Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Innovative Financing Workshop: Navigating USDOT Grant and Credit Programs
Hosted in collaboration with Build America Bureau
May 20, 2025 | 10 am - 12 pm PDT
Zoom Webinar
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (PNWER RIA) will host the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau as they provide an overview of the USDOT’s financing and technical assistance programs and institutional resources available to Pacific Northwest transportation infrastructure projects.
PNWER Cross-Border Supply Chain & FIFA Transportation / Emergency Planning Workshop
June 3-4, 2025
Bellingham, WA
This two-day workshop convened key stakeholders from the federal, state/provincial and local governments, and the private sector to better respond to supply chain disruptions, plan for transportation capacity and examine coordination opportunities for emergency management between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2025 PNWER Annual Summit
July 20 - 24, 2025
Bellevue, WA
Legislators, business leaders, academics, and policymakers from the U.S. and Canada gathered in Bellevue, Washington for PNWER's 34th Annual Summit from July 20-24 to discuss regional economic best practices and trade concerns.
Pacific Northwest Rail Summit
October 15-17, 2025
Portland, OR
The Pacific Northwest Rail Summit brings together rail industry leaders, experts, users and advocates to enhance and expand the freight and passenger rail network in the Greater Pacific Northwest.
PNWER Annual Summit
July 19 - 23, 2026
Edmonton, AB
PNWER’s 35th Annual Summit will bring together leaders from across the U.S. and Canada to engage and take action on issues shaping our regional economy. Conversations around transportation supply chains, infrastructure permitting and economic corridors will be center stage at the event.
BSPRA Annual Conference & Greater Northwest Rail Summit
August 25 - 27, 2026
Helena, Montana
The event will dive into efforts to restore and expand passenger and freight rail service across Montana and the greater Northwest region.