Founded in 2009, the DaoNong Gala has become the Chinese business community’s signature New Year celebration, described as “the Met Gala for business leaders.” Hosted by the China Entrepreneur Club (CEC), it brings together leading entrepreneurs through an elegant annual dinner and creative performances that embody the optimism, openness, and vitality of Chinese enterprise. Over the decade from 2009 to 2020, the Gala evolved into a celebrated tradition that continues to reflect confidence, creativity, and a shared spirit of progress.