MBA On Location

A day of insight and connection for MBA students and alumni

MBA On Location: Seattle

Exclusive to Carson College of Business MBA students and alumni, On Location: Seattle is a full day of unique opportunities designed to connect participants with classmates, industry leaders, and the broader Carson College of Business community. Through alumni-led discussions, networking opportunities, and industry engagement, attendees will gain practical insights into leadership, innovation, and emerging business trends.

This event strengthens connections across the Carson MBA network while offering a firsthand look at business in action throughout the Pacific Northwest.

2026 MBA On Location: Seattle

September 30, 2026

Seattle, WA

Events

8:00-10:00 AM

Carson College Power Breakfast

Connect with the entire Carson College of Business community and enjoy keynote speaker Debbie Compeau on AI: The Future of Work and the Future of Business Education. Tickets required.

Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel


10:30-11:30 AM

Navigating the AI Ask: Technology with Intention with Niah Henry

How leaders can focus technology investment on the problems that matter most.

Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel – Issaquah Room

Headshot of Niah Henry.

Niah Henry is a digital transformation leader with 15 years of experience driving technology, operations, and business strategy initiatives across manufacturing and industrial organizations. As director of digital transformation at NAES Corporation, she leads efforts in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled innovation. Niah holds an MBA in International Business from Washington State University and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.


12:00-2:00 PM

Networking Lunches

Enjoy a no-host networking lunch in town.


2:00-4:00 PM

Industry Insights


5:00-7:00 PM

MBA Happy Hour

Wrap up the day with one of Seattle’s finest views. Can’t break away for the day? Join us here instead!


For questions, please contact

Matthew Beer
Director, Master’s Programs
matthew.beer@wsu.edu