Upcoming Global Washington Events

Join GlobalWA’s members during PNW Climate Week for a variety of events! 

CleanTech Alliance Summer Block Party

CleanTech Alliance is hosting a summer block party with a  fun social, filled with new friends, city views, and healthy competition. Highlights include:

• “BUILT Cluster Bingo” to expand your professional network
• “Focus on Fusion Ping Pong Competition” against our one and only Lindsay McCormick — If you can beat Lindsay in table tennis, win a free ticket to 2025 Seattle Fusion Week’s Evening Reception!
• “2025 CleanTech Alliance Cornhole Championship,” hosted by our Washington Energy Carbon Advancement Network (WECAN) team
• Chance to win free sunglasses from VSP Vision Care
• …and much more!

When: July 16, 4pm – 6pm

Where: Rainier Square, Level 3 Deck

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Three Events from Intentional Futures

Sustainable Redesign Lab: Reimagining Products for a Sustainable Future

​What if your next product or service could heal, rather than harm, the environment?

​Intentional Futures is supporting the Sustainable Design Project in this interactive workshop. Teams will take a commonly used product and completely redesign it with sustainability in mind. Roll up your sleeves, spark your imagination, and collaborate with a team of other passionate, creative individuals to tackle product sustainability challenges head-on!

When: July 17, 2pm – 5pm

Where: Intentional Futures Office

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Sustainable Design + Innovation Idea Jam Happy Hour

Join Intentional Futures for a happy hour right after their Sustainable Redesign Lab!

When: July 17, 5:30pm – 7pm

Where: Chuck’s Hop Shop

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Design for Life: Activating Regeneration w/ the Sustainable Design Project

​Join Intentional Futures for a lively, hands-on workshop where you’ll roll up your sleeves and reimagine the systems that shape our world. Using iF’s Regenerative Design Card Deck, you’ll explore how regenerative principles can inform practical, cross-sector strategies for transformation.

​This session blends learning and collaborative brainstorming. You’ll begin with an introduction to regenerative design: what it is, why it matters, and how organizations across finance, technology, hospitality, and agriculture are applying it.

​In small, facilitated breakout groups, you’ll then dive into one of three domains: Regenerative Finance, Regenerative Governance, and Regenerative Community.

​No background in regeneration required. Come ready to connect, create, and celebrate the power of regenerative thinking!

When: July 18, 3pm – 5:30pm

Where: Intentional Futures Office

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Climate Leadership in the Current Moment

​As abrupt changes in federal funding push states and other countries to recalibrate their policies, what role do PNW actors play in sustaining the climate work? What work is needed for us to build on progress we’ve made here in the PNW?  And what can YOU do to help sustain that work?

In partnership with Microsoft, University of Washington Foster School of Business, and Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship.

When: July 18, 8:30am – 12pm

Where: UW Kane Hall

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Harvesting Solutions: From Food Waste to Food Justice

​Join the Global Impact Collective for an exciting panel and hands-on ideation session about tackling food waste and food justice in Washington! The “Use Food Well Washington Plan” is Washington’s roadmap to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, and one of the main strategies is through food rescue.

​You’ll hear from an expert panel on the challenges of connecting food waste generators (grocers, farms, etc.) with hunger relief organizations, as well as some of the opportunities and solutions that are being developed.

​Following a short panel discussion, they will transition to a rapid ideation session. Attendees will participate in a collaborative activity to generate ideas for how to address these critical food security challenges.

When: July 22, 4pm – 7pm

Where: 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub

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Water1st, Beer2nd: Trivia Night

Join Water1st for a night of great beer provided by Metier Brewing, pub fare by Lil’ Brown Girl, plus pop trivia + prizes led by Jeopardy! champions Head in the Clouds Trivia.

Gather for this fun(d)raiser to support clean water projects in Kenya, Honduras, and Bangladesh at one of the few Black-owned breweries in the country, located right here in Seattle!

All ages are welcome

When: July 23, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Where: Metier Brewing

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Want to take your fundraising to the next level? Now is the time to take action ahead of Microsoft’s Give Campaign, one of the biggest corporate events dedicated to generating employee contributions for nonprofits.

Jill McGovern, Microsoft’s Director of Employee Engagement, will equip you with the tools and strategies to engage with employees and maximize your organization’s visibility and impact during the Give Campaign this October, as well as provide expert advice on how to stay engaged with donors and programs year-round. 

This members-only webinar is designed to help your organization unlock new fundraising opportunities and connect with supporters. You’ll also learn how to take actionable steps via Microsoft’s micro-volunteer program to ensure your nonprofit is ready to connect meaningfully with employees. Plus, gain access to resources that can support your organization year-round, including information on Microsoft’s Board Services and AI consultations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your fundraising efforts and grow your network of supporters.

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Join GlobalWA for a vibrant evening welcoming our newest Himalayas Member, the Hawk Foundation for research and education in African Culture! Learn about their powerful programs supporting communities in Africa, and enjoy an energizing drumming performance that brings their work to life.

The evening will feature remarks from the Hawk Foundation team and GlobalWA members working across the African continent. Come for the music, stay for the stories, and connect with fellow members over delicious food and inspiring conversation.

Don’t miss this joyful celebration of impact, culture, and community!

Register in the form below!