A Message from the 25th Anniversary Gala Co-Chairs
Twenty-five years ago, a small breakfast meeting at the Hilton Nagoya brought together a handful of business and community leaders around a simple idea: that the people of Nagoya could make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing poverty and hardship around the world. What began as that gathering in 2001 soon grew into the first HOPE Charity Gala, drawing 336 guests and launching a tradition of generosity that continues today. Over the past quarter century, the support of this community has helped provide clean water, education, opportunity, and disaster recovery assistance to hundreds of thousands of people across Asia and Africa, while also supporting families and communities in Japan following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
As we are preparing to celebrate the 25th HOPE Nagoya Gala, we invite you to join us honoring the remarkable legacy of those who helped start this dream, everyone who has supported the mission and now, those who are helping shape its future. This anniversary is more than a celebration of past achievements - it is an opportunity for our community to come together once again in the spirit of compassion, partnership, and service. We hope you will support this milestone event through your attendance, sponsorship, and engagement as we continue working together to bring hope, dignity, and opportunity to those who need it most.
Bryce Conlan
Ernie Izumi
Co-Chairs, 25th HOPE Nagoya Gala 2027
Hilton Nagoya · March 5, 2027