Spark Conversations. Make Connections. Inspire Action.
Our events amplify voices from many perspectives and lived experiences. From Gates Foundation grantees and employees to community leaders, activists, artists, and young changemakers, we share stories and showcase ways to take action that spark conversation and connections. Join us for one of our upcoming events either in-person or online!
AI for Good: The Future of Health
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 4 – 7 pm PST
Discovery Center
How can artificial intelligence transform global health? Join us for an interactive evening that will spotlight bold innovations and collaborative solutions driving progress in health equity worldwide.
Stories You Can Feel: Tactile Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The tactile tour used objects that visitors can touch. Staff are trained in visual descriptions and have basic sighted guide training.
Low Sensory Input Morning
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
Low sensory input mornings take place during the first hour and a half that the Discovery Center is open on select Saturdays. The space is fully open to the public during these times. The Discovery Center is mostly lit by natural light through a bank of windows, but during these low sensory mornings, the gallery lighting is lowered, videos operate with captions, and the audio is turned off.
Signs for Innovation: An ASL Tour
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The ASL tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and interpreted in American Sign Language by a certified professional interpreter. Visitors are welcome to ask questions throughout the tour.
Registration Full | Teen Summer Workshop
Monday, July 14, 2025 – Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Discovery Center
GLOBAL HEALTH PARTY | What do toilets have to do with the future of health? How can a marker save someone’s life? Come learn the answers to these questions and more as we dive into the Gates Foundation’s work in global health!
Registration Full | Teen Summer Workshop
Monday, July 21, 2025 – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Discovery Center
ALL ABOUT AGRICULTURE | How can the color of a sweet potato change someone’s life? Discover the future of food, sustainability, and innovation in agriculture!
Reading on the Go: Live Captioned Tour
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10 – 11 am PST
Discovery Center
The live captioned tour will be led by a Discovery Center educator and transcribed in real time by a captioner. Visitors will be able to access the transcription via their own device or borrow one from the front desk.
