What began as a community milestone has become the definitive worldwide Asian Pacific cultural conveningâand this year, it goes even further. đ«°
The fifth annual #GoldGala is returning on May 9, and for the first time, it will expand into a global platform for cultural power that connects us all more closely. Over 650 leaders across industries will gather to honor the 2026 #Gold100 List around this year's theme: A New Gold Worldâa call to build shared abundance in an era increasingly defined by division.
This year's honorees include Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Global Vanguard Honor), Jet Li (Gold Legend Honor), Charles Melton (Gold Artistic Achievement Honor), Simu Liu (Gold Mogul Honor), Eileen Gu (Gold Impact Honor, presented by Marriot BonvoyÂź), and Revathi Advaithi (inaugural Forbes Gold Honor). Representing the 2026 Gold100, EJAE, Theresia Gouw, HUMAN MADE, Tejasvi Manoj, Jen Lee, and Brett Bolton will each take the stage with their vision for the future of their industries.
Bowen Yang will open the evening with a special monologue, the stars of Hulu's Deli BoysâAsif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathanâwill open the second half, and Hayley Kiyoko will deliver a bespoke performance ahead of her directorial debut.
The night will be made possible by our extraordinary partners: a Gold Carpet experience with a media room by The Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation, custom portrait moments by Chase Sapphire Reserve for Businessâ , the iconic GoldBot and special transportation by Genesis Motor America, featured products from L'OrĂ©al Groupe, a cocktail reception by Hennessy, hydration by Smartwater, and the soundtrack of the night from Amazon Musicâplus a dinner experience presented by OpenTable featuring James Beard Award-winning Chef Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai.
The celebration will continue immediately after at the Billboard x Gold House Founders Partyâfeaturing performances by Drag Race stars Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara, a DJ set by Joe Taslim, the Celebrity Karaoke Room presented by Maybelline New York, custom photo booths by Viki, and late-night bites from Panda ExpressÂź.
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