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

Innovation Chair
Bruce L. Levy, President and CEO, BMR Energy
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
Caroline Tillett, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Kenvue
Timothy Tracy, Global Client Service Partner, Americas Private Equity Leader, EY

* as of November 21, 2025

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