Q&A
One night, in one room. The 2025 Arthur C. Clarke Awardees, Candace Johnson, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Charlie Jane Anders will be introduced by individuals who in their own right are exceptional, including Jaclyn Jemc, and Ann Winblad.
Before a live audience, our awardees will tackle this year’s Clarke Conversation on Imagination topic moderated by broadcast journalist, Steve Scully.
As we count down to this exciting meeting of the minds, live on your computer, or in person at the beautiful French Embassy, Washington D.C., check out these answers to some frequently asked questions:
What is Unleash Imagination?
WHAT IS CLARKE CONVERSATION ON IMAGINATION?
Moderated by Steve Scully, this year’s Arthur C. Clarke awardees exchange viewpoints and ideas on a common topic before a live audience. Check out some of our past Conversations.
Who attends?
The Unleash Imagination program is open to the public, age 10 and up, and offers two ways to attend: In Person at the beautiful Embassy of France in Washington D.C. or virtually via a link to the live simulcast event. Learn more about attending IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY from your most comfortable chair!
How do I attend virtually?
Register here to arrange for your link to be sent to you. Virtual event links will be sent closer to the event.
How do I attend in person?
Register here and complete the form for one ticket, or a table of 6, at the French Embassy of France to the United States, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 5:00 Mingle with our guests at the Cocktail Reception
6:00 Sit down for an elegant Dinner
7:15 Transfer to the theatre for the Arthur C. Clarke Awards program and the Clarke Conversation on Imagination
Post-program Dessert and Coffee Reception.
Program only: You can choose to skip the dinner and join us at the French Embassy for the Awards Program and Clarke Conversation on Imagination Program Only Tickets. Visit the IN PERSON registration page to register!
What are the rules for attending in person?
• Attire is traditional professional business; that is, gentlemen in jackets and ties, ladies in business appropriate attire please. See photos from last year for examples.
• 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.
Who are the sponsors?
Sponsorships are the lifeline of the future of Unleash Imagination and our youth focused programs! With packages including promotion at the event and on our website and digital communications, and a table for 6 at the event, our major sponsors continue to grow and have included Google, Hughes®, and Iridium®, SES, Penguin Publishers, CMS, and may more. Please see the many sponsorship opportunities here
or contact us at clarkefoundation.contact@gmail.com for more information.
With the sponsorship package including promotion on our website and at the virtual and in person event, and a table at the dinner, our major sponsors continue to grow and include Google, Hughes®, and Iridium®. Individual donors can sponsor a table as well. Contact Paul Julin for more information at ClarkeFoundation@pm.me
Who are some past Arthur C. Clarke Awardees?
Past awardees include Esther Dyson, Corey Doctorow, Elon Mush, Jeff Bezos, National Geographic Society, Space Satellite Telescope Institute, Michio Kaku, NOVA, George R.R. Martin, Stephen Hawking, Margaret Atwood, Cixin Liu, Mark Dankberg, Sir Ken Robinson, Vint Cerf, Elon Musk, Freeman Dyson, Walter Cronkite, and these honored awardees.
Can I nominate someone for the Arthur C. Clarke Awards?
Yes! Click here to submit your nominee. And register now to be there this year to meet our impressive trio of winners!
Take me to the IN PERSON registration page.
I want to see it online- show me how to register for the virtual ticket!
Yes! Click here to submit your nominee. And register now to be there this year to meet our impressive trio of winners!
I want to make a donation.
All donations help to support the on-going work and the future of Unleash Imagination programs, supporting intergenerational events and the legacy of Arthur C. Clarke. Learn more here.
Will there be a Silent Auction?
Yes. This year’s Silent Auction will include 10 sets which include autographed copies of
• “The Language of God” by Francis Collins
• “Chokepoint Capitalism” by Cory Doctorow
• “Inventing the Future” by Corinna Lathan
This year’s highest bidders get an additional surprise book for your collection by past awardees William H. Draper, III, or Cixin Liu!
How do I bid on this incredible autographed collection?
Bid in person at the event in Washington
Bids will be collected after dinner. Winners will be announced at the end of the evening. Ten sets will be delivered to the ten highest bidders at the live event at the French Embassy.
Attending virtually, and bidding via email
Email your highest bid, name, and phone number by midnight November 15th to: clarkefoundation@pm.me. Winners will be contacted on November 16th.
Three total sets will be delivered to the top 3 emailed bids.
The winning bidders can pay by check made payable to the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation, by PayPal or credit card. All funds paid above the $125 retail value of the materials are fully tax deductible. ACCF is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
More questions?
Contact Paul Julin for more information at ClarkeFoundation@pm.me
