Spokane has a full slate of conferences on the calendar for 2027, from statewide association meetings to national gatherings. This guide lists every conference we could find for 2027 in Spokane and Spokane Valley, in date order. Each entry gives a short description, the dates, the time and venue where they’ve been announced, and a link to the organizer’s page.
Many of these events are still early in planning. Dates and venues can change, and most organizers publish times and registration details closer to the event, so check the official page before you book anything.
January 2027
March 2027
- NWMET Conference
- Washington HOSA State Leadership Conference
- WMCA Annual Conference + IIMC Region IX Conference
- Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Conference
- Northwest Regional Rural Health Conference
April 2027
- WTSA State Conference
- ATLIS Annual Conference
- Intermountain Logging Conference & Equipment Show
- WCTSMA Spring Symposium & Competition
- MuniCon: Washington State Municipal Stormwater Conference
- Washington FBLA State Business Leadership Conference
- Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference
- PNWS-AWWA Section Conference
May 2027
- WASBO Annual Conference
- WRPA Conference & Tradeshow
- AWC Labor Relations Institute
- WASPC Spring Training Conference
- WPPA Spring Meeting
- Washington State Nonprofit Conference (Spokane)
- EMSCon
- American Jail Association Conference & Jail Expo
June 2027
- LeadingAge Washington Annual Conference
- Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Session (United Methodist Church)
- Whitworth Ministry Summit
- MAA Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
- AWSP/WASA Summer Conference
August 2027
September 2027
2027 Conferences in Spokane
Resonate Conference
A faith conference held over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend for college students, young adults, families and church leaders. The weekend focuses on how attendees can make a Kingdom impact wherever they live and work.
- Dates: January 15–17, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: Resonate Conference
NWMET Conference
NWMET brings together higher education staff who work where AV, IT and teaching meet. Attendees include classroom technology managers, AV and streaming engineers, instructional designers and IT administrators.
- Dates: March 8–12, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: The Centennial Hotel, 303 W North River Dr, Spokane
- Learn more: NWMET 2027
Washington HOSA State Leadership Conference
The statewide leadership conference and competition for high school and college students in health science programs. Chapter advisors attend with their students.
- Dates: March 9–11, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: Washington HOSA
WMCA Annual Conference + IIMC Region IX Conference
The Washington Municipal Clerks Association’s yearly professional development conference, held jointly with the regional International Institute of Municipal Clerks conference. It’s built for city and town clerks and other municipal records and administration staff.
- Dates: March 22–26, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane (venue not yet announced)
- Learn more: WMCA Future Conferences
Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society Annual Conference
The state’s yearly gathering for wildlife biologists, land managers and students, with plenary talks, a technical program, workshops and field trips. The 2027 theme is “Resilience in Small Populations.”
- Dates: March 23–25, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: WA-TWS 2027 Annual Conference
Northwest Regional Rural Health Conference
The Northwest’s largest rural health conference, drawing hospital, clinic, EMS and public health professionals from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Sessions cover improving care and access in rural communities.
- Dates: March 23–25, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: The Davenport Grand, 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
WTSA State Conference
The Washington Technology Student Association’s statewide leadership conference and competition for middle and high school technology, engineering and STEM students.
- Dates: April 7–10, 2027
- Time: Check-in opens 2:00 p.m. on April 7; closing awards end 11:30 a.m. on April 10
- Location: Spokane (venue not yet announced)
- Learn more: Washington TSA
ATLIS Annual Conference
A national conference for technology leaders at independent (private) K–12 schools, expected to draw about 1,000 people. The 2027 program runs four tracks: operations, governance and leadership, technology for teaching and learning, and data.
- Dates: April 11–14, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: ATLIS 2027 Annual Conference
Intermountain Logging Conference & Equipment Show
Now in its 87th year, this conference serves loggers, timber contractors and forest products businesses across the Inland Northwest. It pairs education on forestry, safety and operations with an equipment show.
- Dates: April 14–15, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Expected at Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center, 1100 N Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley (confirm with organizer)
- Learn more: Intermountain Logging Conference
WCTSMA Spring Symposium & Competition
A statewide symposium where high school sports medicine students take academic and hands-on skills tests, with their teachers and advisors attending.
- Dates: April 15–17, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: WCTSMA Spring Symposium
MuniCon: Washington State Municipal Stormwater Conference
A conference built for Washington’s stormwater community, from city and county permittees to regulators, consultants, researchers and field staff. Expect technical presentations, training, hands-on workshops and networking.
- Dates: April 20–21, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: MuniCon 2027
Washington FBLA State Business Leadership Conference
The state conference and competition for Future Business Leaders of America, the career organization for high school business students.
- Dates: April 21–24, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: The Davenport Grand, 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: Washington FBLA SBLC
Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference
A one-day showcase where undergraduate students from Spokane-area colleges present their research. Gonzaga and Whitworth take turns hosting.
- Dates: April 24, 2027 (per third-party listing; not yet posted by the organizer)
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Gonzaga University, Spokane (unconfirmed)
- Learn more: SIRC at Gonzaga
PNWS-AWWA Section Conference
The Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association’s annual conference for drinking water professionals. It combines technical education, a trade show, operator competitions and networking.
- Dates: April 28–30, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: PNWS-AWWA 2027 Section Conference
WASBO Annual Conference
The yearly conference for Washington K–12 school business staff, covering finance, budgeting, HR, facilities and operations. It typically draws several hundred attendees and a large vendor hall.
- Dates: May 5–7, 2027 (per third-party listing; confirm with WASBO)
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane (unconfirmed)
- Learn more: WASBO
WRPA Conference & Tradeshow
The Washington Recreation and Park Association’s annual conference, the state’s main event for parks and recreation professionals. It usually draws 400 to 450 people for 40-plus education sessions, socials and a trade show.
- Dates: May 11–14, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane (venue not yet announced)
- Learn more: WRPA
AWC Labor Relations Institute
The Association of Washington Cities’ training event for public-sector HR and labor relations staff, managers, attorneys and elected officials. Attendance is limited to people who represent management, and AWC membership is required.
- Dates: May 12–14, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: AWC Labor Relations Institute
WASPC Spring Training Conference
The Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs’ statewide spring training conference for law enforcement leaders. Vendors and sponsors exhibit alongside the sessions.
- Dates: May 17–20, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: WASPC Conferences
WPPA Spring Meeting
The Washington Public Ports Association’s statewide spring meeting for port commissioners, port staff and partners. The agenda and registration post about eight weeks before the event.
- Dates: May 19–21, 2027
- Time: Starts 12:00 p.m. on May 19; ends 12:00 p.m. on May 21
- Location: Historic Davenport Hotel, 10 S Post St, Spokane
- Learn more: WPPA 2027 Spring Meeting
Washington State Nonprofit Conference (Spokane)
The largest gathering of nonprofits in the state, with keynotes, workshops and networking for nonprofit staff, board members and advocates. Spokane hosts one of its in-person regional days.
- Dates: May 21, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane (venue not yet announced)
- Learn more: Nonprofit Association of Washington
EMSCon
A two-day continuing education conference for 400 to 500 EMS providers, educators, administrators and students, with accredited CE credit. It features keynotes, a main stage and five rounds of breakout sessions.
- Dates: May 22–23, 2027
- Time: Saturday program runs from 7:00 a.m. registration into the evening; Sunday times not yet posted
- Location: The Davenport Grand, 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: EMSCon 2027
American Jail Association Conference & Jail Expo
The 46th national conference of the American Jail Association, bringing corrections professionals from across the country to Spokane for training and a large jail expo.
- Dates: May 22–26, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: AJA 2027 Conference
LeadingAge Washington Annual Conference
The annual conference of LeadingAge Washington, the association for nonprofit senior housing and aging services providers. It’s aimed at leaders and staff in long-term care and senior living.
- Dates: June 15–17, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: The Davenport Grand, 333 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: LeadingAge WA Future Conference Dates
Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Session (United Methodist Church)
The yearly business and worship session of the United Methodist Church’s Pacific Northwest Conference. Clergy and lay members register to attend, and guests can follow along by livestream.
- Dates: June 17–19, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley (also online)
- Learn more: PNW Annual Conference
Whitworth Ministry Summit
A long-running summit for pastors and ministry leaders, with preaching, worship, workshops and a preachers’ pre-conference. Evening worship has been open to the public in past years.
- Dates: June 2027 (exact dates not yet announced)
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Whitworth University, 300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane
- Learn more: Whitworth Ministry Summit
MAA Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
The annual meeting of the Mathematical Association of America’s Pacific Northwest Section for college math faculty and students. It includes Section NExT programming for early-career faculty.
- Dates: June 24–26, 2027
- Time: Begins 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24
- Location: Whitworth University, 300 W Hawthorne Rd, Spokane
- Learn more: PNW MAA Section Meeting
AWSP/WASA Summer Conference
Washington’s main summer conference for K–12 school leaders, from principals and assistant principals to superintendents and central office staff. The 2027 theme is “Simplify to Amplify.”
- Dates: June 27–29, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane (venue not yet announced)
- Learn more: AWSP/WASA Summer Conference
Solution Tree PLC at Work Institute
A three-day professional development institute for K–12 teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders on building professional learning communities. Days mix keynotes, breakout sessions and team planning time.
- Dates: August 9–11, 2027
- Time: 7:00 a.m. registration and breakfast, sessions 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. on August 9–10; 8:00–11:45 a.m. on August 11
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane
- Learn more: PLC at Work Institute, Spokane
Be Bold for Jesus Conference
A two-day Christian conference with speakers and worship music for adults and families, plus a separate youth track with breakouts and a concert. Sign language interpretation is offered.
- Dates: September 17–18, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane Convention Center, Spokane
- Learn more: Be Bold for Jesus Conference 2027
WHCA + IHCA Fall Conference
A joint fall conference from the Washington and Idaho health care associations for long-term care providers, including skilled nursing and assisted living leaders and staff.
- Dates: September 20–22, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Spokane (venue not yet announced)
- Learn more: Washington Health Care Association
WSAMA Fall Conference
The Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys’ fall conference for city and town attorneys. Sessions focus on legal issues facing Washington municipalities.
- Dates: September 22–24, 2027
- Time: Not yet announced
- Location: Historic Davenport Hotel, 10 S Post St, Spokane
- Learn more: WSAMA Upcoming Conferences
Help Us Keep This List Current
This list reflects what organizers had announced as of November 2026. We’ll update it as venues, session times and registration details are posted. Know of a 2027 conference in Spokane or Spokane Valley that we missed? Let us know and we’ll add it. Looking for festivals, shows and community happenings instead? Check out our guide to 2027 events in Spokane.
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