Italian Design Week Gala Dinner

About this event

You are invited to attend a remarkable evening honoring Italian Design Week at The Willard Hotel.

Hosted by

Roberta Marcenaro Lyon

CEO

IMARK

Indulge in an exquisite menu crafted by an acclaimed Michelin Star Chef from Italy.

A portion of the proceeds will support IMARK Impact, an organization committed to advancing educational and cultural initiatives between the U.S. and Italy, and Longer Tables, which creates spaces for connection and conversation among people from all walks of life. Together, IMARK Impact and Longer Tables collaborate on joint initiatives that reflect their shared mission of building bridges across cultures and communities.

About Italian Design Week

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Italian Design Week, where iconic Italian brands and their talented designers take center stage. This exclusive event spanning the entire week, offers a unique opportunity to engage in cultural exchange and gain a deeper appreciation for Italy's rich design legacy.

About IMARK Impact

Headquartered in Washington, DC, IMARK Impact is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2024 to foster educational and cultural initiatives between Italy and the United States. Through partnerships, programs, and events, IMARK Impact promotes cross-cultural understanding, supports academic and artistic exchange, and helps bridge communities across the Atlantic.

About Longer Tables

Longer Tables is creating cultures of connection and belonging in cities and companies across the United States through shared meals and leadership formation. Based in Denver, this organization is expanding to Washington, D.C., creating even more opportunities for people to come together, reconnect, and break down the barriers that divide us. Visit them online.

Ticket Terms

All Ticket Sales are Final. There will be no cancellations or refunds on tickets for any reason, including severe winter storms, government actions, or health considerations as a result of Covid.

Since ticket processing fees as well as payments made to vendors and performers engaged for the event are nonrefundable, by purchasing a ticket, you agree that we are unable to offer refunds for cancellation, nonattendance for any reason, as well as rescheduling of the event at our sole discretion due to government restrictions, actions, or other conditions.

Admission Criteria

Tickets will only be released to the person who purchased the tickets upon presenting photo ID and credit card used to reserve the tickets. If you purchased more than one ticket, please arrive for admission with your guest(s) or alert us in advance at [email protected] if this is not possible.

All attendees must be 21 and over.No large bags or winter coats are allowed inside the event space. Security staff may screen guests and anything brought into the event space. By participating in the event, you accept the responsibility to arrive for the event on time. Valet parking is available.

Liability Disclaimer

By purchasing a ticket, you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 or any other pathogen along with all consequences resulting from exposure or infection, including but not limited to physical injury, illness, temporary or permanent disability, death, and economic or financial loss.

By participating in this event, you agree that while we have communicated health and safety measures along with DC COVID guidelines, we do not have police or law enforcement powers to physically enforce health and safety measures or mandates. Therefore, you agree to hold Longer Tables and IMARK Impact, LLC and their officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers harmless for any noncompliance of the health and safety mandates by another attendee, event participant, or third party.

By participating in this event, you agree to release, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for yourself, all of your family members and your heirs, Longer Tables and IMARK Impact, LLC and their officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers from any and all liability for personal injury, including death, and property damage that arise out of the activity.

By participating in this event, you agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, for yourself, all of your family members and your heirs, not to make negligence claims against Longer Tables and IMARK Impact, LLC and their officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers for losses, debts, demands and/or damages for personal injuries or wrongful death suffered as a result of participation in the activity.

You understand and agree that by taking part in this ticketed activity it will have the effect of releasing, discharging, waiving, and forever relinquishing any and all actions or causes of action that you may have or have had, whether past, present, or future, whether known or unknown, and whether anticipated or unanticipated by you, arising out of your participation. This release constitutes a complete release, discharge, and waiver of any and all actions or causes of action against Longer Tables and IMARK Impact, LLC and their officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers.

You understand and agree that by participating in this ticketed activity, you are releasing, indemnifying and holding harmless Longer Tables and IMARK Impact, LLC and their officers, employees, members, staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers harmless from any and all liability or costs, including attorney fees, associated with or arising from your participation in activities..

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States