{"id":19190,"date":"2016-10-28T00:37:28","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T16:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/geekwire-calendar-picks-spacefest-2016-jet-city-comic-show-scitech-northwest-and-more\/"},"modified":"2016-10-28T00:37:28","modified_gmt":"2016-10-27T16:37:28","slug":"geekwire-calendar-picks-spacefest-2016-jet-city-comic-show-scitech-northwest-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/geekwire-calendar-picks-spacefest-2016-jet-city-comic-show-scitech-northwest-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"GeekWire Calendar Picks: SpaceFest 2016, Jet City Comic Show, SciTech Northwest, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"spacefest\"With Elon Musk\u2019s announcement that he plans to colonize Mars within a century, space has been on a lot of folks\u2019 minds this past month. And this weekend\u2019s SpaceFest at the Museum of Flight in Seattle is the perfect place to keep diving into the big black.<\/p>\n

The event celebrates all things space, focusing on the people who have pushed humanity to understand and explore the great beyond with visionary research and leadership. The three-day event is packed with a slate of activities, lectures, panels, and of course plenty of spacecraft.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is Ladies Who Launch, and will highlight the work of female astronauts, researchers, and many others working in the space sciences.\"GW<\/p>\n

The event\u2019s keynote will be given by Nathalia Holt, author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, which details the journey of the largely women cohort that laid the groundwork for the US\u2019s trip to Mars and later became NASA\u2019s JPL laboratory.<\/p>\n

Other activities include VR space experiences with Valve, an exhibit of miniature space models, and more. Space Fest kicks off the evening of Thursday, Nov. 3 with a night of free admission and continues throughout the day on November 4 and 5. Tickets for Nov. 4 and 5 and more information about the event are available here.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s one of the selections from the GeekWire Calendar, our curated list of the Pacific Northwest\u2019s top science and tech events. Keep reading for more selections, including summaries from event organizers, and visit the full calendar for more.<\/p>\n

\"daa-symposium-banner\"Seattle DAA Symposium<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong><\/em>\u201cWith an incredible line-up of speakers, the 2016 DAA Seattle Symposium is not to be missed. Thought leaders from influential companies will come together to connect, explore and identify strategies to overcome the challenges shaping the analytics industry. With a \u2018Wheels Up\u2019 theme, join us for a program chock-full of education and networking opportunities that will help your analytics practice at all stages \u2013 from just getting off the ground, to reaching its cruising altitude, and soaring to its greatest potential!\u201d<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong><\/em>November 3, 8:00 am<\/span> to 5:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong><\/em>Museum of Flight, Seattle.<\/p>\n

Register: <\/strong><\/em>Tickets and more information available here.<\/p>\n

Jet City Comic Show\"jetcitycomicshow\"<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong><\/em>\u201cJet City Comic Show is a traditional \/ throwback style comic book convention that focuses on comic books and creators. 50,000 Square feet of 200+ booths filled with Comic Books, Collectibles, Gaming, Original Art, Crafts and even more great things to discover.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong><\/em>November 5<\/span> \u2013 6<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong><\/em>Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Tacoma, Wash.<\/p>\n

Register: <\/strong><\/em>Tickets and more information available here.<\/p>\n

IEEE 5G Summit Seattle\"ieee_5g_summit\"<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong><\/em>\u201cThis one-day event connects industry leaders, innovators and researchers from industry and academia helping to drive standards development and rapid deployment.<\/p>\n

IEEE 5G Summit Seattle features:
\n\u2022 Highly focused expert-led presentations in key areas of 5G
\n\u2022 Next steps towards framing the world\u2019s 5G technology future
\n\u2022 Trends aimed at discovering hot topics from different perspectives
\n\u2022 Network opportunities with those at the forefront of this emerging technology
\n\u2022 Exhibits showcasing the latest in 5G technology\u201d<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong><\/em>November 5, 9:00 am<\/span> to 6:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong><\/em> <\/strong><\/em>Seattle University \u2014 Pigott Building, Seattle.<\/p>\n

Register: <\/strong><\/em>Tickets and more information available here.<\/p>\n

SciTech Northwest \u201916\"scitech<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong><\/em>\u201cSciTech Northwest \u201916 is the region\u2019s first science and technology expo that highlights the latest innovations in cyber\/data analytics, clean energy, and biotechnology from three premier Washington research institutions. In partnership with theTechnology Alliance, inventors and commercialization experts from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Washington, and Washington State University will showcase more than 15 exciting new technologies with hands-on demonstrations. Attendees from businesses, industry, and universities will learn about opportunities for collaboration and technology licensing. This event includes featured speaker Matt McIlwain, Managing Director of Madrona Venture Group, with refreshments courtesy of intellectual property law firm Klarquist.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong><\/em>November 9, 3:00 pm<\/span> to 7:00 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong><\/em>The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle.<\/p>\n

Register: <\/strong><\/em>Event is free for research and technology professionals. Registration and more information available here.<\/p>\n

\"podcast-fred-hutch\"GeekWire Radio Live: Exploring cures for cancer in nature at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center<\/h3>\n

What: <\/strong><\/em>\u201cJoin us along with GeekWire founders Todd Bishop and John Cook, as they interview Fred Hutch\u2019s Dr. Jim Olson, whose lab pioneered Tumor Paint \u2014 a molecule derived from Scorpion venom that attaches to and lights up cancer cells so surgeons can more easily see and remove them.<\/p>\n

Discover how the cures for many cancers and other related diseases may actually lie in nature. Free event with limited seating, RSVP is required.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong><\/em>November 10, 3:00 pm<\/span> to 4:30 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Where: <\/strong><\/em>Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center \u2014 Pelton Auditorium, Seattle.<\/p>\n

Register: <\/strong><\/em>Registration and more information available here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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