2025 Orbis Gala

Date Thursday 16th October, 2025
Time 6:30 p.m.
Location The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112

Orbis International warmly invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner and celebration at our annual Gala, held on October 16 at the iconic Rainbow Room in New York City.

Honoring Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap

Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap

What to Expect

Join us at the Orbis Gala—an unforgettable evening that brings together a high-level, mission-driven community dedicated to improving global eye care and ending avoidable blindness. The event draws top executives and decision-makers from leading sectors including aviation, healthcare, finance, law, and technology. With strong engagement from corporate partners, medical professionals, and philanthropic leaders, the gala offers a powerful opportunity to connect with influential individuals dedicated to creating meaningful impact.

We will share updates on our mission to build strong and stable eye care systems worldwide that include:

  • The latest technological advancements in AI from Cybersight
  • Updates from on board the Flying Eye Hospital
  • Impact from our long-term country programs

Enjoy a night of exquisite food and meaningful purpose, with all net proceeds supporting the Next Era of Eye Care Belongs to Everyone.

6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception sponsored by GE Aerospace

We begin the evening with a cocktail hour—an opportunity to connect and celebrate before the night unfolds.

7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program

Dress code: Cocktail attire.
 

We appreciate your support and look forward to celebrating with you!

If you have any questions, please contact Events Manager, Geishel Valverde at [email protected].

All table sponsorships are sold out. To submit a payment, please complete the attached form and email it to [email protected]. Checks can also be mailed as noted in the form. Thank you. 

CAN'T ATTEND?

Your gift will help bring a brighter future to those at risk.

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Presenting

Benefactors

Patrons

Langdon and Lyn Cook

Supporters

Mrs. Thomas S. Knight, Jr.

Virtuals

Impact In 2024

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Orbis supporters, we were able to make a huge impact in 2024, improving access to quality eye care around the world for millions of people.

  • 38,000+ trainings

    completed by eye care professionals and community health workers

  • 53,000+ eye surgeries

    and laser treatments performed

    A young girl with an eye patch cuddles a teddy bear and her father after surgery.
  • 2.2+ million

    eye screenings and examinations

    A female garment worker from Bangladesh has her vision screened

Event Location

This year’s gala will be held at The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan—an elegant art deco venue offering magical views of the Empire State building.

The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112

Orbis Gala 2024

2024 Orbis International Gala

Orbis Gala 2024

Take a look back at last year’s gala held at the Intercontinental New York Barclay. With over 200 attendees and a line-up of inspiring speakers, the evening was a resounding success, celebrating the awesome impact Orbis supporters and partners make.

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