2026 WHCA Annual Convention
May 18-20 | Seattle Airport Marriott
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In addition to our education offerings, we have a number of exciting activities at this year’s Annual Convention!
AB Welcome Reception
Monday, May 18 | 4:30pm
Sponsored by BOK Financial, Interactive Medical Systems, and Wattenbarger Architects
Unwind after your first day of education sessions. Join your colleagues for the Welcome Reception to catch up with old friends, forge new connections, take some pictures, and get energized for the days ahead.
Location: Evergreen Ballroom
Associate Business Dine-Around 
Monday, May 18 | 5:30pm
The Dine-Around is your opportunity to connect with our Associate Business (AB) partners! After you connect at the reception, join one of your new friends for dinner or drinks at one of Seattle’s fantastic restaurants. Enjoy your evening!
By invitation only.
Hosted Social Event
Monday, May 18 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
The evening is not over yet! Provider attendees are invited to join our friends at Assured Independence for this special social and networking event. Appetizers and a no-host bar will be provided.
Location: Yakima Room
Trade Show & Luncheon
Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00pm
Sponsored by Marsh McLennan Agency and ServiceMaster of Tacoma
Check out the interactive trade show map to find exhibitors.
Enjoy lunch and explore the products and services our Associate Business partners have available to your facility! Browse the exhibits, make new connections, and compete for a chance to win up to $1000!
Location: Atrium
WHCA-PAC Bowl-a-Rama
Tuesday, May 19 | 5:30 – 9:00pm
Sponsored by Ballard Spahr
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Bowl-a-Rama! Your favorite Convention activity is all coming back – the neon, the nachos, the music, the cheating totally fair competition. It’s the best way to blow off some steam, share some laughs with your friends, and make some Convention memories – all while supporting the ongoing advocacy work of the WHCA-PAC!
All Convention attendees are invited to come to the Bowl-a-Rama for food, fun, music, and to watch the competition. Those who are participating as bowlers must have signed up in advance.
Location: Bowlero South Seattle (100 Andover Park West, Tukwila)
Excellence in Service Awards Luncheon
Wedsday, May 20 | 11:30am
Sponsored by McKesson
Meet the inspiring honorees of WHCA’s Excellence in Service Awards as we close Convention with this special luncheon. Their stories of dedication will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed, ready to return to your facility armed with the new tools and knowledge you gained at this Convention.
Location: Atrium
