ANNUAL DINNER 2026
Join The World Around in NYC for our annual fundraising dinner at The Wang Contemporary
The World Around will honor Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of Serpentine with the inaugural Visionary Award
The Wang Contemporary, NYC
The World Around, the global platform championing the visionary ideas that shape our cities, planet and future, warmly invites you to The World Around Annual Dinner honoring Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of Serpentine, on Monday, November 9, 2026, at The Wang Contemporary in New York City.
This special evening will bring together leaders from architecture, design, art, environmental impact and culture from all over the world. We are honored to recognize Hans Ulrich Obrist for his extraordinary contributions to contemporary culture and for the profound impact he has had on the global architecture community through his unwavering support of architects, designers, and visionary thinkers. Across decades of curatorial practice, he has championed new ideas, fostered interdisciplinary exchange, and helped shape cultural discourse around the world.
The evening will feature a special program honoring Hans Ulrich Obrist, followed by a seated dinner.
Date
November 09, 2026
18:00 – 22:00
Location
The Wang Contemporary
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CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE TABLE
$35,000
- Reserved seating for 10
- Name/Logo on event materials
- Host recognition
- Priority seating
- Chairman’s Circle membership including year-round travel opportunities and private dinners
VISIONARY TABLE
$20,000
- Reserved seating for 10
- Name/Logo on event materials
- Host recognition
- Invitations to The World Around VIP programming year-round
BENEFACTOR TICKET
$2,500
- 1 Dinner Ticket
- Name on event materials
- Exclusive gift from The World Around partners
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