Seattle AI Week 2025

Showcasing Washington as a Leading AI Hub

Location: Seattle
Dates: Oct 27–31, 2025
Events: 50+ panels, socials, workshops
Attendees: 3,500+ expected
Summit, October 28: Full-day conference @ Block41

What is #SeattleAIWeek?

#SeattleAIWeek is a week-long collection of events driven by the local community to celebrate and showcase the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We believe that AI is for everyone and will touch everything—and that Washington state is poised to lead at the intersections of AI and technology, business, art, life sciences, clean energy, civic society, and so much more.

AI Week brings together industry experts, creatives, and the broader community to explore the application and real-world value of AI in our businesses, communities, and individual lives—sparking new perspectives, collaborations, and ideas.

Mark your calendars for October 27–31, 2025, and join us in recognizing Seattle as a major hub for AI innovation, creativity, and discovery.

About #SeattleAIWeek

Building on last year’s momentum—where 3,500 attendees engaged in over 50 events—we’re expanding even further in 2025! A full-day summit and dozens of community-driven events, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you’re a techie, entrepreneur, artist, educator, or simply AI-curious, you’ll find deep conversations, hands-on learning, and valuable networking opportunities all week long.

Agenda at a Glance

Opening Party at Seattle AI House.

Full-day AI Summit at Block41 (hosted by WTIA) featuring panels, presentations, and demos from startups. Register Here

Community-driven events across the Puget Sound: pitch contests, networking sessions, educational panels, and more.

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AI Week is a prime opportunity to reach large audiences through thought leadership and networking.

Question? Contact Lexie Rodriguez: lrodriguez@watech.org

Call for Event Submissions

Have an idea for an event? Want to host a panel, workshop, pitch contest, or happy hour? We want to hear from you. This form gathers interest and details for hosting Seattle AI Week 2025 community events. We’ll use this to build the calendar and help partners coordinate. For example, if two orgs have overlapping ideas, we’ll connect you to potentially collaborate.

Contact Lainey Gaffney: lgaffney@watech.org

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Important Dates

Date	Milestone
July - August	Register for Summit + Community Event Submissions
September	Community Event Registration Opens!
October 10	Last Day to Submit Events to the Calendar
October 27	AI Week begins! 🎉
October 28	AI Summit at Block41
October 29–31	Community Events across the region

Let’s Build
Something Big!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Seattle AI Week?

Seattle AI Week is a community-powered series of events showcasing the innovation and real-world impact of AI across the Pacific Northwest. From October 27–31, 2025, organizations of all kinds will host panels, workshops, socials, and more—celebrating AI’s role in tech, business, art, science, and beyond.

Who can host an event?

Anyone! We welcome companies, startups, universities, nonprofits, artists, investors, community orgs, and more. If you’re doing something interesting with (or about) AI, this is your stage.

How do I host an event?

Submit your idea using this form.
Email Lainey Gaffney at WTIA (lgaffney@watech.org) to confirm it was received.
We’ll follow up with next steps, including how to get added to the calendar.

Are there guidelines for hosting?

Yes. Here’s the quick version:

Events should be aligned with the spirit of AI Week—community-driven, inclusive, and educational.

Free events should be free to attendees.

Ticketed events are okay, but pricing should aim to cover costs (not maximize profit).

Hosts are responsible for their own logistics (venue, food, speakers, etc.), though we’re happy to connect you with resources.

Events must be submitted through the official form—not directly to Luma.

Is my event automatically added to the calendar?

Nope. We review all submissions to ensure they meet our basic guidelines. Once approved, you’ll receive instructions to add your event to the official Luma calendar.

Can I charge for tickets?

Yes, but the goal should be cost recovery—not major profit. Think: venue fees, food, materials, etc.

Can I host a private or invite-only event?

Yes! While we encourage open, public events, we understand some formats (like investor dinners or roundtables) are better suited for a closed audience. Just let us know in your submission form.

Can I host a virtual or hybrid event?

Absolutely. We encourage in-person events when possible—but we know virtual or hybrid formats can expand access and flexibility.

Will you help promote my event?

Yes—we’ll list approved events on the official Seattle AI Week calendar, and we’ll highlight select events on social media and email. We also encourage you to promote your event using our logos and social media toolkit (coming soon!).