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Venue details

The conference will be held at the Allen Institute 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 each day. You will be directed to the meeting. Please wear your name badge provided at check in for the duration of the event.

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.

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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 visit the Parkopedia page for the area with up to date information on parking locations and costs.

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Attractions & Things to do in Seattle

• Seattle’s top 25 things to do
• 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.
• Go to a Seattle Kraken hockey game

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Hotel Recommendations

Courtyard Marriott South Lake Union | 5-minute walk to the Allen Institute | Call 1-206-213-0100
EVEN Hotel Seattle Downtown Lake Union | 5-minute walk to the Allen Institute | Call 1-206-596-2302
Level Seattle South Lake Union | 12-minute walk to the Allen Institute | Call 1-206-455-9077
Pan Pacific Hotel | 13-minute walk to the Allen Institute | Call 1-206-264-8111

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Expenses

Attendees are responsible for all travel expenses to and from the meeting. The Allen Institute for Cell Science will provide food and beverages during the event. Please contact events@alleninstitute.org for any questions.