2019 GeekWire Summit: A Conversation About the Future, October 7-9

SEATTLE, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The GeekWire Summit, presented by Bank of America, is one of the premier technology conferences in the U.S. and the largest technology conference of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together 1000 tech and business leaders for a conversation about the future.  In its 8th year, the event draws attendees from across the globe to explore what's next in tech, business, science and society.  Don't miss out!  Buy your tickets today at www.geekwire.com/summit. 

A diverse group of leaders in business, technology, government, media and science will deliver insightful talks. This year's topics include:  Privacy, AI, Health Tech, Travel, Facial Recognition, Future of Food, Podcasting, and much more.

2019 Speakers include:

• Steve Ballmer– Los Angeles Clippers chairman and Ballmer Group co-founder
• David Limp- Amazon devices chief
• Amy Bohutinsky- TCV partner and former Zillow COO
• Leroy Hood– genomics pioneer
• Brad Smith– Microsoft president
• Doug Baldwin Jr.– former Seattle Seahawk
• Mark Okerstrom– Expedia CEO
• Rohit Chopra- FTC Commissioner
• Ana Mari Cauce- University of Washington president
• For the full agenda and speaker list, go to www.geekwire.com/summit.

Health Tech Track Explores the Transformation of Healthcare.The Health Tech Stage, presented by Regence BlueShield features an in-depth look on the changing nature of healthcare and life sciences on October 8.  Topics include: gene editing, the consumerization of healthcare, machine learning, personalized medicine and a venture capital panel on the trends in health tech investing. 

GeekWire's Elevator Pitch Takes Entrepreneurs On A Ride to the Top.The grand prize winner of the 2nd season of Elevator Pitch, presented by PACCAR, will be announced live on stage on October 9. For more info and the video episodes: www.geekwire.com/elevatorpitch/

Questions regarding the GeekWire Summit or request for press pass:  [email protected].

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