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Every October, Seattle becomes the world’s meeting point for the Blue Economy. One Ocean Week Seattle brings together ocean leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, artists, and communities from around the globe for seven days of summits, showcases, and celebrations all in service of one goal: a sustainable, inclusive maritime future.

Hosted by Maritime Blue, the week combines high-level policy dialogue with hands-on innovation, cultural programming, and youth engagement — because solving for the ocean takes collaboration.

Seattle AI Week returns for its third year: 75+ community events across the city, 5,000+ attendees, and one shared question — what do we build from here? Workshops, demos, hackathons, panels, meetups, and parties spanning software, life sciences, energy, policy, workforce, and the arts. Whatever corner of AI you're in, there's a room for it that week. Browse the full calendar and register at seattleaiweek.com.

Washington manufacturers are navigating a rapidly changing landscape shaped by emerging technologies, evolving workforce needs, and economic uncertainty.

The Smart Manufacturing Forum brings together manufacturers and industry leaders from Southwest Washington to explore the strategies, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of manufacturing in Washington.

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Through keynote presentations, peer discussions, and expert panels, attendees will gain practical insights into technology adoption, workforce development, leadership strategies, and the economic factors influencing manufacturing performance. Connect with manufacturers, workforce and education leaders, industry experts, and economic development partners to share real-world experiences, strengthen regional connections, and discover new opportunities for growth and competitiveness.

Who should attend?
Manufacturing owners, executives, operations leaders, technology and continuous improvement professionals, workforce and education partners, and organizations supporting the manufacturing community in Southwest Washington.

This workshop is offered in partnership with Spokane Colleges. 

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Provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to managing complex projects specifically designed for manufacturing environments. Participants learn to scale project management tools appropriately - from simple quick-wins to complex multi-departmental initiatives. Equal emphasis on planning fundamentals and implementation, including visual management systems, systematic risk management, and practical communication tools. Participants leave with immediately usable templates and a clear roadmap for best practices.