Meetings and Events

2026 Annual Maritime Washington Partner Meeting

Staff, board members, and volunteers from official Maritime Washington Partner organizations are invited to join us for the third annual Maritime Washington Partner Meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2026 in Everett.

This is the one time each year when our full partner network comes together in person to connect, share what we’re working on, and strengthen relationships across the region. Whether you’re deeply involved in day-to-day maritime heritage work or newer to the network, this gathering is designed to create space for conversation, collaboration, and practical learning.

Attendance fulfills the annual participation requirement for your organization’s membership in the Maritime Washington Partner Network.

Location

Port of Everett
Blue Heron Room
1205 Craftsman Way, Suite 200 Lvl 2
Everett, WA 98201

Parking is available on site. Additional details will be provided to registrants prior to the event.

Agenda

10:00 – 11:30 am | Optional Port of Everett Walking Tour

Start the day with an optional behind-the-scenes tour of the Port and its working waterfront, led by Port staff.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Lunch on Your Own

Check back here for restaurant recommendations near the meeting space.

1:00 – 5:00 pm | Annual Partner Meeting

The afternoon program will focus on the core goal of the day: facilitating communication, connection, and relationship-building among partners. Highlights include:

• • Welcome from Maritime Washington and the Port of Everett
  • Facilitated breakout discussions
  • State of Maritime Washington presentation, including programmatic updates, partner highlights, and what’s ahead for the year
  • “Ask An Expert” tables featuring focused, small-group conversations

5:00 – 7:00 pm | Networking Happy Hour at the Muse Whiskey & Coffee

Just a short walk away, join us at the historic Weyerhaeuser building right on the Everett waterfront.

Scholarships

To support Maritime Washington Partners in celebrating, preserving, and sharing our state’s maritime heritage, a limited number of scholarships are available to help offset costs associated with attending this meeting.

Partners may request up to $750 to fund travel, lodging, and/or meals. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and funding is provided on a reimbursement basis.

Learn more and apply for a scholarship here: https://maritimewa.org/partner-portal/apply-for-a-scholarship/

How to Register

Partners are invited to send as many staff, leaders, and volunteers as they would like for no charge, but pre-registration is required before Thursday, March 27.

Register