PacSci Ignite Luncheon
PacSci’s annual Ignite Luncheon brings together our community’s business, philanthropic, and civic leaders to celebrate the power of curiosity and innovation.
Details
Friday, May 15, 2026, from 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fisher Pavilion, located within the Seattle Center
Schedule
- 10:45 a.m.: Registration, networking, and live science demonstrations
- 11:30 a.m.:
- Lunch and Program
- Invest in Curiosity – Paddle Raise
- Keynote by chef and author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
- 1 p.m.: Optional tours of PacSci
Tickets
The Ignite Luncheon is free to attend, but registration is required. As PacSci’s biggest fundraising event of the year, we rely on the generosity of attendees to help us meet our fundraising goals and encourage guests to make a donation during the event. Donors contributing $500 or more will be recognized as members of PacSci’s Igniter Donor Society and receive a complimentary membership.
Can’t make it to the luncheon? You can still help!
Please consider making a donation in lieu of attendance. Your gift will be counted in our Challenge Pool of matching gifts and help inspire others to extend their support.
Keynote Speaker
J. Kenji López-Alt
Celebrated chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt is a New York Times columnist and the author of the New York Times best-selling and James Beard Award–winning cookbooks, The Food Lab and The Wok. Known for his approachable, science-driven style, Kenji has helped millions of home cooks understand how great food really works—and how to make it at home.
On YouTube, more than 1.5 million subscribers tune in to Kenji’s Cooking Show for his unedited, deeply nerdy kitchen experiments and practical cooking tips. He’s also the author of the best-selling children’s book, Every Night Is Pizza Night, a story about curiosity, community, and the joy of food.
Kenji lives in Seattle with his two children, where he spends his time exploring the city’s vibrant food scene and sharing his favorite local bites and hidden gems.
Contact
| General Inquiries | Development Team |
| Corporate Sponsorship Information | Shannon Lindgren |
| Table Hosting Information | Gabriel Mosse |
Thank you to our generous Sponsors:
Additional support provided by Columbia Bank, Madrona Venture Group, Pine Street Group, Region-6 Systems Integration, and Sellen Construction.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shannon Lindgren. Align your brand to Seattle’s hub of curiosity and critical thinking while unlocking special benefits for your company and employees. Sponsorship opportunities start at $2,500.