PANEL & FORUM
ModVation Diversity Ventures Forum & Panel Dicussion
ModVation is a panel discussion designed to bring different industry leaders on the same platform, featuring keynote speakers to shade light in understanding their business models. It is about Inspirations Worth Sharing. Participants include VCs, community leaders, high profile political figures, celebrities, Influencers, as well as game-changers, innovators, artists, local distinguished entrepreneurs, the press, and media, students to discuss the latest trends in fashion tech, art, cultures and now AI.
ModVation Diversity Ventures conference is the convergence of arts, technologies, cultures and high tech fashion trends. How the Golden State and the Silicon Valley helps the artist community, and whether it is prospering or floundering. A segment of the show is dedicated to Juneteenth, a forum dedicated to Black Excellence empowering minority women and men entrepreneurs in the arts and tech industry.
SUNDAY June 15, 5PM - 10PM
Saint Mary's Cathedral
1111 Gough St, SF, CA 94103
2025 MODVATION TALK
Join this this year for our groundbreaking discussion exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, cultural integrity, and ethical innovation. Our distinguished panelists will examine:
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How AI technologies can respect and preserve cultural diversity
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The importance of data ownership for marginalized communities
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Ensuring cultural integrity in the digital age
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Creating pathways for underrepresented voices in technology
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The intersection of arts, fashion and technology
Featured Panelists Include:
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Fondu Founders (Confirmed)
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Industry leaders in AI ethics and cultural preservation
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Technology innovators championing health in beauty, diversity and inclusion
Are you passionate about ethical AI and cultural representation? Apply to join our panel by contacting us at info@africanartsacademy.org​
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Eddie Landesberg
(CEO, Fondu)
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AI leader w/ 12+ yrs at intersection of personalization, economics, and consumer data. Create a unique event that promotes cultural diversity, make the city of SAN FRANCISCO a unique destination Built Stitch Fix’s $150M/yr advertising spend optimization engine from scratch.
Izzy Farley
(CTO, Fondu)
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AI leader w/ 12+ yrs at intersection of personalization, Built production consumer Gen AI systems for Virgin and SW Airlines.
Software engineer with 8+ years in multiple engineering fields.
Oversaw $240M residential project (10% ahead, $8M under budget).
JUNETEENTH FORUM
"ORDINARY WOMEN DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS"
A powerful celebration of Black excellence honoring African American women leaders, their resilience, and accomplishments. Inspiring stories of triumph and perseverance recognition of trailblazers breaking barriers in their fields. Special awards ceremony empowering the next generation, celebrating outstanding achievements. Networking and creating opportunity focused on building a cohesion between communities​​.
Y'Anad is a San Francisco native and the Founder and CEO of Glass House Public Relations, an agency she started 17 years ago, specializing in media relations, strategic communications, event planning, DEI consulting, crisis management, and brand marketing. GHPR's clients include elected officials, government entities, corporations, tech companies, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Y’Anad is also the Founder and CEO of iHealth Innovation, whose mission is to develop and implement strategies that improve the health and wellness of diverse local and global communities through technology, innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and the arts.
Y’Anad is also the Founder & Creative Director of Fashion On The Square (FOTS), one of the largest fashion shows in San Francisco. FOTS ran for thirteen years, starting outdoors on Union Square from 2002 to 2008, and then at the Intercontinental Hotel, from 2009 to 2018. Designers traveled from as far as Africa to participate in FOTS, and many couture designers were featured, including Colleen Quen, b Michael, Laurence Basse, Michael Costello, Lee Ricki and many others.
Y'NAD BURELL
Founder, iHealth Innovation
Founder, Glass House Public Relations
Y'Anad is a San Francisco native and the Founder and CEO of Glass House Public Relations, an agency she started 17 years ago, specializing in media relations, strategic communications, event planning, DEI consulting, crisis management, and brand marketing. GHPR's clients include elected officials, government entities, corporations, tech companies, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Y’Anad is also the Founder and CEO of iHealth Innovation, whose mission is to develop and implement strategies that improve the health and wellness of diverse local and global communities through technology, innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and the arts.
Y’Anad is also the Founder & Creative Director of Fashion On The Square (FOTS), one of the largest fashion shows in San Francisco. FOTS ran for thirteen years, starting outdoors on Union Square from 2002 to 2008, and then at the Intercontinental Hotel, from 2009 to 2018. Designers traveled from as far as Africa to participate in FOTS, and many couture designers were featured, including Colleen Quen, b Michael, Laurence Basse, Michael Costello, Lee Ricki and many others.
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Vallet Parking is only available to the VIP tickets, please let us know in advanced.