LaunchPad INW and SeaCiti x WTIA are teaming up on June 17, 2025, for a special Summer Kickoff edition of Tech@Night!

This June, SeaCiti x WTIA and LaunchPad INW are partnering to host a Tech@Night mixer that kicks off the summer with an evening of networking, thought-provoking discussions, and community building.

We’re bringing together tech professionals, founders, and innovation leaders from across the Inland Northwest to celebrate the season and spotlight the region’s growing tech momentum. Featured speakers include Kelly Fukai (WTIA), Luc Jasmine III (Washington Governor’s Office), Marc Norton (NIMA), Tom Simpson (Ignite Northwest), Margie Bensching (GoldenSHERPA), Bill Kalivas (LaunchPad INW), and Tyson Magney (VP & Director of Software Development & Automation, STCU), each bringing valuable insight into the future of tech, innovation, and inclusive economic growth in the Inland Northwest.

Schedule for the Evening

• 5:30 – 6:25 PM | Welcome Mixer + Refreshments and Remarks
• 6:30 – 7:15 PM | Panel 1: Job Growth, Economic Development & Emerging Tech Opportunities
• 7:20 – 8:15 PM | Panel 2: Startup Growth, Innovation Culture & the Tech Worker Experience
• 8:20 – 9:00 PM | Closing Connections & Community Building and refreshments

Join us for an evening of insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and a celebration of innovation in tech!

🎟️ Tickets: $20 (For anyone facing financial limitations, email us at info@seaciti.org for a discounted ticket)

📍 Location: Steam Plant | 159 South Lincoln Street, Spokane, WA 99201

🍽️ Light refreshments and drinks included (21+ event, IDs required)

We’re excited to combine LaunchPad’s annual Summer Kick-Off with SeaCiti x WTIA’s Tech@Night series to unify tech communities across the region and celebrate the growing tech ecosystem of the Inland Northwest. We hope to see you there!