Event Details
Event Schedule
- VIP reception with early access: 6:30pm
- Cocktail reception: 7pm
- Dinner and program: 8pm-11pm
The White Hat Gala is the cybersecurity community’s signature biennial fundraising event to support Children’s National Hospital. The gala, since its inception, has raised more than $2 million for programs that benefit patients at Children’s National. Approximately 300 guests will attend this inspirational evening of museum exhibits, dinner and networking.
Committee
Thank you to the White Hat Gala committee members for their dedication to this important philanthropic effort.
Chair
John MartinezVice President and General Counsel, Raytheon Intelligence & Space
Keynote Speaker
Retired Army General Keith AlexanderFounder and Co-CEO, IronNet Cybersecurity
Former Director, NSA and Commander, US Cyber Command
Host Committee
- Leah Anderson, Cisco
- Ed Barry, Deep Instinct
- Andrew Blair
- Chris Camacho, NinjaJobs
- Ray DeMeo, VirSec
- Jason DeVoe, Oracle
- Jack Evans, CBRE
- Melissa Goldate, Thraxos
- Jonathan Hall, CBRE
- Paul Innella, TDI
- Greg Kuzniewski, Jr. (In Memoriam)
- Amy Mushahwar, Alston & Bird
- Jayesh Panchal, IMF
- Chirag Patel, U.S. House of Representatives
- Eric Rickard, Sertainty Federal Systems
- Joe Schramm, Sailpoint
- Jeff Snyder, CyberStratos LLC
- John Sparks, Jazz Networks
- David Trout, SecureIT
Sponsor Benefits
There are many ways to support the White Hat Gala. To learn more about the benefits of each sponsorship level, please click the links below. To discuss a custom sponsorship or ticket packages, contact Samantha Frankel.
sfrankel@childrensnational.org | 301-565-8536
PREMIER SPONSOR | $150,000
Event Benefits:- Sponsor signage throughout the welcome and reception areas
- Three (3) tables of 10 seats, with front row VIP seating
- Opportunity to distribute premium company giveaway of your choosing, or branding opportunity on pre-selected favor
- Highest logo or name placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)
- Opportunity for a Children’s National executive to join your host table
- Dedicated event concierge service for you and your guests throughout the evening
- Opportunity to brand a signature cocktail
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
Additional Benefits:- One (1) seat on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation’s Corporate Advisory Council
- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, a customized hospital tour, or a patient play date for your employees (tailored to your interests and area of focus)
- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program
DIAMOND SPONSOR | $75,000
Event Benefits:- Exclusive VIP Reception hosting and logo recognition opportunity
- Two (2) tables of 10 seats with premium seating
- Opportunity for a Children’s National executive to join your host table
- Opportunity to distribute a premium company giveaway to Gala attendees
- Dedicated event concierge service for you and your guests throughout the evening
- Opportunity to brand a signature cocktail
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- Logo or name recognition in the event program
Additional Benefits:- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, a customized hospital tour or a patient play date for your employees (tailored to your interests and area of focus)
- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program
BOND SPONSOR | $50,000
Event Benefits:- Two (2) tables of 10 seats with prime seating
- Opportunity to distribute a premium company giveaway to Gala attendees
- Dedicated event concierge service for you and your guests throughout the evening
- Opportunity to brand a signature cocktail
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- Logo or name recognition in the event program
Additional Benefits:- Opportunity for a customized hospital tour tailored for your interests and area of focus
- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program
SKYFALL SPONSOR | $25,000
Event Benefits:- One table of 10 seats with priority seating
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in Washington Business Journal
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with link to your organization, if applicable
- Logo or name recognition in the event program
Additional Benefits:- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition
GOLDENEYE SPONSOR | $15,000
Event Benefits:- One table of 10 seats
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Logo or name recognition in the event digital slideshow
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- Logo or name recognition in the event program
Additional Benefits:- For individuals: Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with all included benefits
MOONRAKER SPONSOR | $10,000
Event Benefits:- Six (6) seats at the dinner
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- Name recognition on the formal invitation
- Name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception
- Name recognition on the Gala website
- Name recognition in the event program
QUANTUM SPONSOR | $5,000
Event Benefits:- Four (4) seats at the dinner
- Name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception
- Name recognition on the Gala website
- Name recognition in the event program
THUNDERBALL SPONSOR | $2,500
Event Benefits:- Two (2) seats at the dinner
- Name recognition on the Gala website
- Name recognition in the event program
Our Sponsors
who are making a difference for Children's National patients and their families.
Purchase your sponsorship or make a gift to Children’s National. You can make this payment online below or download the pledge form to complete and mail.
Please note: All sponsorships and ticket purchases are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. By selecting a sponsorship or ticket package below, it is assumed that you will be taking advantage of all benefits included at the time of purchase per IRS regulations. If you are unable to attend the event and would like to make a fully tax-deductible gift, please select the contribution option below.
Photos
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