White Hat Gala
Thursday, November 19, 2026
A gala to celebrate the future of children's health
What
Why
Where
How
Event Details
The White Hat Gala, hosted by experts in cybersecurity, technology and AI, supports Children’s National Hospital. This signature event unites innovators and philanthropists to advance pediatric healthcare. It also attracts leaders from finance, legal and federal government sectors. The event has raised more than $7 million for Children’s National patients and families since 2013.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Union Station in Washington, D.C.
| 6:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception with Networking |
| 7:30 p.m. | Dinner and Program |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Dessert Reception with Networking and Music |
Committee
Thank you White Hat Gala 2025 Leadership Committee for your dedication to children’s health and service to our community. To learn more about 2026 committee opportunities, please contact Mary Beck.
Gala Chair
- Eric Wenger, Cisco
Co-Chair
- John Kelly, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Leadership Committee
- Julie Zaclis Antão
- Katie Baxter, Booz Allen
- Andrew Blair, Blair Advisory
- Anna Borgström, NetClean
- Phil D’Angio, Delinea
- Matt Earley, 38 North
- Amit Elazari, Open Policy
- Jennifer Gray, Cisco Systems
- Rick Hannah, Presidio
- John Loughner, Children's National Hospital Foundation
- Mike Manzo, General Dynamics
- Jaime Martinez, NutritionCPR
- Brian and Mary-Leigh Morrison
- Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association
- Natalia Nunno, Verizon
- Jayesh Panchal, Mckinley Chase LLC
- Sunita Patel, Micron
- Tim Sandage, AWS
- Mark Schamel, Venable
- Chad Sweet, The Chertoff Group
- Max Timko, Cisco Systems
- Aaron Wajsgras, RTX
- Bryan Watkins, Cisco Systems
- Eric Wenger, Cisco Systems
- Jen Zucker, Greenberg Traurig
Sponsor Opportunties
There are many ways to support the White Hat Gala – the most impactful way is to sponsor the event. To learn more about 2026 sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please view the menu below or download our full sponsorship overview. For questions or to discuss custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).
White Hat Gala sponsorships provide critical support that enables Children’s National to provide every patient with exceptional care. Contributions fuel innovation and the discovery of new treatments, cures and technologies designed specifically for children. As a Sponsor, you will:
- Gain exposure to more than 800 regional business leaders, philanthropists, government officials and world-class physicians
- Support and partner with one of the nation’s top hospitals and the highest-ranked pediatric hospital in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. This distinction will provide value and recognition for your company, employees and customers
- Elevate your organization’s visibility through our recognition benefits
- Become a major player in supporting healthy futures for children locally and globally
PLATINUM SPONSOR | $100,000
GOLD SPONSOR | $50,000
SILVER SPONSOR | $25,000
BRONZE SPONSOR | $15,000
EMERALD SPONSOR | $7,500
Become a Sponsor
Purchase your sponsorship level and make your payment online using the link below.
Make a Donation
Your support funds exceptional pediatric care and research that leads to new treatments and cures. U.S. News & World Report again ranked Children’s National among the best hospitals in the nation.
Double Your Impact
All donations made at the White Hat Gala provide critical support for Children's National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child. This fund allows us to provide services like art and music therapy to help kids play, cope and heal faster. It also advances research that leads to new treatments and cures for childhood's most challenging conditions.
Many employers will double—or even triple—your gift to Children's National. By confirming your match eligibility, you can easily amplify your impact on the lives of our patients and families.
Our 2026 Sponsors
*as of Monday, January 26, 2026
