The Aurora Gala

Which are the best, standout UW alumni-founded wineries?

As the Aurora Gala approaches, we are turning our attention to making the evening unforgettable, featuring the best and most amazing entrepreneurs ... What wines should be featured at the Gala?

The Aurora Gala takes place January 23, 2026, at the AI House on Pier 70 — a celebration of Pacific Northwest innovation and benefitting the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship in the UW Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.

If you know a winery or collective built by a Husky founder, winemaker, or executive, please share their name.

Save the date for the inaugural Aurora Gala, January 23, 2026.
Seattle is home to visionary entrepreneurs, powerhouse investors, and world-changing companies—and these women receive unparalleled support from our community. The Aurora Gala is a celebration of what we've built together.

We'll honor the women starting companies, leading investment firms, and driving billion-dollar shifts—alongside the allies, enterprise partners, and investors betting big on their success.

The impact of women in innovation and venture is powerful, awe-inspiring, and impossible to ignore.

Love a beautiful aurora borealis over the Seattle skyline.