RAS Gala 2024
Honouring the Legacy, Shaping the Future
The Royal African Society invites you to join us at our
2024 Benefit Gala
“Honouring the Legacy, Shaping the Future”
from 5.30 pm (GMT) on Friday 22nd November 2024
at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The Gala will showcase innovation and creativity as brilliant conduits for change. The Royal African Society will recognise, applaud and share the outstanding contributions made by businesses, investors, foundations, activists, creatives and exemplary individuals who have had a significant impact on their communities and beyond.
Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the African Export -Import Bank (Afreximbank) will deliver a keynote address on the “Power of Narrative”.
Through this Benefit Gala we aim to raise funds for the Royal African Society’s 2025-2030 programme and establish new partnerships, unlocking potential to co-create a wide scope of activities in the future, in line with our unique mandate.
We will gather decision makers, dignitaries, change agents, community leaders and influential figures from the world of business, finance, politics, arts, academia and culture, to celebrate and showcase the profound power of African narratives in shaping the continent’s future amidst the global agenda.
The spectacular evening will include networking, keynote speeches, cultural performances, award presentations, a gourmet 3-course dinner, and a live and silent auction supported by Artsy.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite from £175 (excl. fees).
There is a range of special sponsorship opportunities available for all supporters.
Programme Highlights
17.30
- Doors open!
- Arrival with drinks and canapes
- Music by a special guest
19.00
- 3 course sit down dinner
- Introductory videos
- Keynote address by Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on the “Power of Narrative”
- Award presentation
21.00
- Live Auction supported by Artsy
21.30
- Entertainment, cultural performances and DJ. Featuring headliner and international superstar Laolu Senbanjo
23.00
- Gala Ends
#Gala Information
- Friday 22nd November 2024
- 5:30pm - 11pm
- Venue: Royal Institute of British Architects,(RIBA), 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
- Dress Code: Evening wear and Traditional Dress
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Travel: Nearest Station - Oxford Circus, Regents Park.
Rail - Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern.
Underground - Jubilee Line and Northern Line.
Buses - C2,18, 27, 30, 88, 205 and 453.
On-street parking is available on Portland Place (A4021) and its vicinity. Please note 66 Portland Place is inside the northern boundary of the Congestion Charging zone
Sponsorship / Brand Opportunities
If you would like to sponsor the RAS Gala 2024, we are offering sponsorship packages ranging from Platinum to Corporate for brands and sponsors who wish to partake in. If you would like more information, please have a look at our RAS Gala Sponsorship Brochure 2024.
Below is a summary of some of the benefits included if you would like to sponsor the Gala. Full information on the packages available including prices are featured in detail in the brochure above.
Platinum
- Acknowledgement as our official partners and headline sponsors on all event materials
- Full page colour feature in our event programme
- High-profile brand placements on auction materials, venue and prominent VIP area branding
- VIP table for 10 guests at the gala
- Tickets to the Film Africa opening and closing events at the BFI
- 3 year RAS Corporate Membership
Gold
- Acknowledgement as our official partners and headline sponsors
- Brand placement on auction materials
- Half page colour feature in our event programme
- VIP table for 10 guests at the gala
- Tickets to the Film Africa opening and closing events at the BFI
- 2 year RAS corporate membership
Silver
- Acknowledgement as our official partners and headline sponsors
- Quarter page feature in our event programme
- High -profile logo placement at the venue
- VIP table for 10 guests at the gala
- Tickets to the Film Africa opening and closing events at the BFI
- 1 year RAS corporate membership
Award Sponsorship
- Company logo displayed on visuals(media wall, brochure)
- Special mention as award sponsor
- 5 VIP tickets to the gala
- Gift bags
Become a RAS Member
The Royal African Society has a diverse and influential membership network made up of individuals, companies and organisations who take a proactive interest in Africa and value opportunities to connect, share ideas and develop partnerships.
Our membership is open to all – you can join whether you are a company with a business interest in Africa or an individual with a personal or professional connection to the continent. We offer individual, student, friend and corporate membership packages. Please click on the boxes below to learn more about our different membership types and the wide range of benefits we offer.
Join us today to become part of our vibrant network!