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

Practical Tips - Becca Martin, CEO, Greater FedWay Chamber
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

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

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

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Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Monday Apr 20, 2026
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM PDT

Location

Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center

31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S Federal Way WA 98003

Fees/Admission

Open to members and non-members with pre-registration

Registration includes a plated lunch

Ticket: $49 per person until April 13 | $59 per person April 14-20

Display Table: $150
- 1 ticket
- 6' Display table provided

Reserved Seating: $400
- 6 tickets (Full Table)
- Mktg recognition

Sponsorship: $1500
- 6 tickets (Full Table)
- Display table
- Full Marketing
- Sponsor Recognition