Destination FedWay: Business Readiness Summit
Get Ready for the World
We’re warming up to welcome international soccer fans to the PNW this summer. Don’t miss this business summit for game changing tips & tactics when preparing for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle.
Speakers:
Keynote
Preparing to Welcome the World - Dylan Ordoñez, SVP External Affairs, SEAFWC26
Prepping for Destination Events
What You Need to Know - Becca Martin, CEO, Greater FedWay Chamber
How to Leverage Social Media for Your Business - Chris Watkins, Senior Project Leader, Team Watkins
How to Leverage Social Media for Your Business - Chris Watkins, Senior Project Leader, Team Watkins
Getting Your Frontline Ready
Customer Service - Danielle Whitaker, General Manager, Courtyard Marriott, Seattle-Federal Way
Cultural Sensitivity - Dr. Ahmed Fahad, Highline College
Are You Ready for an Emergency? - David Michales, Assistant Chief of Operations, and Eric Kiphart, Community Affairs Officer, South King Fire
Cultural Sensitivity - Dr. Ahmed Fahad, Highline College
Are You Ready for an Emergency? - David Michales, Assistant Chief of Operations, and Eric Kiphart, Community Affairs Officer, South King Fire
Taking the Light Rail with Sound Transit
Taking the Light Rail - Magdalyn Horvath, MBA Project Manager for Special Projects, Sound Transit
Keeping You and Your Business Safe
FIFA Safety for the Region and FedWay - Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter, Federal Way Police Department
Risk Awareness: Tips to Keep Your Business Safe - Tyler McCoy, Director of Marketing and Business Development, F-Dub
Risk Awareness: Tips to Keep Your Business Safe - Tyler McCoy, Director of Marketing and Business Development, F-Dub
Kickin’ It Federal Way
June 19-21, A 3-Day Festival & Watch Parties in Federal Way - Meredith Neal, Economic Development Director, Autumn Gressett, Community Relations Liaison, and Kevin Hutchinson, Recreation Manager, City of Federal Way; Stacia Winters, General Manager, and Brett Lowrie, Partnership Manager, PAEC
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Monday Apr 20, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
Location
Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center
Fees/Admission
Registration includes a plated lunch
