Building the Purpose Capital of the World: Seattle Hosts (Re)Purpose Summit on Nov 12, 2025

SEATTLE, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (Re)Purpose, a high-impact movement focused on purpose, announces (Re)Purpose Summit, inviting innovators and creators to Seattle on November 12, 2025, for a bold gathering focused on discovering ikigai and harnessing the transformative power of purpose. In support, Mayor Bruce Harrell is proclaiming November 12th as (Re)Purpose Day in Seattle.

"Seattle's spirit of innovation and regeneration makes it the ideal home for (Re)Purpose, " said Sam Ushio, founder, Ikigai Lab & (Re)Purpose. "This movement aims to elevate Seattle as the Purpose Capital of the World by connecting innovators who are reimagining finance, technology, and community as a pathway to flourishing."

Hosted at the Alaska Airlines CARE Retreat Center, this full-day summit promises to be the intersection of innovation, identity, community, and action. (Re)Purpose is more than a conference — it is a movement to rebuild trust, reimagine innovation, and redesign systems where all can flourish. Tickets are available at www.repurposesummit.com.

Ryan Spies, Alaska Airlines Managing Director of Sustainability, adds "At Alaska Airlines, we believe purpose fuels connection — in the air and on the ground. Hosting the (Re)Purpose Summit at our CARE Retreat Center in Seattle reflects our commitment to helping people and communities reach new heights, together. We're proud to support changemakers who share our belief that sustainability, kindness, and purpose are powerful forces for positive change."

What to Expect at (Re)Purpose Summit

The goals for this (Re)Purpose event are to Educate & Inspire, Connect & Collaborate, Implement & Activate. This symposium will explore three core pillars: Tech for Good, Values-Aligned Investing, and Flourishing through a powerful mix of keynotes, interactive workshops, and co-creative breakout sessions.

The mainstage will feature notable speakers including:

• Kenji López-Alt, NY Times bestselling author, chef, & food scientist
• Gaya Herrington, global sustainability visionary
• Aaron Hurst, social entrepreneur, author & founder, US Chamber of Connection
• Toussaint Bailey, impact entrepreneur, investor and founder of Uplift Capital
• Dana Frank, author, influencer, business owner & philanthropist
• Leigh Morgan, podcast host & former COO at Gates Foundation
• Ryan Spies, Sustainability leader and managing director, Alaska Airlines
• Chris Emura, Global AI & Tech Leader at Ai2, Allen Institute for AI
• Kate Starbird, Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington

The City of Seattle will showcase purpose-driven businesses and community initiatives, including Best Day Ever, a collaboration of Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Chamber of Connection and Cultivate South Park and Traveling While Black, featuring Marlie and Anthony Love.

(Re)Purpose will feature the 2025 Ikigai Award, presented to Howard Behar, one of Seattle's original purpose-driven leaders. Behar elevated Starbucks from a regional coffee purveyor to a global brand as President of Starbucks International, where he opened the first store outside of North America in Japan.

(Re)Purpose Summit will host a mix of local residents, national guests, and nextgen leaders including the Ikigai Fellows from the University of Nebraska Clifton Strengths Institute.

(Re)Purpose is a 501c3 nonprofit with EIN #83-0996530 where tax-deductible donations are welcome at https://www.repurposesummit.com/donate.

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SOURCE (Re)Purpose