Programming

From masterful experiences to intellectually challenging discussions,

Modernist provides a forum for members to create, collaborate, and contribute. 

 

A series of programs, featuring the world’s top artists, masters, and leaders in the modernist community

 

MODERNIST SUMMIT 2024

Curated In-Real-Life connections & experiences with fellow Modernist members, some of the most notable & respected in their fields!

Chats | Activities | Performances | Breakouts | Startup Exhibits

FRIDAY 4.26: SAN FRANCISCO | SATURDAY 4.27: AGI HOUSE, HILLSBOROUGH

40+ Speakers & Performers

Schedule / Topics
Speaker Bios
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Private Dinner & Fireside Chat with Founding Member Brian Armstrong / Co-Founder, CEO Coinbase
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Private Reception & Fireside Chat with Founding Member Hemant Taneja / managing director General Catalyst
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An evening with founding member & SF Prima ballerina Yuan Yuan tan / principal dancer sf ballet
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Private Recital Preview With Member & Violin Virtuoso Ray Chen & Julio Elizalde
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Private dinner & Fireside Chat with Member Mike Brown / Head Coach Sacramento Kings
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Private reception & Fireside With Vitalik Buterin on the future of blockchain / Founder Ethereum,
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Featured in Forbes article.

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Fireside Chat with Member Jane Chen / Co-founder, CEO Embrace (Forbes Impact 30, WEF's Social Entrepreneur of the year)
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Fireside chat with founding member Steve Huffman / co-founder, ceo reddit
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fireside chat with founding member paul veradittakit / partner pantera capital (Sourced nearly all of their 215+ investments)
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NewGen Forum Series: Venture Capitalists on Changes an innovation
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Private reception & fireside chat with founding member kyle vogt / co-founder, ceo cruise
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fireside chat & curated Tasting with Member Mark bright / Co-founder Saison, Angler & Partage WInery
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Women in web3 panel - post circle converge 2022 conference
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In Partnership with SF Symphony: A night with violin virtuoso Ray Chen
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Fireside chat with member andrew yang / co-founder forward, former presidential candidate
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From Fun and unique experiences, to Celebrating the big and small moments.

 
 
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Winter giving land: A week featuring members’ non-profit organization

December 2019

During the third week of December, Modernist featured nonprofit organizations led by members. From creating pathways for underrepresented local youth, to building animal sanctuaries, it was a week of learning and giving!

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NYE 2023 @ Modernist Exchange (ModX)
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Studio 54 Fashion Show & Party
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Gatsby Party
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A 1920's kind of evening- Dinner & Jazz @ Founding member Matt Mullenweg's Jazz club
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Modernist hosts asian art museum afterparty gala @ Asian Art Museum
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Modernist halloween ball
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Cote D'Azur Themed Party
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A Magical evening with Magician Diego Vargas / Magicians without Borders, the Magic Castle
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Masquerade
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Modernist Spring Fling : Dandy Wellington Live Jazz Party
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Modernist radicals x maggie west portrait series launch
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Member Napa Valley Trip
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Modernist Hosts Asian Art Museum 2019 Afterparty Gala @ Asian Art Museum
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Valentines Day Dinner & Art Experience with moet chandon & Essinova
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New Year's Eve 2019 Celebration x Veuve Clicquot
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Modernist Holiday Party: Live Jazz & Holiday Market
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Modernist at SF Ballet: The Little Mermaid Featuring Yuan Yaun Tan
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Modernist Hosts Asian Art Museum 2018 Afterparty Gala @ Asian Art Museum
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Modernist at La La Land - featured film with the SF Symphony
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Clubhouse Social hours
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