National Trustee Week 2027
New York City | March 10‒14, 2027
OPERA America invites its Patron Circle ($500+) members, trustees from opera companies across the country, and guests to come together in New York City for National Trustee Week 2027.
National Trustee Week includes:
- National Trustee Forum in New York City
- OPERA America Salutes awards dinner
- Outings and Performances in New York City
Details and registration to come in Fall 2026. Questions? Contact us at Membership@operaamerica.org or 212.796.8627.
National Trustee Forum
The National Trustee Forum is a multiday symposium for opera company board members to develop deeper understanding of the most pressing governance challenges and opportunities in the field of opera.
Learn more about the curriculum at National Trustee Forum.
National Trustee Forum
March 10‒12, 2027
Wednesday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. ‒ 3:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12, 9:30 a.m. ‒ 3:30 p.m. ET
OPERA America's National Opera Center
330 7th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY
The National Trustee Forum is open to board members of OPERA America’s Professional Company Members.
OPERA America Salutes
Celebrating Opera’s Great Leaders
OPERA America Salutes is a special, Friday-evening event that brings together artists, producers, and advocates in tribute to some of the field’s most accomplished figures. The unforgettable evening honors industry pioneers and supports the next generation of opera leaders.
Proceeds from the event will sustain OPERA America’s professional development programs, including the Leadership Intensive, New General Director Roundtables, and Mentorship Programs.
OPERA America Salutes
Friday, March 12, 2027
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Plaza Hotel
768 5th Ave, New York, NY
More details to be announced in Fall 2026.
Outings and Performances
Guests are invited to participate in a series of outings and performances throughout the week.
More details to be announced in Fall 2026.
Travel and Accommodations
Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel to/from and accommodations in New York City. While OPERA America has not arranged a room block this year, most guests stay near the National Opera Center at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. For outings where we will be providing transportation, busses will pick up and drop off here.
Kimpton Hotel Eventi
851 Sixth Avenue (between 29th and 30th Streets)
Book online
Additional Information
The activities and schedule may change.
Suggested dress for daytime events is business casual, and for evening events is business attire.
Questions? Contact us at Membership@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5238.