Name: Life Science Gateway 2026 Seattle and Japan - Day 2
Start: 2026-05-15T12:30:00.000-07:00
End: 2026-05-15T17:35:00.000-07:00
Location: 1920 Terry Ave

SNBL Global Gateway (SGG)

Hosted by SNBL Global Gateway(SGG), Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Kobe City

Co-hosted by Plug and Play Seattle, SBI Group and Remiges Ventures

Opening pathways for U.S. companies into Japan and connecting Japanese startups with Seattle’s innovation ecosystem.

Join us for a transformative two‑day event exploring investment trends, regulations, and the technologies shaping the future of healthcare.

12:30-12:35 p.m. - Greeting Remarks by Seattle Children's Research Institute

12:35-12:40 p.m. - Welcome Remarks by Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle (Iyori Makoto, Consul General)

12:40-1:25 p.m. - Building in Seattle: Success Stories from Biotech Startups (Panel) (Moderator: 

1:25-2:10 p.m. - The Future of Research in the Age of AI (Panel) (Moderator: 

2:30-3:15 p.m. - Fostering Research Collaborations Across the Seattle Area (Panel) (Moderator:  

Edo Mwenda, Seattle Children's Research Institute

/Isabelle Phan, Seattle Children's Research Institute/

Folashade Otegbeye, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Associate Professor, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division, Fred Hutch Cancer Center

3:15-4:00 p.m. - CDMO Activities in the Seattle Area (Panel) (Moderator: 

4:00-4:35 p.m. - Inside the BD Process: How Companies Search For and Evaluate Opportunities (Fireside Chat) (Moderator: 

Don’t miss this rare chance to build global connections and shape the future of life sciences.

Photos and videos may be taken during the event and may be used for organizational communications, outreach, or informational purposes. By attending, you agree to this condition.

McKinstry Auditorium, 1st Floor, Seattle Children’s Research Institute's B. Wayne Hughes Building (Paid parking is available on site)