May 21

Softletter

Three-day conference: Cloud applications, including mobile, wearable, machine-to-machine and software as a service. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. May 21; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 22; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 23. Bellevue Embassy Suites. $799-$999. Call Rick Chapman at (860) 663-0552, email rickchapman@softletter.com or register online at goo.gl/kWafu.

May 23

The Seminar Group

Conference: Investment advisers — best practices in securities enforcement and litigation. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. $327-$525. Call (800) 574-4852, email info@theseminargroup.net or register online at www.theseminargroup.net.

May 23

Women Business Owners

Lunch: Awakening the expert within — five keys to being seen as an expert. Presented by Karrie Kohlhaas of Thoughtshot Consulting. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Harbor Club, 17th Floor, 801 Second Ave., Seattle. $45-$55. Call (206) 575-3232 or register online at www.womenbusinessowners.org.

May 23

Seattle Economics Council

Lunch: Money, monetary policy and financial repression. Speakers include Steve Keen, economics professor at the University of Western Sydney, and Gerard Fitzpatrick of Russell Investments. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Town Hall, Seattle. $14-$29. Register online at www.stevekeeninseattle.com.

Jun 5

The Seminar Group

Conference: Data protection and security. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. City University, 521 Wall St., Seattle. $397-$595. Call (800) 574-4852, email info@theseminargroup.net or register online at www.theseminargroup.net.

Jun 7

The Seminar Group

Conference: Auto insurance and the law. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hotel 1000, Seattle. $267-$495. Call (800) 574-4852, email info@theseminargroup.net or register online at www.theseminargroup.net.

Jun 7

The Seminar Group

Conference: Campaign finance and lobbying for tribes. 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Hotel 1000, Seattle. $297-$525. Call (800) 574-4852, email info@theseminargroup.net or register online at www.theseminargroup.net.

Jun 10

LawReviewCLE

Seminar: Over the limit — defending a DUI case. 1-4:15 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel, Seattle. $149. Call (800) 648-8604 or register online at www.lawreviewcle.com.

Jun 11

Capitol Hill Housing

Panel: There goes the neighborhood? — Moving from fearing change to shaping our neighborhood’s future. Speakers include Sally Clark, Seattle City Council; Stephen O’Connor, University of Washington Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies; and Liz Dunn, Dunn + Hobbes. 5-7 p.m. Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle. Free. Register online at chhcommunityforum2013.eventbrite.com.

Jun 12

Seattle Economics Council

Lunch: Budget, economic development and political reality. Presented by state Rep. Ross Hunter, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ivar’s Acres of Clams, Pier 54, Seattle. $10-$35. Register online at seattleeconomicscouncil.org.