the World ECONOMIC Forum DC Global Shapers and The Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation Present

INNOVATION GALA

A black tie Evening of mingling and creative discussion around the innovation economy and emerging technology issues facing our society

Ticket Sales Are Closed

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

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..

Keynote Speakers

Vint Cerf

One of the Fathers of the Internet; Co-Designer of the TCP/IP Protocols and the Architecture of the Internet

Confirmed

Speaking on:

Broadband Access for Indigenous Communities, Digital Preservation and the Importance of Preserving Digital Knowledge

Megan Smith

3rd United States Chief Technology Officer

Confirmed

Speaking on:

Tackling Grand Challenges in Equality and Inclusion in Innovation Ecosystems

MICHAEL KRATSIOS

Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer; Deputy Assistant to the President

[Invited: Pending Final confirmation]

Speaking on:

Ensuring American Leadership in Emerging Technologies

MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUnCED

Please check back soon for more exciting special guests.

Coming soon.

When

December

31

-

01

,

2017

7:00pm

10:00pm

where

Speakers include

gunner williams

InLine Media Group Co-Founder World Champion Glass-Filler

jay fraust

InLine Media Group Co-Founder Supreme Move-Buster

An Evening to remember

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.

schedule

7-7:30PM

Arrivals, cocktails and mingling..

Introduction by Clara Tsao President of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Foundation and DC Global Shapers Alumni Chair

7:30-8:10PM

Innovation Keynotes.

8:10-9:30PM

Light appetizers and open bar, music, and mingling.

Innovation project booths setup and opportunities for Q&A.

9:30PM-11:00PM

Live music & entertainment begins

11:00PM

Gala wrap Up.

rules of attendance

Admission includes all-night open bar, light appetizers, live music, and a terrific community of technologists and entrepreneurs.

*All guests must be 21 and over to attend. Each ticket admits one ticket-holder and is non-transferrable. Please drink responsibly..*

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