Seattle Tech Week 2026

Wilson Sonsini will sponsor multiple events during Seattle Tech Week 2026. Please see below for details.

Building What’s Next: Female Founders & Funders Shaping the Future of Tech
Tuesday, July 28
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. 
Seattle, WA (register for location)
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We are thrilled to partner with TiE Seattle Women, Ahana Collective, and Deloitte on a special program designed for female founders, investors, and ecosystem builders. Attendees will gain actionable insights into what it takes to build, fund, and scale the next generation of technology companies. Partner Eva Yin will give the welcome remarks and introduce the panelists.

Speakers:

• Emily Zheng – Senior Research Analyst, US Venture Capital, PitchBook
• Esha Joshi – Co-Founder and President, Yoodli
• Sierra Clouse – Founding Managing Partner, Barclo Venture Studio
• Yeeli Lee – Growth strategist, board advisor, and former Amazon executive (Moderator)

Register today to reserve your spot.

Seattle AI Summit: AI in Biotech & Life Science Panel
Wednesday, July 29
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Bellevue, WA (register for location)
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Wilson Sonsini is proud to support the Seattle AI Summit — The Infrastructure Era, a flagship AI event of Seattle Tech Week. Co-hosted by B.E.L.L.E. and World Digital Technology Academy, this full-day program will gather more than 1,000 founders, executives, investors, researchers, engineers, and policymakers from across the AI ecosystem.

Partner Eva Yin will speak on the "AI in Biotech & Life Science" panel, along with experts from Madrona and other companies. Additional features include live demos, a startup pitch competition, and an AI Startup Showcase. Register to join.

Hyperscalers & Startups: Healthcare Edition
Wednesday, July 29
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bellevue, WA (register for location)
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Do you want to know how exactly startups are competing, what hyperscalers are betting on, what buyers actually buy and why, and what to watch out for before you sign anything? You will get answers at this event hosted by SeaHealthTech, the largest community-led healthtech organization in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

Of Counsel Ty Kayam will speak on a healthtech panel and share her insights based on her experience as a former FDA regulator. Attendees will also hear from a startup product leader, a hyperscaler executive, a health system CIO, and more. Sign up today.

The Women’s Health Opportunity: Where Innovation Meets Care

Wednesday, July 29
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Columbia Center, Seattle, WA
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Join Wilson Sonsini, Swizzle Ventures, Stifel, and the Ahana Collective for an expert panel and happy hour. The panel discussion will explore where and how innovation is reshaping care and where the biggest opportunities still lie. Partner Eva Yin will welcome the guests and introduce the panelists.

Speakers:

• ​Amy Compton-Phillips – EVP, Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health
• ​Kelly Lacob – CEO and Co-Founder, Xella Health
• ​Liz Tarullo – CEO and Co-Founder, Nolia Health
• ​Jess Kamada – Managing Partner, Swizzle Ventures (moderator)

Register to join the event.

Bury The Hatchet Charity Fundraiser

Wednesday, July 29
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Seattle, WA (register for location)
Register here (limited capacity)

Are you ready to take on the most dangerous challenge for a good cause? Wilson Sonsini will participate in a March Madness-style ax throwing tournament co-hosted by Stifel Bank and Two Ravens. VCs, founders, big tech, and ecosystem service providers will compete against each other with a goal to raise $50K+ for Treehouse, a local non-profit organization supporting youth in foster-care. Partner John Brust and Wilson Sonsini team will be in attendance.

Space is limited. Visit the event page to learn more and request participation.

NewSpace Panel & Luncheon – SVB & Wilson Sonsini

Thursday, July 30
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seattle, WA (register for location)
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Wilson Sonsini and SVB are teaming up for a special event that is all about NewSpace!

Curt Blake, co-founder of Spaceflight and senior of counsel at Wilson Sonsini, will moderate a panel discussion featuring Starcloud, Starfish Space, and Portal Space Systems about the space economy, its development, and where we are headed. Stay for lunch and mingle with fellow stargazers, innovators, and industry peers.

​Space is limited. Register today.