Event Location 

The conference will take place at the Allen Institute, a 270,000-square-foot life sciences building, located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. The building is purpose-built for life science research and facilitates our trademark team science approach amid abundant natural light and with stunning views of the city.

Hotel Recommendations

Plan your trip with ease! We have partnered with select hotels to offer exclusive discounts for our attendees. Explore the options below and use the provided link to enjoy special rates during your stay.

Courtyard Marriott South Lake Union | 5-minute walk to the Allen Institute

• Link to discount rate $159/night
• Booking Deadline: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
• Call 1-206-213-0100 for assistance

Level Seattle South Lake Union | 12-minute walk to the Allen Institute

• Link to discount rate $200/night
• Booking Deadline: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
• For assistance, please email Dorene Kriekenbeek directly

For additional lodging options, explore the Visit Seattle website

Getting to Seattle

The Seattle-Tacoma International airport is the closest airport to the Institute, about a 30-minute drive from the Allen Institute.

• • Attendees are responsible for all travel expenses to and from the meeting.
  • From the airport, there are many options for getting to downtown Seattle and the Institute, including Link Light Rail, taxis, Uber/Lyft 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.
  • For public transportation you can download the OneBusAway app for helpful, real time updates on arrival times.

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.
• Go to a Seattle Kraken hockey game
• Food trucks: King County has over 400 food trucks. See what food trucks are open near you using this tracking website.

Community Announcements

On the final day of the symposium, Friday, March 21, you will have the opportunity to share announcements with the awardee community. This will be 1-2 minutes to highlight items like: an upcoming event, an open job posting, or a call for community action. 

A sign up will be available at the event, so please think about any items you would like to share.

Dependent Care

The Allen Institute offers a Dependent Care Stipend program to address inclusivity for all by reducing financial barriers for event attendance. As an invited attendee to the Allen Frontiers Symposium, you are eligible to apply for a dependent care stipend.  

Learn more by reviewing the details in the Overview document here.  

To apply for this stipend, please fill out an application here. If you have questions, please contact benefits@alleninstitute.org  

Learn more about the Allen Frontiers Group.

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