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StoryConnect heads to the shores of the Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, April 13-16, 2026.
Dive into storytelling on the Puget Sound at StoryConnect, where you’ll connect with peers and work together to strengthen your brand’s story.
StoryConnect, an annual gathering of marketing professionals, is designed to help communicators at rural broadband providers and electric utilities discover and refine their corporate storytelling skills. Sessions are focused on inspiring ideas among utility communicators. Expert speakers from outside the utility industries share insights that can be applied when attendees return to work.
Register now!
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Stay on the Puget Sound in 2026
Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront
5125 Grand Loop, Ruston, WA 98407
Tacoma, Washington
Rooms were $219 per night; parking is $38 per night. The room block closed March 14, but rooms may still be available at normal rates.
Speakers in the Spotlight
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Retired Editor, Minnesota Star Tribune -
Vice President of Marketing, Brown & Haley (Almond Roca) -
Branding Expert, Author -
TV Writer, Comedian and Filmmaker
StoryConnect Essentials
What to Expect
It helps you plan travel when you know what to expect. You asked for more time, so we added a half day on Thursday with an optional post-conference workshop, too.
- Monday, April 13: Pick an optional (and awesome) networking adventure for the day and join us for a welcome party at 6 PM.
- Tuesday, April 14: Sessions from 9 AM to 5 PM, then dine around.
- Wednesday, April 15: Sessions from 9 AM to 5 PM, then dinner and game night.
- Thursday, April 16: Sessions from 9 to 11:30 AM, then optional AI post-conference workshop from 1 to 4 PM.
On Monday, April 13, start your week with an all day adventure to Mount Rainier National Park
(www.nps.gov/mora). Spend the day exploring this iconic park, less than two hours from Tacoma. The experience is optional but a great way to meet new industry friends. $275
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Retired Editor, Minnesota Star Tribune
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Vice President of Marketing, Brown & Haley (Almond Roca)
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Branding Expert, Author
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TV Writer, Comedian and Filmmaker
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Photojournalist
Can’t get enough StoryConnect? Join us after the conference on Thursday, April 16, from 1 to 4 PM for How to Generate AI Storytelling Strengths, a hands-on artificial intelligence workshop led by Megan McKoy-Noe. Want to join? It’s $200, limited to the first 20 people who sign up. Pack a laptop, sample stories and an open mind as we use AI tools together.
Questions?
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