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DELEGATES: Those wishing to attend conference sessions must register as a delegate. Please choose the delegate category that is appropriate for you. Delegate registration includes all conference sessions, the Welcome Back Opening Reception, conference luncheons, IMGL@20 Celebration Gala, and the IMGL Presidents Honors Closing Reception.

GUESTS: Please register your guest(s) at the same time you register as a delegate. Guest registration includes the Welcome Back Opening Reception, IMGL@20 Celebration Gala, and the IMGL Presidents Honors Closing Reception. Guest registration does not include conference sessions, luncheons, or networking breaks.

Next-Gen Lawyers Rate (Under 40)
For eligibility and to register, please contact Brien Van Dyke at brien@imgl.org

Multi-Firm Attendees
Special discounts are available when at least three people from the same firm register. For more information and to confirm eligibility, please contact Brien Van Dyke at brien@imgl.org

Regulator Attendees
If more than one regulator from your jurisdiction attends the Seattle 2022 conference, the aggregate conference rate for two regulators will be the discount rate of $1,200.00 with each additional regulator representative from your jurisdiction being able to attend at a further discount rate of $495.00

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CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancel by March 1: receive 100% refund. Cancel between March 2 – March 31st: Receive 50% refund. Cancel between April 1 – April 22: receive 25% refund. No refunds after April 25.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for our Spring Conference in Seattle? Check out our Seattle Media Pack for 2022 opportunities!

Another option for sponsorship is our Annual option. Suited for those who wish to budget for our two conferences in a year, including the opportunity to entertain clients as your guests. Click here for our Annual Options.

For information, please contact IMGL Director, Brien Van Dyke: brien@imgl.org

Annual Platinum Sponsor

Fox Rothschild LLP

www.foxrothschild.com

Fox Rothschild LLP is a full-service law firm serving businesses and individuals domestically and internationally. With 950 attorneys and more than 60 practice areas in 27 offices nationwide, we understand clients’ issues, industries, priorities, need for practical and cost-effective advice, and the way they think. Fox professionals are as committed to your success as you are. Fox has one of the largest gaming law practices in the U.S. and attorneys ranked among the top worldwide in this field by Chambers Global. We advise clients in myriad gaming industry sectors on complex regulatory, licensing, compliance, financing and operational issues.

Pilot Games, Inc.

www.pilotgames.com

Pilot Games has emerged as a leader in the use of commercial tablets for gaming in legalized states across North America, having grown to operate at over 1,400 sites with 7,000 tablets generating annual sales of over $2bn. Founded in 2014 when it first launched electronically linked bingo games for 63 sites, it recently teamed up with the Minnesota Vikings NFL team to create the likes of Vikings Victory – available in over 1,200 bars across the state – and Vikings Bingo, as well as live hosted events like GameDay Bingo. Pilot Games, the largest tablet-based gaming operator in the North American charitable gambling market, also offers a proprietary tournament system that is complemented with live, hosted Pilot TV and a Pilot Gambling League (PGL).

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)

www.gaminglabs.com

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is the leading independent testing, assessment, and certification service in the gaming industry. Serving more than 710 jurisdictions, GLI gives you total access into both mature and emerging land-based, iGaming, and sports-wagering markets to help get your products anywhere you want them to go with consistency, speed, and accuracy. Our signature gaming technical standards, are relied upon by gaming regulators, operators, and suppliers the world over. We also offer a wide range of professional services, including world-class educational resources through GLI University® and comprehensive cybersecurity and managed IT services provided by Bulletproof™, a GLI Company. After years of leadership, we haven’t lost sight of why we opened our doors in the first place: To be a trusted, proven advisor, offering an unparalleled range of services designed to empower you to achieve your goals by ensuring that the work we do for you exceeds your expectations.

Annual Gold Sponsor

Jackpocket Inc.

https://jackpocket.com

Jackpocket’s mission is to create a more convenient, fun, and responsible way to play the lottery. We’re the first officially licensed third-party lottery app in the U.S. to offer players a secure way to order official state lottery tickets. By helping today’s players participate in the lottery from the convenience of their smartphones, Jackpocket also helps state lotteries drive incremental revenue to fund essential state programs, such as education, veterans services, natural resources, and more.

Annual Silver Sponsor

MELCHERS Law

https://www.melchers-law.com/

MELCHERS is a full-service business law firm with approximately 50 lawyers. We have offices in Heidelberg, Frankfurt/Main, Berlin and Mannheim. We advise you on all aspects of business law: in the “classic” fields of business law and additionally in white-collar crime and criminal tax law, in data protection law as well as in private and public building law. We support your entrepreneurial success with personal advice tailored to your needs. You have a fixed contact person at MELCHERS. He or she has your company’s economic goals in mind and coordinates the work of specialists from the various fields of law. Be it for an individual mandate or for ongoing legal advice. If necessary, we consult tax advisors and auditors. We arrange and coordinate legal advice in other jurisdictions through our international law firm network Ally Law and our cooperation partner Transatlantic Law International.

Annual Bronze Sponsor

AGEM

https://www.agem.org/

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) in Las Vegas is a non-profit international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, lotteries, systems, table games, key components and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, regulatory influence, trade show partnerships, educational alliances, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization.

Annual Supporting Sponsor

Spectrum Gaming

http://www.spectrumgaming.com

Spectrum is a non-partisan consultancy that specializes in the economics, regulation and policy of legalized gambling worldwide. We have provided independent research and professional services to public- and private-sector clients since 1993. Spectrum is widely recognized by gaming regulators, government agencies, gaming operators and analysts throughout the world for delivering independent, transparent and credible research and analysis that withstands the highest levels of scrutiny and helps our clients reach their goals.

Seattle 2022 Welcome Back Opening Reception Sponsor

Seattle 2022 Presidents Honor Closing Reception Sponsor

Seattle 2022 Gold Sponsor

Saiber

https://www.saiber.com/

Lawyers for Business, Counselors for Life. For over 60 years, Saiber has approached the practice of law with a dual purpose:  to advocate tenaciously for our clients in times of conflict, and offer guidance and advice in our role as trusted advisors. We continue to uphold this legacy every day, working with a diverse clientele that includes national corporations, closely-held businesses, professional practitioners, families and individuals. Our practice encompasses virtually every area of the law, and ranges from simple, straightforward matters to complex, sophisticated litigation, corporate counseling, mergers and acquisitions and regulatory matters. With thorough preparation, keen insight and immersive knowledge of your business interests, our lawyers are well equipped to represent you at all levels.  We bring the same level of expertise to your corporate and commercial transactions and your personal family matters.

Seattle 2022 Supporting Sponsor

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP

https://www.boselaw.com/

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP is a business law firm, serving both publicly held and privately held businesses, governmental entities and high-growth industries. Members of the Bose McKinney & Evans Gaming Group possess a deep understanding of the commercial, tribal, lottery, and online/mobile gaming industries, as well as the Indiana, Midwestern and broader gaming regulatory landscapes. Our professionals have been heavily involved in the gaming industry since 1993, when Indiana’s casino gaming law was initially passed, and have years of experience in state government and administration that make them well-suited to provide exemplary regulatory compliance, licensing, and related corporate and administrative law services to gaming operators, lotteries, lenders, investors, gaming equipment suppliers, technology suppliers and more.

Wednesday, April 27

10:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
Ballroom Foyer

3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
IMGL Members Meeting
Grand Pacific A & B

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Welcome Back Opening Reception presented by Play’n GO
Hook & Plow Bar
7:30 pm+
“Next-Gen” Pub Crawl in Conjunction with Emerging Leaders in Gaming
Join other young lawyers (and the ‘young of spirit’) in exploring the many unique pubs, joints and speakeasies of Seattle’s hipster nightlife scene! Begin your night at The Zig Zag Cafe, followed by Bathtub Gin & Co., and end the night at Fog Room!
Zig Zag Cafe, Bathtub Gin & Co., Fog Room

Thursday, April 28

MORNING SESSIONS

Grand Pacific D – G

8:00 am – 4:45 pm
Registration
Ballroom Foyer

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Ballroom Foyer

8:30 am – 8:40 am
Welcome and Conference Overview from IMGL President Marc Ellinger

8:40 am – 8:45 am
Planning Committee Welcome from Seattle 2022 Co-Chair Chris Masse

8:45 am – 9:00 am
Washington State, the Gambling Powerhouse of the U.S. Pacific Northwest!
Bud Sizemore, Chair, Washington State Gambling Commission

9:00 am – 9:45 am
Celebrating IMGL@20 Signature Session: The Next Technology Wave for Indian Gaming and What It Means for the Gaming Industry Worldwide

Starting with the first deployment of client-server technology gaming products a generation ago, the U.S. Indian gaming market has long been recognized as the “innovation factory” for the gaming industry worldwide. Now the next wave of technology advancements is coming, moving gaming further past the analog and deeper into the 21st Century digital environment. Hear three of the foremost leaders in the Indian gaming sector discuss the next-generation megatrends expected to transform gaming products everywhere.
Speakers:
Ron Allen, Chairman, Washington Indian Gaming Association, USA
James Maida, CEO, Gaming Laboratories International, USA
E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission

9:45 am – 10:00 am
Networking Break
Ballroom Foyer

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Breaking News: Gaming Technology Related Developments that Every Gaming Lawyer Should Know

The biggest challenge facing any gaming lawyer today is being aware of the basic nature of the new technology components in gaming tech products, how they fit into the gaming system operations, and understanding the options available to the supplier, operator or regulator for addressing any necessary legal “fixes” to make the gaming product compliant under applicable laws and regulations. This requires gaming lawyers by necessity to become “gaming technologists” with a good understanding of the “mechanics” of the technology to be used. In this session emerging gaming technologies will be examined and explained so you are ready for gaming’s future era of groundbreaking technology.
Moderator: Luiz Felipe Maia, Partner, FYMSA Advogados, Brazil
Speakers:
Alfredo Lazcano, Chair, Lazcano Samano, S.C., Mexico
Peter Sullivan, CEO, Jackpocket, Inc., USA
Tony Morelli, Pilot Games, Inc., USA
Kevin Mullally, General Counsel, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC, USA
Filippo Ferri, Chief Compliance Officer, Delasport, Spain

11:05 am – 12:05 pm 
Mobile Gaming App Technology: Implications for Cross-Border Regulatory Jurisdiction Disputes/Cooperation between International, US, and Indian Country Regulators

Deployment of mobile gaming app-based operations raise many “cross-border” regulatory issues – what agency gets to license the activity and who exactly should be licensed, which agency will have enforcement authority, what technology will be licensed, how will this be done, etc. This development can create significant tension between regulators in the EU, US and Indian gaming markets. This session will explore how such tensions can impact disputes/cooperation between these agencies and discuss best practices for regulators.
Moderator: Ron Segev, Partner, Segev LLP, Canada
Speakers:
James Baldaccino, Senior Legal Counsel, Malta Gaming Authority, Malta
Caitlin Caputo, Agency Counsel & Executive Officer, Arizona Department of Gaming, USA
Peter Larson, Attorney, Lewis Roca, USA
Andrew Cotton, Director of Betting and Gaming, INCE, UK

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
IMGL Awards Luncheon
Eric Pettigrew, VP Government Relations & Outreach, Seattle Kraken
Hook & Plow Bar

Thursday, April 28

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Tribal Sessions: Grand Pacific A – C
US/EU/International Sessions: Grand Pacific D – G

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Tribal Gaming Spotlight Session:
Cybersecurity, Ransomware and Novel Gaming Technologies Licensing: Best Practices for Tribal Gaming Suppliers, Operators and Regulators

Tribal casinos have unfortunately learned firsthand that modern technology developments cut both ways. As more novel gaming technologies are introduced to aid tribal gaming offerings, the risk of loss and infiltration can reach code-red levels. An effective cybersecurity threat assessment, prevention, and response plan is essential to protecting vital tribal gaming assets. This session explores the licensing implications raised by technology threats embedded in gaming tech systems and the best methods, procedures, and tech tools available to the tribal gaming industry to safeguard gaming operations in the digital age.
Moderator: Tom Foley, Partner, Quigley Foley Law, USA
Speakers:
David Vialpando, Executive Director, Pokagon Band Gaming Commission, USA
Melissa Aarskaug, VP Business Development, Bulletproof, Canada
E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission, USA
Chris Stearns, Councilmember, Auburn City Council, USA

US/EU/International Spotlight Session:
Crypto-Currency, Payment Processing Systems and New Value Transfer Technologies – understanding [the latest] mobile gaming transaction technology [linchpins] [links] between bettors, operators, regulators and banks

Mobile gaming app systems require a high degree of coordination between bettors, operators, regulators and banks, and transaction technology links – which facilitate the transfer of value in exchange for participation – are the hinge that makes it all possible. This session will examine the unique tech components “behind the screen” that will drive the growth of app-based gaming, and address issues like how may/will patrons “pay” to play the games, how will this be regulated, what technology will be licensed, how will this be done, etc.
Moderator: Ernest Matthews, President, ISI-Maritime/Islands, Ltd., USA
Speakers:
Chris Cheung, Chief Strategy Officer, PlayUp, USA
Jennifer Carleton, Chief Legal Officer, Sightline Payments, USA
Michael Fabius, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP, USA
Tony English, Director of Operations, BIG Cyber,  LLC, Canada
Ryan Best, Compliance, Risk and Governance Officer, Ambassadeurs Group, UK

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Networking Break
Ballroom Foyer

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tribal Gaming Spotlight Session:
Unraveling the Technology Gordian Knot Hanging Over Indian Country: Innovations for Mobile Tribal Gaming Operations Arising from the Interplay Between the Wire Act, IGRA and UIGEA

New tech-driven gaming products and operations raise several legal and public policy issues that must be sorted out, and federal, state and tribal interests may not always align in their resolution. Remote access to digital gaming activities conducted at tribal casinos is the proverbial “Gordian Knot” hanging over Indian Country, arising from the interplay between the Wire Act, IGRA and UIGEA. Sometimes federal and state interests are in favor of the mobile tribal gaming operation when offering revenue-sharing Class III sports-wagering (Seminole Tribe compact case) but opposed when the tribe offers Class II e-bingo without any payments to the state (Desert Rose Bingo litigation). This session will look at possible solutions for unraveling the knot so Indian gaming can flourish in the digital gaming age.
Moderator: Christine Masse, Partner, Miller Nash LLP, USA
Speakers:
Scott Crowell, Owner, Crowell Law Office Tribal Advocacy Group PLLC, USA
Joe Valandra, Chairman/CEO, Great Luck Inc., USA
Steve Bodmer, General Counsel, Pechanga Tribal Government, USA
Joseph Webster, Partner, HOBBS STRAUS DEAN & WALKER, LLP, USA

US/EU/International Spotlight Session:
Countdown to the Launch of the New Lottery Age: Technology, Legal and Public Policy Considerations for a Successful Liftoff

The evolution of government sponsored lotteries is going into hyper-speed with innovative digital tech sales and new product delivery solutions being tested for launch in multiple jurisdictions in the US and international markets. Each tech innovation raises the chance that technology, legal and public policy considerations could lead to a “system glitch” that aborts liftoff. This session will offer suggestions on how lotteries can gain higher orbit using the best legal engineering ideas that work for the new lottery age.
Moderator: Kevin Quigley, Indian Affairs & Gaming Business Counsel, Foley & Quigley PLC, USA
Speakers:
Ben Freedland, General Counsel, Minnesota State Lottery, USA
Carter Vance, General Counsel, Jackpocket, Inc., USA
Mark Hichar, Shareholder, GreenbergTraurig, USA
Riva Richard, General Counsel, Pollard Banknote, Canada

4:05 pm – 5:05 pm
Tribal Gaming Spotlight Session:
Exploring New Frontiers in Tribal Gaming: The Rise of Tribal Sports Books and Esports Gambling in Indian Country

Innovation in gaming offerings has always been a hallmark of Indian gaming in the United States. The challenge today is how to appeal to the next generation of players, many with non-traditional gambling profiles. Tribal gaming operations looking to meet this challenge by ramping up new tech-aided offerings like sports books and esports can face considerable legal hurtles. This session will examine the current and likely future legal landscape for tribal sports books and esports wagering, the technologic issues associated with these gaming offerings, and what the industry can do to advance the use of technology tools that enhance the player experience and grow operation revenues.
Moderator: Harry Jackson, Partner, Fox Rothschild, USA
Speakers:
Kara Fox-Larose, President and General Manager, ilani, USA
Alan Meister, CEO & Principal Economist, Meister Economic Consulting, USA
Christine Masse, Partner, Miller Nash LLP, USA
Eric Weiss, Vice President Technical Compliance, Odds on Compliance, USA

US/EU/International Spotlight Session:
The New Responsible Gaming Age: Practical Technology Tools and Solutions for Players and Operators

The continuous innovative tech developments are being certainly reflected in the RG tools available and the management of players risks through technology.  Considering that these tech advancements are, in addition, taking place in a global environment that is becoming more and more regulated and, which legislative trend is becoming more interventionist and restrictive with respect to the gambling operator’s activity vs player protection, this session will examine relevant and interesting aspects as to consider where the balance between responsible gambling and the business is, what are the current and emerging RG tools available to identify player trends and protect players from risk and where is the actual line to offer the best player experience vs illegal market.
Moderator: Santiago Asensi, Partner, Asensi Abogados, Spain
Speakers:
William J. Pascrell III, Partner, Princeton Public Affairs Group, USA
Eric Frank, CEO and Co-Founder, Odds on Compliance, USA
Jessica Maier, Head of Government Affairs, Play’n GO, Malta

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
IMGL@20 Celebration Gala
Chihuly Garden and Glass 
**Shuttle buses will begin leaving the hotel at 5:45 pm; the last bus will leave at 6:10 pm from the Marriott.
**Shuttle buses will begin leaving Chihuly Garden & Glass at 9:30 pm; the last bus will leave at 10:00 pm from the venue. 

10:30 pm+
Lobby Bar Social Hour
Seattle Marriott Waterfront

Friday, April 29

MORNING SESSIONS
Grand Pacific D – G

8:00 am – 4:15 pm

Registration

Ballroom Foyer

8:00 am – 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast
​Ballroom Foyer

8:50 am – 9:00 am
Welcome by IMGL President Marc Ellinger

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Data Protection Issues in Gambling Regulation: How New Technologies Raise New Concerns and Opportunities

Not only as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the online gambling industry collects an ever-increasing amount and variety of data through its technology stacks. The role of the data itself has also been evolving; originally used for KYC purposes and tailoring of promotion offers, data serves much wider and much more multifarious purposes these days, crucially consumer protection, including AML, responsible gambling and integrity. Amongst other issues, this session will discuss whether there is a risk of customer behavioral data being misused for untoward purposes or how far operators may go to use customer data to protect customers potentially even against their will. At the same time, the data creates a plethora of opportunities for operators to offer more customer centric as well as safer products – the panelists will tackle this matter as well.
Moderator: Martin Lycka, SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling, Entain, USA
Speakers:
Stuart McMaster, Partner, Mishcon de Reya, UK
Kate Lowenhar-Fisher, General Counsel, Everi, USA
Jessica Maier, Head of Government Affairs, Play’n GO, Malta

Networking Break
10:00 am – 10:15 am

10:15 am – 11:15 am
Spotlight on Start-up Gaming Tech Entrepreneurs: The Lawyer Services They Need and How to Earn Their Trust

With the coming digital gaming age, legacy gaming device suppliers face significant challenges from start-ups offering innovative new gaming tech products. These new entrants into the gaming marketplace will need gaming-centric legal services as their products rollout and evolve. But start-up gaming tech entrepreneurs often have a different set of expectations and needs for lawyer services than long established gaming companies. This session will focus on this emerging legal business opportunity and how lawyers wanting to be active in the gaming field over the next decade can best take advantage of it.
Moderator: Ali Bartlett, Attorney, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, USA
Speakers:
Luke Pergande, Founder, PropSwap, USA
Bill Gantz, Partner, Duane Morris, USA
Tony Morelli, Pilot Games, Inc., USA
Gabrielle Angle, Regulatory Counsel, GeoComply Solutions, USA
Andrew Fries, EVP, Jackpocket, Inc., USA

11:20 am – 12:20 pm
The New EU Digital Services Legislation: What it Means for the Coming Worldwide Revolution in Digital Gaming Technologies

The European Union embarked on an ambitious plan to introduce a revolutionary digital regulatory package by 2023, in line with the announcement of “Europe’s Digital Decade” by the European Commission. The Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, Data Act, Artificial Intelligence Act, Digital Governance Act and ePrivacy Regulation are just a few of the most important pieces of this new regulation regime, which will have an important effect not only on the digital gaming industry within the 27 EU Member States, but also for the US and worldwide digital gaming markets. Most of the legislation will be drafted and/or adopted in 2022 and will be binding to every global company or individual placing gaming products and services on European markets and significant changes in development of new gaming technologies and business models is foreseen.
Moderator: Jaka Repansek, Founder, RePublis, Slovenia
Speakers:
Frieder Backu, Partner, Witzel Erb Backu & Partner Rechtsanwälte mbB, Germany
Joseph F. Borg, Partner, WH Partners, Malta
Jeremy Kleiman, Member, Saiber LLC, USA

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
IMGL Past President’s Roundtable Luncheon
Celebrating IMGL @ 20: How We Got Here and Where We Are Going Championing Gaming Law Education Around the Globe
Hook & Plow Bar

Friday, April 29

AFTERNOON DISCUSSION GROUPS & SESSIONS

Grand Pacific A – C
​2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
HOT TOPICS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ROUND 1: eSports Technologies Issues
Faciliator(s): Luiz Felipe Maia, Founding Partner, FYMSA, Brazil; Alla Serebrianskaia, Partner, Asensi Abogados, Spain

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm
HOT TOPICS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ROUND 2: Advertising & Payments
Faciliator(s): Matthias Spitz, Partner, Melchers, Germany; Michael Fabius, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP, USA

3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Networking Break
Ballroom Foyer

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Grand Pacific D – G
Ethics in the Digital Age: Technology Related Pitfalls to Avoid (1 hour of ethics credits!)

Technology innovations have not only impacted gaming products and operations, but they have also fundamentally reshaped the way gaming lawyers practice. Electronic data collected by the lawyer can trigger different obligations for data protection at a client level and a law firm level. Expansion of a client’s gaming products to new jurisdictions can trigger the need for consultation with other legal counsel directly from those jurisdictions to avoid running afoul of professional responsibility standards of competency and the unauthorized practice of law. The rising use of social media and podcasts to expand a client base can trigger considerations about client confidentiality and restrictions on business solicitation in existence across the jurisdictions where clients see or hear these offerings. In this session gaming lawyers from different jurisdictions across the globe will highlight pitfalls that arise from the weaving of new technologies into your legal practice and servicing clients doing business across multiple jurisdictions.
Moderator: Jennifer Lamirand, Shareholder, Crowe & Dunlevy, USA
Speakers: 
Barth Aaron, Consultant/Business Lawyer Gaming Attorney, Barth F. Aaron, Esquire, USA
Stephanie Bell, Partner, Ellinger and Associates, LLC, USA

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
IMGL Presidents Honors Closing Reception presented by Miller Nash LLP and Foley Quigley Law
Closing Remarks by IMGL President Marc Ellinger
**It is approximately a 10 minute walk from the hotel to Miller Nash Law Office at Pier 70

IMGL Seattle Room Block at a Rate of $259.00 

Start Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
End Date: Sunday, May 1, 2022

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, March 29, 2022

APRIL 29TH IS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT AT THE HOTEL.

Book your group rate for IMGL Seattle Room Block HERE

<spanOther nearby hotels:

1. Sheraton Grand Seattle
2. The Westin Seattle
3. W Seattle
4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
5. Four Seasons
6. The State Hotel
7. The Charter Hotel
8. Fairmont Olympic
9. The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel
10.  Renaissance Hotel

Details on becoming a speaker for the conference will be available soon. For more information, contact IMGL Director, Brien Van Dyke: brien@imgl.org

1. See the Space Needle

Without a doubt, the most iconic landmark in Seattle is the Space Needle. Built for the 1962 edition of the World’s Fair, it has been a fixture in the city’s skyline ever since.

The observation deck is 520 feet (158 meters) tall, so you get to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views. On a clear day, you can see the entire city along with natural wonders such as Lake Union and Mt. Rainier.

While the Space Needle has always been one of the top places to visit in Seattle, it’s even cooler now thanks to some serious renovations.

A recent multi-million dollar upgrade gave the famous tower The Loupe — the first rotating glass floor in the world. They also added wall-to-ceiling glass and the new Skyrisers, which are tilting glass benches that provide for some unreal views of the city.

2. Check Out The Seattle Center

The Space Needle is just one part of the massive Seattle Center. This hub of education, art, and entertainment has so much going on that you could easily spend an entire day here and still not do it all.

One of the top Seattle attractions you’ll find here is the International Fountain. At different points throughout the day, the fountain is synchronized to music, making for a great show that’s fun for all ages.

The Seattle Center is also home to Artists at Play — a funky playground designed by artists. There’s a climbing tower, labyrinth, carousel, and much more here. This is one of the best free things to do in Seattle.

3. Join a Food Tour

One of the most fun things to do in Seattle is eating your way across the city on a food tour. Eat Seattle and Show Me Seattle come highly recommended and has several different options for food tours in the Emerald City.

Their highly-rated signature tour of Pike Place Market Chef Guided Food Tour lasts two hours and includes numerous bites. Along the way, you’ll learn all about the history and culture of the market, find some small businesses and enjoy sampling all of the amazing foods on offer.

Another solid option is the Pike Place Market Walking Food tour which includes a guide, samples at seven artisanal food stalls, and more.

4. Visit The Museum of Pop Culture

Formerly known as the EMP (Experience Music Project), the Museum of Pop Culture is one of the best Seattle attractions around. Before you head inside, you’ll want to take some time to admire the stunning building from world-famous architect Frank Gehry.

Once you step inside the museum, which also goes by MoPOP, you’ll notice the impressive guitar sculpture called “If VI Was IX.” There are over 500 instruments making up this tornado-like sculpture!

Speaking of music, the museum has several permanent exhibits dedicated to Seattle’s most famous rockers — Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.

You can even channel your inner rockstar in their Sound Lab or take your picture in front of a packed audience in their On Stage area.

That’s not all, though. MoPop also has exhibits on fantasy, science fiction, horror, video games, comedy, and much, much more.

5. Pike Place Market – One of the most famous Seattle attractions!

One of the top places to visit in Seattle is Pike Place Market. Dating all the way back to 1907, this is one of the oldest public farmers’ markets in the United States.

By shopping at Pike Place Market, you’re doing much more than just checking off one of the best Seattle attractions. You’re supporting local farmers, artisans, and small businesses as well!

There’s so much to see (and taste) here that you’ll want to make sure you come hungry and stay awhile.

In addition to the farmers’ market and crafts market, there are 80 restaurants and over 200 unique shops. With so many options, it can be a bit intimidating. Don’t miss a food tour (listed above at #4) of this market.

It’s much more than just a market, actually. It’s a community with lots of excellent initiatives, such as a senior center, food bank, and pre-school.

If you want to show some extra love, pay a visit to Rachel the Piggybank. Rub her snout and make a donation, and legend has it you’ll have good luck.

6. Enjoy the Waterfront Park

After exploring Pike Place, you’re just a short walk from the next spot on our list of Seattle attractions — Waterfront Park. There are several benches and picnic tables here, so it’s the perfect place to sit down and enjoy whatever delicious food you picked up at the market.

On a clear day, you can even see the Olympic Mountains in the distance. There are coin-operated telescopes here to help you get an even better look at the surroundings. Be sure to check out the Waterfront Fountain as well.

One of the most fun things to do in Seattle is taking a ride on the Seattle Great Wheel. This giant Ferris wheel is open from Monday – Thursday from 11 am – 10 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am – 11 pm and Sunday from 10 am – 10 pm.

7. Day Trip to Mount Rainier 

If you have some extra time in Seattle, consider doing a day trip out to Mount Rainier which is an active stratovolcano in the Mount Rainier National Park.

This towering volcano is 14,400 ft (4,390m) and in the National Park, you’ll find numerous activities on offer, including hiking, camping and rock climbing.

For travellers on a day trip, hiking along one of the many trails is a top choice. During the winter months, you can trade in your hiking boots for show shoes and still enjoy the trails.

The highly-rated Evergreen Escapes runs full-day, small group tours to Mount Rainier, which are tailored to your fitness levels.

Included in the trip are transportation, a knowledgeable naturalist, lunch, snacks, and entrance fees. To learn more about this top trip from Seattle, click here.

If you’d like to add wine tasting to your day trip to Mt. Rainier, check out this fun tour! Enjoy a hike in the park, organic picnic outside, and wine tastings at local vineyards. Of course, transportation, all fees, and food and wine are included. Learn more here.

8. Take a Cruise

While Seattle looks great on land, it looks even better from the water! Taking a cruise around Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound is easily one of the most fun things to do in Seattle. Your options for a cruise range from a simple 1-hour harbor trip to overnight getaways.

On the budget end, you can simply take one of the local ferries to enjoy the views. The ferry to Bainbridge Island only costs $8.50 for adults and $4.25 for children, and the return trip is free. It’s a nice way to spend an afternoon without spending a ton of cash.

Argosy Cruises has been in business for 70 years and their tours come highly recommended. They have seven different options, including their one-hour cruise of Elliot Bay and the Seattle Harbour where you’ll enjoy a fully narrated trip, amazing views of the Seattle skyline, and on clear days, of Mount Rainier.

A cruise with Argosy is actually included in the Seattle CityPass if you choose to go that route.

9. Join an Underground Tour

Rounding out our list of fun things to do in Seattle is taking an interesting underground tour.

Beneath The Streets is one of the most popular Seattle attractions. On this fun and educational tour, you’ll explore subterranean sidewalks and storefronts that were built on top of after the Great Fire of 1889.

This one-hour tour takes you beneath Seattle’s streets to explore three underground passageways, dating back to the 1890s.

This highly-rated tour is fun for everyone and affordable at $29. Click here to learn more about the tour.

10. Visit The Museum of Flight

If you’re interested in air and space, you’ll want to include the Museum of Flight to your Seattle itinerary. There are over 150 aircraft on display here along with thousands of artifacts and photos.

There’s enough to see and do to spend several hours here, so this is a great thing to do in Seattle when it rains (which happens quite frequently!).

A major highlight is the Aviation Pavilion, which features an impressive collection of rare airplanes. There are WWII bombers, the first Boeing 747, and even the first jet Air Force One. You can even board some of them!

**By Sasha Savinov