Pacific NorthWest Economic Region. 28th Annual Summit. Spokane, Washington July 22-26

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1 2018 Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 28th Annual Summit Spokane, Washington July 22-26

2 PNWER s 28th Annual Summit Spokane, Washington July 22-26, 2018 More Than A Conference! Discover a Working Group and join regional leaders throughout the year in collaborating on regional issues. PNWER s Annual Summit will welcome 550+ legislators, business leaders, academics, and local government representatives to Spokane, Washington, to develop collaborative solutions to key regional issues. There is no better time to be in Spokane this year than during PNWER s Annual Summit on July Enjoy the beauty of the region in the summer, taste your way through Eastern Washington s abundance of wineries and craft breweries, or delve into Spokane s rich history. There will be plenty of sights to see and lessons to be learned. The PNWER Annual Summit is a chance for regional leaders to examine opportunities and challenges to growth, trade, and environmental stewardship across 10 jurisdictions in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Host Committee: Sen. Michael Baumgartner, WA Sen. Maralyn Chase, WA Sen. Jim Honeyford, WA Sen. Judy Warnick, WA Sen. Lisa Wellman, WA Rep. Bruce Chandler, WA Rep. Mary Dye, WA Rep. Norm Johnson, WA Rep. Jeff Morris, WA Rep. Timm Ormsby, WA Rep. Marcus Riccelli, WA Rep. Cindy Ryu, WA Karen Blasdel, PNNL George Caan, WPUDA Stacey Cowles, Cowles Publishing Kelly Fukai, Schweitzer Engineering Catherine Brazil, UW Ann Goos, WSU Gynii Gilliam, Coeur d Alene Area EDC Christine Johnson, Community Colleges of Spokane Curt Kirkeby, Avista Dan Kirschner, NW Gas Association Todd Mielke, Greater Spokane Inc. Col. Brian Newberry, Leadership Spokane Ron Nilson, Ground Force Worldwide Gloria OChoa-Bruck, Office of Mayor Condon Nancy Szofran, Community Colleges of Spokane Gloria Totoricaguena, PNWER Idaho Council Todd Woodard, Spokane International Airport Dennis Vermillion, Avista Who will you meet at the Summit? Delegates PNWER Summits routinely bring in 550+ outstanding attendees. Typical guest lists include: 60+ state, provincial & territorial legislators 50 corporate CEOs or VPs 60 NGO executive directors 15 University Presidents 90+ governmental officials Several federal legislators Attendance Breakdown Government staff / Academic Legislative Private Sector NGO Family, Students, Volunteers 20% 15% 42.5% 20% 27.5%

3 Sunday, July 22 10:00am 8:00pm 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 8:30pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm 9:00pm 11:00pm Registration Executive Board Luncheon Executive Committee & Delegate Council Meeting (open to all) Invitation Only: Ride the Rails with PNWER Networking Event Optional Offsite Networking Reception Details to follow Hospitality Suite Monday, July 23 7:00am 5:00pm 7:30am - 9:00am Registration Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Breakfast 9:15am - 11:30am Border Track Border & Trade Energy Track Local & Industry Leadership in Climate Policy Mining Innovation Track Health Innovations Transportation Track Transportation & Infrastructure Finance Resilience Track Disaster Resilience 11:30am - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 2:15pm Keynote Luncheon 2:30pm - 4:45pm Border & Trade Energy Agriculture Track Agriculture University Presidents Disaster Resilience 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm 9:00pm - 11:00pm Offsite Reception at WSU Spokane Health Sciences building, hosted by WSU Hospitality Suite hosted by the Canadian Engineering and Geoscience Professions Regulators Tuesday, July 24 7:00am 5:00pm Registration 7:30am - 9:00am Keynote Breakfast 9:15am - 11:30am Tourism Infrastructure Resilience Cross-Border Livestock Health Innovation Forestry

4 Tuesday, July 24 continued 11:30am - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 2:15pm Keynote Luncheon 2:30pm - 4:45pm Transportation - Automated, Electric, Shared Energy Innovations Cross-Border Livestock Health Workforce Development Water Policy Vehicles 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 8:00pm 9:00pm - 11:00pm Open Evening to Explore Spokane and network with Summit delegates Hospitality Suite Wednesday, July 25 7:00am 5:00pm 7:30am - 9:00am Registration Keynote Breakfast 9:15am - 11:30am Invasive Species Energy Policy Tour (Invitation Only) Cross-Border Livestock Health Economic Development Columbia River Treaty 10:00am Executive Committee Meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 2:15pm Keynote Luncheon 2:30pm - 4:45pm Invasive Species Energy Policy Tour (Invitation Only) Fairchild Air Force Base Tour Executive Committee Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Closing Reception 9:00pm - 11:00pm Hospitality Suite Thursday, July 26 7:00am 9:00pm 7:00am Optional Continental Breakfast Columbia River Treaty Study Tour 2 day event (ends Friday, July 27th) More details on website Visit Schedule is tentative.

5 PNWER s Work Throughout the Year Working Groups Working Groups focus on key regional issues throughout the year. They are led by a public sector and private sector co-chair, along with one lead PNWER staff member, and include public, private, academic and non-profit stakeholders. This year, 17 Working Groups met to develop action items. Action Items Action Items are developed by working groups at PNWER s two annual meetings. They represent concrete actions the working group will take to advance the priorities of the group. These Action Items are approved by the Executive Committee. Action Items constitute the working groups and PNWER s priority work throughout the year Co-Chairs Agriculture Border Issues Cross-Border Livestock Health Larry Doke, MLA Saskatchewan Patrick Kole Idaho Potato Commission - ID Rep. Mike Cuffe Montana Dr. Laurie Trautman Border Policy Research Institute at WWU - WA Dr. Brad LeaMaster State Veterinarian Oregon Jill Harvie Canadian Cattlemen's Association - AB Disaster Resilience Economic Development Energy Brad Richy Idaho Office of Emergency Management Eric Holdeman Center for Regional Disaster Resilience Rep. Rick Youngblood Idaho Adam Sweet Edmonton Economic Development - AB Rep. Jeff Thompson Idaho Dave Robertson Portland General Electric - OR

6 Working Groups Co-Chairs Energy & Environment Forestry Innovation Rep. Deb Boone Oregon Paul Manson DC Grid Development Corporation - BC Rep. Mike Cuffe Montana Travis Joseph American Forest Resource Council - OR Sen. Mia Costello Alaska Nirav Desai Booz Allen Hamilton - WA Invasive Species Mining Tourism Sen. Lee Heider Idaho Kate Wilson Alberta Environment and Parks - AB Rep. Dave Talerico Alaska David Ramsay Fortune Minerals Limited - NWT Rep. Gael Tarleton Washington Dave Cowen The Butchart Gardens - BC Transportation & Infrastructure University Presidents Sen. Chuck Winder Idaho Bruce Agnew Cascadia Institute - WA Ed Ray Oregon State University Wim Wiewel Portland State University Nagi G. Naganathan Oregon Institute of Technology Michael Schill University of Oregon Workforce Development Water Policy Sen. Maralyn Chase Shawna Argue Washington Assoc. of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of SK -SK Sen. Jim Honeyford Washington Rep. Cliff Bentz CSG West Legislative Council on River Governance - OR David Hill University of Lethbridge - AB Visit org/working-groups to see current activities, action item progress, recent news and contact information.

7 Get Involved Now! Make a lasting impact for the region and drive policy solutions year-round with key publc/private leaders by joining one of PNWER s Working Groups. Learn more and register for the Summit at Call or info@pnwer.org for more information. For More Info on the Summit, visit: Policy Tours More details and policy tours to be added! Columbia River Treaty Tour Thursday, July 26 to Friday, July 27th Formal negotiations between the U.S. and Canada on the Columbia River Treaty is expected to begin early this year. The agreement, which began in 1964, governs hydropower and flood-control operations along the Columbia River. This two day tour will take participants to a number of significant sites along the Columbia River on both sides of the border, and will feature insights from leading experts on recommendations for modernizing the Treaty. Further details will be announced later but the tour will be a two day event. The Thursday night hotel will be arranged by PNWER with attendees responsible for the cost. Fairchild Air Force Base Tour Wednesday, July 25 2:30-5:30 p.m. Over 5,200 active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, and tenant organization military and civilian employees work on Fairchild, making the base the largest employer in Easter Washington. Attendees will be given a tour of the base s facilities, and learn more about the important role the base plays in the local economy. Accommodations Davenport Grand Hotel 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd PNWER negotiated rate is $139 USD per night. Check out our website or call and mention PNWER to book into the PNWER Block. The room block expires June 20, 2018.

8 Thank you to our Early Sponsors Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Contact for more information. Connect With Us! Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 460 Seattle, WA Phone: Website: #PNWER17 bitly.com/pnwerlinked