We invite you to commemorate a milestone in global history. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the UNA-NCA will host a black-tie gala at the Embassy of France in the United States to mark the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. This distinguished fundraising event, presented with Accenture as Title Sponsor, will convene diplomats, public officials, business leaders, representatives of civil society, and cultural figures for an evening of reflection and celebration of eight decades of international cooperation and peace building. For questions or sponsorship opportunities, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Date: Saturday, October 25th
Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm ET
- Attendees will be required to go through airport style security, Please allow extra time for security screening.
- VIP Reception begins at 5:30pm.
- General admission doors open at 5:45pm.
- Cocktail Reception begins at 6:00pm.
- Dinner begins at 7:00pm. Programming and celebration to follow.
Dress Code: This is a black-tie event.
- For students under 25 with a student ticket: men may wear a dark suit and tie instead of a tuxedo; women may wear an elegant cocktail dress or equivalent instead of a full-length gown.
- General parking is available at nearby garages and lots in the Georgetown area.
- Street parking is limited, so we strongly recommend using Uber, Lyft, or another rideshare service.
