Join us at AI House on Pier 70 for important conversations about AI Policy & Economic Development, the future of Washington State, and networking to kick off #SeattleAIWeek 2026 and decide what we build from here.
Agenda
3:00 – 3:30 PM — Doors Open / Networking
3:30 – 3:40 PM — Opening Remarks
3:45 – 4:25 PM — The Abundance State: Washington's Chance to Lead the AI Future
4:25 – 4:45 PM — Waymo Keynote
4:45 – 5:30 PM — Rules for the Revolution: Shaping AI Policy Before It Shapes Us
5:30 – 7:00 PM — Networking
Speakers
Gov. Chris Gregoire (CEO, Challenge Seattle), Beau Perschbacher (Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Gov. Bob Ferguson), Donnie Fowler (Head of US State Policy & Partnerships, OpenAI), Michael Magee (Public Policy, Waymo), Rep. Stephanie Barnard (Founder & Chair, WA Legislative Nuclear Energy Caucus), Sen. Marko Liias (WA State Legislature), Randa Minkarah (COE, WTIA), Nick Ellingson (VP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, WTIA)
Full speaker bios →
Limited spaces are available - get your tickets today! If you plan to attend the AI Summit on October 27 too, check your confirmation email for a discount code.
Where
AI House · Seattle
Who
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#SeattleAIWeek 2026 Organizer
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WTIA Host
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Nick Ellingson Host, Speaker · WTIA
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Lexie Rodriguez Host
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Kristina Minear Host
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AI House Host
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Terrance Stevenson Host
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Gov. Chris Gregoire Speaker · Challenge Seattle
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Beau Perschbacher Speaker · Office of Gov. Bob Ferguson
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Donnie Fowler Speaker · OpenAI
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Michael Magee Speaker · Waymo
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Rep. Stephanie Barnard Speaker · WA Legislative Nuclear Energy Caucus
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Sen. Marko Liias Speaker · WA State Legislature
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Randa Minkarah Speaker · WTIA
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