2026 Celebration of Design

This year, our event will celebrate resilient futures. We'll highlight Hideo’s legacy, our impactful work advancing equity in design, and the volunteers, supporters, and partners who make it all possible. Enjoy food, drink, and good company while investing in our mission.

TICKET RATES

• Advance rate (September 1-October 30): $50
• On-site rate (October 31-November 5): $60
• Contribution Is the Only Value rate: $75
• Nonprofit/academic rate: $35
• student rate: $25

image: 2025 Celebration of Design, Boston, MA

VENUE NOTES

• If you would like language assistance, please reach out to info@sasakifoundation.org by October 31.
• If you need accommodations, please reach out to info@sasakifoundation.org.

SCHEDULE

• 5:00 p.m. Registration opens
• 5:30 p.m. Celebration of Design begins
• 6:00 p.m. Welcome + Volunteer Awards
• 6:10 p.m. 2026 Highlights + Paddle Raise
• 8:00 p.m. Bar closes

SPONSORSHIP

• Available Celebration of Design sponsorship opportunities are detailed when you click the "Sponsor Our Event" button.
• Learn more about last year's Celebration of Design.
• Contact info@sasakifoundation.org with sponsorship questions.

THANKS

Thank you to our 2026 Celebration of Design Organizing Committee:

• Felicia Jiang, Sasaki
• Mary Anne Ocampo, Sasaki
• Elise Park, Sasaki
• Jimi Bademosi, Hideo Sasaki Foundation
• Estefany Benitez, Hideo Sasaki Foundation
• Alexis Mazzatta, Hideo Sasaki Foundation
• Anna Scherling, Hideo Sasaki Foundation

Thank you to our in-kind sponsors supporting our event experience: Sasaki.

image: 2025 volunteer award winners, Boston, MA