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Inside the Newsroom: Technology Media
September 22, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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We.Communications
225 108th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Join PRSA Puget Sound for a panel discussion with journalists at the forefront of tech media. Our panelists cover one of the fastest-moving beats in the industry, reporting on the innovations, disruptions, and decisions shaping how technology touches businesses, consumers, and society at large.
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: We. Communications - 225 108th Avenue NE, Suite 600, Bellevue, WA 98004
Agenda
- 4:30 - 5 p.m. - networking and mingling (refreshments will be provided)
- 5 - 5:50 p.m. - panel discussion, Q&A
- 5:50 - 6:30 p.m. - networking and mingling
Meet the Moderator
Sean O’Brien
Sean O'Brien is a Senior Vice President in We. Communications’ tech practice, specializing in corporate reputation, executive communications, public affairs, and crisis communications with over 15 years of experience. He has successfully translated complex issues into compelling narratives across major campaigns, including landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases, massive tech acquisitions, international crises, and executive platform management. Prior to We., he drove technology communications for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., and managed award-winning public affairs clients. A graduate of the University of Maryland and an Eagle Scout, Sean is an avid traveler, hiker, and advocate for housing and veteran impact organizations outside of the office.
Meet the Panelists
Dina Bass
Dina Bass is a reporter for Bloomberg News in Seattle covering AI Infrastructure. Previously, Bass was a Microsoft reporter and the Seattle bureau chief.
Nick Pasion
Nick Pasion writes about how Amazon, Microsoft and the region's influential employers spend their resources across the state for the Puget Sound Business Journal, a weekly newspaper focused on local business.
Nick Wingfield
Nick Wingfield is features editor at The Information, where he has worked since 2018. He previously worked for seven years as a technology correspondent for the New York Times in Seattle, where he wrote about Amazon, Microsoft and the region's tech economy. Before that, he worked for 14 years as a reporter for the Wall Street Journal in Seattle, New York and San Francisco, where he covered several technology beats.
Registration
- Free for both PRSA members and nonmembers (RSVP is highly recommended).
Public Transportation
Bus
- All Bus Routes - Exit at the Bellevue Transit Center (Downtown Bellevue), which is approximately a 5 to 7-minute walk from We. Communications.
King County Metro
- RapidRide B Line - Redmond and Bellevue
- Route 226 - Bellevue and Bellevue College
- Route 240 - Renton, Newcastle, and Bellevue
- Route 250 - Redmond, Kirkland and Downtown Bellevue
- Route 271 - University District (Seattle), University of Washington, Bellevue, Bellevue College, and Issaquah
Sound Transit
- Route 535 - Lynnwood, UW Bothell, Cascadia College, Woodinville, Kirkland and Downtown Bellevue
- Route 550 - Downtown Seattle and Downtown Bellevue
- Route 560 - West Seattle, Burien, SeaTac, SeaTac Airport, Downtown Renton, and Bellevue
Light Rail - Operated Through Sound Transit
Exit at the Bellevue Downtown Station, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from We. Communications.
- 2-Line - Lynnwood, Mountake Terrace, Shoreline, Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond
Accessibility & Special Accommodations
PRSA Puget Sound is committed to providing inclusive, accessible experiences for all event attendees. To ensure your requests receive immediate personal attention and are managed securely please email our Programs Committee Chair directly at [email protected].
Featured Event Sponsor: University of Washington Communication Leadership
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Communication Leadership Consulting, the program's student-led initiative, connects students with local organizations and businesses to address real communication challenges across brand strategy, storytelling, marketing, and UX.
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