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To learn more about the conference or explore future involvement opportunities, please email vtsc@dva.wa.gov.

Become a sponsor for this year's Serving Those Who Served Conference!

Sponsorships help reduce overall conference costs while supporting an event dedicated to strengthening services for Service members, Veterans, and their Families. Organizations can participate at various levels—from in‑kind media promotion to sponsored refreshments, networking events, and conference meals—each offering meaningful visibility and engagement opportunities. Sponsors not only gain recognition throughout the conference but also play a vital role in fostering a collaborative, community‑centered event.

*The Conference Planning Committee will evaluate each application for the applicant’s nexus to Veteran services and proximity to the event 

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2026 Serving Those Who Served Conference - 19 & 20 August 2026 - Wenatchee Convention Center
Theme: "Save and Transform Lives"

This two-day Veterans resource providers’ conference is designed to establish stronger collaboration and connection among those who serve Veterans and their families. It will offer a wealth of knowledge from industry experts in areas that directly impact the lives of veterans and their loved ones.

The conference intends to foster meaningful engagement with professionals from a wide range of state agencies and community partners across Washington State.

Previous year's breakout sessions included An Employment Partnership between WorkSource and the Yakama Tribe and Understanding the WorkSource System with a Focus on Service to Veterans, presented by Employment Security. Attendees also participated in creative and therapeutic sessions such as Fly Tying with Project Healing Waters and Make a Song: Poetry and the Veteran Experience, presented by the Washington State Arts Commission.

Additional sessions featured timely updates and discussions, including VA Regional Office Update, Veterans Benefits 101, Veteran Service Officer Panel Discussion, LGBTQ+ Veteran Engagement, and Washington State Definition of a Veteran, presented by the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs.

Event and Resource table registration will be coming soon!

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2025 STWS RECAP: 9th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference | 
THEME: 'Veterans First: Focusing on our Mission of Serving Those Who Served'


See a recap from 2024 STWS event