Skip to content
All Events

45th NAF Ball

Mark your calendars for November 20, 2026—the 45th NAF Ball is set to be a highlight of the year. As the premier Dutch-American black-tie gala, the event welcomes over 400 business leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished guests. The evening supports NAF Programs, empowering Dutch-American exchange through education and cultural exchange. It’s also the perfect occasion for business leaders to network and build transatlantic partnerships in a sophisticated and memorable setting.


Program

6:45 pm Registration

Coat Check and Photo Booth

7:00 pm Cocktail Reception

Silent Auction and Raffle Displays

8:15 pm Opening of the Ball

Dinner and Dancing to Paul Errico Entertainment

11:30 pm – 1:30 am The Nightclub at Freddy’s Heineken Bar


NAF Ball Ticket and Table Option

This year, we are excited to introduce expanded pricing options to suit every guest. All tables accommodate ten guests, making it easy to plan with friends or colleagues. To learn more about the benefits of each table level, please contact events@thenaf.org for full details.

NAF Student Ticket *$500
NAF Alumni and Young Professionals Ticket (up to 35 Yrs. Old) *$750
Patron Individual Ticket *$975
Benefactor Individual Ticket *$1,500
Patron Table$16,000
Benefactor Table$18,500

Premium Table Options

Half page advertising in NAF ball program journal

Logo placement in NAF ball program journal and NAF ball webpage

Premium table location

Full page advertising in NAF ball program journal

Logo placement in NAF ball program journal and NAF ball webpage

Premium table location

Recognition in the global NAF newsletter

Dedicated press release

Full page advertising in NAF ball program journal

Introduction to relevant interest area professionals

Logo placement in NAF ball program journal and NAF ball webpage

Media exposure via attending press and social media

Opportunity to co-host business, cultural and educational initiatives with the NAF

Personal introduction to distinguished guests (Dignitaries and Royal Patrons)

Premium table location

Recognition in the global NAF newsletter

Thank you announcement, during the NAF Ball



ACCOMMODATIONS

A special courtesy room-block rate will be offered for a limited time for the nights of November 18, 19, and 20, 2026 at Hotel Park Ave NYC, 444 Park Ave South.

$299/night + tax for a Studio King. The facility fee of $40/night will be waived for all bookings.

Please use this link to book your reservations: tinyurl.com/NAFParkAve

Reservations must be made on or before Monday, October 19, 2026.

Thank you to our NAF Ball service providers :

Event Details

Date2026-11-20

Location: Gotham Hall, New York City
1356 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
United States

Type
In person

1356 Broadway, New York, NY, USA

Date:2026-11-20

Location: Gotham Hall, New York City
1356 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
United States

Organizing Committee

  • Jan Willem van Bergen Henegouwen (Chair)
  • Mesut Celebi
  • Nemi Dupuis
  • Hans Duijf
  • Ashley Fleming
  • Bob van Gelder
  • Yvonne Kool
  • Constantin Lafourcade
  • George Liao
  • Yvette van Loon
  • Angela Molenaar
  • Kelly Osawaru
  • Aafke Pronk
  • Nina Glorie-Severino- Silent Auction Coordinator
  • Egbert Stolk
  • Hugo Verdegaal
  • Jeroen Vos

NAF Staff

  • Hallia J. Baker- Special Events Director
  • Caroliene Hermans- Executive Director
  • Maggie Maloney- Program Manager
  • Eleanne van Vliet- Director of Development
  • Erin Walsh- Development and Communications

NAF Leadership

  • Jurjan Wouda Kuipers- NAF Chair

Get Involved

Become A Member

Join Now

Support the NAF

Donate

Our Sponsors