CBE Business Summit in Seattle
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CBE Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence with the Return of the CBE Business Summit in Seattle: A dynamic day of learning, networking, and inspiration culminates with keynote speaker David McFadden at Seattle's Bell Harbor Conference Center.
In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the College of Business and Economics (CBE) is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated CBE Business Summit, bringing together alumni, current students, faculty, and business professionals from across the Pacific Northwest for a day of connection, learning, professional growth, and innovation.
After a brief hiatus, this signature event returns bigger than ever on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Seattle's stunning Bell Harbor Conference Center, overlooking Elliott Bay and the city skyline.
Designed for young managers, emerging leaders, and early to mid-career professionals, the Seattle Business Summit will offer attendees an energizing afternoon filled with expert-led breakout sessions focused on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping today's workplace.
Participants will have the flexibility to customize their experience, selecting from a variety of thought-provoking sessions covering topics such as:
- Managing the Next Generation of AI-Savvy Employees
- Why Company Culture Still Matters
- Career Reinvention in a Changing Economy
- Building Strategic Networks that Last
- Leading Through Uncertainty
- Emerging Workforce Trends
- And much more
This summit is about bringing the CBE community together while preparing today's professionals to thrive in tomorrow's business environment.
The learning doesn't stop when the breakout sessions end.
The afternoon of professional development will transition into a lively networking social hour, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, reconnect with alumni, meet faculty, and expand their professional networks within the broader CBE community.
As CBE celebrates five decades of educating innovative leaders and shaping business success, the Seattle Business Summit represents a renewed commitment to fostering meaningful connections between education, industry, and community.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Location: Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121
Audience: Alumni, students, faculty, young managers, emerging leaders, and business professionals
Format: Afternoon breakout sessions, networking reception, catered dinner, and keynote presentation.
