Region Ready Summit
Event Information
Ticket includes entry for one, content, heavy appetizers, parking at Climate Pledge, and no host bar.
The Seattle Sports Commission’s Region Ready Summit, returning for its 2026 edition, brings together leaders from business, hospitality, tourism, government, and the sports community to champion Greater Seattle as a world-class destination for major sporting events. Expected to be our biggest Summit yet, the event fosters cross-industry collaboration and showcases how the Seattle Sports Commission drives positive economic impact, ensuring our region stays at the forefront of the global sports stage.
The 2026 Region Ready Summit will highlight the major sporting events on the horizon and conclude with a networking reception for all registered attendees to continue the conversation over appetizers and beverages.
2026 PARTNERS
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Event Partners
Become an Event Partner
Partnering with the Seattle Sports Commission's Region Ready Summit offers a unique opportunity to directly connect with leaders across business, hospitality, tourism, government, and the sports community.
2026 Program Details
Michelle Collens, Director, Tourism and Destination Events | City of Vancouver B.C.
April Putney, Chief Strategy Officer | SeattleFWC26 Local Organizing Committee
Breanna Wong, Senior Marketing Manager | Expedia
Kelly Saling, SVP & Chief Sales Officer and Jorge Gotuzzo, World Cup Activation Lead | Visit Seattle
Alex Webster, VP of Sporting Events Development | Seattle Sports Commission
Beth Knox, President & CEO | Seattle Sports Commission
Seattle On The World Stage
This conference brings together key decision-makers in the Seattle region to discuss hosting major events.
Featuring industry leaders, it aims to develop strategies in hospitality, transportation, security, equity, and funding to successfully bid on and host world-class sporting events.
