Cosmopolitan Club
05/20/2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
OTR is delighted to host our annual benefit and to welcome Ian Smith AM, British Australian businessman and refugee advocate, as our speaker. We hope you can join us on the evening of May 20th at the Cosmopolitan Club.
Ian Smith AM
Mr. Smith is the founding partner of Bespoke Approach and a Senior Adviser to Albright Stonebridge Group. He also co-founded Barefoot to Boots with two South Sudanese refugee brothers and serves as a director of Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia and Deputy Chair of King’s Trust Australia.
At a moment when conflict and instability are placing immense pressure on an already overstretched humanitarian sector, this is an especially timely opportunity to hear from a thoughtful and deeply experienced voice. Mr. Smith will speak about contemporary refugee issues, including the impact of the war in Iran and its broader ramifications for displaced people around the world.
Don’t miss this opportunity for completely “Off the Record” access to Ian Smith’s perspectives.
Please purchase tickets for you and your guests by Thursday, May 14th. Space is limited. Pricing starts at $250. Become a sponsor starting at $1000, which entitles you to two event tickets. Sponsors will be recognized at the event. You do not have to log in to register. Please note that it is more convenient to register using your computer.
If you wish to pay by check, mail payment to:
Off the Record; c/o Foreign Policy Association; 551 Fifth Ave; Suite 3000; NYC; 10176.
If you have questions, contact the office: [email protected]; (212) 481- 8100, ext. 223.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Envoy: 250.00
Diplomat: $350.00
Consul General: $500.00
Sponsor: $1,000.00 (entitles you to 2 tickets)
