RAISON D'ÊTRE · NOV 14, 2026 · NEW YORK

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A full day and evening built around how perception changes.

A city loop across eight senses, a six-course dinner, and a closing look at what actually shifted in you, built with the collaborators below, and open to a small group of guests.

Each name below is credited according to how they're participating in Raison d'Être.

Partner

Actively helping create or deliver the experience through hosting, co-design, facilitation, or space.

Contributor

Adding something meaningful to the experience through product, place, access, or support.

Hotel

Providing guest rooms, preferred rates, or a stay experience connected to the event.

PARTNERS

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Already building this with us

The people and places co-designing, hosting, facilitating, and carrying key parts of the day.

Filter across the 8 senses

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October 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Countdown to the full partner reveal
62
Days
05
Hours
09
Minutes
14
Seconds
We're almost there83.0%

October 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

CONTRIBUTORS

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Small encounters, lasting effects

Contributors add specific moments, objects, and inputs that can shift what guests notice, feel, or remember.

Fortnum & Mason

Taste

Chocolate can taste different when the music changes.

Ghia

Taste

A bitter drink can feel different after a few sips.

HOTELS

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An Ode to Your Stay

Three selected stays, each chosen for a different kind of guest. Rates and Ode perks are shared once you've expressed interest.

Arlo NoMad
Arlo NoMad
Arlo NoMad

Value + design + flexibility

Value + design + flexibility

Value + design + flexibility

A design-forward stay in NoMad, with a preferred guest rate, a small food and drink credit, and flexible arrival and departure built around the event.

A design-forward stay in NoMad, with a preferred guest rate, a small food and drink credit, and flexible arrival and departure built around the event.

A design-forward stay in NoMad, with a preferred guest rate, a small food and drink credit, and flexible arrival and departure built around the event.

We’ll send back the rate and the full list of perks once you express interest.

Hyatt Grand Central
Hyatt Grand Central
Hyatt Grand Central

Convenience + larger rooms + sharing

Convenience + larger rooms + sharing

Convenience + larger rooms + sharing

Room options built for two to four, if you’re splitting the stay with someone. One guest staying at Hyatt will be upgraded to an Executive Corner King Suite.

Room options built for two to four, if you’re splitting the stay with someone. One guest staying at Hyatt will be upgraded to an Executive Corner King Suite.

Room options built for two to four, if you’re splitting the stay with someone. One guest staying at Hyatt will be upgraded to an Executive Corner King Suite.

We’ll send over the rate and what’s included once you express interest in Raison d'Être.

Motto by Hilton, Times Square
Motto by Hilton, Times Square
Motto by Hilton, Times Square

Central location + strongest all-around guest perks

Central location + strongest all-around guest perks

Central location + strongest all-around guest perks

A few minutes from Rockefeller Center, with a welcome amenity on arrival, waived fees, and flexibility around the event dates.

A few minutes from Rockefeller Center, with a welcome amenity on arrival, waived fees, and flexibility around the event dates.

A few minutes from Rockefeller Center, with a welcome amenity on arrival, waived fees, and flexibility around the event dates.

We’ll follow up with the rate and everything included once you express interest.

Interested in Raison d’Être?

Interested in
Raison d’Être?

Over twenty partners, contributors, and stays are already confirmed. Tell us you’re interested and we’ll follow up about next steps.

Twenty-two partners, contributors, and stays are already confirmed.
Tell us you’re interested and we’ll follow up about next steps.

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