CTPA Black & White 2026 gala: Nila, Under the Moonlight, in Ajax

Poster · Canadian Tamil Professionals Association (via Humanitix)

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Dec 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – Dec 19, 2026, 1:00 a.m. (Toronto time) · Ajax

About This Event

The Canadian Tamil Professionals Association (CTPA) holds its Black & White 2026 gala, themed “Nila: Under the Moonlight”, on Friday, December 18, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST at the Durham Convention Centre, 630 Beck Crescent, Ajax, according to the Humanitix listing. The dress code is black-and-white formal attire, with traditional or formal wear also welcomed, and the event is for guests aged 25 and over, with government-issued photo ID required at entry.

The evening opens with an optional cocktail hour from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for an additional $10, followed by doors and a red-carpet arrival from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. A welcome, keynote addresses, awards presentation and plated multi-course dinner run from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., and the night closes with a celebration, dance floor, DJ, photo booth and networking from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Registration closes at 9:00 p.m., and guests arriving after that time are asked to proceed directly inside for coordinator assistance.

Tickets are $105 early bird, $115 general admission and $130 late bird, with a $1,300 table sponsor option, via Humanitix. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, though tickets may be transferred to another guest aged 25 or over before the event. Free parking is available at the venue, and the listing states that 100% of booking fees processed through Humanitix are donated to children's charities.

Background: CTPA describes itself as a non-profit, non-partisan organization focused on developing career opportunities for emerging and established Tamil professionals through networking, professional development and mentorship, with a vision of enriching Canadian society through the advancement of its professionals. Its programs include the Paalam mentorship program, networking events and speaker sessions, and its work is rooted in connection, growth and giving back, according to the association's About page.