The Innovation Gala will bring together 75 incredible entrepreneurs and civic leaders, including current and former White House Presidential Innovation Fellows, the World Economic Forum’s current and former Global Shapers and the Young Global Leaders, for an evening of mingling and creative discussion around the innovation economy and emerging technology issues facing our society.

Venue History: Hosted at the "Embassy of the Earth", the beautiful Josephine Butler Park center was once the home of the Hungarian Embassy to the United States. 

Admission includes:  Open Bar, Refreshments, Engaging Speakers, Dancing, and Entertainment.

Featuring Keynote Speakers:

• Vint Cerf, One of the Fathers of the Internet; Co-Designer of the TCP/IP Protocols and the Architecture of the Internet

• Megan Smith, 3rd United States Chief Technology Officer

• Michael Kratsios, Deptuy U.S. Chief Technology Officer; Deputy Assistant to the President

This is a private event. To purchase tickets, you must be a member of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation or DC Global Shapers, or invited by a friend, alumnus, or affiliate of these organizations.. All proceeds from this gala will be used to support the work of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation and the DC Global Shapers.