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.

Would you like to submit a proposal to speak or facilitate a session at BLD? The Call for Content closes July 15. Apply now!

Seeking Sponsors

BLD PNW is a conference made possible through the financial and in-kind support of our community. As this special event has galvanized so much collective action and well-being over the years, we ask that you consider a contribution to help us continue that impact. Your partnership will grow an inclusive movement where organizations—from emerging brands to established leaders—can flourish together.

To learn more about sponsorship please email our Executive Director, Wes Griffin, at wes@onpurposeoregon.org.