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!
Tour & Staff Chat
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 2 – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Tour the galleries for 30 minutes with a Discovery Center guide and then chat with a featured staff member at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation about their area of focus.
Educator Exclusive
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 5 – 7 pm PST
Discovery Center
Educators: Join us for an evening event exclusively for you and your colleagues all about poo, toilets, sanitation systems, and water at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center. Come explore our new exhibition “A Better Way to Go: Toilets and the Future of Sanitation,” chat with educators from organizations across the region, and have some fun!
Tour & Staff Chat
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 2 – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Tour the galleries for 30 minutes with a Discovery Center guide and then chat with a featured staff member at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation about their area of focus.
World Toilet Day
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 11 am – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center to celebrate World Toilet Day Every year the United Nations raises awareness about the essential role toilets play in our daily lives.
Tour & Staff Chat
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 2 – 3 pm PST
Discovery Center
Tour the galleries for 30 minutes with a Discovery Center guide and then chat with a featured staff member at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation about their area of focus.
Giving Marketplace
Friday, December 6, 2024 – Saturday, December 7, 2024
Discovery Center
10 AM – 5 PM | Find unique gifts from dozens of vendors, with the proceeds supporting immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more.