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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!

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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.

Visitors participate in a stationary tour at the Discovery Center.

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.

ASL interpreter at the Discovery Center.
With the assistance of an ASL interpreter (left), Emtithal (Emi) Mahmoud, Sudanese-American slam poet, humanitarian, activist, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador (right), shares some stories at Hope Away from Home: An Evening with Emi Mahmoud, hosted by the Gates Foundation Discovery Center on October 22, 2024, in Seattle, WA, USA.

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!

Teens hold up small circular signs while smiling at the camera. The signs say "Who?" "Where?" and "Culture" respectively.

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!

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