5 good reasons to get your holiday geek on at next week's GeekWire Gala

First things first — get your tickets here! 

Now, here are five good reasons why that ticket is one of the best things you’ll buy this holiday season.

• If your workplace isn’t rolling out a cart of snacks over by the copy machine, then celebrate with us at the historic Showbox Market in downtown Seattle on Dec. 6. Bring your friends and colleagues, and make new acquaintances.

• The Gala is a great place to connect with other members of the tech community. You might run into a potential investor, find your future co-founder, or meet the technical whiz you’ve been hoping to land. You could strike up a conversation about the latest trends in artificial intelligence or give that person from another company the pitch for why she should join yours.

• Work-from-home sweatpants are great, we agree. Puffy vests make you fit right in at the office. But here’s your chance to mix things up and get decked out. Dust off that tux, put on a sparkly dress, find a Santa hat, hang lights around your neck — anything goes when it comes to Gala style.

• If past Galas are any indication, the Showbox dance floor is where the fun happens. DJ Mixxtress will be back spinning tunes that make all of us feel like we can move. If singing is more your thing, you’ll want to show what you’ve got in the karaoke lounge.

• This isn’t just a holiday cocktail social. The Gala features a wide range of activities to make the night a complete event. Get your caricature drawn with teammates; step in front of the photo booth camera; get an airbrush tattoo. And yes, get your food and drink on, too!

The GeekWire Gala — presented by First Tech Federal Credit Union — is a 21+ event. We look forward to you joining us for Seattle's coolest holiday party!