39th Annual Convention
WAETAG 2023
The largest professional development conference for gifted and talented in the Pacific Northwest.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Two full days of learning from nationally renowned experts in the field
- Four keynote sessions
- 24 - 90 minute specialty workshops
- 32 - 60 minute breakout sessions
- Up to 12.5 free live clock hours
- A wealth of materials to help set you up for a successful 2023-2024 school year and beyond
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers and speakers

Standard rates will be available until October 5, 2023.
Late rates start on October 6, 2023
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Introducing Our Esteemed Keynote Speakers

Dr. Emily Mofield

Dr. Dante Dixson

Dr. Tamra Stambaugh
Schedule At A Glance
A detailed schedule with all session information is coming soon.
Friday, October 20, 2023
8:00 am-9:00 am
9:00 am-10:00 am
10:15 am-11:45 am
11:45 am-1:00 pm
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
2:45 pm-4:15 pm
4:30 pm-5:30 pm
5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Opening Keynote
Workshops
Member’s Meeting Luncheon
Workshops
Workshops
Evening Keynote
Evening Reception
Saturday, October 21, 2023
7:00 am-8:00 am
8:00 am-9:00 am
9:15 am-10:15 am
10:30 am-11:30 am
11:30 am-12:45 pm
12:45 pm-1:45 pm
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
3:15 pm-4:15 pm
4:15 pm-4:30 pm
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Morning Keynote
Breakouts
Breakouts
Awards Ceremony Luncheon
Breakouts
Breakouts
Final Keynote
Conference Conclusion
What people are saying
Registration details
Registration includes all of the following:
General FAQs
Groups of 7-14 will receive $20 off per person
Groups of 15-19 will receive $30 off per person
Groups of 20+ will receive $40 of per person
Discounts will be applied automatically as you meet the criteria.
Purchase orders may be used to pay for registration. A $20 processing fee will be applied per person/registration.
Partial refunds (registration rate – processing fees) will be offered until October 1, 2023. No refunds will be given for no shows.
Please contact info@waetag.com to request any substitution. You will need the name, email, and title of the new person taking the place of an existing registration.
Come Get Away from the daily grind
You deserve a break now more than ever. Plan your staycation around the conference.
Reserve Your Hotel Room
Our conference will be located at the stunning
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.
We have secured a limited number of rooms for conference attendees at a discounted rate of $195 per night, available on a first come basis. This rate expires on October 6, 2023.
You may also call Hyatt’s reservation number: 1-800-233-1234.
Use group code: G-WTAG
Getting to the Hotel
Hotel address: 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
Parking: Guest parking is available in the Southport Public Parking Garage at a rate of $16 per day. Weekends are free.

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