Northwest Leadership Seminar (NWLS)

09/06/2026

Registration is open for the 2027 Northwest Leadership Seminar, bringing together public sector leaders from across the region for professional development, leadership training, and networking.

Whether you’re an experienced leader or looking to strengthen your leadership skills, this seminar offers an opportunity to learn from others, build connections, and bring new ideas back to your organization.

Learn more and register: https://nwleadershipseminar.com/2027seminar/

09/04/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐧
Communication & Workplace Behavior Expert

Every leader encounters difficult personalities.

International bestselling author Dr. Rick Brinkman will share practical communication strategies to help leaders navigate conflict, improve teamwork, and influence others more effectively.

His engaging and humorous presentation, "Whiners, Snipers, and Tanks, Oh My!!", offers leadership lessons you'll use long after the conference ends.

📣 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers and connect with public safety leaders from across the Northwest. Register today at https://nwleadershipseminar.com/ and join us March 3–5, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront.

09/01/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
Psychologist | Fire Service Veteran | Mental Health & Resilience Expert

With over two decades in the fire service and extensive experience in responder mental health, Dr. Derrick Edwards brings practical insight into one of today's most important leadership topics.

His work focuses on helping first responders build resilience, manage stress, and create healthier organizations where people can thrive throughout their careers.

📣 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers and connect with public safety leaders from across the Northwest. Register today at https://nwleadershipseminar.com/ and join us March 3–5, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront.

08/28/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 (𝐑𝐞𝐭.) 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐮𝐦, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐌𝐃
Retired U.S. Army Colonel | POW Survivor | Leadership & Resilience Expert
Resilient leadership begins long before a crisis.

Drawing from her extraordinary military career and experience as a prisoner of war during Desert Storm, Dr. Cornum shares practical strategies that help leaders strengthen resilience, improve decision-making, and build stronger organizations.

Her keynote, "Resilient Leadership Starts with You," provides real-world tools leaders can immediately apply both personally and professionally.

📣 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers and connect with public safety leaders from across the Northwest. Register today at https://nwleadershipseminar.com/ and join us March 3–5, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront.

08/25/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 (𝐍𝐖𝐋𝐒)!

Join public safety leaders from across the Northwest on March 3–5, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront for three days of learning, networking, and leadership development.

This year's theme, Lead with Courage. Communicate with Clarity. Deliver with Trust., will be brought to life by an outstanding lineup of nationally recognized speakers covering leadership, communication, resilience, accountability, decision-making, and building a strong safety culture.

Whether you're leading today or preparing for tomorrow, you'll leave with practical ideas you can put into action as soon as you return to your organization.

Register today and reserve your seat at https://nwleadershipseminar.com/.

08/04/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠!

The 2027 Northwest Leadership Seminar is coming to Portland on March 3–5, 2027, bringing together public safety leaders from across the Northwest for three days of nationally recognized speakers, leadership development, and practical strategies you can take back to your organization.

Complete your conference plans by reserving a room at the official seminar hotel, the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront. Staying within the NWLS hotel block helps support the seminar while keeping you close to all conference activities.

Register for the seminar:
https://nwleadershipseminar.com/

Reserve your hotel room:
https://book.passkey.com/event/51255727/owner/4387/home

We look forward to welcoming you to Portland for the 2027 Northwest Leadership Seminar!

08/01/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫?

Make the most of your conference experience by staying at the official event hotel, the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront. Conveniently located along the scenic Columbia River, the hotel offers complimentary airport transportation, comfortable accommodations, and is just minutes from downtown Portland.

Reserve your room in the official NWLS hotel block:
https://book.passkey.com/event/51255727/owner/4387/home

Haven't registered yet? Secure your spot today:
https://nwleadershipseminar.com/

We encourage attendees to book within the official hotel block, as it helps support the seminar. We look forward to welcoming you to Portland on March 3–5, 2027!

welcomes guests for the Northwest Leadership Seminar 2027

07/30/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞
Retired NASA Astronaut | Vietnam Combat Veteran | Leadership & Safety Culture Expert

What can space exploration teach us about leadership?

NASA astronaut Mike Mullane uses lessons from the Challenger disaster and his own experiences as a combat pilot and astronaut to demonstrate how organizations can prevent complacency, strengthen accountability, and build a culture of safety.

His keynote will challenge every leader to think differently about risk, teamwork, and leadership excellence.

📣 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers and connect with public safety leaders from across the Northwest. Register today at https://nwleadershipseminar.com/ and join us March 3–5, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront.

07/28/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 "𝐕𝐨𝐧" 𝐊𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐦
Attorney | Criminal Justice Leader | Critical Incident Expert

Today's public safety leaders face increasing complexity, heightened expectations, and constant scrutiny.

Von Kliem will explore how leaders can make sound decisions under pressure while strengthening accountability, trust, and organizational credibility.

His session provides practical leadership strategies for navigating today's challenging operational environment.

📣 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers and connect with public safety leaders from across the Northwest. Register today at https://nwleadershipseminar.com/ and join us March 3–5, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront.