InnovationSocial
an after-work mixer held on the 1st Wednesday of each month
This event series is on hold due to the ongoing pandemic.
Please check back again when attending social events is normal.
Join Bellingham's innovation community for a lively evening making new connections and delving into engaging conversations at this after-work mixer! This gathering is for innovators, changemakers, forward-thinkers, trailblazers, and anyone else with a passion to make a difference.
Doors open at 5pm and at 5:30pm, there will be a welcome address, community announcements and a special presentation given by a local innovator.
LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) will be the special presentation for January. LFNW is an annual conference for both open source enthusiasts and software development professionals. This free-to-attend conference was founded in 2000 and is the largest of its kind in the world — with attendance of sometimes more than 1,800 people from all parts of the world. This event demonstrates the strength of Bellingham's open source community and is an important piece of our local innovation ecosystem.
Jan 2026 Presentation
LinuxFest Northwest
Previous Guest Speakers:
- Howard Sharfstein, Co-Founder of Kulshan Carbon Trust
- Jenna Deane, Co-Founder of GeoGardenClub
- Alex Parker, CEO & Co-Founder of Astraeus Ocean Systems
- Mark Buehrer, CEO & Founder of Heartfoods.co
- Bob Pritcthet, Founder of AllDrafts
- Heather Alvis, Founder & CEO of Electra
What to expect:
Meet fellow innovators and changemakers who are making waves locally, globally and everywhere in between. Share your ideas, projects, and visions for the future in a relaxed and inspiring environment. Discover potential collaborators, partners, and mentors who can help you take your ideas and projects to the next level.
Who Should Attend:
- Startup Founders
- Social Impact Leaders
- Tech Innovators
- Creative Thinkers
- Policy Makers
- Investors
- Students and Academics
Don't miss this chance to connect with Bellingham's community of passionate individuals who are dedicated to driving positive change. Let's come together to inspire, innovate, and make a lasting impact!
The next InnovationSocial will be on November 5th, 5pm in the Hotel Leo's Rose Room in Downtown Bellingham
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