The Event

One of the most traditional and prominent philanthropic gatherings dedicated to Brazil on the international stage, the BrazilFoundation Gala in New York has, for over two decades, brought together leaders, philanthropists, and strategic partners around a shared goal: transforming the country.

Be part of this evening that mobilizes resources and engages individuals to strengthen civil society organizations in Brazil, advancing equity, socio-environmental justice, and sustainable development.

When

September 17, 2026 | 7PM (ET)

Where

The Plaza Hotel
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Dress Code

Black Tie

Chair

Daniel Urzedo

Host Committee

Amalia Spinardi, Carolina Doria, Carolina Mendes & Vladimir Roitfeld, Francisco Costa, Frida Aasen & Tomasso Chiabra, Gaia Repossi, Giulia Be & Conor Kennedy, Jayma Cardoso, Juan Moraes, Livia & Adibe Marques, Mateus Farah, Paula Bezerra de Mello, Taciana Veloso, William Tomás Conte

MCs

Roberta Rodrigues & Sandra Coutinho 

Performance

SOFI TUKKER

DJ

Gaspar Muniz

Chef

Morena Leite

Auctioneer 

Fabio Zukerman 

Creative Director & Cenography

Cristiana Mascarenhas 

Honorees

Alessandra Ambrosio
Philanthropy Leadership Award

Instituto Burle Marx
Cultural & Environmental Legacy Award

Mubadala Capital
Leadership in Social Impact Award 

SOFI TUKKER
Brazilian Global Award 

Sponsors

Benefactors

Alyson & Will Landers, Grupo E Social, Iracilda & Pedro Lichtinger, Jana & Bernardo Hees 

Patrons

CITI, Sant Ambroeus, William Tomás Conte 

Friends

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Bin Talal Al Saud, Bank of America, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Glasshouse, Marcello Hallake, Mat Farah, The Surf Lodge 

Patrocinadores In-Kind

Adorni Films, INDEX 

Auction Donors

Belmond, Camarote Nº1, Ju Ferraz & Sabrina Sato, Diplo, Eduardo Kobra, Global Citizen, Instituto Burle Marx, Instituto Kobra, Lélia Wanick Salgado & Studio Sebastião Salgado, Lucas Recchia, Sant Ambroeus, SAUER, Taly Cohen, The Brando - Private Island Resort 

Supporters

Bar Goyana, Brigadeiro Bakery, Costa Brazil, John Gaita, Leila Soldeira, Mojo Desserts, Sagewood, Sweet Garden Creations 

Tables and Tickets

Benefactor Table – US$25,000

• One (1) premium table for ten (10) guests;
• Institutional recognition during the event.

Patron Table – US$20,000

• One (1) table for ten (10) guests;
• Institutional recognition during the event.

Friend Table – US$15,000

• One (1) table for ten (10) guests;
• Institutional recognition during the event.

Benefactor individual ticket US$2,500

Patron individual ticket US$2,000

Friend individual ticket US$1,500

Contact

For sponsorship opportunities or alternative payment options, please contact Junior Amaro by e-mail jamaro@brazilfoundation.org or by phone at +1 (646) 657-5088.