Summary Calendar for 2023
COVID Protocols
WAIDF requires room sharing as a part of the program. WAIDF will follow all local COVID protocols and best practices for in-person programming. Currently masks will not be required for all in-person programming unless public health recommendations change.
Summary Calendar
Please note that the content is subject to change:
| Dates | Location |
| Jan 12-15, 2024* | Kickoff – Seattle & Olympia Kickoff – Jan. 12; Programming – Jan 13-15 |
| Jan 26-28, 2024 | Snohomish & King County Programming – Jan. 27-28 |
| Feb 9-11, 2024* | Clark County & Southwest Washington (Vancouver) Programming – Feb. 10-11 |
| Feb. 23-25, 2024 | Seattle – Campaigns & Elections Programming – Feb. 24-25 |
| March 8-10, 2024* | Skagit & Whatcom Programming – Mar. 9-10 |
| March 22-24, 2024* | Yakima & Central Washington Programming – Mar. 23-24 |
| April 5-7, 2024 | Kitsap County Programming – Apr. 6-7 |
| April 26-28, 2024 | Pierce County Programming – Apr. 27-28 |
| April 30-May 4, May 7-11, or May 14-18, 2024* | D.C Week (dates are pending the final congressional calendar for 2024 which is TBD) |
| May 31-June 2, 2024* | Spokane Programming – Jun. 1-2 |
| June 18, 2024 | Seattle |
* denotes a hotel stay.
Deadlines and Other Dates
- Applications will be accepted starting September 27, 2023. There is a $35 non-refundable application fee.
- Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2023 (Late applications will be considered until November 27, 2023, with an increased $75 nonrefundable application fee).
- Interviews will be scheduled shortly after the final application deadline. This year’s interviews will be Saturday, December 2and Sunday, December 3.