# Rising stars gather at TIME100 Next Gala

> Leaders across industries met in Manhattan on October 29 to exchange ideas at the 2026 TIME100 Next Gala.
- Title: Rising stars gather at TIME100 Next Gala · TIME | Shortify
- Summary: Leaders across industries met in Manhattan on October 29 to exchange ideas at the 2026 TIME100 Next Gala. The TIME100 Next Gala brought together influential…
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- Published: 2026-10-30T17:29:38.831+00:00
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## Colombian anti-corruption campaigner arrives in white elephant costume
Luis Carlos Rúa attended the gala dressed in a white elephant costume, later changing to an all-black suit.
## Influential rising stars meet across industries
On Thursday, October twenty-ninth, leaders from health, climate, business, sports, entertainment and more gathered in Manhattan. Himesh Patel met Wawira Njiru, Sombr greeted Joey King, and Tyrese Maxey laughed with Druski over dinner.
## Raye performs and reflects on hope
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Raye performed a soulful cover of Julie London's Cry Me a River and Happier Times Ahead from her album This Music May Contain Hope. She said hope is a cheesy, but necessary emotion.

> Hope is a cheesy, but necessary emotion.
## Portrait studio captures guests against celestial backdrop
Guests posed for photographs in a portrait studio sponsored by Toyota. Art director Jana Frost designed a hand-made celestial set, with photographer Stefano Giuliano capturing the images of attendees throughout the evening.
## Rolex, Toyota and others present the gala
The TIME100 Next Gala was presented by Rolex, Toyota, American Airlines, Danantara, Project Management Institute, and Target. The event brought together emerging leaders to exchange ideas and celebrate their work.
## Key takeaway

The TIME100 Next Gala brought together influential emerging leaders from health, climate, business, sports and entertainment to network and celebrate.