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Opening Reception Speakers

Speakers are being announced on a rolling basis. This year's opening reception focuses on policymakers, government leaders, and the people shaping the rules and economic strategy around AI in the Pacific Northwest.

Featured Speakers

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Annabel R. Chang
WAYMO

Director of U.S. State and Local Public Policy and Political Campaigns

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Ashley Stewart
Business Insider

Chief Technology Correspondent

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Beau Perschbacher
Office of Washington Governor Bob Ferguson

Senior Policy Advisor

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Governor Chris Gregoire
Challenge Seattle

CEO

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Joe Braidwood
Glacis

Founder & CEO

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Joe Nguyá»…n
Seattle Metro Chamber

President & CEO

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Senator Marko Liias
Washington State Legislature

Senator

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Mattie Zazueta
OPENAI

Global Affairs

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Nick Ellingson
WTIA

VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Randa Minkarah
WTIA

Chief Operating Executive

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Rep. Stephanie Barnard
Washington Legislative Nuclear Energy Caucus

Founder and Chair

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William Bartholomew
Microsoft

Director of Public Policy

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