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Wednesday, November 1910:00 am - 8:00 pmRegistration - Ballroom Foyer, Third Floor, Hyatt at Olive 87:30 am - 2:00 pmP3 Lessons from Canada - Ballroom DE, Hyatt at Olive 8The Consulate General of Canada in Seattle is hosting an informative seminar on Public PrivatePartnerships (P3s). The seminar will provide a contextual framework for the successful developmentand implementation of P3 projects. Topics include:Structure of P3sModels/Financing Opening, featuring Christopher Baisley, Deloitte LLP, Vancouver, BC; and MarvHounjet, Plenary Group, Vancouver, BC.Regional Perspectives, featuring Neill McQuay, Government of Alberta; and Rep. Tobias Read,Oregon State LegislatureModerator: Bruce Agnew, Cascadia AcademyCanadian Success Stories featuring, Terry Burgis, VP of Development P3 Projects; Peter KiewitInfrastructure Co.; Amanda Farrell, President & CEO, Partnerships BC-INVITED; and FredCummings, VP Engineering & Infrastructure Management, TranslinkCanada/U.S. – Working Together featuring Jonathan Trutt, West Coast Exchange.Keynote Luncheon Address featuring Mayor Diane Watts, Surrey, BC - “Moving People - MovingFreight.”Closing remarks provided by Cheryl Schell, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada Seattle.12:00 pm - 5:00 pmCoffee break hostedby Devon CanadaLunch in SessionDisaster Resilience for Legislators (Pre-registration required) - Azure Room, Hyatt at Olive 8Hosted by MicrosoftDiscuss and explore roles and opportunities of legislators before, during and after disaster events,explore the limits of current policy and strategy in disaster scenarios as well as explore ideas forfuture legislation and advance understanding of what functions you can play in the post disaster,recovery phase.Featuring Glen Woodbury, Director, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate12:30 pm - 5:00 pmBuilding a Biotech Cluster Policy Tour and Panel Discussion (Pre-registration required) - Paneldiscussion open to all delegates at 3:30pm in Ballroom AB. Meet in the Ballroom Foyer at 12:30 pm.2:00 pm - 5:00 pmSafeco Summit: Cooperate Regionally to Compete Globally (Pre-registration required) - Safeco FieldSummit includes a tour, presentations and reception. Meet in the Ballroom Foyer at 1:30 pm.8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHospitality Suite hosted By Idaho National Lab (INL) - Governor’s Suite, 16th Floor, Hyatt at Olive 8

Thursday, November 207:00 am - 6:00 pmRegistration - Ballroom Foyer, Third Floor, Hyatt at Olive 87:30 am - 9:15 amBreakfast Plenary hosted by Alaska Airlines, featuring Hon. David Ramsay, Northwest Territories, PNWERPresident; Bill Bryant, Commissioner, Port of Seattle; David Giuliani, Board Chair, Washington BusinessAlliance; and a keynote address by Kat Taylor, CEO, Beneficial State Bank - Ballroom CDE, Hyatt at Olive 89:30 am - 12:00 pm Energy and EnvironmentCoffee breakBallroom DEhosted by Fortis BC Hosted by CenovusConverge@Seattle InnovationSummit Ballroom CDEHosted by Alaska AirlinesCo-Chairs: Paul Manson, CEO,Seabreeze Power; and Rep.George Eskridge, IdahoA gathering focused on trends,threats, opportunities andstrategies impacting our region.Interactive discussions willEnergy efficiency encouragesidentify crucial trends, consideraffordability, jobs, competitivenesstheir implications and convergeand resiliency throughout theon strategic actions forPNWER region. This workingtransformational impact.session will focus on developing aRoadmap to Net Zero Construction Higher Education Disruption:and Deep Retrofits by 2030What must higher education doOverview of PNWER Roadmap toNetZero Construction and DeepEnergy Retrofits, featuring AndrewPape-Salmon, Associate, SeniorSpecialist – Energy, RDH BuildingEngineering.Getting to Zero Energy initiativefeaturing, Mark Frankel, NewBuildings Institute.Roundtable discussions:Common policy drivers across 10PNWER jurisdictions; PNWERvision and targets; metrics; marketand policy tools; approach neededto achieve supportCase Study from the Seattle 2030District, featuring Brian Geller,Seattle 2030 District.to adapt to tomorrow's realities?Moderator: Jim Kastama, JimKastama & AssociatesDr. Anne Condon, University ofBritish Columbia;Sam Smith, WGU Washington;David J. Hefland, QuestUniversity Canada; andKristin Smith, CEO, Code FellowsDigital Economy: How will wethrive in an increasinglyconnected world?Border IssuesAzure RoomHosted by Spectra EnergyCo-chair: Dr. Don Alper, BorderPolicy Research InstituteRound table discussion onchallenges and recommendationson implementing the upcomingglobal pre-clearance agreement.This session is intended to betterunderstand the requirements of theimplementation of a pre-clearanceagreement from the private sector.How can private stakeholdersprovide input into theimplementation of pre-clearance?Who should be involved in aregional pre-clearanceimplementation working group?Update from U.S. Customs andBorder Protection featuring BranchChief Kellie McInnis, U.S. Customsand Border Protection PreclearanceOperationsRoundtable Participants:David Gudgel, Victoria Clipper;Moderator: Sharon Wong, Cisco Alroy Chan, Rocky Mountaineer;SystemsGreg Wirtz, Cruise LinesInternational Association - NorthCharlie Brock, Launch Tennessee; West & Canada;Michael Docherty, Venture2 Inc.; Todd Banks, Kenmore Air; RonKris Kutchera, Alaska Airlines;Pate, Washington State Departand Jeff Loucks, Cisco Consulting ment of Transportation; andServicesJean-Guy Brin, Director, Program &Policy Management, TravellerPrograms Directorate, ProgramsBranch, Canada Border ServicesAgency (via teleconference)12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Luncheon Plenary hosted by Alaska Airlines, featuring “Disruptors and Convergers – Entrepreneur Panel”with Brier Dudley, Tech Columnist, The Seattle Times; Scilla Andreen, CEO and Co-Founder, Indieflix; MarcNager, CEO, UP Global; and Stacy Flynn, Founder, Future Resource Collective. - Ballroom CDE, Hyatt atOlive 8

Thursday, November 20, continued1:45 pm - 3:15 pmOcean Energy and Environment RoundtableBallroom ABHosted by Port Metro VancouverConverge@Seattle Innovation SummitBallroom CDEHosted by Alaska AirlinesRoundtable discussion on opportunities forinter-jurisdictional collaboration for oceanenergy and means for promoting ocean energywhile protecting the environment.Women in Innovation: How are women changing theinnovation paradigm?Panel featuring:Chris Campbell, Marine Renewables Canada;Jason Busch, Oregon Wave Energy Trust; andDr. Andrea Copping, Pacific Northwest NationalLaboratoryPanel featuring:Jennifer Gilhool, Pink Streak Ink; Dr. Ann McMahon,Pacific Science Center; and the Atlantis ROV Team,Hannah McConnaughey, Haley McConnaughey, andAnnika HustadModerated by Sen. Arnie Roblan, Oregon2:45 pm - 4:00 pmEnergy Efficiency Policy Tour: Bullitt Center - Meet in the Ballroom Foyer for the 15 minute walk to theBullitt Center3:15 pm - 3:30 pmCoffee Break hosted by TECK - Ballroom Foyer3:30 pm - 5:00 pmWorkforce DevelopmentBallroom ABHosted by Capital PowerConverge@SeattleBallroom CDEHosted by Alaska AirlinesMiddle Market Businesses are a key part of theregional economy. Advanced Manufacturing,Supply Chain and Construction are all impactedby the grow of the middle markets & thecurrent workforce needs to be trained fortomorrow's jobs. Speakers will discuss howimportant a well trained workforce is going tobe in the region.Manufacturing Renaissance: What role will humansplay in the next generation of manufacturing?Panel featuring:Greg Herlin, Cashmere Molding; Bonnie Wade,Automobili Lamborghini Advanced CompositeStructures Laboratory; and Matt Brown, CommercialLeader, GE CorporateFeaturing David Holbert, Northwest TradeClosing Remarks for Converge@Seattle SummitAdjustment Assistance Center; Shana Peschek,Construction Center of Excellence, Deloit WolfeJr., Impact Washington; and David Roberge,Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)6:00 pmReception hosted by Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan - AzureRoom, Hyatt at Olive 89:00 pmHospitality Suite hosted by Nelson Mullins - Governor’s Suite, 16th Floor, Hyatt at Olive 8

Friday, November 217:30 am - 2:00 pmRegistration - Ballroom Foyer, Third Floor, Hyatt at Olive 88:00 am - 9:15 amBreakfast Plenary hosted by Cruise Lines International Association—North West & Canada featuring awelcome from the new U.S. Consul General in Vancouver, B.C. Lynne Platt - Ballroom CDE , Hyatt atOlive 89:30 am - 12:00 pmPacific Northwest Gateway: Working Waterfront Session hosted by SSA Marine - Meet at 9:30 am inthe Ballroom Foyer to load the buses to Pier 59.Explore the dynamics of global trade impacting the region during this working session touring Elliot Bay.All participants will join this session focused on the importance of the regional tourism industry, impactof changing global trade patterns, intermodal transportation linkages, the effect of the expandedPanama Canal on West coast shipping, and backlog in rail for bulk shipments including agriculturalgoods, coal and oil.Featured speakers include Joe Ritzman, Vice President, Business Development, SSA Marine; DavidGudgel, Vice President of Business Development, Clipper Vacations; Charlie Ball, President HollandAmerica/Princess - Alaska & Yukon Land Operations; Linda Styrk, Seaport Managing Director, Port ofSeattle; Charlie Ball, President Holland America/Princess - Alaska & Yukon Land Operations; RearAdmiral Richard T. Gromlich, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District, U.S. Coast Guard, Rep. GaelTarleton, Washington Legislature; Captain Jonathan Ward, President, Puget Sound Pilots; JohnLockwood, RADM, USCG (ret.), Senior Advisor, Vigor Shipyards; Captain Joe Raymond, SectorCommander of Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound; Steve Sewell, Governor’s Maritime Industry SectorLead, State of Washington.This session will take place on an Argosy Cruise charter. Bring warm clothes and your camera with you tobreakfast.10:00 am - 2:30 pmLunch in sessionDeveloping a Regional Defense Against Zebra and Quagga Mussels Workshop - Azure RoomThis working session will identify next steps for developing a perimeter strategy for partnerships toprevent the spread of fresh water invasive mussels into the region.Co-chairs: Mark Sytsma, Portland State University; and Phil Rockefeller, Northwest Power andConservation CouncilStatus of the region snapshot featuring Stephen Phillips, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission;and Matthias Herborg, Ministry of Environment, British ColumbiaThe Near Future: Upcoming Legislation and Project featuring Stephen Phillips, PSMFC; and Kate Wilson,Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource DevelopmentIdentifying Shared Regional Priorities Round Table Discussion facilitated by Gail Wallin, Invasive SpeciesCouncil of British Columbia12:30 pm - 1:45 pmLuncheon Plenary hosted by Puget Sound Energy featuring the Hon. Bob McLeod, Premier of theNorthwest Territories. Welcome to Yellowknife Legislative Leadership Academy & Economic LeadershipForum 2015, remarks by Hon. David Ramsay - Ballroom CDE, Hyatt at Olive 82:00 pm - 2:30 pmPlenary address from Joseph Sprague, Senior Vice President, Alaska Airlines - Ballroom AB, Hyatt atOlive 8