General admission is $1,111 per ticket. Registration is subject to host approval.
๐ญโจโ๏ธ๐ THE PEACE TRAIN INAUGURAL SIGNATURE COSTUME BALL ๐โ๏ธโจ๐ญ
๐ Honoring Great American Artists, Innovators & Legacy Families for Peace & Prosperity
Come as your favorite Peace Train avatar. Imagine the future. Celebrate the world we are creating together! ๐๐โจ
๐ Friday, October 30, 2026
๐ธ Red Carpet Begins: 5:00 PM. The celebration runs until 11:00 PM ET.
๐ DCTV Historic Firehouse | Tribeca, Manhattan, NYC
๐ญ Dress Code: Your Favorite Peace Train Avatar | Visionary Costume Ball Elegance
๐ Hosted by The Peace Train
๐๏ธ Co-Hosted by Patrons of Peace, Pioneers of Peace & The Peace Train Founding Alliance Partners: Davos Worldwide, Beverly Hills Family Office Network, New Moon Films, Health Wealth & Legacy, Future of Humanity, TRIIBE, Propel Earth, Spider Network, BitAngels, TuneFM
โ๏ธBenefiting The Peace Pledge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to philanthropically supporting initiatives for Peace and Prosperity, initially The Peace Train and Founding Alliance.
๐๏ธ RSVP & Tickets are 501(c)(3) donation and attendees receive receipt, less F&B costs.
๐โจ IMAGINE PEACE. EMBODY THE FUTURE. ALL ABOARD!
What if we could step into the peaceful and prosperous world we dream of creating, together?
This October, we invite you to an extraordinary inaugural celebration where imagination meets purpose, creativity meets innovation, and our greatest dreams for humanity come to life.
Welcome to The Peace Train Inaugural Signature Costume Ball, an unforgettable evening bringing together Great American Artists, Innovators, Legacy Families, philanthropists, founders, visionary brands and global changemakers to celebrate the present and future of peace and prosperity.
Your invitation: Come dressed as your favorite Peace Train avatar! ๐ญ
Arrive as a visionary of peace, an artist of the future, a guardian of our planet, an innovator, a legendary peacemaker, or a character entirely of your own imagination.
Think extraordinary costumes, creative expression, futuristic elegance, art, music, storytelling, innovation and an unforgettable red carpet filled with the characters who will help shape our world.
Together, we will imagine and celebrate the peaceful, prosperous future we know is possible, and begin bringing it to life.
Our mission: Make Peace More Profitable Than War.
๐ฌโจ YOU ARE PART OF THE STORY!
This is more than a gala. It is the opening chapter of a global movement, and you are invited to become part of its story.
We plan to film this extraordinary evening, capturing our community, honorees, performances, visionary costumes, celebrations and collective dreams for peace.
Selected footage is intended to be featured in the February 2027 teaser for The Peace Train docuseries, which we plan to share with mainstream media platforms and prospective distribution partners as a first glimpse of the worldwide peace celebration we are creating together.
Come ready to celebrate, create, connect and embody your vision of the future!
Please note: Photography and filming will take place throughout the event. By attending, guests may appear in event photography, promotional materials and documentary footage. Guests who have concerns about filming should contact the organizers in advance. Any additional filming releases will be coordinated where required.
๐ THREE CITIES. ONE MOVEMENT. AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW TRADITION.
Our Signature Costume Ball is the first of three inaugural Peace Train events, bringing together extraordinary communities to support our Founding Alliance, docuseries and World Peace Movement.
๐ญ OCTOBER 30, 2026 | NEW YORK CITY
The Peace Train Inaugural Signature Costume Ball
Honoring Great American Artists & Innovators for Peace & Prosperity
๐ด DECEMBER 2026 | PALM BEACH
Global Leaders for Peace and Prosperity Gala
Celebrating visionary leadership, global collaboration and prosperity with purpose
๐ฌ FEBRUARY 2027 | LOS ANGELES
Peace Leaders in Media Summit
*Honoring media leaders, filmmakers and storytellers advancing peace and funding the future of positive media.*
Our vision is to establish the Peace Train Signature Costume Ball as an annual celebration, bringing our community together each year to honor extraordinary achievements, celebrate our shared humanity and imagine what comes next.
Founding sponsors and partners are invited to explore opportunities for recognition and collaboration across all three inaugural events.
๐โจ HONORING LEGACIES OF PEACE & PROSPERITY
Our inaugural awards will recognize remarkable Americans whose artistic, entrepreneurial, philanthropic and technological contributions have shaped generations, and whose legacies can inspire a more peaceful and prosperous future.
๐ Great American Innovators for Peace
Recognizing legendary innovators across digital assets, artificial intelligence, technology, science, energy, aerospace and other fields advancing human and planetary peace and prosperity.
Innovator Awards Presented by our Co Hosting Partners:
๐๏ธ Bryan Talebi: Founder, Ahura AI & Future of Humanity and Ambassador of Peace
๐๏ธ Silvio Pupo-Casco: Founder, Logos Capital & SustainaCities and Ambassador of Peace
Additional sponsorship of innovation awards is available.
โจ๐ ESTEEMED HONOREES: ๐โจ
Will Ahmed*, Whoop: Health Innovation
โฟ Brock Pierce, Tether: Digital Assets & Innovation
โฟ Michael Terpin: Digital Assets & Innovation
๐ Wendy Diamond*, WEDO: Ecosystem Innovation
๐ค De Kai: AI Innovation, LM for Google Translate
โพ๏ธ Trish Kane, Healerverse: Web3 and Wellness Innovation
๐ Dr. Alexander More*: Earth & Ocean Innovation
โ๏ธ Henk Rogers*: Gaming & Energy Innovation
๐งฌ Cathy Cyphers Soref*: Philanthropy Innovation
๐ Grant and Eva Blaisdell: Space Innovation
๐ Lifetime Achievement in Space Innovation: Richard J. Cyphers , Chief of Structural Design of the Lunar Module and F-14; award to be accepted by his daughter, Cathy Cyphers Soref.
๐จ Great American Artists for Peace
Artist Awards Presented by our Co Hosting Partners:
๐๏ธ Andrew Antar: Founder, TuneFM and Ambassador of Peace
๐๏ธ Ben Droz: Co Founder, The Peace Train
๐๏ธ Lindsey Sichel: Founder, Health, Wealth & Legacy
Additional sponsorship of artist awards is available.
โจ๐ Celebrating legendary artists whose creativity, vision and cultural contributions inspire peace across generations. ๐โจ
๐ Jerry Wonda*: Award Winning Music Producer
๐ Sheryl Crow*: Grammy Award Winning Artist
๐ธ Patrick McMullan: Celebrity Photographer
๐จ Roger Sichel: Society Photographer, Painter
๐ฌ Cannon Hersey*: Social Impact Filmmaker
๐ฑ Dan Droz: Sculptor, Advertising Innovator
๐๏ธ Douglas Soref: Lyricist and Music Producer
Featuring a very special performance by DPAK* of his latest hit singles โTogether We Riseโ and โLet the Freedom Ringโ , as seen on our Peace Train Main Stage at the Great American State Fair, and recently at INC and MAHA Summit.
DPAK is awarded the Rising Star Award as a Great American Artist for Peace.
(*Artist confirmation pending travel logistics sponsorship , please contact if this is of interest).
โจAdditional featured artists, performers and honorees will be announced.
๐ Great American Legacy Families for Peace & Prosperity
Sponsorship and Presentation of Awards Available.
Honoring the families whose multigenerational contributions to enterprise, innovation, philanthropy, art and culture have helped shape our world.
๐ The Winston Family* , Precious Gems & Peace Innovation
๐ The Vanderbilt Family , Railroads & American Enterprise
๐ The Soref Family , Innovation & Enterprise
๐จ The Hilton Family* , Hospitality
๐พ The Perdue Family* , Agriculture
๐ฆ The De Medici Family* , Banking & Art
๐ The Jacobi Family , Earth Assets & Innovation
๐น The Sichel Family , Art, Innovation & Community
๐๏ธ The Hersey Family* , Art, Journalism & Peace
๐ซ The Seo Family* , Community Empowerment
๐ Honored Guest & Ambassador of Peace: Alina Bonsell , NY State Senate Candidate D28 Sharing remarks about Political Leadership for Peace and Prosperity. โ๏ธโจ
*An asterisk* indicates an invited honoree whose participation is pending confirmation. The program and honoree lineup are subject to change.*
๐โจ THE TRIPLE THREAD AWARDS โจ๐
Celebrating Great American Artists / Innovators /Legacy Families for Peace & Prosperity ๐
At the heart of the evening, The Triple Thread Awards for Peace & Prosperity will honor an extraordinary group of artists/ innovators/ legacy leaders, and rising stars whose creativity, leadership, and contributions are helping weave a more peaceful and prosperous future.
๐ 2026 โTriple Threadโ ๐ฐ Honorees:
๐ Barbara Winston*: Peace Innovation Initiative
๐ Steve Tisch*: Legendary Movie Producer, Chairman, NY Giants
๐ Paris Hilton*: Icon, Creator of Creator Economy
๐ Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin: VS Global Studio, SoHo Muse
๐ Lorenzo De Medici: Medici Bank, Pop Artist
๐ Roger Sichel: Legendary Artist & Innovator
๐ Eva Blaisdell โLady Rocketโ: Lady Rocket Foundation
โจ 2026 Rising Stars
๐ Grant Blaisdell: Copernic Space
๐ Andrew Antar: Tune FM
๐ Ben Droz: The Peace Train & LIGHTSPACE
๐ Maryn Ryan Soref: The Peace Train & LIGHTSPACE
Together, these remarkable leaders represent the three threads at the heart of the awards , Artistry, Innovation & Legacy , celebrating the many ways individuals and families can use their gifts, platforms, resources, and influence in service of Peace & Prosperity.
* Invited / confirmation pending.
๐ฅโจ AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENING ABOARD THE PEACE TRAIN
Join us for an imaginative evening of:
๐ธ Peace Train Avatar Red Carpet , Arrive in your most inspired costume and embody the peaceful future you envision.
๐ฅ Cocktails & Elevated Bites , Celebrate and connect with our extraordinary community.
๐ NextGen Legacy Families , Recognizing the families and rising leaders carrying extraordinary legacies into the future.
๐ The Inaugural Peace Pledge Awards , Honoring Great American Artists, Innovators and Legacy Families for Peace & Prosperity.
๐ค Visionary Conversations & Keynote Remarks , Inspiring perspectives on art, innovation, enterprise, philanthropy and peace.
๐ถ Music, Art & Special Performances , Celebrating creativity as a powerful force for human connection.
๐จ Peace & Prosperity Art Showcase & Auction , Featuring Alejandro Glatt and additional participating artists.
๐ฝ๏ธ Gala Dinner & Community Tables , Connect with the founders, visionaries and organizations helping build The Peace Train.
๐ฌ The Peace Train Docuseries Filming , Help bring the story of our movement to life!
๐ญ Costume Ball Celebration , A joyful, imaginative gathering celebrating our shared vision for peace and prosperity.
โ๏ธ PATRONS OF PEACE & THE PEACE PLEDGE
Our gala brings together the growing Patrons of Peace community, distinguished families, artists, innovators, foundations, family offices and visionary philanthropists who believe in using their influence, creativity, relationships and resources to advance peace.
Through The Peace Pledge, Patrons of Peace are invited, entirely voluntarily, to direct 2% of their annual philanthropic giving to The Peace Pledge Foundation.
These contributions support our Founding Alliance of leading organizations advancing peace and prosperity and help produce our docuseries, sharing their stories and demonstrating what we can accomplish together.
Patrons of Peace membership and philanthropic contributions are entirely optional. Gala attendance and recognition as an honoree do not require membership, a donation or any additional partnership commitment.
๐ชโจ CHOOSE YOUR PEACE TRAIN COMMUNITY TABLE
Our inaugural Signature Costume Ball will bring together extraordinary communities through dedicated Co-Host & Sponsor Tables.
When purchasing your ticket, you will have the opportunity to indicate which community, co-host or sponsor table you would prefer to join.
๐ Founding Host & Co-Host Communities
The Peace Train
Davos Worldwide
Beverly Hills Family Office Network
New Moon Films
Future of Humanity
TRIIBE
Propel Earth
Spider Network
BitAngels
LIGHTSPACE
Tune FM
๐ Founding Sponsor & Partner Tables
Dedicated tables will also be available for confirmed gala sponsors and founding partners. Additional sponsor tables will be announced as partnerships are finalized.
๐ซ Special Community Tables
We also welcome guests to indicate interest in joining one of our themed community tables:
Great American Artists for Peace & Prosperity
Great American Innovators for Peace & Prosperity
Great American Legacy Families for Peace & Prosperity
Patrons of Peace
Peace Leaders in Media
Ambassadors of Peace
๐ช How to select your table: During registration, indicate your preferred co-host, sponsor or community table. Our team will do its best to accommodate preferences, subject to availability and final seating arrangements. Table selection is a preference, not a confirmed reservation. Guests who would like to sit together should include the names of their party in their registration.
๐โจ FOUNDING SPONSORSHIPS & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
We invite extraordinary brands, companies, family offices, foundations and visionary organizations aligned with peace and prosperity to join us as Founding Sponsors of The Peace Train.
This is an opportunity to be part of a joyful, highly creative inaugural celebration, and to explore recognition across our three-city event series.
Founding sponsorship tiers are Co-Hosting $100k+, Community $50k+, Table $25k+, and Brand $10k+.
Founding partnership opportunities include:
โจ Signature Costume Ball Sponsorships , Align your brand with our inaugural New York celebration, red carpet, awards and community experience.
๐ฝ๏ธ VIP & Community Tables , Host your own table and bring together the artists, innovators, investors, family offices and leaders you most want to connect with.
๐ Peace Pledge Award Sponsorships , Support the recognition of extraordinary artists, innovators and legacy families.
๐ฌ Docuseries & Creative Partnerships , Explore opportunities to support our documentary initiative and the stories of organizations advancing peace.
๐ด Three-City Founding Partnerships , Explore brand recognition and participation at the October New York Costume Ball, December Palm Beach Gala and February Los Angeles Peace Leaders in Media Summit & Gala.
We would love to collaborate with brands that believe in creating a world where peace, creativity, enterprise and prosperity flourish together.
For sponsorships, VIP tables and founding partnerships:
๐ฉ maryn@โthepeacetrain.โearth
๐ฉ brittany@โthepeacetrain.โearth
๐๏ธ RESERVE YOUR SEAT ABOARD THE PEACE TRAIN!
Your ticket is an invitation to become part of our founding community, celebrate the extraordinary people shaping a better world and experience the beginning of a remarkable new annual tradition.
Tickets benefit The Peace Pledge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The tax-deductible portion of each ticket, if any, will be determined in accordance with applicable law based on the value of goods and services received.
Space is limited, and registration is subject to host approval.
Come as your favorite Peace Train avatar. Bring your imagination. Bring your community. Bring your vision for a more peaceful and prosperous world.
๐ Peace is our greatest legacy.
๐ซ Prosperity is what we build together.
๐ The future is what we choose now.
โ๏ธ Make Peace More Profitable Than War.
๐ญโจ๐ ALL ABOARD THE PEACE TRAIN! ๐โจ๐ญ