Welcome to CDT’s 2022 Tech Prom!

CDT's 2022 Annual Benefit, Tech Prom. October 6, 2022 at the Anthem, Washington, D.C. Background is a lightly textured dark blue color, with a block of thin/small wavy lines running along the bottom of the image. Text in light yellow, white, and light blue (with wavy lines). Yellow intersecting lines run underneath "Tech Prom," almost forming the shape of a bowtie. — CDT’s 2022 Annual Benefit, Tech Prom. October 6, 2022 at the Anthem, Washington, D.C. Text in light yellow, white, and light blue (with wavy lines). Yellow intersecting lines almost form the shape of a bowtie.

We’re excited to have you join us today, October 6th, to learn more about CDT, discuss trends in tech policy, and network with policymakers, educators, civil society advocates, government representatives, corporate partners, and the interested public!

Building off of the success of last year, this year’s Tech Prom will feature guest lounges and wide pathways, perfect for socializing throughout the venue.

CDT is committed to the health and safety of our guests. Safety measures will be enforced, following the venue requirements and the instructions of the CDC in accordance with District of Columbia guidelines.

Dress code: Business / cocktail attire

Parking: Available on-site. Metro four blocks away. For more info: http://bit.ly/anthemparking.

Program

5:30 – 6:30 PM // President’s Reception
6:00 – 7:30 PM // General Reception
7:30 PM // Remarks
8:00 – 10:00 PM // Concert & Dessert Reception
10:00 PM // Event Concludes

Floor Plan

Donate

Menu

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

“Hard Cipher” – bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice, cinnamon stick

* Mocktail version available – ask for the “Soft Cipher”

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

LOBSTER MAKI – sticky rice, daikon sauce, sesame soy wrapper

TRUFFLED ARANCINI – mushrooms, fontina, oregano

TUNA POKE WONTON TACOS – wasabi guacamole, pineapple poblano salsa

POLENTA BITES (GF + V) – caramelized onion, spinach

BUFFET DINNER

GRILLED STEAK TAGLIATA* – sirloin steak, baby arugula, rosemary garlic oil balsamic reduction, fried capers

BRANZINO VERDE (GF) – cilantro ancho marinade, salsa verde

GRILLED CHILI LIME FARM RAISED CHICKEN (GF) – corn, tomato, black bean poblano salsa

SPICED VEGETABLE CAKES (GF +V) – cauliflower, french beans, raisins, root vegetables, chilies baby arugula, tomato chutney

ARTISAN CAVATAPPI – butternut squash, shaved brussels sprouts, rosemary brown butter

POTATO GRATIN (GF) – cream, parmigiano, gruyère

EDAMAME SUCCOTASH (GF+V) edamame beans, lima beans, corn, cilantro, lime vinaigrette

GREEN BEAN & ROASTED PUMPKIN SALAD (GF+V) – grilled portobello mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, red pepper, zesty vinaigrette

GRAIN & VEGGIE SALAD (V) – wheatberry, quinoa, barley, green peas, sweet potato, light vinaigrette

ARTISANAL BREADS

DESSERT / SWEET MINIATURES

CHOCOLATE MARQUIS CAKE – dark ganache filling, fresh raspberries

CINNAMON APPLE DESSERT COUPE – apple compote, cinnamon cremeux, apple cider foam, toasted cinnamon crunch

VALRHONA CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CORDIALS – fudge sauce, fresh raspberries

MINIATURE SHORTBREAD RUSTIC TARTS – apricot, sour cherry, peach, blueberry

LEMON CURD BARS streusel, lemon zest

CHOCOLATE DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS (GF + V) – bittersweet chocolate

LADUREE STYLE MACAROONS – chocolate | lemon | raspberry

CHOCOLATE CHURRO CORDIALS – cinnamon chocolate mousse, mini cinnamon sugar dusted churro

FRESH FRUIT SKEWERS (GF+V) – melon, pineapple, strawberries

HOT BEVERAGE SERVICE

GOURMET COFFEE BAR – sugar crystals, whipped cream, chocolate shavings

HOT COCOA – milk chocolate, mini marshmallows

HOT APPLE CIDER – cinnamon, star anise, cloves