Inside the Newsroom: Technology Media
Date and Time
- Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location
WE Communcations
225 108th Ave NE
Details
About the Event - 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.
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 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 is a reporter for Bloomberg News in Seattle covering AI Infrastructure. Previously, Bass was a Microsoft reporter and the Seattle bureau chief.
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 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).
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 programs@prsapugetsound.org.
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About Us - PRSA Puget Sound is one of the nation's largest Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) chapters, proudly serving nearly 300 communications professionals across the region. Dedicated to elevating industry standards, we empower practitioners at every career stage through robust professional development, regional networking, and mentorship.
