Welcome to SAAS Summit

January 16, 2025

"Ascend"

Conrad Anker, an American mountaineer who has summited Mt. Everest three times and has climbed all over the world, once said “The Summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” Join us at Seattle Academy on January 16 for our fourth SAAS Summit, and hear from successful leaders and entrepreneurs, renowned athletes and artists, and creative innovators who have reached peaks and experienced both disappointment and exhilaration along the way.

Our panelists—who are all members of the SAAS community—will share their unique insights and advice, reflect on how resilience and adaptability underlie their achievements, and explore how determination and curiosity have shaped their unique paths to success.

SAAS Summit is an ambitious and essential forum for dynamic discourse, zeroing in on some of the most pressing issues of our time. Previous Summit themes include Civic Engagement & Social Entrepreneurship (May 2024) and Conservation, Climate, & Citizenship (October 2024).

We look forward to seeing you on January 16 for SAAS Summit: Ascend, an honest and inspiring look at leadership, growth, and success in today’s complex world. The event is hosted on campus and registration is free and open to the public.

Schedule

6:30 PM - Doors Open; Check In at Seattle Academy Middle School Entrance (1137 13th Avenue)

6:30-7:15 PM - Networking Social (Light Bites and Drinks)

7:15-8:30 PM - Summit Keynote Panel: "Ascend"

8:30 PM - Closing Reception (Dessert and Drinks)
 

“SAAS Summit is part of our school’s ongoing commitment to convene communities in ways that are at once aspirational, pragmatic, and transformative. The thread throughout all of the Summits and sessions is the recognition that while the problems in the world are real and growing, our students—and all of us—have power and potential that needs to be nurtured, celebrated, and activated.” Rob Phillips, Head of School, SAAS

Whether you're a young explorer, a seasoned professional, or simply a curious mind, SAAS Summit events are designed for you.

Engage with thought-provoking discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and networking activities that cater to attendees of all ages. We are looking forward to welcoming students and families from the greater Seattle area, including those in our own SAAS community and neighboring schools.