Inspiring events

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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Tour & Staff Chat

Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 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.

Visitors listen to a speaker during a guided tour at the Bill and Melinda Gates Discovery Center. — Visitors listen to a speaker during a guided tour at the Bill and Melinda Gates Discovery Center, in Seattle, WA on June 14, 2022.

Breaking the Silence

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 4 – 7 pm PDT
Discovery Center, In-person & online

Join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center and the Women+ Connect and Women of Color Connect Employee Resource Groups for a compelling evening featuring the acclaimed documentary, “Below the Belt” which sheds light on the systemic healthcare challenges that disproportionately impact women.

Female patient waits with surgical cap over her hair.

Tour & Staff Chat: World NTD Day

Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 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.

Staff members leads a tour discussing the importance of mosquito nets in protecting from NTDs. — Visitors enjoy guided tour at the World Toilet Day celebration at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center in Seattle, WA on November 16, 2024.

International Women’s Day: Stories of Strength

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 5 – 7:30 pm PST
Discovery Center, Online

Program in French with English translation | Join the Gates Foundation Discovery Center and Gates Foundation’s Employee Resource groups for an inspiring conversation with Djaïli Amadou Amal, a renowned Cameroonian writer, activist, and UNICEF Ambassador, moderated by Sybil Chidiac, Senior Program Officer for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality at the Gates Foundation, to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Teen Action Fair

Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 10 am – 3 pm PDT
Discovery Center

Teen Action Fair is an annual event created for teens by teens in our Youth Ambassador Program. Engage with local organizations, take part in games and activities, connect with other teens, and enjoy live performances.