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
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 15, 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.