2026 WPPA Port Academy Series Second Edition
Please join us for the second 2026 WPPA Port Academy Series event, June 5th at the Port of Moses Lake
Following a strong response to the Port Academy Series, we are pleased to invite WPPA members to the second event of 2026. This educational initiative is designed to provide port staff with an opportunity to learn from one another through hands-on, port-led forums. This session will be hosted by the Port of Moses Lake on Friday, June 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Port Academy Series focuses on collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Washington’s port community. This session will highlight the Port of Moses Lake and its ongoing work in aviation, industrial development, and infrastructure investment, including operations at Grant County International Airport. Participants will gain insight into how the port approaches long-range planning, economic development, and asset management in a rural setting.
Whether you are a Port Manager, Finance Officer, Environmental Specialist, or work in another area of port operations, this event offers a practical opportunity to learn from peers and explore approaches that may be applicable to your own port. The program will include a mix of presentations, facilitated discussion, and a tour of port facilities. Lunch is provided.
To support meaningful discussion, registration is limited to a small group of 25 participants. While the focus is on port staff, commissioners are welcome to attend if space is available.
Topics Covered Will Include:
- Port governance and lines of business
- Industrial and aviation development
- Infrastructure planning and investment
- Economic development strategy
- Facilitated peer discussion and Q&A
- And more
Registration Fee: $100 plus tax (9.8%)
In 2025, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5814, expanding retail sales tax to include events such as workshops and seminars. As a result, WPPA is required to apply retail sales tax to registration fees.
Space is limited, so we encourage early registration.
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Registration Closes: May 29th