Explore our upcoming and past events—company tours, hackathons, networking, and more. Every event is designed to inspire, connect, and empower innovators like you.
An extremely rare opportunity to see the inside of Google's offices! Join us for an exclusive tour of Google's Kirkland campus—their second largest campus after their Bay Area headquarters. Google normally does not allow tours or outside visitors, making this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Parking is free for visitors but limited, so carpools will be available!
📍 Google Kirkland Campus | 🕒 10:00 - 11:00 AM Free Parking (Limited)
Join us for the grand finale of Launchpad S25! Watch 20+ teams showcase their innovative projects in 2-minute pitches. After the demos, join us for a fireside chat with Ehud Halberstam, CEO of Chordio (YC S22), who's creating AI tools that accelerate UX design from idea to wireframe. We'll wrap up with networking, food, and an after-party featuring badminton, karaoke, and a night of fun! Come support the teams and see what the next generation of builders is working on. View full schedule and details →
📍 DISC 061 | 🕒 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Innovators Hub co-hosted UWB Hacks 2025, a weekend-long hackathon with the theme "Save the World." Students from UWB and beyond formed teams to build innovative projects across six tracks: Business, Personal Development, Entertainment, Biotech, Government, and Security. The event featured workshops, fireside chats with industry leaders including Cameron Bielstein from Allen Institute and Armora Rama from ThinkCyber/Microsoft, networking opportunities, and fun activities like photo ops with Holly the Husky and badminton socials.
📍 UW Bothell ARC & NCEC | 🕒 3-Day Hackathon
Join Innovators Hub for a visit to T-Mobile's innovation center to see how a telecommunications company is innovating for the future. Meet inspiring team members like Candice Boyd, Nevin Remedios, and Hanah Snow as they share what it's like to be part of the team at T-Mobile.
📍 1705 136th PL NE Bellevue, WA | 🕒 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Join Innovators Hub for a visit to Expedia's airport-themed campus in Seattle—complete with indoor roads and travel-inspired design. Hear from leaders like Marcus Birney, Gemma Barajas, and VP Emil as they share what it's like to work at Expedia.
📍 Expedia Group, 1111 Expedia Group Wy W, Seattle, WA 98119 | 🕒 2 - 3 PM
Join Innovators Hub for an exclusive tour of Valve, the parent company of Steam. Discover how software, hardware, and audio engineering power iconic games like Half-Life and Team Fortress 2, and learn about Valve's workspace and innovative work culture.
📍 Valve HQ, Bellevue, WA | 🕒 2 - 3 PM
Kick off the year with UWB Innovators Hub! Meet the team, connect with fellow builders, and discover opportunities like our Launchpad program and upcoming exclusive events.
📍 UW1 220 | 🕒 1:15 - 2:30 PM
Join us with Bellevue College ACM for an exclusive visit to Costco HQ in Issaquah. Get to connect with their team managers and recruiter, gaining insider tips on their internship program and culture.
📍 Issaquah, WA 98027 | 🕒 9 AM - 12 PM
Official launch of the Innovators Hub branch at UW Bothell. We bring together aspiring founders and developers to build innovative projects that resolve real-world problems.
📍 University of Washington Bothell
Back in Bellevue, we teamed up with BC's tech clubs to host the first-ever BC Hacks—a beginner-friendly hackathon focused on building solutions around productivity. Had over 140 participants from BC, UW, and local high schools—marking a milestone in student-led hackathons at Bellevue College.
📍 Bellevue College U301 | 🕒 2-days
We brought together 140+ students, founders, and industry pros for a night of pitches, networking, and AI innovation. Y Combinator-backed founders like Prem Kumar and Ehud Halberstam shared real startup insights, with judges from Microsoft offering valuable feedback.
📍 Bellevue College | 🕒 1 - 3 PM