BLD PNW 2026

Welcome to BLD PNW (B Corp Leadership Development - Pacific Northwest), the largest gathering of purpose-driven people and organizations in the Pacific Northwest! By creating space for community, collaboration, and celebration, we build a stronger movement to use business as a force for good. 

This will be our 10th annual BLD PNW conference -- the longest running BLD in the US & Canada -- and our first since B Local PDX became On Purpose Oregon. Our region is known for a high density of Certified B Corps, but we also have a thriving ecosystem of benefit corporations, worker-owned cooperatives, perpetual purpose trusts, and businesses with other eco-social certifications. Add in a robust nonprofit sector, and you can see the outlines of an economy where impact isn't exceptional -- it's expected.

Our 2026 theme is Together On Purpose, which asks what becomes possible when we focus on our shared values and opportunities. Whether you have one of the distinctions listed above, or are simply a supporter of racial equity, climate justice, and a stakeholder-driven economy, you will be at home in and inspired by this gathering.

In addition to an amazing day of programming, your conference ticket includes before and after networking with delicious, local food and drinks:
-Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 7, at Hopworks Brewery, from 6:00-8:00pm (or until!) 
-Closing Celebration: Thursday, October 8, from 5:00-7:30pm at PSU School of Business (Karl Miller Center, Roof Terrace)

Check out the full schedule: https://bldpnw2026.sched.com/

Confirmed Speakers

Emcee
Luke Burbank, Host of Live Wire Radio

Keynote
JT Flowers of Albina Vision Trust, Williams & Russell CDC, and Article V

Speakers
Franklin Jones - B-Line Urban Delivery
Eleazar Ruiz - Odd Notion
Michael Jonas - Narwhal Law & Business Strategy
Jessica Elkan - James Beard Public Market
August Carneiro - Nossa Familia
Sarah Holdeman - The Impact Collective
Adam Rack - Revino
Claire Randall & Laura Ohm - Grand Central Bakery
Rose Lavelle - B Lab US & Canada
Kel Moody - Alluvium Gatherings
Caroline Omlor - Jula Bloom
Jennie Vinson, Beth Kellan & Jackie Haddon - LiveAble Homes
Liberty Gonzalez - Woven Grove Consulting
Kayla Anderson - Riparian Media
Alison Wandschneider & Rose Williams-Guevara - Oregon Food Bank
Miho Hatanaka - House Nine Wellness & Tea
Aquiles Damiron-Alcantara - Unlearning Solutions
Jess Tannenbaum - Brass Taxes
Andrea Prebys-Williams - Fireweed Consulting
Nir Megnazi - Nir Megnazi Coaching & Consulting
Barry Johnson-Smith - BJS Consulting
Rashmi Dixit - The Hive

Confirmed Sponsors
This conference is special to so many, and it wouldn't be the largest and longest-running BLD event without incredible sponsors. That means the relationships we create and strengthen this year at BLD -- whether clients, collaborators or friends -- all owe a bit of thanks to the brands listed below. If you're able to support them directly, we highly encourage the reciprocity!

Tillamook
Beneficial State Bank
New Seasons Market
Blackbird Benefits Collective
Odd Notion
Living Room Realty
Aligned Law
Mighty Measure
Progressive Investment Management
Avenue
Measure Meant
Columbia River IT
A to Z Wineworks
Pfriem Family Brewers
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Chocolat-e
Banyan Botanicals
Fire Lily Coffee
Elephants Delicatessen

More to be confirmed soon. If you would like to sponsor BLD PNW 2026, there's still time. Email wes@onpurposeoregon.org for more details!