Venue Details
The conference will be held at the
in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, about a 10 minute drive to downtown. A 270,000-square-foot life sciences building, it was purpose-built for life science research and facilitates our trademark team science approach amid abundant natural light and with stunning views of Seattle.
Upon arrival at the Allen Institute
, check in at the lobby registration desk and pick-up your badge. Please wear your name badge provided at check in for the duration of the event.
Wifi Information:
Institute Guest, Password: sounders
Please note: all attendees must remain in the designated meeting locations, wear provided event badges, and depart the building at the end of programming each day.
Pre-Workshop Prep
Please review the following materials before Monday, August 4 to make the most of your workshop experience:
- Tools built by the 2024 Cohort that have been implemented in their classes
Please note: All materials can be found within the
.
Getting to Seattle
- The Seattle-Tacoma International airport is the closest airport to the Institute, about a 30-minute drive from the Allen Institute.
- There are many options for getting from SeaTac Airport to downtown Seattle and the Institute, including Link Light Rail, taxis, Uber/Lyft and other app-based ride shares, or Shuttle Express.
- For the most up to date and comprehensive information on getting around Seattle refer to the Visit Seattle Getting Around Website.
- If you're planning to use public transportation, we recommend you download the OneBusAway app for helpful, real time updates on arrival times.
- If you're driving, parking is available in the Allen Institute garage, accessible via Roy St. Please save your ticket for validation and bring it to the front desk.
Seattle Attractions
- Seattle's top 25 things to do
- Go to a Mariners Baseball Game
- Experience Seattle's annual Seafair fun!
- Places to eat near the Institute: South Lake Union features a buzzing restaurant scene with options ranging from fast casual to fine dining. There are over 400 food trucks in King County. See which ones are open near you using this food truck Food Truck tracking site.
Local Food Recommendations
Below are some local restaurant recommendations to explore and enjoy all the amazing food Seattle has to offer:
- Lenox - Afro and Latin American cuisine
- Dukes Seafood - Tried and true Seattle seafood
- Tyger Tyger - Yummy Chinese food with vegan & gluten-free options
- Re:Public - Fancy American
- Elgritos Seattle - Tacos & more
- Tutta Bella - Neapolitan pizza
