of Human Capacity” Robinson identifies the point where the activities individuals enjoy and are naturally … Continue reading “A New View of Human Capacity: Ken Robinson”

Malcolm Gladwell, the New Yorker writer and author of “The Tipping Point,” will discuss his latest book, “Outliers,” in a talk at Town Hall Seattle on Saturday Jan. 17.  Gladwell’s book looks at why some people are so accomplished, while so many more never reach their potential. He asserts that environmental factors such as the … Continue reading “Malcolm Gladwell on “Outliers””

What if cancer could be diagnosed by just smelling it? Dr. William Hanson, author of “The Edge of Medicine,” explains how an electronic nose can do just that. Hanson, Director of Surgical Intensive Care at University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, offers intimate true-life accounts illustrating the cutting edge of biotechnology-including computer health wizards which will … Continue reading “Future of Health: William Hanson on The Edge of Medical Technology”