2026 INNOVATE - Washington's Photo Conference

Start
18 Apr 2026
8:30 AM
End
19 Apr 2026
11:00 PM
Location
Davenport Grand Hotel, Spokane WA

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(depends on selected options)

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Get ready to INNOVATE!

Washington’s premier photography conference returns April 18–19, 2026 at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, WA.

Join photographers from across the region for two incredible days of creativity, learning, and connection.

Experience The Creative Lab, where experimental photography meets personal expression through hands-on exercises and unique finishing techniques. Explore The Intelligent Muse, using AI to spark Photoshop artistry and push your creative boundaries. Refine your storytelling in Elevator Pitch, capture dynamic moments in Smartphone Videography, and watch professional techniques come to life during the High School Seniors Session - Live Demo.

Beyond the classes, enjoy the elegant awards banquet, lively parties, and endless opportunities to connect, network, and celebrate this year’s image competition winners. Every moment is designed to reignite your creativity and remind you why you love photography.

Arrive early for the optional Pre-Con: “Light Anything” on April 17, a Commercial Lighting Class that will transform the way you see and shape light.

Stay an extra day for the Business Institute on April 20, an optional add-on to strengthen your photography business and elevate your success.

Innovate 2026
Creativity. Community. Connection.

Registration Fees:

PPW/PPA Member - Early Bird (today to 12-31-2025) $249.00
PPW/PPA Member - Regular Price (02-1-2026 to 2-28-2026) $299.00
PPW/PPA Member - Late fee (03-1-2026 to 04-5-2026) $329.00
Non-Member (today to 04-5-2026) $349.00
New Member (requires $200 membership dues pd) $174
Banquet Meal Only - $75
Life Members call Faye to register

Pre Con "Lighting Anything" w/Jeahn Laffitte - Add $139 Separate Registration

Post Con "The Business Institute" - Add $159 Separate Registration

Davenport Grand Hotel

333 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, WA, 99201

Note: During April, hotel rooms are quite limited with all the Spokane events going on that weekend.

To make reservations - $149/ single or double king

This deal expires Friday, March 20th at Midnight

INNOVATE is sponsored by the Professional Photographers of Washington, a Community Network of PPA.

Program Refund/Cancellation Policies: Withdrawal from attending may be made by written request no later than 30 calendar days prior to the event and is subject to a $50 administration fee. Withdrawal fewer than 30 calendar days prior to the event is non-refundable. PPW reserves the right to cancel courses or refuse admission to any attendee. In case of a cancellation by PPW, the attendee will receive a full refund. Returned checks incur a $25 service fee.

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