The third Innovation Forum of 2025 will be an innovation exchange. The inaugural exchange -- Where Civic Ideas Come to Life -- will be Thursday, Oct. 16, at City Hall, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
Where civic ideas come to life—and prototypes meet the public
Join us for a day of open innovation, where government staff, startups and community members come together to explore what’s next in civic tech. From AI-powered permitting assistants to co-designed digital services, this is your front-row seat to how the region is partnering to build the future. Whether you're a technologist, government employee, startup, small business owner, policymaker or curious neighbor—this is your invitation to see civic innovation in motion.
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Daytime Exchange: Civic Innovation in Motion
A showcase of experimentation, collaboration and bold ideas.
- Live civic tech demos
- Lightning talks from public-private partners
- Interactive exhibits, AI skill-building and idea walls
- Coffee, code and conversations that move ideas forward
4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Innovation on the Plaza: Civic Sunset Social
Shift into celebration mode with music, community-building and a shout out to the people and partnerships shaping civic tech in the Pacific Northwest.
- Showcase civic innovation
- Highlight digital art
- Learning for teens through adults: AI prompts, vibe coding, tapping into your creativity
- Fireside chats
- Food, drinks and community vibes
- Startup pitch feedback and coaching