Next Wave Conference (Washington)


Sunday, October 4, 2026
at
2:00 PM (PDT)
to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM (PDT)
Category: Signature Event


A new wave of learning and connection is coming to the Pacific Northwest. We look forward to building community and creating inspiration together!

Early bird pricing ends August 31

Earn up to 8 CAE credits
Education sessions and speaker info coming soon!

Credits Price
Association Professional: MEMBER-Early Bird
Must be logged in to access this ticket Registration Ends 9/1/26 at 12:00 AM PDT
8.00 (CAE) $399.00 See QTY Discounts
Association Professional: NON-MEMBER
Registration Ends 9/15/26 at 12:00 AM PDT
8.00 (CAE) $699.00
Price will increase to $799.00 on 9/1/26
Association Professional: MEMBER
Must be logged in to access this ticket Registration Opens 9/1/26 at 12:00 AM PDT
8.00 (CAE) $499.00 See QTY Discounts
Credits Price
Industry Partner: MEMBER
Registration Ends 9/15/26 at 12:00 AM PDT
8.00 (CAE) $599.00
Price will increase to $699.00 on 9/1/26
Industry Partner: NON-MEMBER
Registration Ends 9/15/26 at 12:00 AM PDT
8.00 (CAE) $899.00
Price will increase to $999.00 on 9/1/26

Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway Blaine, WA 98230

Group rate: $185 + taxes (includes $30/night resort fee)
Available 3 days pre/post event dates. Complimentary self-parking.

Book by 9/14

Agenda

October 4
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Optional Networking Activities
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Setting Sail: First-Timer/ New Member Meet-Up
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Welcome Reception
October 5
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Sunrise Energizer Activities
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Keynote
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Networking Break + Exhibits
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Concurrent Education Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch + Awards Ceremony
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Concurrent Workshops - Part 1
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Networking Break + Exhibits
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Concurrent Workshops - Part 2
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour + Exhibits
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner
October 6
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Sunrise Energizer Activities
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Open
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Concurrent Education Sessions
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Closing Keynote
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Closing Lunch

Contact

Andrew Estep, CAE, Washington Region Consultant


Policies

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be submitted to the Associations West office via email to Jessica Barker by Sept 14, 2026, to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be issued after this date. No refunds will be issued to those who register for the conference but do not attend. However, you may substitute another attendee in your place if you are unable to participate.

Next Wave Waiver
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