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To learn more about the conference or explore future involvement opportunities, please email vtsc@dva.wa.gov.

Become a sponsor for this year's Serving Those Who Served Conference!

Sponsorships help reduce overall conference costs while supporting an event dedicated to strengthening services for Service members, Veterans, and their Families. Organizations can participate at various levels—from in‑kind media promotion to sponsored refreshments, networking events, and conference meals—each offering meaningful visibility and engagement opportunities. Sponsors not only gain recognition throughout the conference but also play a vital role in fostering a collaborative, community‑centered event.

*The Conference Planning Committee will evaluate each application for the applicant’s nexus to Veteran services and proximity to the event 

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2026 Serving Those Who Served Conference - 19 & 20 August 2026 - Wenatchee Convention Center
Theme: "Save and Transform Lives"
Register Now: Serving Those Who Served | 2026

The Serving Those Who Served Conference is a two-day, Veterans resource providers’ conference aimed at establishing better collaboration and connection, as well as providing a wealth of knowledge from industry experts in areas that impact the lives of our Veterans and their families.

This conference provides collaboration with professionals from a variety of state agencies and community partners from across the state and will include breakout sessions surround arts, employment, Veterans benefits, and wellness. 

The conference intends to foster meaningful engagement with professionals from a wide range of state agencies and community partners across Washington State.

Register Now: Serving Those Who Served | 2026

To learn more about this conference and/or how you can get involved, please email vtsc@dva.wa.gov.

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Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Reservation Information: The STWS Conference Committee has secured a room block at the Coast Wenatchee Hotel.

It is important to reference the 'Serving Those Who Served Conference' to receive the group rate. Reservations may be made directly at the hotel by calling (509) 662-1234.

Onsite parking will be provided for hotel guests at no charge and include unlimited in and out privileges.

*The deadline to reserve a room at the government rate is August 5, 2026.

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Resource Tables

We are pleased to invite organizations to apply to host a resource table at the upcoming Serving Those Who Served Conference in Wenatchee—an event focused on honoring and supporting veterans, service members, and their families across Washington State. This is an excellent opportunity to share your programs, services, and resources directly with attendees, build connections with other veteran-serving organizations, and demonstrate your commitment to those who have served. 

*If you register as a resource table, each individual staff member for your resource table must register for the STWS Conference.

Please click the following link to apply to be a resource table https://forms.office.com/g/b2cG6VvnJS.

Deadline for applications is July 15, 2026 | If selected, you will be notified by July 22, 2026

If you have any questions, please email: vtsc@dva.wa.gov. 

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2025 STWS RECAP: 9th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference | 
THEME: 'Veterans First: Focusing on our Mission of Serving Those Who Served'


See a recap from 2024 STWS event