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⏳ 9 days left to nominate!

The UiPath AI Breakthrough Awards 2026 are calling — and we want YOUR picks. 🏆
Which company is crushing it with AI agents, automation, and real business impact? Whether they've transformed efficiency, wowed customers, or pushed the boundaries of what's possible, they deserve to be recognized.

Nominations close June 15th. Don't let them miss their moment. 👇
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Legacy systems weren't built for the AI era. @SmarTek21's Srikanth Parimi and Adil Lalji explain how they're helping Fortune 1000 companies modernize and unlock AI at scale — without starting from scratch. Watch now: https://t.co/4ZNaQDYihU #Sponsored #GWStudios #AgentsOfTransformation

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Watch this space: @Space_Northwest, @csf_space and the @cityofkent are working out the details for a Pacific Northwest space business accelerator program that will have its official kickoff this summer. https://t.co/jcEGyvveyO

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.@blueorigin CEO Dave Limp says the company plans to rebuild its #NewGlenn launch pad and return to flight by year's end, which is much sooner than many expected in the wake of last week's rocket blast. One thing's certain: company founder @JeffBezos can cover the bill. https://t.co/0t9Rcl03UU H/T @davill

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Rec Room’s final day: Fans say goodbye as social gaming platform comes to an end
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How will the launch-pad explosion of @blueorigin's #NewGlenn rocket affect customers ranging from @Amazonleo to @NASA ? It's likely to take months to rebuild the pad, and "Amazon is probably in the best position to deal with this setback,” an industry analyst says. https://t.co/XiXJ9cAo7E

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What does it take to market an AI cloud company in one of the most competitive spaces in tech? Nebius Product and GTM Leader, Vinita Ananth, shares how the company is building its brand and reaching AI builders and enterprises worldwide. Watch now: https://t.co/2U8rpFmMe8 #Sponsored #GWStudios #AgentsOfTransformation

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A static-fire test of @blueorigin's #NewGlenn rocket ended in a spectacular launch-pad explosion that dealt a heavy blow to the company's Florida launch facility — and cast a dark cloud over the schedule for launching @Amazonleo satellites and Blue Origin's lunar lander. (Photo credit: @SpaceflightNow / @ABernNYC) https://t.co/H3blEZRwAS

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Bell Harbor International Conference Center turns 30! Join us for a community celebration. Tour our transformed rooms for weddings, conferences, and corporate events while enjoying food and drinks. RSVP now! https://t.co/1n8jM6Zo0I

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Just days after the FAA accepted the findings of a launch mishap investigation, Jeff Bezos' @blueorigin space venture announced that its #NewGlenn rocket will soon send 48 satellites into orbit for the high-speed internet network that Bezos approved when he was Amazon's CEO. https://t.co/FwRCP1c7iC H/T @FAANews @Amazonleo

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AI builders need more than compute. They need a platform that covers the entire journey from training to production. Nebius VP of Marketing Savita Raina breaks down how their AI cloud is powering the next generation of enterprise AI. Watch now: https://t.co/gzwYL3QJsX

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Jeff Bezos' @blueorigin space venture wins a @NASA contract to send two crew-carrying moon buggies to the lunar surface, with the first delivery set for as early as 2028. The buggies will be built by @Astrolab_Space and @LunarOutpostInc. @FireflySpace also won a contract to drop off NASA's rocket-powered drones for future #MoonBase missions. https://t.co/ROYUz3j9e7 H/T @NASAMoonBase @InterluneSpace

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HR and IT workflows shouldn't require an army of engineers to automate. Cascade AI co-founders Ana-Maria Constantin and Pulak Goyal explain how their agentic platform delivers governed, end-to-end automation in weeks with zero custom engineering. Watch now: https://t.co/LqmBAV4H8d #Sponsored #GWStudios #AgentsOfTransformation

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Seattle's business & tech community just showed up in a big way. 🙌

A premium 2026 FIFA World Cup suite experience, donated by @Microsoft, raised $100,000 for @seattlechildren's Hospital — all through a charity auction organized by GeekWire.

@UiPath placed the winning $100K bid, securing a private suite at Lumen Field for the Round of 16 match on July 6th. With the World Cup kicking off in Seattle on June 15th, the city's business, tech, and philanthropic communities are showing up in a big way.

This is what happens when a community rallies around something bigger than any one of us. This is what the Seattle business & tech community is all about.

Full story here: https://t.co/UOwHYKHRWE

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A Seattle-area startup called @StarfishSpace has announced that an Australian space startup called @GilmourSpace will be its partner in what promises to be a dramatic satellite docking demonstration. https://t.co/ylO2Y1qYVK

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Great businesses run on great connectivity. Astound Business Solutions VP of National Sales JoAnne Drexler explains how local expertise and 24/7 support keep companies connected, productive, and ready for what's next. Watch now: https://t.co/O6XXYAFDiK #Sponsored #GWStudios #AgentsOfTransformation

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The leader of the team behind the @Amazonleo satellite broadband network reveals how Jeff Bezos got the ball rolling in the connectivity competition with SpaceX's @Starlink. https://t.co/AQ8pRRxGg2

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We had the opportunity to chat with Jared Quincy Davis from Mithril at NVIDIA GTC 2026 this year to discuss the foundational tech expertise required for the full-stack AI platform Nebius is building for developers and companies. Watch the interview now at https://t.co/fRQinzXkOr #Sponsored #GWStudios