Venetian Elegance: Thomas Misse, Anna Stukkert and the Spirit of La Dolce Vita

Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress
Awards | La Dolce Vita | Venice, 11 September 2026

On Friday, 11 September 2026, Venice will welcome an exclusive evening
where timeless sophistication meets a truly international atmosphere. Royal
Gentlemen Club, led by Thomas Misse, will gather distinguished guests at Ca’
Sagredo Hotel for its Gala Dinner & Awards, celebrating the spirit of La
Dolce Vita. The programme will feature the Congress Awards, founded by Anna
Stukkert, together with a special jewellery presentation by Oliver Weber
Collection.

The gala takes place during one of Venice’s most significant cultural
periods. The 83rd Venice International Film Festival will run from 2 to 12
September 2026. Since its foundation in 1932, the festival has transformed
Venice into a global meeting point for cinema, media and culture. Filmmakers and
international stars arrive on the Lido for premieres, while journalists,
photographers, broadcasters, producers and industry professionals create a
vibrant environment dedicated to storytelling, visibility and worldwide
connections.

Royal Gentlemen Club will exchange the traditional red-carpet spectacle for
the intimate elegance of a Venetian palazzo. Ca’ Sagredo, a remarkable
14th-century residence overlooking the Grand Canal, reflects the grandeur of
Venice through its architecture, art and ceremonial interiors. The historic
surroundings perfectly complement the evening’s interpretation of Grand Art de
Vivre: Black Tie, an exclusive circle of guests and a dinner created for
conversation, celebration and memorable experiences.

The Congress Awards ceremony will provide an important international
recognition element. Eric Adams, New York City’s 110th Mayor from 2022 to 2025,
will be among the Congress Awards laureates and is expected to receive his
honour in Venice. His distinguished career also includes positions as Brooklyn
Borough President and New York State Senator.

The philanthropic dimension will be represented by Alisa Roever, founder of
Angels Helpers Foundation. Her presence reflects the wider vision of the
gathering: bringing together accomplished personalities whose influence reaches
beyond professional success and public recognition into charitable and
community-oriented work.

Special Guest Singer – Rezeda Kalimullina.

Among Rezeda Kalimullina’s
vocal mentors is Karen Edwards, the multiple Grammy-nominated American
vocalist, pianist and composer who has performed with Stevie Wonder, Prince and
Tony Bennett.

With 25 years on stage,
international music competition recognition and a powerful, expressive voice,
Rezeda brings together soul, jazz and pop with elegance, charisma and a
distinctive contemporary sound.

Oliver Weber Collection, Official Jewellery Partner of the event, will
complete the evening’s aesthetic narrative. Its new Dolce Vita Collection takes
inspiration from Venice, celebrating the city’s light, architecture, water,
Carnival and timeless theatrical spirit. Designed in Austria, the collection
introduces new Swarovski® crystal colours while maintaining Oliver Weber’s
distinctive combination of femininity, precision and refined handmade
craftsmanship.

Ca’ Sagredo is far more than a setting for the evening. The historic
palazzo overlooking Venice’s Grand Canal is a National Monument and a
remarkable example of a noble Venetian residence transformed into a living
museum. Behind its doors, centuries of art and architecture remain part of the
everyday fabric of the palace, from monumental staircases and frescoed halls to
historic salons associated with the Sagredo family’s extraordinary tradition of
collecting. Works and decorative elements connected with some of the most
important names in Venetian art create an atmosphere in which the building
itself becomes part of the cultural programme.

For the guests of the Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards,
Ca’ Sagredo will reveal another dimension through a specially curated evening
programme. The experience is conceived not simply as a gala dinner, but as a
private encounter with Venetian heritage, bringing together art, music,
jewellery, philanthropy and international personalities within the intimate
surroundings of the historic palazzo. Special presentations and artistic
moments will unfold throughout the evening, allowing guests to experience La
Dolce Vita not as a theme, but as a contemporary interpretation of Venice’s
enduring culture of beauty, hospitality and celebration.

The evening promises to become more than a conventional gala. It will offer
a private Venetian experience during Festival week, bringing together a
historic palace, international personalities, fine jewellery, recognition and
philanthropy, all surrounded by the unmistakable atmosphere of La Dolce Vita.

Event Details

Royal Gentlemen Gala Dinner & Congress Awards – La Dolce Vita
Friday, 11 September 2026 | 6:30 pm
Ca’ Sagredo Hotel, Venice
Dress Code: Black Tie
Host & Main Organiser: Royal Gentlemen Club – Thomas Misse
Congress Awards: Founded by Anna Stukkert
Official Jewellery Partner: Oliver Weber Collection
Special Presentation: Dolce Vita Collection

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