An Evening with President Jayawardhana: Washington, DC
Meet Caltech’s 10th President in Washington, DC
Caltech President Ray Jayawardhana is coming to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. ET at the National Press Club. Alumni, students, parents, donors, and friends of the Institute are invited to meet Caltech’s 10th president as part of a series of gatherings in cities across the country.
The evening features a fireside chat with the president, questions from the audience, and time for conversation. President Jayawardhana will share his early impressions of Caltech and JPL, the priorities taking shape for the years ahead, and the ways you can help shape Caltech’s future.
Registration is required, and space is limited. There is no cost to attend. Registration closes Wednesday, November 11.
Questions? Contact Xochitl Bravo at info@alumni.caltech.edu.
Free to attend. Advance registration required. Space is limited.
Registration closes Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Ray Jayawardhana
President, Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair and Professor of Astronomy
Ray Jayawardhana is the 10th president of Caltech and professor of astronomy. A renowned astrophysicist, he studies the origin and evolution of planetary systems and the prospects for life in the universe. He is also an award-winning author, a Carl Sagan Medal recipient, and has an asteroid named after him: 4668 Rayjay. Read more about President Jayawardhana.