Celebrating Genius 2026

On May 18, 2026, LSC will celebrate the 14th Annual Genius Gala. The Genius Gala honors great thinkers and doers in science and technology at a uniquely festive evening event. Proceeds from the Genius Gala help make world-class science learning accessible to students, teachers, and families, especially those in high-needs communities.

Explore sponsorship opportunities here. To secure a sponsorship or to make a donation, please contact us at geniusgala@lsc.org.

2026 Genius Award Honorees


Gala Committee in Progress*

President and CEO
Paul Hoffman, Liberty Science Center

Corporate Chair
Caroline Tillett
, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Kenvue

Innovation Chair
Bruce L. Levy, President and CEO, BMR Energy
Timothy Tracy, Global Client Service Partner, Americas Private Equity Leader, EY
Gregory Tusar
, Head of Institutional Product, Coinbase
Josh Weston, Honorary Chairman, ADP

Co-Chairs
David Barry, Founder and CEO, Urby
Lindsay Hans, President and Co-Head, Merrill Wealth Management
Chirag Patel, Co-CEO and President, Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Al Reba, SVP, Cardiovascular & Immunology Commercialization, Bristol Myers Squibb
Anthony T. Skiadas, EVP, CFO, Verizon Communications

* as of December 10, 2025

For sponsorship or to make a donation, please contact us at geniusgala@lsc.org.