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.

👉Register for Day1-May 14th

Day2 Agenda / Speakers & Panelists

12:00-12:30 p.m. - Registration

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: Ken Shimokawa, SNBL USA/ Steve Harr, Sana Biotechnology/ Gregory Kunst, VALITOR/Cameron McCann, Q-Immune)

1:25-2:10 p.m. - The Future of Research in the Age of AI (Panel) (Moderator: Momo Nakamura, Plug and Play/Jen Bouchard, Accenture/James van Alstine, HoX/Stephanie Holden, Benchling)

2:10-2:30 p.m. - Coffee break

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/Frank Yin, WRF/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: Ryan Takeya, Pfizer/ Mike Faughnan, AGC Biologics/Jon Gunther, Just Evotec Biologics)

4:00-4:35 p.m. - Inside the BD Process: How Companies Search For and Evaluate Opportunities (Fireside Chat) (Moderator: Edo Mwenda, Seattle Children's Research Institute/Atul Jain, Novo Nordisk/Kinshuk Mitra, Eli Lilly)

4:35- 4:40 p.m. - Ending Remarks

4:45- 5:45 p.m. - Networking

What Makes This Event Unmissable?

Direct Engagement with Japanese Startups:
Meet and interact with pioneering Japanese startups visiting Seattle to explore partnerships, investment, and research opportunities within our region’s dynamic life sciences ecosystem.
Long-Term Relationship Building:
As an incubator (SGG)-hosted event, our commitment goes beyond these two days. We will provide ongoing support to participating Japanese startups, fostering enduring collaborations and integration into the Seattle innovation landscape.
Exclusive Access to Japan’s Leading Life Sciences Networks:
SNBL, Japan’s largest contract research organization, and Kobe City, home to the nation’s largest biomedical cluster, are opening doors for U.S. companies to access Japan’s thriving market and scientific community.

Why Attend?

Forge lasting partnerships with top Japanese and Seattle-based innovators.
Discover new technologies and market opportunities in both Seattle and Japan.
Expand your network with key stakeholders, investors, and thought leaders in life sciences.

Who Should Attend?

Biotech and pharma professionals
Investors and venture capitalists
Researchers and clinicians
Entrepreneurs and startup founders
Industry partners interested in U.S.–Japan collaboration

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

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Life Science Gateway Seattle and Japan - Day 2