Welcome to Washington, D.C., the nation's capital and host of the inaugural events that will celebrate the swearing in of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on January 20, 2009.

The Ambassadors of Goodwill Inaugural Ball will take place at the elegant Embassy of Italy at 7 pm on Inauguration Day where the International Community (including staff from international financial institutions and organizations, public and private professional organizations and corporations, academia, research institutes and more) will gather for an evening of fine dining and more. This is a Black Tie event that you won't want to miss.

In addition, during the evening celebration, the Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA) will honor Compton, CA Mayor Eric J. Perrodin and California State Assemblyman Mike Davis for their personal and professional goodwill and proactive approach to public service initiatives.

The Ambassadors of Goodwill Inaugural Ball will be an opportunity to establish lasting relationships with guests of the USA and members of the International Community and share ideas in policy, trade, economics, business, and culture with others from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to Zoya Ministries in Dallas, TX, a non-profit children's organization and to neurological surgeries for children afflicted with hydrocephalus,  a condition commonly called "water on the brain" that causes harmful pressure on the brain.

Please send inquiries to tickets@ambassadorsball2009.com.

Please note that the Embassy of Italy requires valid picture identification for entry.  No one will be allowed access without proper identification.