Summary
April 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET
The University Club of New York | One West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Join us for the Academy’s premiere fundraising event of the year, an unforgettable evening of innovation and discovery at our Spring Soirée, hosted by Academy President and CEO, Nicholas Dirks.
Together, we will celebrate the exceptional achievements of accomplished figures who have expanded the frontiers of knowledge and are shaping the future of science.
The Soirée promises to be an inspiring evening, filled with engaging conversations and captivating stories of scientific triumph. This event will offer a wonderful opportunity for you to network with scientific leaders from companies, universities and research institutes, and philanthropic organizations.
Honorees
John Sexton
NYU President Emeritus and NYAS Chair Emeritus
Recipient of the Visionary Award
Maria Gotsch
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership Fund
for New York City
Recipient of the Trailblazer Award
More honorees and information to be announced when registration opens.
Dinner Chair
Seema Kumar
CEO, Cure.
Learn More
Our annual soirée provides an opportunity to celebrate and share our work, and to raise funds to support our mission of advancing scientific research, education and policy. View past soirée highlights here.
Registration
This event is not yet open for registration.