The Walrus Gala: In Conversation
The Walrus Gala: In Conversation

The Walrus Gala 2024
In Conversation

Co-chaired by Jennifer F. Longhurst and Zai Mamdani

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, over 300 guests came out to Ricarda’s Atrium in Toronto to be In Conversation at The Walrus Gala.

Together we raised over $500,000 in support of fact-based journalism and conversations around the most important issues of the day.

A huge thanks to all of our sponsors, distinguished guests, and generous supporters for a truly incredible evening.

Check out photos from The Walrus Gala 2024 here and here (if prompted, use this password: Walrus).


The Walrus online auction is now closed. You can still support The Walrus by making a donation to our Fact-Checking Fund.

It costs approximately $500 to fact-check each and every original article at thewalrus.ca. By supporting us, you are contributing to trustworthy journalism and reporting, which are essential for a healthy democracy.

The Walrus Gala 2024. Photography by George Pimentel and Tom Sandler.


Our Sponsors and Supporters

Canada’s Conversation Sponsor


Discover with AI sponsor


Live Arts Sponsors

Ira Gluskin and Maxine Granovsky Gluskin

Extraordinary Sponsors


Auction Sponsor

Jennifer F. Longhurst

Inspirational Sponsors

FGS Longview | Shane and Kim Hollett | Laurel Hill Advisory Group | Zai Mamdani

Legendary Sponsors

Diane Blake and Stephen Smith

Wine and wind Sponsor


Zero Proof Sponsor


Photo booth Sponsor


Green Energy Sponsor

With generous support from

Naim Ali

Gift bag sponsors


2024 Committee Members

Miro Cernetig | John Delacourt | Dan Wojtowicz