FAQ: 2026 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner Honoring Governor Greg Abbott
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The JASDFW gala offers executives exclusive networking with top Japanese and Texas business leaders to gain strategic partnerships and competitive advantages.
The event on April 15, 2026 at Irving Convention Center includes a VIP reception, dinner, silent auction, and networking from 6:00 to 9:30 PM.
This gala strengthens Japan-Texas relations through cultural exchange and supports educational programs that foster mutual understanding between communities.
Attendees can bid on curated travel experiences, designer jewelry, and exclusive sports packages while celebrating Governor Abbott's international leadership award.
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It is the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth's signature annual fundraiser that brings together business, government, and diplomatic leaders to celebrate the partnership between Japan and Texas through networking, cultural connection, and international collaboration.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is receiving the Sun & Star Legacy Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Japan and Texas, including establishing strategic agreements with Japanese prefectures.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Irving Convention Center.
Under Governor Abbott's leadership, Texas has become one of Japan's strongest U.S. partners for trade, innovation, and investment, with hundreds of Japanese-owned businesses now operating in Texas and strategic agreements established with Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Aichi Prefecture.
Guests can look forward to an elegant evening featuring a VIP reception, gourmet dinner, high-level networking opportunities, and a silent auction with curated travel experiences, designer jewelry, fine dining packages, and exclusive sports and golf offerings.
The dinner serves as JASDFW's signature annual fundraiser, supporting programs that promote education, culture, and business exchange across North Texas and fostering mutual understanding and collaboration between Japanese and American communities.
Sponsorships and table reservations are now open, and interested parties can receive updates or express early interest by visiting https://jasdfw2026gala.org/.
Founded in 1970, JASDFW is dedicated to strengthening bonds between Japan and North Texas through business, education, and cultural exchange, providing high-quality programs that foster friendship, understanding, and collaboration between the two nations.
The partnership serves as a cornerstone of continued U.S.-Japan collaboration, shaping the future through business partnerships, cultural exchange, and shared values of innovation, respect, and community that benefit both Texas and Japan economically and culturally.
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