2026 Annual Convention
OCTOBER 13- 15, 2026 | Vancouver, Washington
Overview
As our most popular event of the year, the PNWA Annual Convention offers a prime opportunity to connect with key regional and federal partners, along with nearly 200 PNWA colleagues from the Northwest. This is the ideal time to touch base as the calendar year winds down and we kick-off preparations for the coming year’s vital advocacy efforts.
You’ll have the chance to interact with and learn from experts in our region’s working waterways, transportation corridors, economic development industries, and regulatory community. Beyond networking with your colleagues, our goal is to provide you with the most timely and relevant information.
Registration
- Early Registration (Before Sept 13): $480
- Late Registration (After Sept 13): $530
- Congressional Staff: Complimentary (Free)
- Federal (USACE, USCG, USDOT) 10% Discount
If you have questions, please contact Mary Wiley at email mary.wiley@pnwa.net or call (360) 251-0604.
Convention & Lodging
Convention & Lodging:
Hilton Hotel
301 West 6th Street Vancouver WA 98660 I USA
Off I-5, they are across the street from Esther Short Park. Vancouver Waterfront and its pier, shops, and restaurants are nine minutes’ walk from our door. The Amtrak Station is a five-minute drive, and Portland International Airport is 15 minutes away.
Agenda
Tues, Oct 13
09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive Committee Meeting
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
General Session with Featured Speakers
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Honors Reception
- Golden Anchor Award
- Distinguished Service Award
- Walt H. Evans Award
Wed, Oct 14
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet (Networking & Social)
9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
General Session with Featured Speakers
and Lunch
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
IPNG Meeting
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sponsored Happy Hour
Thurs, Oct 15
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet (Networking & Social)
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
PNWA Member Meeting
** All Attendees Welcome **
Sponsorships
Sponsorship increases your visibility with over 150+ PNWA member organizations including Northwest ports, shippers, grain growers, and public utilities. We welcome contributions at any level, offering sponsors recognition at events and exposure on our website with over 4,000 visitors monthly, nearly 4,000 social media followers, and email distribution to over 1,500 members and industry partners.