MPIWSC January Education Program - What the %$^& is going on at Sea-Tac!?
Schedule
Thu Jan 22 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Hotel Interurban | Tukwila, WA
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC) is entering a transformative period as it prepares for FIFA 2026 and anticipates a surge in global travelers. Join Ian Sharma, Assistant Director of Airport Business & Properties and Head of Air Service Development at the Port of Seattle, for an insider’s look at current construction projects, operational updates, and strategies to manage record-breaking travel demand. This session will provide meeting professionals and event planners with the knowledge they need to navigate air travel challenges, leverage new opportunities, and ensure smooth attendee experiences during one of the world’s largest sporting events. Attendees will walk away with insights on how airports and events intersect, and how to prepare for the next era of international meetings and tourism. Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Understand SEA-TAC’s infrastructure and construction updates and how they impact travel for large-scale events like FIFA 2026. Identify key strategies SEA-TAC is implementing to handle increased international traffic and ensure operational readiness for future events Apply insights from the airport’s planning to their own event logistics, including transportation, scheduling, and attendee experience management.
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Where is it happening?
Hotel Interurban, 223 Andover Park E,Tukwila, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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