Join us for the American Innovation Gala, a black-tie celebration of the people and ideas shaping the future of the American experiment. Hosted by the Foundation for American Innovation, this event convenes leaders from technology, policy, venture, and national security—those committed to building not only the tools of tomorrow, but the institutions capable of guiding them. It's a celebration of bold innovation and institutional renewal at a moment when America must rise to meet the future.

Date Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:30pm - 11:00pm
Location Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20240

VIP Program

    American Energy Dominance

  • Chris Wright
    Chris Wright
    Secretary
    U.S. Department of Energy
  • Emmet Penney
    Emmet Penney
    Senior Fellow
    Foundation for American Innovation

    • Dinner Program

    Emcee

  • Laurent Crenshaw
    Laurent Crenshaw
    Chairman
    Foundation for American Innovation

    • AI, Bureaucracy, and National Power

  • Scott Kupor
    Scott Kupor
    Director
    U.S. Office of Personnel Management
  • Dean Ball
    Dean Ball
    Senior Fellow
    Foundation for American Innovation

    • Building America’s Strategic Networks

  • Brendan Carr
    Brendan Carr
    Chairman
    Federal Communications Commission
  • Mike Solana
    MIKE SOLANA
    Founder and Editor-in-Chief
    Pirate Wires

    • America’s Quantum Moment

  • John M. Martinis
    JOHN M. MARTINIS
    Nobel Laureate
    2025, Physics
  • Prineha Narang
    PRINEHA NARANG
    Senior Fellow
    Foundation for American Innovation

Sponsorship Levels

Tier Benefits Price Sign Up
INDIVIDUAL TICKET Individual ticket to the gala dinner, opening reception, and afterglow reception. $1,000 Sold Out
PREFERRED TICKET Individual ticket with preferred seating. $1,500 Inquire for Availability
SCOUT Pair of two VIP tickets with preferred seating. $5,000 Sold Out
Angel Table of ten seats. Recognition in the program. $15,000 Sold Out
Principal Table of ten seats with preferred location. Two passes to the VIP reception. Recognition in the program. $25,000 Inquire for Availability
Partner Table of ten seats with optimal location. Ten passes to the VIP reception. Special recognition in the program and in emcee remarks. $50,000 Inquire for Availability
General Partner Table of ten seats in the front row. Option to sit with featured speakers or FAI staff. Ten passes to the VIP reception. Special recognition in the program and in emcee remarks. Additional custom branding options. $100,000 Inquire for Availability

Organizer's note: We currently have one table and a limited number of individual tickets available.
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to aig2025@thefai.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Event Details

When and where is the American Innovation Gala taking place?

The gala will be held on November 13, 2025, at the Mellon Auditorium, located at 1301 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC. The general opening reception will start at 5:30pm, followed by dinner, drinks, and an afterglow reception.

Will you have any special guests?

Chris Wright, U.S. Secretary of Energy, will sit down for a fireside chat with FAI Senior Fellow Emmet Penney.

Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, will sit down for a fireside chat with Pirate Wires founder and FAI board member Mike Solana.

Scott Kupor, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, will sit down for a fireside chat with FAI senior fellow Dean Ball to discuss AI, talent, and modernizing the federal workforce.

John M. Martinis, 2025 Nobel Laureate for work in physics, will sit down with FAI senior fellow Prineha Narang.

What should I wear?

The American Innovation Gala is black tie.

Can I just stay updated about the event without purchasing tickets?

Please use the Contact Us form below to stay updated

Options for parking?

The closest parking garage is at the Ronald Reagan Building, directly behind the Mellon Auditorium.

Sponsorship and Payment Inquiries

How do I learn more about sponsorship opportunities?

To request a meeting or more information, please use the Contact Us form below.

Do you have a sponsorship deck or other collateral to share?

Please use the Contact Us form below for more details.

I don't see a package that meets my needs. What should I do?

We are happy to work with you and your team to customize a package. Please use the Contact Us form below to set up a time for us to go over the gala.

I'd prefer you invoice me for the sponsorship - is that possible?

Certainly. Please use the Contact Us form below to arrange payment.

Is my sponsorship tax-deductible?

Your contribution will be tax-deductible less the FMV of the benefits received (food, beverage, branding)

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Photography & Media

The event will be photographed and/or recorded. By attending, you consent to the use of your image, likeness, and voice for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes.

Sponsorships & Tickets

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, less the fair market value of benefits received.

Allergies

We will make every effort to avoid common allergens in the menu. Guests with dietary restrictions or allergies should notify us during registration, and also inform their server at the event.