Highlights from the 2026 State of Technology Luncheon

What to expect this year:

Space is no longer the final frontier — it's the next infrastructure. Satellite networks now underpin global communications, defense, AI, and cloud connectivity, and the companies building that infrastructure are increasingly headquartered here: in Redmond, Kirkland, Kent, and Seattle.

The 2026 State of Technology Luncheon examines how Washington became a global force in space-based connectivity — and what it means for our economy, workforce, and long-term competitiveness.

This year's keynote conversation features Rajeev Badyal and Chris Weber of Amazon Leo, in conversation with Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, offering an inside look at one of the largest infrastructure investments in Washington state's history.

Arrive early for the Space Startup Showcase — 15 of the most exciting local space companies, curated by Space Northwest — before the luncheon begins.

This is more than a space story. It's a Washington story. One of talent, infrastructure, vision, and velocity.