SAME Meet the Agencies 2026

The program features senior personnel from nine public agencies with a Puget Sound footprint. Each agency will present their known and anticipated upcoming contracting opportunities, projected support needs, and recent funding and other development trends throughout the Pacific Northwest for the next several years. Agencies are also requested to bring representatives from their acquisition and program management to help answer questions about their programs.

Agencies Invited:

• Port of Seattle
• WSDOT
• WA DES
• King County
• Pierce County
• Sound Transit
• University of Washington
• PTAC/APEX Accelerator
• AICEF PTAC

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

• 8:00 AM Registration/Networking
• 8:30 AM Program Start
• 12:00 Adjournment

ATTENDING AT Seattle Airport Marriott: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Health & Safety: We will be following the State of Washington health guidelines for indoor spaces.

Costs? (Please note costs outlined below are early bird prices and are available through Jan 16, 2026; an additional $15 for each category will be added starting Jan 16.)

In-Person:

• Seattle/Tacoma Post Members: $125
• Non-Members: $150
• Government/Military/Retired: $75
• Students: $25

Questions? Contact Jason Hu [email protected] or Kevin Stoll [email protected]

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