2026 Annual Gala & Awards Showcase

As our country celebrates its 250th birthday, America’s Future is looking forward by channeling bold optimism and the belief that the future is still ours to build.

Inspired by the optimism of the mid-century, this evening celebrates innovation, technological progress, and the enduring belief in a freer, brighter American future.

For more than two decades, the AF Annual Gala has brought together liberty-minded leaders from across the country to celebrate freedom, community, and the promise of what comes next. 2026 will be our most visionary yet.

Walk the red carpet and celebrate the induction of the newest members of the before closing out the night on the dance floor.

Don’t miss your chance to clink glasses with America’s most inspiring young leaders and toast the next chapter of the great American experiment.

Interested in sponsoring this year’s gala? Reach out to [email protected].

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Dress code: Black tie optional (retro-futurist flair encouraged, but not required).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sequoia DC, 3000 K Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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