The Washington Workplace Summit is a half-day event dedicated to helping leaders enhance their office environment and team dynamics. Through engaging breakout discussions and an inspiring keynote presentation, Washington Workplace Summit attendees will receive actionable information and powerful resources to optimize their teams and drive lasting success in their organizations.
|
2026 Washington Workplace Summit
Wednesday, May 27
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Wednesday, May 27
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 W. Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Premier Sponsor
2026 WASHINGTON WORKPLACE SUMMIT AGENDA
8:30 a.m.
Doors Open
9 – 10:15 a.m.
Early Breakout Sessions
Is AI Making You a More or Less Creative Leader?
Leslie Grandy
The Product Guild
Level Up Your Team: Building a Culture of Growth Through the Power of Possibility
Garth Reed
ExperienceBetter, LLC
The Workplace Advantage: Designing, Activating, and Sustaining High-Performance Teams
Michael Novakovich
Columbia Ability Alliance
&
Fernando Jauretche
Freeform
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Late Breakout Sessions
From Risk to Readiness: How to Build an AI Policy for Your Organization
Elizabeth Barnes
Christensen Inc.
From Quiet Quitting to Quiet Thriving: Research Based Insights on Employee Engagement
Dr. Kelli Templeton
Pacific Northwest Christian College
Workplace Incivility: How to Understand It, Prevent It, and Respond Effectively
Joe Montgomery, Ph.D
Tri-Cities Dispute Resolution Center
&
Carol Hansen
Gravis Law
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
From Friction to Flow: Leading Across Generations
Jeff Utecht
Author, Educator, Consultant
Jeff Utecht Consulting
Doors Open
9 – 10:15 a.m.
Early Breakout Sessions
Is AI Making You a More or Less Creative Leader?
Leslie Grandy
The Product Guild
Level Up Your Team: Building a Culture of Growth Through the Power of Possibility
Garth Reed
ExperienceBetter, LLC
The Workplace Advantage: Designing, Activating, and Sustaining High-Performance Teams
Michael Novakovich
Columbia Ability Alliance
&
Fernando Jauretche
Freeform
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Late Breakout Sessions
From Risk to Readiness: How to Build an AI Policy for Your Organization
Elizabeth Barnes
Christensen Inc.
From Quiet Quitting to Quiet Thriving: Research Based Insights on Employee Engagement
Dr. Kelli Templeton
Pacific Northwest Christian College
Workplace Incivility: How to Understand It, Prevent It, and Respond Effectively
Joe Montgomery, Ph.D
Tri-Cities Dispute Resolution Center
&
Carol Hansen
Gravis Law
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
From Friction to Flow: Leading Across Generations
Jeff Utecht
Author, Educator, Consultant
Jeff Utecht Consulting
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
|
Luncheon Keynote
From Friction to Flow: Leading Across Generations Jeff Utecht, Author, Educator, and Consultant Generational differences aren’t the problem—misunderstanding them is. Jeff Utecht reframes the conversation around age in the workplace and shows leaders how to turn generational tension into team strength. By unpacking the experiences that shaped each generation, Jeff provides a lens for understanding behavior, decision-making, and workplace expectations. Attendees will leave with a new understanding that improves communication, strengthens team culture, and leads in a way that honors both tradition and innovation. |
2026 WASHINGTON WORKPLACE SUMMIT SPONSORS
Premier Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bronze Sponsors:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SIGN UP FOR WORKPLACE SUMMIT EVENT UPDATES
