Thursday, March 28, 2024

Technology for Good: Designing Software for Positive Social Change

Virtual - Online WA, United States

Join us for flash talks and a panel Q&A covering these key questions: 1. How can you build teams & write software that help bring about social justice and change? (Think: anti-racism, accessibility, open government, etc.) 2. What have you and your organization tried that worked? What didn’t work? 3. What are key resources for […]

State of Downtown 2021: Recovery Starts Here

WA, United States

Join us for State of Downtown 2021 as we livestream our annual signature event from the historic Smith Tower in downtown Seattle. DSA President & CEO Jon Scholes will look back on the events and issues that shaped 2020 and explore what post-pandemic recovery looks like for downtown and Seattle. A cross-section of high-profile local […]

Free – $50

Bill Gates: In Conversation—Online Bill Gates: In Conversation—Online

ONLINE WA, United States

Gates will be in conversation for an online-only event on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 7:30 PM (PST), as part of their SAL Presents series of special events. Digital Passes are on sale now, and all tickets (except Student/25 & Under and complimentary tickets) include a copy of Gates’ book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The […]

Straight Talk: Future of Downtown Seattle

Online Remote only, Seattle, wa, us

Straight Talk: Future of Downtown Seattle An honest and direct virtual conversation. While downtown Seattle was hit hard by the pandemic and associate closures, the area was struggling before 2020 with some public safety challenges. Now, as we move into the recovery, the PSBJ will take a look at what's next for downtown Seattle, how […]

Women in the Built World

Join us for a conversation about journeys, challenges, and the future. In a community where women are a minority, we’ll hear from five accomplished pioneers who are leading the way. You’ll hear energizing stories about their journeys, the challenges they overcame along the way, and visions for a more equitable future.

Virtual Civic Cocktail: One Guilty Verdict – What’s Next?

Online Remote only, Seattle, wa, us

The guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd, was celebrated as a victory for racial equity progress in our country. As our nation continues to wrestle with racial equity, what local progress has been made? What have our leaders learned from the protests and calls for reform over the past […]

$22

Celebrating Seattle Black Businesses

WA, United States

Ever wondered how some of Seattle’s legendary Black-owned businesses got to where they are today? We’ve invited Seattle’s rule-breakers, creators and innovators to share their journey and how they broke through the noise to make meaningful impact. These incredible entrepreneurs will share the obstacles they’ve faced, their successes over the years, and how our city […]

Free

DemocracyLab Volunteer Onboarding

ONLINE WA, United States

Learn how you can get involved with DemocracyLab at our weekly volunteer orientation!

Policy Matters Summit 2021: The Future of Work

Seattle Airport Marriott 3201 South 176th Steet, Seattle, WA, United States

How will the Future of Work affect how we make policy in the areas of transportation, economic development, and higher ed ? With ever increasing flexibility in how and where people work, traditional ways of thinking about how we create jobs, how we educate people, and how people get to work, will all need to […]

$25 – $150

How the US Space Force is Delivering the First Fully Digital Service

WA, United States

The May 2022 AI in Government event featured guest speaker is Dr. Lisa Costa, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at the United States Space Force and her presentation ‘How the US Space Force is Delivering the First Fully Digital Service’ on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1 PM ET! Agencies have long […]