Life Science Innovations in Seattle: The gateway between Japan and the U.S. (Day 2)
Hosted by SGG Management Services and Kobe City
Join us for a groundbreaking two-day event designed to bridge the Pacific and accelerate life sciences innovation. SNBL/SGG, Kobe City, and Seattle Children’s Research Institute are proud to cohost a unique event that brings together leading minds and emerging companies from Japan and Seattle’s vibrant biotech community. This is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and catalyze the next wave of breakthroughs in drug discovery, cell therapy, and beyond.
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.
Agenda / Speakers & Panelists
10:30-11:00 a.m. : Registration & Networking
11:00-11:30 a.m. : SGG Tour
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. : SGG session with Lunch
12:30-12:35 p.m. : Welcome Remarks(Ken Takanashi, SNBL)
12:35-1:35 p.m. : Keynote Speech and panel - Examples of Successful Seattle Startups(Ken Shimokawa, SNBL/SGG (moderator)/Sean Ainsworth, IMMUSOFT)
1:35-2:35 p.m. : Panel discussion - Features of the Seattle area Advantages of being based in Seattle(Yasuhiro Yamashita, SNBL (moderator)/Marc Cummings, Life Science Washington/William Canestaro, Pack Ventures/Dirk Smith,CascadeDrugDevelopmentGroup)
2:35-2:45 p.m. : Coffee break
2:45-3:45 p.m. : Panel discussion - The state of investment in Seattle Conditions of Investment(Tkaaki Tobaru, Remiges Ventures (moderator)/Ken Horenstein, Pack Ventures/Amy Nguyen, CTI Clinical & Consulting/Minda Brusse, First Row/Yamada Shohei, SBI Group)
3:45-4:45 p.m. : Pitch by Startups
4:45-6:00 p.m. : Networking
Organizers / Co-organizers
Sponsors