29/01/2026
BOBE 2026 IS HERE. AND IT’S A POWER MOVE
Seattle Public Library – Central Library, Seattle, WA
Sunday, February 1, 2026
8 AM – 6 PM PST
POWER MOVES: Beyond Boundaries — From Vision to Legacy
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium is back, bigger and bolder than ever. This is a powerhouse statewide gathering bringing together Black entrepreneurs who are serious about growth, capital, innovation, and building generational legacy.
Join hundreds of founders, business leaders, investors, lenders, ecosystem partners, and community champions from across Washington State for a full day of elevation and connection, featuring:
Game-changing sessions led by industry experts
Powerful panels + keynote speakers
Access to capital, contracting, and scaling resources
Hands-on workshops across four impact tracks:
• Scale & Sustain
• Capital & Capacity
• Innovation & Digital Evolution
• Leadership & Legacy
A statewide marketplace of Black-owned vendors
High-impact networking that turns conversations into opportunities Celebrations of excellence, including People’s Choice recognitions With 239+ nominations already submitted and unprecedented momentum behind our community, BOBE 2026 is shaping up to be the most powerful symposium yet.
Whether you’re launching, growing, scaling, rebuilding, or reimagining your business—
this is the room.
this is the energy.
this is where legacy begins.
Secure your seat today:
Link in our Bio
Bring your brilliance.
Make your power moves.
Build your legacy.