Since its first dinner in 1946, The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner has raised millions of dollars for New York’s most vulnerable women and children. The Dinner has featured renowned cultural, business, and political figures, including most major party presidential nominees during election years since 1960.

2024 Featured Speaker

2024
Featured Speaker

Donald
Trump

Donald

Trump

79th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner

Thursday, October 17, 2024

New York Hilton Midtown

1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Arrival Time for Staff

TBD

Arrival Time for Media

TBD

Frequently Asked Questions

The 79th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner will take place at the New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of Americas on October 17, 2024.

The New York Hilton Midtown offers on-site valet parking for $75. The entrance is located on 53rd & 54th Street between 6th & 7th Avenue.

The General Reception is typically scheduled to begin at 6:30PM.

The program is typically scheduled to end around 9:30PM.

Credentials must be requested for each representative from all media outlets. Please know space is limited and it may not be possible to grant all Press Credential requests. Completing this application does not guarantee a credential or access to the Dinner. You will be notified of the determination of your request.