KEYNOTE:

KATE BECKER

Director, Office of Film + Music, City of Seattle

 

Political Risk Taking in the Interest of Progress.

Kate Becker has been an instrumental figure in Seattle’s turnaround story. As the Director of the Office of Film + Music City of Seattle, Kate has vast experience in forging ahead against political headwins and being the advocate in the midst of enforcement circles. Kate’s Global Cities After Dark keynote will deliver fascinating insights in these areas, as well as highlighting the importance of activism and the influences of external forces on government.