2026 Futures Ignite Gala

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual Supercharged Gala on May 20th. Together we will spend a special evening celebrating educational equity, leadership development, and college and career access for all NYC youth.

Edison Ballroom
240 W 47th St,
New York, NY

Festive attire

Tickets and tables will be available for purchase beginning in March.

For questions, reach out to liz.sumpter@futuresignite.com.

In 2025, we honored Rashida Jones, former President of MSNBC, and Jonathan Vazcones, former Board Chair and CRA Officer at Amalgamated Bank, for their visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing educational equity and expanding bold college and career futures for NYC students.

The evening was emceed by WHEELS alum Anthony, Class of 2025, and Arlette, Class of 2025 from In-Tech Academy. We also presented Mayerling Lantigua with the Alumni Ignitor Award, recognizing her outstanding achievement, leadership, and dedication to giving back as a Futures Ignite alumna.

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