Vital Mission - Civic Tech Dinner

A VITAL MISSION On the launch night of America House, Vital Ventures will host an intimate, invite-only dinner inside the new home for nonpartisan progress. This dinner centers on a core mission: architecting accountability as vital infrastructure for the conditions human thriving requires.Everyone in this room plays a part in the same work: turning public promises into public proof, and tomorrow's promises into today's action: - Government holds one part of the equation. - Technology holds another. - Journalists make information visible. - Communications shape whether people understand it. - Capital decides which solutions grow. Every sector in this room already holds a piece. Tonight isn't about finding your part... It's about deciding whether you'll play it! HOSTED BY DAME SYDNEY THACKRAY Dame Sydney Thackray is Chairman of Vital Ventures, which builds infrastructure that closes the gap between institutional intention and real outcomes. Her work spans civic tech, government accountability, and humanitarian services. She was recognized in Rome for her humanitarian work through the Order of San Martino. JOINING THE TABLE: PAUL STRAUSS Paul Strauss, D.C.'s elected Shadow U.S. Senator, a role he's held since 1996. For decades, he's represented District residents in Washington's statehood effort, advocating before Congress for full federal representation, self-determination, and stronger protection of D.C.'s interests on federal issues. His long-standing perspective on the relationship between government, representation, and public accountability makes him a natural voice for tonight's conversation. IN COLLABORATION WITH WHAT TO EXPECT MORE INFO