The Inaugural Gala
May 6, 2026
Audrey Irmas Pavilion, Los Angeles
AAPIDA’s inaugural gala will be hosted on May 6, 2026, in Koreatown, Los Angeles, kicking off AANHPI Heritage Month. This unforgettable evening will bring together our industry’s most influential talents and premier brand partners to raise awareness of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander pioneers in design.
Our gala sponsors will connect with AAPIDA members who include designers on the AD100, ELLE Decor A-List, & LUXE Gold List, as well as top decision-makers at major firms, in a setting that fosters true relationship-building. We invite you to help shape this very special evening of community, inspiration, and collaboration, with a sponsorship that thoughtfully integrates your brand.
See below for sponsorship opportunities and stay tuned for more details by following us on Instagram, or subscribing to our email list to receive upcoming AAPIDA Gala updates.
Honorees
Robert Kuo
Lifetime Achievement Award
Benjamin Moore
Industry Ally Award
Calvin Ma
2025 Student Scholarship Award
Hosted By
Dylan Adler
Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central
Our Sponsors
Alicia Cheung Design
Ferguson
Jean Liu Design
Kallista
Matthew Tsang
Million Dollar Baby
NB Design Group
Thomas Lavin
Make a night of it!
Planning to stay nearby in Los Angeles? We’ve arranged a preferred hotel rate for Gala guests at The LINE Hotel. Rooms are limited and available through our exclusive booking link below.
Sponsorship
You can support our inaugural gala by becoming a sponsor. To become a sponsor start by selecting a tier and benefit package.
For more information about the different sponsorship tiers and benefits, please review our Gala Sponsorship Deck.
You can also visit our Givebutter Page, or contact Noz Nozawa at sponsorship@aapida.com.
Coming Soon…
Circle of Light Tickets: $2,000
Includes 2 tickets
Individual or company name listed in program (no logo placement)
Torchbearer Ally Ticket: $800
Individual tickets for non-member supporters and brand participants
Lantern Member Ticket: $500
Individual tickets reserved for current AAPIDA members only
Donate
Unable to join us? Please consider a donation! Every donation to the AAPI Design Alliance helps support our programming across the nation including our mentorship program.
