Registration is closed, please contact Paige Thibaut at pthibaut@washingtonpolicy.org if you missed the sign up and want to queue on the waitlist.
The 2023 Young Professionals Annual Dinner will be joining the main dinner for one huge night of celebration! Join us in Bellevue for an evening of exclusive access, premium networking and a great evening celebrating free-market ideas.
Friday, October 13th
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
5:00pm Registration opens
5:30pm Networking Reception
7:00pm Dinner
This year’s event will include…
Full meal provided for attendees during the program.
Opportunity to hear from keynote speakers LIVE!
Dr. Sebastian Gorka, international security expert
Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee
Kyle Mann, Editor-in-Chief of the Babylon Bee
Announcement of the winner of the Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship.
After party with live band and over 1,000 attendees from the evening’s events.
For over 25 years, Washington Policy Center has held its Annual Dinner events to bring people together to hear about how free-market solutions are improving lives not only in Washington state, but across the nation. In 2014, WPC extended the sold-out, 1,200-person event to include Young Professionals to engage the next generation of free-market leaders in the region’s most sought-after policy gala.
WPC’s Young Professionals Annual Dinner brings together an under 40 crowd to celebrate free-market ideas and connect with like-minded individuals.
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WPC's 2023 Annual Dinner Speakers:
Register Below!
Dr. Sebastian Gorka
International Security Expert
One of America's top experts on terrorism and the global jihadist threat, Dr. Sebastian Gorka regularly briefs the defense, intelligence, homeland security and law enforcement communities to better understand the current threat environment and how to navigate it.
Dr. Sebastian Gorka is an internationally recognized authority on national security, irregular warfare and terrorism. He's a go-to expert for the FBI, Special Operations Forces, the CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, TSA, the National Counterterrorism Center, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and state and local law enforcement across the country. Gorka served as an expert witness in the Boston Marathon bombing trial. He appears frequently on Fox News, BBC, Sky News, CNN, and other national and international media. In recognition of his support to U.S. Special Operations Command, Gorka was awarded the Department of Defense Joint Civilian Service Commendation. In his new book, In his new book, The War for America’s Soul, Dr. Gorka shows how America’s elite—in both parties—betrayed our heartland, sabotaged the American dream, and accepted national decline as inevitable.
Seth Dillon
CEO of the Babylon Bee
Seth Dillon is the CEO of The Babylon Bee, the world's most trusted, factually accurate news source. Taking on the tone of a traditional news media publication, the Bee satirizes real-world events and public figures.
Dillon's experience with censorship and deplatforming has placed him on the front lines of the battle for free speech in the public square. He now speaks on college campuses and at conferences across the country about the effectiveness of humor, the moral imperative of mockery, and the dangers of censorship. He occasionally signs off Twitter to enjoy time with his wife and two sons in Juno Beach, Florida.
Kyle Mann
Editor-in-Chief of the Babylon Bee
Kyle Mann is the editor-in-chief of The Babylon Bee. A prolific comedy writer, public speaker, and podcast host, Kyle has written thousands of Babylon Bee headlines and articles, along with the published works he's authored or co-authored: The Sacred Texts of The Babylon Bee The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness The Babylon Bee Guide to Democracy How to Be a Perfect Christian The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress Addressing hot topics like censorship, wokeness in comedy, and the importance of laughter and humor, Kyle has delivered keynote speeches, sat on panels, and addressed large crowds at large events across the country.
For questions and sponsorship opportunities at our YP Annual Dinner, contact WPC’s Young Professionals Director Lia Knight at lknight@washingtonpolicy.org or 206-946-1001