VISIONS Summit: LA is a forum for up-to-the-minute discourse exploring the intersection of commerce and culture. This half-day event features a curated mix of presentations, interviews, performances and panels guaranteed to change the way you think about how we consume.
• Learn from industry titans and cultural innovators
• Experience cutting-edge AI and tech demos
• Network with a curated group of game-changers
• Gain actionable strategies for brand growth in the digital age
Walter Woodman
Filmmaker, Co-Founder of shy kids
shy kids, the team of multi-faceted artists that began as three friends from Toronto, has evolved into a small but versatile production company, working at the intersection of artistic expression and innovation. The collective is best known for creating “Air Head”, one of the first short films using OpenAI's - Sora.
Raihan Anwar
Head of Ecosystem, Syndicate
Co-Founder, FWB
As a strategy innovator, Raihan leads blockchain infrastructure for brands like Nike. As community builder and co-founder of “anti-crypto crypto club” Friends With Benefits and FWB Fest, he’s created the premier gathering of creative all-stars and on-chain thinkers.
Linda Ong
Co-Founder and CEO,
Cultique
Linda’s strategic cultural advisory firm is dedicated to seeing around corners to help global brands find their place within our constantly evolving cultural landscape. Weekly newsletter CULTURE PORN is a marketer’s must-read.
Bad Snacks
Musician | Producer | Content Creator
With millions of streams as Bad Snacks, Jesse’s genre-bending music features lush strings, driving bass lines, and hard-hitting grooves. From studio to stage to the dance floor, her sounds move audiences around the globe.
Emily Segal
writer
Co-Founder, Nemesis
Emily is an influential brand strategist, trend forecaster, artist and writer, known for her prescient takes on pop culture. Her debut novel, Mercury Retrograde, was praised as ‘New & Noteworthy’ by The New York Times.
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Todd Terrazas
Co-Founder and CEO,
FBRC.ai
A pioneer in the use of AI for content production, Todd emphasizes ethical practices and collaboration across tech, academia, and media; his org FBRC.ai is the driving force behind the AI LA Community.
Roxy Couse
Director, Customer Experience Group, Bloomreach
An accomplished leader in the ecommerce/martech space, Roxy is a digital strategist, marketer and content creator. In addition to leading community and content marketing, she co-hosts Bloomreach’s Commerce Experience podcast.
Elena Kacan
Sr. Manager of Community & Social Media, Bloomreach
Marketing leader and brand strategist, Elena drives impactful strategies for the world’s leading experience cloud. Her passion for elevated brand experiences and vibrant community co-host of Bloomreach’s Commerce Experience podcast.
Lesley Silverman
Head of New Technology,
United Talent Agency
As UTA’s first Digital Assets agent, Lesley leads exploration of emerging tech and represents artists creating at the intersection of AI, media and entertainment - including spearheading the launch of NFT projects for Halsey, Kaskade, Hans Zimmer and others.
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Rachel Joy Victor
world builder
Co-Founder, FBRC.ai
Co-founder of FBRC.ai and thought leader on emergent tech, Rachel Joy leverages her background in computational neuroscience and spatial economics, to build cohesive narrative, brand and product experiences for leading global brands.
Timothy Lee
Senior Manager - Commerce Solutions Consulting, Adobe
A self-described eCommerce “nerd”, Timothy helps businesses evolve their digital presence at Adobe, managing strategic multi-solution proposals, and customer success teams.
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Justin Ragsdale
Head of Strategy | IM Digital
Justin leads strategy consulting at IM Digital where he focuses on guiding organizations through transformation, expansion, and successful exits. With over a decade of advisory - he helps startups go to market, restructures legacy businesses, and prepares pathways to eventual divestiture or IPO.
Phillip Jackson
Co-Founder, Future Commerce
Phillip is a writer, speaker, and marketer with an engaged global audience of over 100,000 executives across seven retail and digital commerce-focused content properties, including digital, print, audio, video, and immersive events.
Brian Lange
Co-Founder, Future Commerce
With over 15 years of experience in the digital space, Brian is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, sharing his insights on the evolving landscape of direct-to-consumer brands, retail media, and the future of commerce.
