Unleash Imagination.
Shape the Future.
Arthur C. Clarke Awards and the Clarke Conversation on Imagination
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Once in a Lifetime Reception • Dinner • Awards Program • Dessert
Embassy of France, Washington, D.C.
IN-PERSON ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
CHOOSE YOUR TICKET OPTION BELOW, CLICK THE BLUE BOX TO SUBMIT, AND VISIT GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO FOR A FEW DETAILS ABOUT THE BIG NIGHT!
INNOVATOR
AWARDEE
CANDACE JOHNSON
Financial and Global Business Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of SES
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEE
EMMANUELLE CHARPENTIER
Microbiologist, Geneticist and Biochemist and Nobel Prize winner for co-discovering the revolutionary gene-editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9 enabling the new approaches to treating genetic diseases.
IMAGINATION IN SERVICE TO SOCIETY AWARDEE
CHARLIE JANE ANDERS
Speculative fiction author for adults and young readers, Podcaster and Washington Post Book Reviewer.
$1,000 Unleash Imagination Package
Each Package Includes:
• Two tickets to the Cocktail Reception and Sit-Down Dinner with the Clarke Awardees and guests
• 2 seats at the Live, interactive Unleash Imagination Clarke Conversation Program
• Dessert and Coffee buffet with the Clarke Awardees and guests
• Have your question asked to Candace Johnson, Emmanuelle Charpentier or Charlie Jane Anders!
The Clarke Conversation Moderator will include your question in the live panel discussion! Your donation entitles you to submit your question for discussion and debate among the awardees. Complete the form below and watch for our email after registration to submit your question.
• Special Thank You Recognition for Investing in the Future of Imagination
We will celebrate YOU with your name in the event program and on screen during the stage presentation
$300 Unleash Imagination Complete Evening Individual Tickets
Each ticket includes
• The Cocktail Reception and Sit-Down Dinner with the Clarke Awardees and guests
• One seat at the Live, interactive Unleash Imagination Clarke Conversation Program
• Dessert and Coffee buffet with the Clarke Awardees and guests
Awards Program and Clarke Conversation on Imagination Program Only Tickets
Skip the dinner and reserve your seat in the audience for the Arthur C. Clarke Awards and Clarke Conversation on Imagination!
• One seat at the Live, interactive Unleash Imagination Clarke Conversation Program
• Dessert and Coffee buffet with the Clarke Awardees and guests
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Embassy of France to the United States | 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
5:00 Cocktail Reception | 6:00 Dinner | 7:15 Awards Program
• Attire is traditional business; that is, gentlemen in jackets and ties, please.
• The embassy will expect to see photo ID at the entrance.
• There is no guest parking at the embassy, and very little in the surrounding neighborhood. We encourage you to use drop-off transportation.
• Visit our Q&A page for more information!
TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Whether you plan to attend in person, or watch from home, your ticket is your donation which supports future Unleash Imagination programs, educational programs, and events – both live and virtual. Arthur C. Clarke Foundation (ACCF) is a registered 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization, and your donation is tax deductible.
Questions?
Email: clarkefoundation.contact@gmail.com
Corporate Sponsorship information: Click here https://clarkefoundation.org/donate/
