Summit LA17 Schedule Preview

Drip coffee and tea at WG Café (InterCon main entrance)

The Jacy Method presents: Slow Flow (workout) See Description

This invigorating workout will help you launch your day in true Summit style. Jacy will lead you through a variety of calisthenic movements aimed at reminding you to slow down, tune in and smile.

Sunrise meditation See Description

This is a chance to start the day by grounding yourself in something deeper than your day’s agenda. This session encourages all forms of silent meditation. If you don’t yet have a practice, or wish to try a different approach, James will provide a brief instruction in the Vedic approach to meditation which allows the mind to settle. The first half of the program will be spent in practice, after which you may leave or stay for a bit of wisdom sharing and discussion regarding the day’s theme.

QUEER ICONS See Description

Finding inspiration in portraiture styles of Renaissance, Flemish and Christian Orthodox paintings, the series aims to elevate these multi-dimensional, powerful and proud contemporary figures. From the queer Latina fighting for immigration rights to the non-binary disabled Trans Filipino, the artist perceived these figures as heroes in their own right. Applying a chine-collé technique to the photogravure process, the artist transmutes his subjects into icons, dovetailing textured collage and photography into one-of-a-kind prints. Though the depth of light in the prints gets flattened in the process, this repositions the portrayed “outsiders” as central to the narrative, just like saints―figures that are inherently worthy of attention, emulation, and storytelling. Much like traditional religious paintings conferred a sense of safety and meditative calm on a home; the works in this series aspire to provide a similar sense of refuge that’s drawn from the inner grace of the subjects and projected outwards onto a world that might not always be safe.<br> <br> The subjects in the series are drawn from many facets of the gender and queer spectrum, and these images give visibility to a population that’s generally under-represented in the art world.

Crenshaw District Hieroglyph Project See Description

The Crenshaw District Hieroglyph Project is a public art installation drawing on vernacular cultures of Los Angeles neighborhoods to create surreal architectural sculptures. This project is an extension of artist Lauren Halsey’s existing practice, where she constructs ephemeral environments to counter oppressive architecture and spatial metaphors that reinforce familiar narratives of inferiority and stereotypes. The resulting works serve as a social space that offers a transcendent proposition for the future of marginalized communities.

Richard Duardo and his Modern Multiples See Description

The Los Angeles art scene has been greatly influenced over the last several decades by "The Warhol of the West", Richard Duardo. Since his first studio Hecho en Aztlan to his last living studio Modern Multiples founded in '99, Duardo worked with the likes of David Hockney, Keith Haring, John Van Hamersveld, Carlos Almaraz, Chaz Bojorquez, Shepard Fairey, and Banksy. Besides influencing and cultivating the careers of countless others, he was a self-proclaimed "3rd generation Pop Artist," regurgitating and appropriating found imagery to comment on society. Exclusively for Summit LA17, the Modern Multiples studio is exhibiting select pieces from Richard Duardo’s body of work.

Models and studies for large scale artworks See Description

How can we enhance public spaces to engage individuals and community? What can encourage us to slow down and take a moment of pause in our busy lives? Janet Echelman will have maquettes of her iconic artwork on display throughout the Intercontinental hotel, sharing a rare glimpse into her process of creating awe-inspiring sculptures and public installations.

Amplify Yoga See Description

This all-levels yoga class will unfurl with a slow flow focusing on hips, backbends, and breathing. Whether a novice or an advanced practitioner, you will have the opportunity to move, stabilize, and integrate during this session.

Runners club See Description

If you feel like taking a quick run in the morning, join our runners club! Led by Summit Community Director Jessica Wolf, the runners club will jog to a nearby park, run laps at your own personal pace, share high fives, and head back to campus for a well-earned breakfast at the InterCon.

The Jacy Method presents: Trap Jumpin' (workout) See Description

Trap Jumpin is workout like no other. With fun as the ultimate goal, Trap Jumpin combines the rugged, cinematic sounds of Trap music with full-body plyometric exercises designed to create an atmosphere of rhythmic mayhem. In the words of Jacy himself, "it's the grooviest sweat you'll ever achieve".

Breakfast at The InterContinental See Description

Wakey wakey! Breakfast is served on floors 5 and 7.

Cereal bar by Mylkman See Description

Mylkman is a home delivery service providing high-quality vegan goods. Come try the original Almond Mylk that started it all - a truly raw product with zero preservatives, no additives or sweeteners, and just two ingredients: organic almonds and freshly cracked coconut water. Unlimited Almond Mylk and Coconut Water will flow all weekend so be sure to hold onto your bottle and come back for a refuel. A special Summit preview of new earth-conscious products and snacks curated by Mylkman for 2018 will also be served!

Acai bowls by Sambazon See Description

Sambazon will be serving delicious and refreshing Acai bowls to fuel your day with organic, superfood nutrition.

Summit x Audible Library See Description

Audible, the exclusive audio partner for SUMMIT LA17, is the #1 destination for downloadable audiobooks and audio entertainment with millions of customers all over the world. Check out the Summit x Audible Library at the Intercontinental and hear your favorite LA17 speakers’ stories come to life.

La Colombe Coffee Roasters espresso bar See Description

A leading coffee roaster known for ethical, long-term trade practices with growers, La Colombe provides a wide range of exceptional coffees to cafés, hotels, restaurants and retailers around the world. Swing by the barista bar for draft lattes and espresso drinks.

SoulCycle class (FULL) See Description

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AcroYoga class: teambuilding and communication See Description

To feel teamwork there has to be the right challenge met with the right tools. When we have clear direction and support a flow develops, transforming a simple group of people into a collective that can handle many problems. Partner acrobatics, trust falls, and other embodied arts bring a level of synergy only achievable when the body, mind, and spirit are all in. No experience or partner needed.

LA Kitchen field trip See Description

LA Kitchen Founder and CEO Robert Egger will take us on a Willy Wonka-like journey through his remarkable headquarters, where his team has redefined what it means to feed communities in need. This is a one-hour session plus 20 minutes travel time.

Camera obscura room activation See Description

In this large, darkened room with a small opening to the outside, an upside down view of the world is projected on opposite walls. A surreal collage revealed through natural optical effects. Aristotle first referred to the effect found in this room in 300 BC. Artist Abe Morell photographs interiors to juxtapose suffocative indoor environments with the expansive, otherworldly projections of the outside.

Surface Magazine photo lounge See Description

Shot by renowned motion photographer Mark Leibowitz, the studio will serve as a space to showcase the visionaries participating in Summit LA17. Images will be featured in Surface magazine, on SurfaceMag.com, and across the brand's social media channels.<br> <br> Space is available by appointment only. Please contact jgoldman@surfacemedia.com for bookings.

Vinyasa Yoga with Baron Baptiste See Description

Join internationally renowned yoga revolutionary and author Baron Baptiste for a 60-minute master-class. Baron will lead you through a dynamic power vinyasa practice designed to move old energy out and invite new vitality in. You will joyfully transform any held resistance into newfound freedom. Any level of yoga experience is welcome and encouraged. Come prepared to move, breathe, and leave the mat feeling elevated and transformed.

Jessica Alba on defying expectations and building a business See Description

Entrepreneur, advocate and actress Jessica Alba has forged an unprecedented career as founder of both The Honest Company and Honest Beauty. Alba appeared on the cover of Forbes’ “Self-Made Women” issue and was named one of Fortune’s 10 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2012. The Honest Company, which sells trusted products across a wide range of consumer categories, has progressed from a small startup into a household name. Alba will discuss her experience as a female entrepreneur and walk us through her journey building a business from the ground up.

A conservative vision for rebuilding and reuniting See Description

The political left and right can agree on the struggle to understand America’s current populist moment. Are acute polarization and a tattered two-party system America’s new normal? Arthur Brooks, a writer and musician and the president of the American Enterprise Institute, draws on cultural history, economics and social science to analyze these chaotic times and propose a path to restoring prosperity for all Americans.

Superintelligence: the opportunities, ethics, and implications of AI See Description

Are we building technology that will ultimately undermine us? How do we approach the ethics of AI? And what should be done to govern it? Nick Bostrom, an Oxford professor and the director of the Future of Humanity Institute, will discuss various future shocks with Tim Urban, the author of Wait But Why and a popular long-form internet pontificator.

The state of the orgasm with Dr. Nicole Prause and Sid Azmi See Description

Despite enormous advances in science and technology, research on American sex habits is still largely rooted in the mid-century work of Alfred Kinsey and the Masters and Johnson team. Dr. Nicole Prause could very well change that. After 20 years spent unlocking the neural and physiological state of orgasm, Dr. Prause will join Sid Azmi, founder of Please NYC, to explore the health and wellness benefits of our sex lives. This conversation will be moderated by Citizens of Culture founder, Maceo Keeling.

The magic of mushrooms with Paul Stamets See Description

Author and fungi connoisseur Paul Stamets has for decades praised the healing, ecological and pesticidal powers of mushrooms. A recognized pioneer in the field, Stamets will chew on the potential of mushrooms and psilocybin to address problems ranging from the dying bee population to psychological depression.

New Orleans dance workout: Bounce Fitness with MoeJoe See Description

Bounce Fitness with Moe Joe is a daily free-flow fitness festival that celebrates the Louisiana Creole diaspora through music and moves. Dancer, teacher and culture entrepreneur Marissa “Moe Joe” Joseph leads this propulsive danceout as a singular experience shaped by community and tradition. The class instruction style is call and response, making it accessible to all skill levels.

Guayaki Yerba Mate ceremony See Description

Come to life in a yerba mate circle with true cebadores ("ones who serve"). We will direct our awareness to how the plant activates our hearts, minds, and bodies. Yerba Mate is a naturally caffeinated plant from the South American Rainforest; it’s nutrient-dense properties will help to awaken the senses.

A Workshop with 5 Iconic Architects See Description

Meet up with architects and luminaries influencing the ongoing design and build of Summit Powder Mountain. This workshop inspires collaborative design and exploration of SPM's next generation mountain town environment.

Mushroom coffee and energizing elixirs by Four Sigmatic See Description

Mushrooms are more than magic. And drinking them is healthy for you, too. Swing by the Four Sigmatic pop-up cafe and refuel with Chaga Mushroom Coffees, enjoy the cognitive benefits of Lion's Mane lattes, order energizing Cordyceps cocktails, and unwind with relaxing Reishi Elixirs.

Puppy play pen at The Orchard See Description

It’s play time! Share some love with some pups that have had a rocky start to life as they await adoption.

Jewelry making workshop with The Giving Keys See Description

Create your own inspirational jewelry made from repurposed keys with a hand-stamped word of inspiration. The Giving Keys inspires the world to pay it forward with their social impact employment model supporting job creation for people transitioning out of homelessness.

Hotbox Infrared Sauna Studio See Description

This is not your grandfather's schvitz. Come visit HotBox, an infrared sauna studio that delivers wellness to the mind and body. Perspire in a pristine private suite equipped with your own vitamin C-infused shower. Relax your mind and rejuvenate your body. Unlike traditional Finnish saunas, which heat the body from the outside-in, HotBox’s infrared saunas heat the body from the inside-out, leaving the air pleasant and allowing for a better detoxification. Experience glowing beauty, cleansing immunity and more from the proactive benefits of a vibrant sweat. Suites accommodate up to 1-2 people. Easily book your suite online at https://hotboxsaunastudio.com/ or call the studio at (213) 628-3221. Use promo code Summit17 for your free schvitz.

Nice views See Description

Taking inspiration from the Los Angeles landscape, Maxwell McMaster has created various site-specific installations to create captivating and peaceful vibes. His evocative colors and shapes, which serve as the visual theme for this year’s event, spark an innate appreciation for the natural beauty all around us.

"Trust the process” See Description

"Knowledge is knowing. Wisdom is not knowing." To know is to understand something as an absolute truth. But when the path is unclear, it is wisdom, intuition, and faith that will guide you to exactly where you need to be. Olivia Steele’s neon installation invites you to embrace the mystery and relinquish the urge to control an outcome. To trust the process in its entirety is to accept that something is unfolding in the present, even without knowing.

SoulCycle class (FULL) See Description

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Prana Vinyasa Yoga with Shiva Rea See Description

Fluidity supports our longevity, creativity, intelligence, and flow. In this dynamic prana vinyasa session with founder Shiva Rea you will hone your skills and transform how you feel at every level through a fluid-energetic based practice that is instinctual and effective in enhancing your state of flow. Fluid Power is an all-level, vinyasa as movement meditation that rejuvenates your system. Each practice strengthens and opens you up from the inside out. Breathe and move through asana and rhythmic movement. You will emerge more connected and ready to flow with the pulse of life.

Cleveland Cavalier's Owner, Dan Gilbert on Detroit, Quicken Loans & The Cavs See Description

From founding Quicken Loans, to buying the Cleveland Cavaliers and passionately leading the re-development of Detroit, Dan Gilbert has been at the forefront of industry for decades. In this talk, Gilbert will share stories about re-building an NBA team and winning the World Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers, tales from the early days of founding Quicken and his deepest passion: the future of Detroit, his hometown. Gilbert will be interviewed by NFL legend and TV host Dhani Jones.

Andre Agassi and Bobby Turner on Scaling Change See Description

America faces profound societal challenges in areas including education, housing, and healthcare. While the government and philanthropy can treat these issues, they often fail to make a lasting difference. Increasingly, investors are coming to the realization that by harnessing market forces one can create sustainable solutions to social crises while turning a profit. Through their shared passion and frustration, tennis champion Andre Agassi and renowned real estate investor Bobby Turner created the Turner-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund. In less than four years, it has developed 79 charter school facilities serving more than 41,000 students while generating strong risk-adjusted returns for investors. Agassi and Turner will speak with Jamie Gutfreund, Wunderman’s global chief marketing officer, about how their personal and professional journeys led to a bold solution to America’s daunting educational challenges.

Governing in the Trump age: race, guns, and the urban-rural divide See Description

The economic and cultural gaps between the urban and rural areas of Colorado and Washington are some of the starkest in America. Writer-comedian Baratunde Thurston sits down with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and Washington Governor Jay Inslee to discuss the challenges of representing such diverse populations. They’ll also talk race, guns, and what it’s like to govern in the age of President Trump.

Will the future take all our jobs? See Description

Technology is revolutionizing where, when, how and even if we work. Profound uncertainty about future job and industry losses, the ethics of automatization and how to adapt to a new world order are topics driving conversations across boardrooms, dining rooms and political rallies. GE Vice Chair Beth Comstock and MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Co-Director Andrew McAfee will parse the threats to and opportunities of our future work economy.

The art of raising children with Dr. Gabor Maté, Esther Perel, and Margot Bisnow See Description

Modern parenthood has generated a cottage industry of advice books and made celebrities out of mommy bloggers. But the deluge of information has also spawned competing philosophies and controversies over how best to approach this profound biological and creative endeavor. Dr. Gabor Maté, the bestselling author of <em>Hold On To Your Kids</em>, will explore the challenges and joys of 21st century parenting alongside moms and dads from the Summit community including Margot Bisnow, Esther Perel and others.

Big data, fake news, and today’s digital markets See Description

Dan Wagner has been credited by admirers including Eric Schmidt for helping inject big data into political campaigns. As chief analytics officer on Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection bid, he revolutionized the often tradition-bound campaigning process. Now, with more data available than ever before and the internet riddled with misinformation and ad fraud, Wagner shares how to preserve trust while navigating today’s digital wilds.

Joy as resistance See Description

Amidst the marches, petitions, chants and senator calling, our most powerful tool remains the unbreakable spirit and celebration of shared humanity. Favianna Rodriguez uses visual art to reclaim her humanity and rewrite narratives around pleasure, migration, gender justice and climate change. Movement artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck of MAI use the universal language of dance to battle forces like mass incarceration and police brutality. In a conversation hosted by ARTNOIR founder Nadia Nascimento, artists Rodriguez, Boogz, and Buck will explore the joy of the creative process and the rebellious power of art.

Dream exploration ceremony with Sáparan elder Manari Ushigua See Description

From the age of 5, Manari Ushigua’s father trained him to provide healing through dreams and dream interpretation. Manari will lead a dream empowerment practice and a tobacco cleansing meditation using mapacho, a ceremonial Ecuadorian jungle tobacco. Manari will also discuss the Sápara tribe’s relationship to and understanding of dreams, how to use them for guidance and strength, and how the Sápara utilize traditional plant medicines for integrated healing.

Sound and meditation by Biet See Description

A Guided By Biet meditation experience is like no other. Biet merges the worlds of spirituality with fashion, music, modern thinking, and laughter. She has been referred to as "the Louis C.K. of meditation." In this installation, Biet will guide everyone through her signature meditation experience, scored to music from her latest release, "The Lunar." She will also perform excerpts from the record live during the meditation.

Cold-pressed juice by Clover See Description

Locally sourced, cold-pressed Clover Juice is defined by a superior taste and quality and a small-batch production process that packs three pounds of locally sourced produce into every bottle. Co-founders and spouses Andrew Walker and Cassandra Troy believe a juice a day makes a huge difference in the way you feel.

GT Dave's kombucha floats See Description

Quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth with a kombucha float! GT's Organic Kombucha served over divinely creamy Coconut Bliss ice cream is a sweet and effervescent refreshment. Looking for your daily dose of probiotics? Load up wtih draft kombucha offered throughout the day.

Lunch at Project Earth Marketplace See Description

Summit has partnered with Project Earth and leading LA chefs to serve delicious, regeneratively-sourced cuisine in The Marketplace. Enjoy regeneratively-sourced meals from the following partners:<br> <br> <b>Café Gratitude</b><br> Cafe Gratitude and its executive chef Seizan Dreux Ellis are pioneers in the organic and regenerative food movement. Their plant-based cuisine sets a gold standard and fulfills all appetites. Their mission is “Love Is Served,” not only through their vibrant food but through their culture of sacred commerce encouraging gratitude as a way of life.<br> <br> <b>The Real Coconut</b><br> Daniella Hunter, founder of The Real Coconut, is bringing Tulum-inspired gluten-, grain-, and dairy-free, paleo-friendly foods to LA17. Hunter, a favorite of Summit Tulum and Summit at Sea, is also innovating alternative flour baking with coconut, cassava, and plantain products. With a commitment to boutique farming sustainability, Hunter is a director of the Belize Sustainable Development Corporation. The Real Coconut has its chip and tortilla line in stores across America and opens its first U.S. location in early 2018 at WeWork Gas Tower LA.<br> <br> <b>Homegirl Café</b><br> In partnership with chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller, Homegirl Café helps high-risk youth and former gang members contribute to the LA community through restaurant service and culinary arts training. The team will be serving brilliant seasonal dishes.<br> <br> <b>Kismet</b><br> Rising star chefs Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer were dubbed Best New Chefs by Food & Wine for their gorgeous mediterranean cooking at Kismet and Madcapra. Their passion and enthusiasm for their craft is contagious, and it spills over into their vibrant, pitch-perfect cuisine.<br> <br> <b>Wexler's Deli</b><br> Wexler's Deli stands for three things: tradition, craftsmanship, and quality. Born of a desire to serve classic Jewish deli food made by people who care, Wexler's uses old-school methods to hand craft our pastrami. After curing in a special blend of salt and spices, their meats are slowly smoked in house over apple wood and sliced by hand in front of your eyes.

Arts & crafts: Floral creations See Description

Spencer Falls is a local floral artist often seen providing custom bouquets from his VW van on Abbot Kinney. With his business The Unlikely Florist, Spencer has created flower subscriptions and other ways of integrating the joy of flowers into our everyday lives. Participate in a guided assembly of floral accessories, from corsages to boutonnières, and gift them to your friends.

Jewelry making workshop with The Giving Keys See Description

Create your own inspirational jewelry made from repurposed keys with a hand-stamped word of inspiration. The Giving Keys inspires the world to pay it forward with their social impact employment model supporting job creation for people transitioning out of homelessness.

Summit x Audible Library See Description

Audible, the exclusive audio partner for SUMMIT LA17, is the #1 destination for downloadable audiobooks and audio entertainment with millions of customers all over the world. Check out the Summit x Audible Library at the Intercontinental and hear your favorite LA17 speakers’ stories come to life.

SoulCycle class (FULL) See Description

If you RSVP'd, we'll see you soon.

Architects of culture: Shonda Rhimes and David Adjaye See Description

Megastar showrunner Shonda Rhimes and world-renowned architect Sir David Adjaye are pioneers in media and design, crafting culture and challenging the status quo. Over the past 15 years, Rhimes has taken over network television (and some of our lives) with her hit-making production company Shondaland and shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder. Named the World’s Most Influential Architect of 2017 by Time magazine, Adjaye has emerged as a leading cultural voice, most notably with the completion of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History in Washington D.C. Join them as they sit down with Thelma Golden, the director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, to discuss overcoming adversity and censorship to forge cultural narratives that pave the way for future creatives.

Kobe Bryant has a story See Description

In the fall of 2015, Kobe Bryant announced that he would be retiring from the NBA after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. His decision to move on from basketball was no big surprise, but the way he shared the news with the world was—he wrote a poem. In the ensuing months, reporters hounded Kobe with questions about what he’d do when he was done playing. His short answer was storytelling. This year, we’ve gotten a hint of what he meant: wildly ambitious and creative short-film projects that transcend genres. Puppets. An elaborate cardboard city. A whole new way to talk about sports. In this talk with Cal Fussman, a world-renowned interviewer and the creator of Esquire magazine’s “What I Learned" column, Kobe will discuss his transition from the arena to the studio, his passion for stories, and his bold dreams for Kobe, Inc.

Project Drawdown: the blueprint for reversing climate change See Description

Conversations about global warming are dominated by the doom-and-gloom idea that we can at best mitigate the harmful activities contributing to climate change. Legendary environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken convened 200 researchers, businesspeople, students, and activists to collect the data necessary to shift the conversation from mitigation to reversal. Project Drawdown maps, measures, models, and describes the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming. Hawken will present the shocking, hopeful results.

Bill Gross, Bond King, on staying ahead of the market See Description

Bill Gross is the market guru who helped define debt trading as we now know it. Gross co-founded Pimco in 1971 and built it into a $1.6 trillion asset management fund. Award-winning financial journalist Mary Childs will sit down with the Bond King himself to explore the quirky underpinnings of his success, remaining at the vanguard of financial innovation over five decades and his vision of the market’s future.

The legacy of Standing Rock See Description

Last year, protesters gathered at North and South Dakota’s Standing Rock reservation in support of the Lakota tribe’s fight to protect its sacred land and water from development. The events sparked a nationwide cultural reevaluation of the political and ecological struggles still facing America’s indigenous people. Former Standing Rock Chairman Dave Archambault II and author dream hampton dive into what really happened at Standing Rock, how modern cultures can learn from their native people, and the future of the movement.

A 4-Star General and a comedian discuss the politics of war See Description

Four-star General Wesley Clark’s distinguished career has taken him from West Point (where he was valedictorian and named a Rhodes Scholar) to Vietnam to commanding U.S. military and NATO forces in 89 countries as NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe to running for president. Today he’ll sit down with comedian Ben Gleib for a wide-ranging conversation in which the unlikely pair will tackle the nature of fear, the most immediate global threats, the effectiveness of war and, most pressingly, what generals eat for breakfast.

Guided Buddhist meditation with Noah Levine See Description

We are always taking refuge in or from something. Often, this occurs by seeking happiness in material and sensual pleasures. Those who have seen the truth that happiness will never come from outside oneself begin to seek a reliable, compassionate internal refuge. In Buddhism this is called taking refuge in our own potential for awakening. This presentation will be a guided mediation practice, focused on the core teachings of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths.

Marie Kondo’s life changing art of tidying up See Description

Author Marie Kondo’s Spark Joy and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up have been translated into 38 languages and sold more than 8.5 million copies worldwide. Kondo, whose philosophical guides to gaining inner-peace through organized decluttering have made her an international guru of tidying up, will share and demonstrate her transformational methods.

Puppy play pen at The Orchard See Description

It’s play time! Share some love with some pups that have had a rocky start to life as they await adoption.

Making decisions meditation: Ending analysis paralysis See Description

James Brown leads a workshop that explores the reasons we get stuck, and teaches participants how to employ a simple, natural approach to meditation to get beyond analysis paralysis.

Meetup: The cannabis economy See Description

Thanks to expanding legalization across the United States and larger investments in scientific research, marijuana is a focus point of medical professionals and venture capitalists alike. Join a diverse group of leaders in the new green economy to discuss where it all goes from here. Hosted by Rob Kampia, Executive Director of the Marijuana Policy Project and Jeff Chen, Director at UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative.

Meetup: Latin America, Asia, Africa See Description

Summit hosts leaders from around the world and continues to forge new global connections each year. Come eat, drink, chat and connect with Summit’s growing international community.

Meetup: I hate politics but love America See Description

Come discuss strategies to engage constructively in public policy and make positive change in an era of discord, division, partisanship and gridlock.

Battlefield: Food See Description

Global food suppliers face major challenges in feeding over 7 billion people: a rural exodus and urban renaissance, small organic farms, big producers and ever-shifting technology. Join restaurateur and philanthropist Kimbal Musk and Dr. Axel Bouchon, the head of Leaps by Bayer, as they discuss future farming innovations.

Camera obscura room activation See Description

In this large, darkened room with a small opening to the outside, an upside down view of the world is projected on opposite walls. A surreal collage revealed through natural optical effects. Aristotle first referred to the effect found in this room in 300 BC. Artist Abe Morell photographs interiors to juxtapose suffocative indoor environments with the expansive, otherworldly projections of the outside.

Deconstructing excellence: Brian Grazer and Tim Ferriss See Description

Academy Award and Emmy Award winning Brian Grazer is among the most successful producers in Hollywood history. After co-founding Imagine Entertainment with Ron Howard, he brought audiences movie classics including Parenthood and Apollo 13 and TV blockbusters like 24 , Empire and Arrested Development. Grazer has been nominated for 187 Emmys, and has garnered over$13.5 billion at the box office. He sits down with Tim Ferriss, whose podcast The Tim Ferriss Show has been downloaded over 200 million times, to explore the tactics, beliefs, core lessons, and habits that have helped Grazer succeed time and time again.

Arts & crafts: Leather lanyard creation See Description

Erin & Kelsey are local artisan designers of CA Made. At their craft station, you can design and create a custom leather accessory to attach wherever you please; a keepsake of your time at Summit LA17.

Arts & crafts: screen printing workshop See Description

Hannah Nance is a local artist and designer. She’s bringing a screen printing setup from her female-owned, artist-run studio in Boyle Heights (The Temple of Merch), where she hosts art exhibitions, workshops, meetups, and other special events. Hannah will be offering live-printing services. Join Hannah to create a personal screenprint on a notebook.

Winning: Two Olympic Athletes on Competing at the Highest Level See Description

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings and her husband, pro volleyball player Casey Jennings, serve up the secrets to competing at the sport’s highest level. In a panel moderated by legendary sports agent Leonard Armato, Kerri and Casey will share their insights spanning physical training, mental preparation, teamwork and discipline.

Sex, power, and rethinking relationships with Esther Perel See Description

Assumptions, expectations, and abuses of power manifest in prominent ways in our society. Before we can create new norms and build a culture of respect for all, we must reach out and listen to the experience of the other. In this interactive session, psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel, whose TED Talks have been viewed more than 18 million times, will lead a frank discussion about sex and gender at home and in the workplace.

Unearthing the roots of addiction with Dr. Gabor Maté See Description

From the bottomless hunger for power to the headline-grabbing opioid crisis, addiction is an inescapable facet of modern life. Dr. Maté has transformed the way the medical community thinks about the growing social scourge of addiction. He will expound on the causes of addictive behaviors and their roots in early trauma, and provide tools for healing that rely on redemption rather than punishment.

The next stop for autonomous cars with Padmasree Warrior See Description

Padmasree Warrior spent 30 years as a technology executive at Motorola and Cisco. Now she’s the CEO of NIO U.S., an electric and autonomous car company that’s at the bleeding edge of the next major technological disruption. How will self-driving cars affect our commutes, our jobs, and our communities? Futurist-comedian and Emmy-nominated TV host Baratunde Thurston sits down with Warrior to understand how we’re accelerating towards the future.

The Haven lounge See Description

Welcome to the Haven! Seeking refuge and restoration? Like an oasis in the desert, this gorgeous and peaceful space will surprise and delight you with mindful programming and delicious superfood snacks and beverages. Open late every night, come find us for an uplifting elixir, tea ceremony with Global Tea Hut, Botanical Perfumer by Victorine Deych, AcroYoga, sound healing, or just a moment of stillness.

BlissPoint BreathWork session See Description

BlissPoint BreathWork is an active meditation consisting of a simple two-part breath practice and customized sound frequencies. BlissPoint Breathwork skillfully guides you into an “Above Mind” state of being and gives you access to a transcendent dimension within yourself.

AcroYoga class: touch, connection, and healing See Description

We are born and die alone, but most of our waking days are filled with a longing to feel connection and love. This session offers principles of touch that will allow your heart’s intention to be communicated through your touch. When we feel safe in receiving and abundant enough to give freely, a beautiful space where humans exchange love is realized. No experience or partner needed.

The Jacy Method presents: So You Think You're an Athlete (workout) See Description

This workout is designed for those fitness enthusiasts that take pride in the competitive nature of sports. Those brave men and women that have endured both the triumph and defeat of the sports arena. Having trained with some of the best and brightest performance coaches in the fitness industry, Jacy has developed a workout aimed at unleashing the beast within. In this class expect to be pushed beyond your limitations discovering the athlete within!

Summit x Audible Library See Description

Audible, the exclusive audio partner for SUMMIT LA17, is the #1 destination for downloadable audiobooks and audio entertainment with millions of customers all over the world. Check out the Summit x Audible Library at the Intercontinental and hear your favorite LA17 speakers’ stories come to life.

Summit Powder Mountain architectural “garage band” summary See Description

Meet up with architects and luminaries influencing the ongoing design and build of Summit Powder Mountain. This workshop inspires collaborative design and exploration of SPM's next generation mountain town environment.

A conversation between Jeff and Mark Bezos See Description

As the founder and CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos has been a world-changing force in business and technology, pioneering innovations that have transformed retail, media, cloud computing, and the aerospace industry. His early vision for a new kind of shopping experienced upended traditional retail and ultimately altered fundamental aspects of modern life. His personal purchase of The Washington Post and Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market have further cemented Bezos’s extraordinary influence on culture. In this first-of-its-kind conversation with his brother Mark, a seasoned marketing executive, longtime member of the leadership council at the Robin Hood Foundation, and a volunteer fireman, the Bezos brothers will discuss their early influences, the successful habits and strategies they’ve developed during their respective journeys, and the most important shifts in business and society that are just on the horizon.

The Peter Tunney Experience See Description

Find notorious artist, philanthropist, and storyteller Peter Tunney in his unmistakable airstream marked “GRATITUDE" for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Superfood snacks with Beaming Wellness See Description

Beaming is an organic superfood café and lifestyle brand on a mission to inspire, encourage, and empower people of all ages to experience greater vitality through the power of delicious and nutritious plant-based foods. <br> Today's menu: <br> Caesar Kale, Coconut Wrap, Chili Mushroom Quinoa, Cookies, Protein Bites, Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Louie Schwartzberg's Moving Art See Description

This giant digital display immerses us into a world of wonder and awe, taking us on a deep dive into Forests, Flowers, Mushrooms, Mandalas, and exotic locations like the Galapagos, Iceland and Big Sur. Louie's films have been screened all over the world and projected on the Vatican and inside the Guggenheim Museum. He has directed Wings of Life for Disneynature, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds, the 3D IMAX film for National Geographic and Soar’n Around the World, the most popular ride film for Disney theme parks. At University of California San Diego’s Jacob Medical Center, groundbreaking research is being conducted to see how Moving Art can help reduce stress and addiction to pain killers, and promote better sleep and shorter hospital stays. Louie’s 3 TED talks have garnered over 52 million combined views. His next feature documentary Fantastic Fungi, features Summit speaker Paul Stamets and will be completed in spring 2018.

Dewar's Scotch Egg Club See Description

Visit the Scotch Egg Club in the Orpheum Oak Bar for a selection of Dewar’s Scotch, cocktails, and culinary surprises.

Happy hour and hors d'ouerves at The Marketplace See Description

Relax and connect over cocktails and bites in the Summit-built marketplace off Broadway.

Meditation and the six processes of love by Biet See Description

A Guided By Biet meditation experience is like no other. Biet merges the worlds of spirituality with fashion, music, modern thinking and laughter. In this session she will describe the six processes of love, an ancient blueprint for understanding how how to work love rather than have love work you. Knowing this blueprint will change your life forever. She will close out the practice with her acclaimed Center of the Cyclone meditation experience, scored by music from her latest release "The Lunar."

W+ breakout: Women founders See Description

Ingrid Sanders said, “Being an entrepreneur is tough enough. Being a woman entrepreneur in Silicon Valley is like walking a tightrope to catch a flying trapeze, blindfolded with a scalding pot of molten lava balanced on your head.” This interactive session will explore the challenges of being a woman founder and the authentic relationships we can cultivate as fellow women leading in business. All who identify as female are welcome.

Meetup: W+ (Women of Summit) See Description

W+ is the Summit women’s community. Come enjoy a cocktail hour celebrating this community of leaders.

Meetup: San Francisco See Description

San Francisco is the epicenter of the tech industry, a progressive hub of innovation, and a beautiful location to live, work and grow. It also happens to be home to a large portion of Summit attendees. Stop by Crane's to connect with other bay area friends over drinks.

Meetup: Cryptocurrency See Description

Welcome to a gathering of people in the Summit community working in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Key topics to be discussed include privacy, security, regulation, and the challenges and potential of this emerging field. This cocktail hour meetup will be hosted by Mike Jones, the founder of Science, and Galia Benartzi, founder of Bancor.

Meetup: Summit arts See Description

Please join us for a special gathering of individuals from within the Summit community who are dedicated to supporting the arts at Summit Powder Mountain. During this special sunset cocktail hour we will share our vision for supporting artists as well as fostering creative programs for children and families. Cocktails will be provided in addition to a special performance by Lil’ Buck and toast by legendary installation artist Janet Echelman.

Chances with Wolves (DJ) @ The Marketplace See Description

Chances with Wolves is an online music phenomenon with an eclectic, six-year-running radio program on East Village Radio in NYC. Operated by two Brooklyn-raised DJs, Kenan and Kray—whose love of music has bonded them since they were kids—Chances with Wolves has freed itself of the traditional constraints of modern-day radio programming by ignoring genre categories in favor of feel and mood.

Hotbox Infrared Sauna Studio See Description

This is not your grandfather's schvitz. Come visit HotBox, an infrared sauna studio that delivers wellness to the mind and body. Perspire in a pristine private suite equipped with your own vitamin C-infused shower. Relax your mind and rejuvenate your body. Unlike traditional Finnish saunas, which heat the body from the outside-in, HotBox’s infrared saunas heat the body from the inside-out, leaving the air pleasant and allowing for a better detoxification. Experience glowing beauty, cleansing immunity and more from the proactive benefits of a vibrant sweat. Suites accommodate up to 1-2 people. Easily book your suite online at https://hotboxsaunastudio.com/ or call the studio at (213) 628-3221. Use promo code Summit17 for your free schvitz.

The Haven lounge See Description

Welcome to the Haven! Seeking refuge and restoration? Like an oasis in the desert, this gorgeous and peaceful space will surprise and delight you with mindful programming and delicious superfood snacks and beverages. Open late every night, come find us for an uplifting elixir, tea ceremony with Global Tea Hut, Botanical Perfumer by Victorine Deych, AcroYoga, sound healing, or just a moment of stillness.

The elephant in the hospital room: Exploring the lack of love in modern medicine See Description

Much of modern Western medicine fails to address how to heal the body as an integrated system; we fall short of recognizing emotional, environmental, and social factors in addition to the physiological. How do we as doctors, patients, families, friends, and partners offer support to each other in times of extreme health vulnerability? Join Ethan Lipsitz for an interactive, open-hearted conversation about the qualitative side of modern medicine and explore ways in which we can all improve our bedside manner.

Taste it first: Dewar's 25 year scotch whisky See Description

Become one of the first in America to taste Dewar’s 25 year old blended scotch whisky, not available to the public until November. Dewar’s North American Brand Ambassador Gabriel Cardarella will guide you through the exquisite tasting notes.

Crane's bar and jam lounge See Description

Summit is taking over Crane's Bar! Come enjoy a private bar and venue where live music collaboration with other Summit attendees unfurls. We have guitars, bass, keyboards, electric drums, microphones, and a sound technician. and a full bar.

All recovery meeting See Description

This will be a time for those choosing to do Summit LA17 sober to gather and hold space for each other. Meetings are open to all.

Equal (DJ) @ The Globe Main Stage See Description

Equal is a New York City DJ and music producer originally from Asheville, NC. He’s previously spent his nights wooing crowds all over the world, from New York City's hottest parties for the downtown-club kids and fashion elite, to large scale events and festivals such as Bonnaroo. As a lifetime drummer from a musically inclined family, his transition to production from solely DJing was a natural one. He first garnered attention as a producer with the release of his single, "Lost in the Evening (ft. Gary Jules),” and his recent hit “Shakedown” has garnered worldwide DJ support alongside placement in outlets such as Vogue UK and a collaborative ad-campaign from Ciroc for Zoolander 2. Equal will continue to release exciting collaborations featuring indie music’s elite as the year continues.

Soulection (The Whooligan with Andre Power) @ The Globe Basement See Description

Andre Power is Co-founder and Creative Director of worldwide movement Soulection. Hailing from the east coast, Power is now residing in Los Angeles. Andre Power is a force on the 1’s & 2’s; making his DJ sets more of an experience rather than just music to your ears. His sets are up-tempo, high energy, and soulful—opening up the space for anything from 90s R&B to jersey club to UK house-inspired jams. Andre currently has a monthly NYC residency for the remainder of the year. Feel free to go to andrepower.co for insight on travels, shows, etc. Julio Galvez aka “The Whooligan” is the Director of Worldwide Bookings and Partnerships for record label Soulection. A global citizen, DJ and event curator of 15+ years, now currently residing in Brooklyn, New York - this seasoned artist and lover of music brings a unique perspective to his work through passion, open-mindnesses and inherent positivity.

The curse of the haystack search: molehunts, mammograms and police stops See Description

In a globalized digital world, potentially profound connections exist between people who don’t know or trust each other. Are we good at managing those kinds of relationships? <em>New Yorker</em> luminary and <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of "The Tipping Point" Malcolm Gladwell thinks not. He’ll share his thoughts on searching for honesty when you don't know where to start the hunt.

5Rhythms Dance Meditation See Description

Dance can be a cathartic workout--and one you actually enjoy. The 5Rhythms is a dance meditation practice that explores how energy moves through the world and our bodies, and is capable of creating a potent feeling of transcendence and connection. The 5Rhythms practice is rooted in the principle that if you put the body in motion it will heal itself. Movement is both the medicine and the metaphor, reaching across all languages and age groups to transform suffering into art, art into awareness, and awareness into action.

Hotbox Infrared Sauna Studio See Description

This is not your grandfather's schvitz. Come visit HotBox, an infrared sauna studio that delivers wellness to the mind and body. Perspire in a pristine private suite equipped with your own vitamin C-infused shower. Relax your mind and rejuvenate your body. Unlike traditional Finnish saunas, which heat the body from the outside-in, HotBox’s infrared saunas heat the body from the inside-out, leaving the air pleasant and allowing for a better detoxification. Experience glowing beauty, cleansing immunity and more from the proactive benefits of a vibrant sweat. Suites accommodate up to 1-2 people. Easily book your suite online at https://hotboxsaunastudio.com/ or call the studio at (213) 628-3221. Use promo code Summit17 for your free schvitz.

The Peter Tunney Experience See Description

Find notorious artist, philanthropist, and storyteller Peter Tunney in his unmistakable airstream marked “GRATITUDE" for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Speakeasy storytelling with Dewar's scotch whisky See Description

Grab a dram of Dewar’s 15 year old blended scotch whisky and join North American brand ambassador Gabriel Cardarella on a journey through time as he shares stories of the infamous Tommy Dewar. Tommy was a bon vivant who traveled the world, seeking perfection and pleasure, and published a resulting book titled <em>Ramble ‘Round the Globe.</em>

Scent therapy: aromatics and breathwork See Description

Scent therapy is a guided quest through plant oils and their means to achieving states of bliss, relaxation, and elevation. Whether you’re a scent enthusiast or want to learn how to appreciate this often overlooked sense, Victorine Deych will teach you how to enhance performance and and to alter your mood through aromatics and breathwork. The practice is done in a comfortable seated position. Just bring yourself.

Raw chocolate ceremony See Description

Take an immersive journey of taste, touch, scent, and contemplation as we drop in, slow down, and nourish ourselves with “food medicine.” We will explore the nature and meaning of communion with respect to food. A tasting flight of raw dark chocolate food will be shared. Participants will receive a gift of chocolate food to share with other attendees. Limited space available.

Stand-up comedy @ The Orpheum Theatre See Description

Hannibal Buress and Ben Gleib take the stage for an hour of stand up comedy at the historic Orpheum Theatre.

Real talk: finding connection through poetry See Description

Our voices are the strongest weapon. We've brought together the stars of Spoken Word to perform unique works about today's most pressing issues. Part Slam, part dance party, this is your chance to celebrate community through art and music.

Modern tea ritual See Description

Join Harold Linde for an immersive, modern-day tea ritual. Limited seating of 6-8 people per session, multiple sessions per evening.

Crane's bar and jam lounge See Description

Summit is taking over Crane's Bar! Come enjoy a private bar and venue where live music collaboration with other Summit attendees unfurls. We have guitars, bass, keyboards, electric drums, microphones, and a sound technician. and a full bar.

Craft cocktails and dumplings at Peking Tavern See Description

Peking Tavern has paired with Summit to create a custom late night menu complete with Bejing-style craft cocktails and otherworldly dumpling delicacies.

Late night bites at The Marketplace See Description

Enjoy fare by some of Los Angeles' best food trucks including Urbn Pizza, Heritage LA, Kogi BBQ, and LocoL!

Shamanic spirits ceremony See Description

Sip spirits that have been transformed by sound frequencies and botanics, paired with a group breathing and intention setting ceremony.

Mood-enhancing elixirs See Description

Elixart invites you to a non-alcoholic late night lounge, serving plant-based, mood-altering exotic herbal drinks, traditional kava and cacao, and designer raw food appetizers by Next Level Foods.

Steve Lacy (band) @ The Globe Main Stage See Description

Steve Lacy is the youngest member of THE INTERNET , co-producing the band’s Grammy-nominated album, Ego Death, when he was just 16 years old. Graduating high school and turning 19 last year, he traveled the world from Fuji Rock (Japan) to Splendor in The Grass (Australia) to Bonnaroo. He is now home in Compton, CA making music with / producing for everyone from Syd to Jhene Aiko to Tyler, The Creator to J. Cole, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and more.

Soul Clap (DJ) @ The Globe Basement See Description

Soul Clap is an American DJ and production duo from Boston, Massachusetts. Active in the club scene since 2001, the group has released a number of mixtapes, EPs, singles, and albums. In 2016 they released their most recent full-length album, Soul Clap, and at Movement Electronic Music Festival in 2017 they debuted their new live show, complete with full band, vocalists, and dancers. Soul Clap blends neon-splattered nostalgia with a crisp futurism, courtesy of their experimental production techniques.

BlissPoint BreathWork session See Description

BlissPoint BreathWork is an active meditation consisting of a simple two-part breath practice and customized sound frequencies. BlissPoint Breathwork skillfully guides you into an “Above Mind” state of being and gives you access to a transcendent dimension within yourself.

AlunaGeorge (band) @ The Globe Main Stage See Description

Vocalist Aluna Francis and producer George Reid combine to make AlunaGeorge. The English duo encourages empowerment, taking on pressing social issues and keeping the party moving with their future pop sound. Since meeting in 2009 the two have created a litany of memorable tracks that achieve this feat, racking up millions of plays while speaking to something larger.

Scent therapy: aromatics and breathwork See Description

Scent therapy is a guided quest through plant oils and their means to achieving states of bliss, relaxation, and elevation. Whether you’re a scent enthusiast or want to learn how to appreciate this often overlooked sense, Victorine Deych will teach you how to enhance performance and and to alter your mood through aromatics and breathwork. The practice is done in a comfortable seated position. Just bring yourself.

Dewar's 12 at 12 See Description

Visit the Scotch Egg Club in the Orpheum for Dewar’s 12 Year Old @ midnight and an exclusive Los Angeles-style Falafel Scotch Egg created by renowned chef Michael Voltaggio.

Sooma (DJ) @ The LA Theatre House Party See Description

Sooma’s sets explore a driving variant of Deep House - percussive, tribal and inextricably linked to a childhood spent listening to her father’s record collection, which paired George Clinton with St. Germain and original Madagascan music. She lifts from her own experiences on the dance floor to generate an energetic, focused rapport with her audience.

The Peter Tunney Experience See Description

Find notorious artist, philanthropist, and storyteller Peter Tunney in his unmistakable airstream marked “GRATITUDE" for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Zaytoven (DJ) @ The Globe Main Stage See Description

When Grammy Award Winning and multi-platinum R&B heartthrob Usher needed a smash hit for his 6th album “Raymond vs. Raymond,” he called on the melodic sound only super-producer Xavier “Zaytoven” Dotson could provide. Zaytoven is the epitome of a multi-layered musical genius. He has been on his grind behind closed doors for over a decade and is now the go-to producer for Future and Gucci Maine among others. Not only has he mastered playing the guitar, drums, organ and piano by ear, but he is also a gifted producer, songwriter and performer.

Goldcap (DJ) @ The LA Theatre House Party See Description

Berge Sahakian AKA Goldcap’s DJ style is owed to a penchant for an eclectic pool of genres: everything from classic rock to traditional middle-eastern styles of music. Also being a fan of poetry, films, ambient sounds, traditional instruments, and the spoken word, he’s known to incorporate a wild array of organic samples into his sets.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ The LA Theatre House Party See Description

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 50 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.

Monolink (DJ) @ The LA Theatre House Party See Description

Monolink is a singer-songwriter and electronic music producer from Berlin. His ‘electro-funk’ style seamlessly connects the narrative structure of a song with the compelling forward thrust of electronic rhythms. Guitar chords merge into synthetic pad sounds; hypnotic bass vibrations meet emotional vocal parts; passionate physicality meets sublime stimulation for the mind.

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Restorative sound bath See Description

Reset your mind and body by bathing in a warm pool of sound with pro surfer and photographer Kassia Meador and Venice Beach-based audio/visual artist Farmer Scher. Restorative aural meditation will arrive via quartz crystal singing bowls, gongs, and lap steel uniting to build a calming wave.

Birds of Mind (DJ) @ The LA Theatre House Party See Description

Birds of Mind is the collaboration of Parisian-based duo Alex Heim & Adrian Carreno. Together they produce electronic music nourished by the exploration of organic sounds and ancient chants. Their music offers a spiritual and peaceful feeling, always close to nature.

Mira (DJ) @ The LA Theatre House Party See Description

For over 10 years, Mira has influenced the East-German techno scene. Anyone who has experienced her endless sets understands why Berlin holds in such high regard her particular sound; a soulful, mesmerizing sound that sinks under your skin and leaves you with a feeling of deep warm-heartedness.

Dream exploration ceremony with Sáparan elder Manari Ushigua See Description

From the age of 5, Manari Ushigua’s father trained him to provide healing through dreams and dream interpretation. Manari will lead a dream empowerment practice and a tobacco cleansing meditation using mapacho, a ceremonial Ecuadorian jungle tobacco. Manari will also discuss the Sápara tribe’s relationship to and understanding of dreams, how to use them for guidance and strength, and how the Sápara utilize traditional plant medicines for integrated healing.

Morning meditation with James Brown See Description

This is a chance to start the day by grounding yourself in something deeper than your day’s agenda. This session encourages all forms of silent meditation. If you don’t yet have a practice, or wish to try a different approach, James will provide a brief instruction in the Vedic approach to meditation which allows the mind to settle. The first half of the program will be spent in practice, after which you may leave or stay for a bit of wisdom sharing and discussion regarding the day’s theme.

QUEER ICONS See Description

Finding inspiration in portraiture styles of Renaissance, Flemish and Christian Orthodox paintings, the series aims to elevate these multi-dimensional, powerful and proud contemporary figures. From the queer Latina fighting for immigration rights to the non-binary disabled Trans Filipino, the artist perceived these figures as heroes in their own right. Applying a chine-collé technique to the photogravure process, the artist transmutes his subjects into icons, dovetailing textured collage and photography into one-of-a-kind prints. Though the depth of light in the prints gets flattened in the process, this repositions the portrayed “outsiders” as central to the narrative, just like saints―figures that are inherently worthy of attention, emulation, and storytelling. Much like traditional religious paintings conferred a sense of safety and meditative calm on a home; the works in this series aspire to provide a similar sense of refuge that’s drawn from the inner grace of the subjects and projected outwards onto a world that might not always be safe.<br> <br> The subjects in the series are drawn from many facets of the gender and queer spectrum, and these images give visibility to a population that’s generally under-represented in the art world.

Crenshaw District Hieroglyph Project See Description

The Crenshaw District Hieroglyph Project is a public art installation drawing on vernacular cultures of Los Angeles neighborhoods to create surreal architectural sculptures. This project is an extension of artist Lauren Halsey’s existing practice, where she constructs ephemeral environments to counter oppressive architecture and spatial metaphors that reinforce familiar narratives of inferiority and stereotypes. The resulting works serve as a social space that offers a transcendent proposition for the future of marginalized communities.

Richard Duardo and his Modern Multiples See Description

The Los Angeles art scene has been greatly influenced over the last several decades by "The Warhol of the West", Richard Duardo. Since his first studio Hecho en Aztlan to his last living studio Modern Multiples founded in '99, Duardo worked with the likes of David Hockney, Keith Haring, John Van Hamersveld, Carlos Almaraz, Chaz Bojorquez, Shepard Fairey, and Banksy. Besides influencing and cultivating the careers of countless others, he was a self-proclaimed "3rd generation Pop Artist," regurgitating and appropriating found imagery to comment on society. Exclusively for Summit LA17, the Modern Multiples studio is exhibiting select pieces from Richard Duardo’s body of work.

Amplify Yoga See Description

This all-levels yoga class will unfurl with a slow flow focusing on hips, backbends, and breathing. Whether a novice or an advanced practitioner, you will have the opportunity to move, stabilize, and integrate during this session.

The Jacy Method presents: Slow Flow (workout) See Description

This invigorating workout will help you launch your day in true Summit style. Jacy will lead you through a variety of calisthenic movements aimed at reminding you to slow down, tune in and smile.

Runners club See Description

If you feel like taking a quick run in the morning, join our runners club! Led by Summit Community Director Jessica Wolf, the runners club will jog to a nearby park, run laps at your own personal pace, share high fives, and head back to campus for a well-earned breakfast at the InterCon.

SoulCycle class (FULL) See Description

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New Orleans dance workout: Bounce Fitness with MoeJoe See Description

Bounce Fitness with Moe Joe is a daily free-flow fitness festival that celebrates the Louisiana Creole diaspora through music and moves. Dancer, teacher and culture entrepreneur Marissa “Moe Joe” Joseph leads this propulsive danceout as a singular experience shaped by community and tradition. The class instruction style is call and response, making it accessible to all skill levels.

Vinyasa Yoga with Baron Baptiste See Description

Join internationally renowned yoga revolutionary and author Baron Baptiste for a 60-minute master-class. Baron will lead you through a dynamic power vinyasa practice designed to move old energy out and invite new vitality in. You will joyfully transform any held resistance into newfound freedom. Any level of yoga experience is welcome and encouraged. Come prepared to move, breathe, and leave the mat feeling elevated and transformed.

Improve your lifestyle, change your genes with Dr. Dean Ornish See Description

Dr. Dean Ornish has been a leading advocate of lifestyle changes being the foundation of improved health. His emphasis on the importance of diet and other habits helped make him Bill Clinton’s medical mentor and a preventative health advisor under President Obama. Dr. Ornish will debut the content of his newest book, which details a 9-week program that may actually shift the expression of your genes, leading to a healthier life free of deprivation.

Now what? Turning conversation into action See Description

Since its founding, the Summit community has gathered leaders who share a goal of leveraging their talent, resources, and action to create positive change. After this event’s stirring discussions about civic engagement, gender equality, houselessness, feminism and political polarization, it’s time for talk to become action. Come with ideas about how Summit and our non-profit Summit Institute can make a broader impact on our community and the world.

The open secrets of Silicon Valley See Description

In the last few months a revealing spotlight has shone on Silicon Valley and the need to combat sexual harassment and gender inequality within. Attend an open conversation to hear about the challenges and stories from the tech and finance industries, and collaborate on solutions for the near future. This session will be recorded as part of a long-term, community-driven project.

Life through prose-colored lenses See Description

Aja Monet is a poet and activist described by Harry Belafonte as “the true definition of an artist.” Monet, who is in the midst of an international book tour supporting My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter, will guide you through potent and transformative body exercises driven by poetry and writing prompts.

Guayaki Yerba Mate ceremony See Description

Come to life in a yerba mate circle with true cebadores ("ones who serve"). We will direct our awareness to how the plant activates our hearts, minds, and bodies. Yerba Mate is a naturally caffeinated plant from the South American Rainforest; it’s nutrient-dense properties will help to awaken the senses.

The Jacy Method presents: so you think you're an athlete (workout) See Description

This workout is designed for those fitness enthusiasts that take pride in the competitive nature of sports. Those brave men and women that have endured both the triumph and defeat of the sports arena. Having trained with some of the best and brightest performance coaches in the fitness industry, Jacy has developed a workout aimed at unleashing the beast within. In this class expect to be pushed beyond your limitations discovering the athlete within!

Puppy play pen at The Orchard See Description

It’s play time! Share some love with some pups that have had a rocky start to life as they await adoption.

Nice views See Description

Taking inspiration from the Los Angeles landscape, Maxwell McMaster has created various site-specific installations to create captivating and peaceful vibes. His evocative colors and shapes, which serve as the visual theme for this year’s event, spark an innate appreciation for the natural beauty all around us.

SoulCycle class (FULL) See Description

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Damn fine coffee and pie

The evolution of art as experience with Miranda July and Jeffrey Deitch See Description

Miranda July and Jeffrey Deitch are both alternately adored for their ability to break the golden ropes that surround “fine art” by expanding the art experience. Through revolutionary, irreverent, and interactive works, Miranda July has reinvented the artist. In this amusing and unique conversation, these two friends will guide us through the rarified world of art exposing the performer who exists at arts core.

Inequality in America with Jane Fonda and Saru Jayaraman See Description

We are living through a period of income inequality not seen since the Gilded Age, with 10% of American families holding 76% of the nation’s wealth. This growing financial schism has grave implications for our country’s overall economic health and social cohesion. Join legendary actress and seasoned activist Jane Fonda and Saru Jayaraman, an author and advocate for low-wage restaurant workers, to discuss how the growth of the nation's lowest-wage sectors has contributed to economic inequality and how working people, employers, and consumers can work together toward a more prosperous future for everyone.

We are what we eat: revolution is served See Description

From the Black Panthers’ free breakfast program to the Last Supper, food has always been about much more than sustenance and calories. How do we feed the hungry? How do we amplify historic memory? How can the dinner table shape culture and address the many crises we face? The founders of Ghetto Gastro and LA Kitchen dive into conversation with designer and teacher Pandora Thomas to explore the explosive impact of food culture and dining as community.

Punks can be Buddhists, too: a conversation with Noah Levine See Description

Noah has written multiple books and hosts a wildly popular spiritual gathering space in LA, "Against the Stream", but that's not where he started. His story dates back to starting to smoke marijuana at age 6, moving into more drugs, violence, and multiple suicide attempts, and ending in a padded detoxification cell in juvenile prison 11 years later. Today, Noah is a member of the Prison Dharma Network, working with juvenile and adult prison inmates and combining meditation techniques with psychotherapy. Join Audrey Buchanan as she digs into the honest, open and judgement-free journey of Noah Levine who has proven that there’s nothing more radical than the Buddha’s original teachings.

The longevity paradox: breakthroughs, benefits, and ethics of immortality See Description

The Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn made huge strides in the field of longevity with her co-discovery of telomere, which protects the ends of chromosomes and holds potential in the universal pursuit of long, healthy lifespans. Joon Yun, creator of the Palo Alto Longevity Prize and Nicole Shanahan, whose patent-management business is dedicated to longevity innovation, will join Blackburn to weigh the benefits and pitfalls of the quest for extended living.

A community without homes: addressing houselessness in LA See Description

There’s an epidemic of houselessness in Los Angeles, with the number of people living without homes rising 23%, to 58,000, in the past year alone. Outdated assumptions attribute this to poor choices, addiction and mental illness, yet empirical data suggests that chronic housing insecurity, gentrification and sky-high rents underline the crisis. This conversation will focus on the intersection of houselessness and immigration policy, structural obstacles, and recent ballot measures. LA poet Yosimar Reyes, the executive director of Venice Community Housing Becky Dennison, activist and Homies Unidos founder Alex Sanchez and LACAN executive director Pete White will discuss the opportunities to improve policy and public perception.

Lunch at Project Earth Marketplace See Description

Summit has partnered with Project Earth and leading LA chefs to serve delicious, regeneratively-sourced cuisine in The Marketplace. Enjoy regeneratively-sourced meals from the following partners:<br> <br> <b>Café Gratitude</b><br> Cafe Gratitude and its executive chef Seizan Dreux Ellis are pioneers in the organic and regenerative food movement. Their plant-based cuisine sets a gold standard and fulfills all appetites. Their mission is “Love Is Served,” not only through their vibrant food but through their culture of sacred commerce encouraging gratitude as a way of life.<br> <br> <b>The Real Coconut</b><br> Daniella Hunter, founder of The Real Coconut, is bringing Tulum-inspired gluten-, grain-, and dairy-free, paleo-friendly foods to LA17. Hunter, a favorite of Summit Tulum and Summit at Sea, is also innovating alternative flour baking with coconut, cassava, and plantain products. With a commitment to boutique farming sustainability, Hunter is a director of the Belize Sustainable Development Corporation. The Real Coconut has its chip and tortilla line in stores across America and opens its first U.S. location in early 2018 at WeWork Gas Tower LA.<br> <br> <b>Homegirl Café</b><br> In partnership with chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller, Homegirl Café helps high-risk youth and former gang members contribute to the LA community through restaurant service and culinary arts training. The team will be serving brilliant seasonal dishes.<br> <br> <b>Hitchcock</b><br> As the winner of a coveted Food & Wine People’s “Best New Chef” award, Brendan McGill has recently become the most talked about chef in the Pacific Northwest. This scholar, farmer, butcher, charcuterie master and badass cook quietly sources every ingredient from a small Northwest island and the Olympic Peninsula, combining land and sea into an ongoing ode to local food. Expect surprises.<br> <br> <b>Nyesha Arrington</b><br> Top Chef’s Nyesha Arrington wants nothing less than to mold the heart and soul of LA culture while respecting the traditions and spirit of family recipes. Arrington will feature items from her new Santa Monica restaurant and cook an ode to Los Angeles' food, incorporating past, present, and future tastes in every dish.

Arts & crafts: Floral creations See Description

Spencer Falls is a local floral artist often seen providing custom bouquets from his VW van on Abbot Kinney. With his business The Unlikely Florist, Spencer has created flower subscriptions and other ways of integrating the joy of flowers into our everyday lives. Participate in a guided assembly of floral accessories, from corsages to boutonnières, and gift them to your friends.

Summit x Audible Library See Description

Audible, the exclusive audio partner for SUMMIT LA17, is the #1 destination for downloadable audiobooks and audio entertainment with millions of customers all over the world. Check out the Summit x Audible Library at the Intercontinental and hear your favorite LA17 speakers’ stories come to life.

Jewelry making workshop with The Giving Keys See Description

Create your own inspirational jewelry made from repurposed keys with a hand-stamped word of inspiration. The Giving Keys inspires the world to pay it forward with their social impact employment model supporting job creation for people transitioning out of homelessness.

AcroYoga class: Dance, creativity and movement See Description

Movement is life. There are so many ways we can use the body to source creativity. Solo and group dance will lay the foundation for many different partner movement playgrounds. When the mind takes the back seat the body can inspire true expression. No experience or partner needed.

Goat Yoga See Description

Yoga was inspired through the observation of nature and animals. Goats are quirky and curious natural jumpers and climbers which makes them perfect yoga partners. This joyful, immune-boosting yoga experience is filled with happy moments that strengthen your core and upper body. Join Christine Burke along with Spanky, Pippin, and their trainer Scout for an all levels, one-of-a-kind yoga experience.

Feel no pain: secrets to mastering the body and mind with Wim Hof See Description

When Wim Hof climbs Everest, he does it in shorts. He runs marathons in the Namib desert without water just to keep things interesting. Hof’s mastery of oxygen and temperature regulation has helped him capture 21 Guinness World Records. Now, he’s a go-to guru for performance junkies and moguls like surfer Laird Hamilton and music icon Rick Rubin. In this discussion, Hof will share secrets to improving the ability to reason under pressure, maintaining body control in stressful situations, and achieving seemingly impossible goals.

Arts & crafts: Leather lanyard creation See Description

Erin & Kelsey are local artisan designers of CA Made. At their craft station, you can design and create a custom leather accessory to attach wherever you please; a keepsake of your time at Summit LA17.

Arts & crafts: screen printing workshop See Description

Hannah Nance is a local artist and designer. She’s bringing a screen printing setup from her female-owned, artist-run studio in Boyle Heights (The Temple of Merch), where she hosts art exhibitions, workshops, meetups, and other special events. Hannah will be offering live-printing services. Join Hannah to create a personal screenprint on a notebook.

Decoding diets: Alice Waters with Dariush Mozaffarian See Description

Alice Waters is one of the most influential food activists in the world and a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement. The chef and author will join Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, the Dean of Nutrition at Tufts University, to clarify a dietary landscape riddled with misinformation and explore how the food we eat impacts the world. This session will be moderated by longtime Summit advisor, Michael Hebb.

Changing the face of venture capital with Arlan Hammilton See Description

Arlan Hamilton is smashing boundaries in the VC world, where she arrived via an unorthodox path including homelessness and stints in the indie music business. Her mission at Backstage Capital is to deliver well-deserved funding to underrepresented and overlooked minority founders. Her drive and market strategy have inspired Silicon Valley titans like Stewart Butterfield, Marc Andreessen and Chris Sacca to invest. Hamilton, with Summit Series founder Elliott Bisnow, will share her incredible journey and unapologetic assessment of the state of VC.

The science of change: how your brain can change your mind See Description

You are likely here because you seek ways to learn, grow, and expand your perspective. As you step into conversations over the next three days, how will you know if you’re taking in new information or simply validating your own opinion? Today’s polarized political climate reveals the mind’s vulnerability and how inflexibility can wreak havoc on relationships and communities. International conflict expert Tim Phillips will be joined by neuroscientist Emile Bruneau to explain what creates these intractable divisions and how to overcome them.

How hope survives the war: the entrepreneurs of Syria See Description

The bitter, bloody war in Syria has left more than 500,000 dead and perhaps 7 million displaced. Yet among the resilient people who have survived is a crop of innovative entrepreneurs building the foundation of a more stable future for the country. Meet and learn about the bright lights of this young Syrian generation providing opportunity and hope despite the devastation.

The color of cool with Daniel Arsham See Description

Architect, sculptor, filmmaker, and installation artist Daniel Arsham’s work defies easy categorization. His initial work with famed choreographer Merce Cunningham has evolved into collaborations with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Hedi Slimane. Specialty eyeglasses have recently allowed Arsham, who is color-blind, to greatly expand the style and scope of his art. Arsham will take us on a visual exploration of his multidisciplinary process.

Do we need to decelerate innovation? See Description

The speed of innovation is increasing in parallel to environmental pressures and population shifts. We are developing technology to solve some of society’s biggest challenges, but this may come at the cost of our ethical values. Science and technology visionaries Jaan Tallinn and Axel Bouchon discuss how society ought to strike the right balance between the competing forces of speedy innovation and moral diligence.

Mocky + Friends and the Van Jam See Description

Surprise! Grammy-Award winning producer Mocky and his crew are rolling thru The Marketplace! Come hang out.

Van Leeuwen's ice cream social See Description

Started in the Spring of 2008 out of a buttery yellow truck on the streets of NYC, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream set out to revive the classic American ice cream truck and the art of traditional ice cream making using ingredients perfected by nature, not science. Van Leeuwen Classic and Vegan ice creams are made with just a handful of fresh ingredients. Each flavor is a celebration of some of the world's best artisan producers and farmers both local and from around the world.

Meetup: Superhumanification See Description

Boundary pushers, explorers, and health hackers: assemble here to talk about the latest innovations in achieving peak performance. Hosted by founder of Bulletproof Coffee, Dave Asprey.

Meetup: Europe and the UK See Description

Connect with others who've crossed the Atlantic to be here at this informal gathering of Summit community members from Europe and the UK.

Meetup: LA See Description

Los Angeles is home to some of the most creative, innovative and dynamic people in the world. Whether you're a film producer, yoga instructor or tech company founder, come connect with other Summiters from the City of Angels.

The Haven lounge See Description

Welcome to the Haven! Seeking refuge and restoration? Like an oasis in the desert, this gorgeous and peaceful space will surprise and delight you with mindful programming and delicious superfood snacks and beverages. Open late every night, come find us for an uplifting elixir, tea ceremony with Global Tea Hut, Botanical Perfumer by Victorine Deych, AcroYoga, sound healing, or just a moment of stillness.

Advanced meditator meetup See Description

The Summit community abounds with skillful meditators of various styles and disciplines. For the first time, we will offer sessions for people looking to gather in a rich group meditation where we can practice our styles together in silence. Those with experience will harmonize with newcomers looking to start or up their game. There will be no formal instruction. All are welcome regardless of skill level.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Polarization, Fracturing, and Our Future See Description

Join Juan Enriquez, the author who predicted both the global financial crisis and the political aftermath, for a real time update on what’s next.

Reiki Meditation with Millana Snow See Description

We live in such fast times, now more than ever we need rituals and touchstones to help us slow down and return back to ourselves. In this session, Millana will lead participants through Reiki and group breath-work. Reiki, a Japanese Buddhist technique, reduces stress and increases overall emotional well-being. This subtle sensory experience will leave participants feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Sound meditation See Description

Alexandre Tannous will give a short talk on how to employ the consciousness-altering properties of sound to heighten self-awareness and unlock powers of inner healing. The talk will be followed by a sound meditation practice with overtone-emitting instruments (e.g. gongs, singing bowls, chimes). The overtone series is nature’s true harmony, based on mathematical ratios, used as a therapeutic tool to disconnect from discursive thinking and to delve into a transcendental state.

The revolution will be spiritual See Description

Marianne Williamson’s bestseller, A Return to Love, is considered a must-read among those adhering to the New Spirituality. One passage reads, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” and is considered an anthem by a generation of seekers. Williamson joins us to explore the intersection of spirituality and politics, and how the convergence of the two is key in mending the most broken parts of our society.

Mindfulness over matter: building emotional honesty in men See Description

The Hulk, Iron Man and Captain America put their world-saving duties aside to have a chat about their feelings... It sounds like a joke, but the image makes you wonder how idealized fantasies of masculinity inhibit some men from discussing their mental health and general well-being. In this conversation in the round, we’ll hear from various community members and share efforts to expand the conversation about mental health for all men.

The power of radical kinship See Description

Gregory Boyle is the founder of Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program. He will share what three decades of working with LA gang members has taught him about compassion, kindness and the enduring power of kinship. His stories and parables will likely shake up your ideas about God, humanity, and the barriers between.

The Art of Raising Children See Description

An open conversation for parents and future parents in the Summit community.

The F word: the rise of the intersectional feminine See Description

At a time when instability, divisiveness, and short-term gain are so pervasive, there's an awakening happening that deserves celebrating - the rise of divine, intersectional femininity. janaya khan, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Canada, and America Ferrera, actor, producer, director, and advocate, sit down with filmmaker and creative producer Audrey Buchanan to analyze the cultural and political power ignited by this social movement.

The craft of Scotch mixology See Description

Head to the Scotch Egg Club and get a taste of the process and history behind Dewar’s Scotch blending with North American Ambassador Gabriel Cardarella. He’s joined by New York’s famed mixologist and Dewar’s Brand Ambassador Gareth Howells to guide you through a cocktail crafting experience.

Happy Hour and Bacchanalian Cheese Board at The Pavilion See Description

Relax and connect over cocktails and a whole lotta cheese in the Summit-built marketplace off Broadway.

iPhone photography masterclass See Description

Join professional photographer and art director Josh Rose for an iphone photography masterclass. This quick session will focus on capturing sunset from an urban rooftop and leave you feeling inspired by the potential of the camera that is always in your pocket.

SpikedSeltzer cart @ happy hour

The Peter Tunney Experience See Description

Find notorious artist, philanthropist, and storyteller Peter Tunney in his unmistakable airstream marked “GRATITUDE" for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Dewar's Scotch Egg Club See Description

Visit the Scotch Egg Club in the Orpheum Oak Bar for a selection of Dewar’s Scotch, cocktails, and culinary surprises.

Crystal totems See Description

100 million years of timeless and ancient quartz crystals are harnessed in this installation of illuminated totems. This creative expression combines the beautiful, natural elements of crystals and the cultural significance of totem epistemology.

A meditative guide to success by Biet See Description

With meditation being an ancient study that can be hard to understand, Biet thought it would be wise to take her 30-plus years of study and share it in a raw, punchy way. In this session, Biet will explain the Law of 7, otherwise known as the Law of Success - a seven-part blueprint to completing goals in any domain. This system will give you tools to realize dreams in romance, business, or community in addition to revealing undermining patterns that keep people stuck.

Meetup: angel investors See Description

Angel financing is an integral part of the early-stage capital process. In this gathering, the Summit community’s many active angel investors will exchange knowledge and tips and discuss the rapidly evolving world of early investing. Open to angel investors who have completed at least five deals this year.

Escape room See Description

Imagine yourself in a real-life adventure game filled with mysterious puzzles and brain-teasing clues! You’ll be immersed in one of four extraordinary environments: a 1940’s detective office, a mystifying underground cavern, an old haunted theatre, or a medieval alchemist’s secret laboratory. Escape before your time runs out!

Equal (DJ) @ The Marketplace See Description

Equal is a New York City DJ and music producer originally from Asheville, NC. He’s previously spent his nights wooing crowds all over the world, from New York City's hottest parties for the downtown-club kids and fashion elite, to large scale events and festivals such as Bonnaroo. As a lifetime drummer from a musically inclined family, his transition to production from solely DJing was a natural one. He first garnered attention as a producer with the release of his single, "Lost in the Evening (ft. Gary Jules),” and his recent hit “Shakedown” has garnered worldwide DJ support alongside placement in outlets such as Vogue UK and a collaborative ad-campaign from Ciroc for Zoolander 2. Equal will continue to release exciting collaborations featuring indie music’s elite as the year continues.

W+ Meet-Up See Description

W+ is the Summit women’s community. Come enjoy a cocktail hour celebrating this community of leaders.

AcroYoga: listening, softening and letting go See Description

Being held is vital to emotional and physical health. Trust is built by deep listening and allowing someone to offer their full presence. By moving slowly and holding space we can co-create a healing space where people soften and open. We will use Thai massage and partner yoga to soothe you. No experience or partner needed.

Raw chocolate ceremony See Description

Take an immersive journey of taste, touch, scent, and contemplation as we drop in, slow down, and nourish ourselves with “food medicine.” We will explore the nature and meaning of communion with respect to food. A tasting flight of raw dark chocolate food will be shared. Participants will receive a gift of chocolate food to share with other attendees. Limited space available.

Crane's bar and jam lounge See Description

uitars, bass, keyboards, electric drums, microphones, and a sound technician. and a full bar.

Modern tea ritual See Description

Join Harold Linde for an immersive, modern-day tea ritual. Limited seating of 6-8 people per session, multiple sessions per evening.

Stand-up comedy @ CTRL Collective See Description

Comedians Iliza Schlesinger, Ramy Yousef, and Ben Gleib take the stage for a hilarious hour of comedy at CTRL Collective.

Magic Giant (band) @ The Belasco Ballroom See Description

Named by Rolling Stone as one of the 10 “Artists You Need to Know,” Los Angeles-based MAGIC GIANT’s first single "Set on Fire" broke the Top 25 on Billboard's US Alternative chart earlier this year. The band has toured with artists such as The Revivalists and Mike Posner and played festivals ranging from Firefly in Delaware to WayHome in Toronto. DuJour named Magic Giant “the most festive band in the festival circuit… quickly becoming a must-see with their buzzy energy and upbeat sound.”

Raw chocolate ceremony See Description

Take an immersive journey of taste, touch, scent, and contemplation as we drop in, slow down, and nourish ourselves with “food medicine.” We will explore the nature and meaning of communion with respect to food. A tasting flight of raw dark chocolate food will be shared. Participants will receive a gift of chocolate food to share with other attendees. Limited space available.

Evening cocktails, music, and post-dinner hangout at The Marketplace See Description

Meet up with friends at The Marketplace and The Orpheum for live music, drinks, and snacks as you prepare for the evening's activities.

Scent therapy: aromatics and breathwork See Description

Scent therapy is a guided quest through plant oils and their means to achieving states of bliss, relaxation, and elevation. Whether you’re a scent enthusiast or want to learn how to appreciate this often overlooked sense, Victorine Deych will teach you how to enhance performance and and to alter your mood through aromatics and breathwork. The practice is done in a comfortable seated position. Just bring yourself.

David Mayer (DJ) @ The Belasco Basement See Description

Mayer experiments with diverse forms of music without regard for genre, although his passion for funked up and heavily pounding 4/4 beats clearly dominates his creative output. As a producer, he is characterized by an intriguing knack for detail and precise sound design. When spinning records and producing tracks, Mayer presents his own interpretation of Techno and House - sometimes deep, and always to the delight of a swaying audience.

RY X (DJ) @ The Belasco Main Room See Description

Australian singer/songwriter Ry Cuming -- better known as RY X -- found commercial success with his sparse, atmospheric single "Berlin," which charted in the U.K. Top 40 in 2013. Born in New South Wales, Cuming grew up listening to the likes of Pearl Jam and Jeff Buckley, and their influence can be heard in his distinct, ethereal vocal delivery. After touring extensively as the vocalist for electronic act The Acid, Ry X settled into his studio to work on his debut solo-album “Dawn,” which saw release in 2016.

Closing plenary See Description

The LA17 closing plenary brings together the entire community for a moment of reflection. Emcee'd by Tiffany Persons, the Featuring poetry by Aja Monet, keynote by Juan Enriquez, and performances by Lil Buck and Gary Clark Jr.

Mood-enhancing elixirs See Description

Elixart invites you to a non-alcoholic late night lounge, serving plant-based, mood-altering exotic herbal drinks, traditional kava and cacao, and designer raw food appetizers by Next Level Foods.

5Rhythms Dance Meditation See Description

Dance can be a cathartic workout--and one you actually enjoy. The 5Rhythms is a dance meditation practice that explores how energy moves through the world and our bodies, and is capable of creating a potent feeling of transcendence and connection. The 5Rhythms practice is rooted in the principle that if you put the body in motion it will heal itself. Movement is both the medicine and the metaphor, reaching across all languages and age groups to transform suffering into art, art into awareness, and awareness into action.

KMLN (DJ) @ The Belasco Basement See Description

International shapeshifting duo KMLN (pronounced “Kameleon”) unites Italian producer / multi-instrumentalist Christopher Tooker and Canadian producer​ / fashion designer Shawna Hofmann. The KMLN ship bends time through sound, with expressive melodic journeys and techno with live instruments and syncopation.

L.A. Salami (band) @ The Belasco See Description

L.A. Salami (Lookman Adekunle Salami) is a singer/songwriter from London known for an unwavering ability to tell stories through song. “His songs are deliberate meanderings on the mundane and the poignancy in everyday life. If you have a penchant for broadside ballads, and observations of our times reflected through the mind of a brilliant songwriter, take a look at L.A. Salami.” - Bob Boilen, NPR Music

Miss Melera (DJ) @ Leaps Sunrise Party See Description

For the past decade, the Amsterdam-based Miss Melera has been absorbing the essence behind traditional genres such as deep, tech house and techno and twisting them into a melodic confection that is both fresh, timeless and completely her own. When you’re under Miss Melera’s spell, you won’t stop moving.

Leaps Sunrise Party See Description

Summit has partnered with Leaps by Bayer to bring Miss Melera, Umami, and Paul Kalkbrenner to the Sunrise Party at Cooper Design Penthouse. Leaps is a global movement that aims to make breakthrough innovations that could positively transform healthcare and agriculture as we know it. Along with bringing globally renowned talent from Berlin to the Sunrise Party, you'll find their staircase installation in the Summit campus - an impressive space that tells the inspiring story of people willing to take a leap.

Live music, cocktails, and grub at DTLA hot spot Preux & Proper See Description

Get a taste of the Big Easy with Chef Sammy Monsour's late night snacks, génial cocktails, and live music direct from the bayou. Close your eyes and you'll think you're in NOLA. Open from 12:00am - 2:00am.

Let’s talk about death See Description

Society often tries to obscure the unavoidable reality of death. Yet every wisdom tradition is shaped and informed by the unassailable fact that that we die. When the veil between this world and the next is lowered we learn about ourselves, each other, and humanity. The walk into the valley of loss and mortality is an intentional one, and this perennial Summit conversation in the round has become legendary for a reason: this is a conversation that defines who we are.

St. Lucia (band) @ The Belasco Main Room See Description

St. Lucia has released a self-titled EP and two critically acclaimed albums (2013’s When The Night and 2016’s Matter) on Columbia Records. The band has appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America and Late Night With Seth Meyers, performed at renowned festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Outside Lands, and Bonnaroo, and provided official remixes for artists ranging from Lady Gaga and Marina And The Diamonds to Passion Pit and Foster The People. As Jason Bentley from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic put it, “this should be the biggest band in the world right now.”

Umami (electronic) @ Leaps Sunrise Party See Description

Bay Area born DJ Umami - a rotating DJ for the Golden State Warriors, Nike, Q102.1fm (Bay Area), and female group Peaches Crew - is known to rock the party outside of The Oracle Arena after Golden State Warrior home-game wins. These parties have been broadcasted on ESPN, CSN, and ABC. She has open for acts such as Just Blaze, Tuxedo, Talib Kweli, DJ Maseo (De La Soul), Tokimonsta, Holy Ghost, Chromeo, and more.

A-Trak (DJ) @ The Belasco Basement See Description

At a time when the DJ sits firmly at the center of popular culture, A-Trak stands out as MVP. Very few share his mastery of turntablism while also pushing the forefront of musical innovation, looking keenly to the future with history tucked in his back pocket. A true connector, “Trizzy” hops effortlessly from colossal festival stages to sold-out concert venues and sweaty underground clubs, linking hip-hop and electronic music and watching genre barriers crumble.

WhoMadeWho (band) @ The Belasco Ballroom See Description

WhoMadeWho are a Danish experimental pop trio who have collaborated and toured with some of the scene’s most popular acts including Hot Chip, LCD Soundsystem, and Erol Alkan. Since the release of their first album, the band has gone on to release albums with Kompakt (“Knee Deep" in 2011 and “Brighter” in 2012) and Get Physical (Berlin).

Atish (DJ) @ Leaps Sunrise Party See Description

Atish occupies a rare space in dance music. At a time when most DJs rise to prominence primarily through their work as producers, Atish’s success has been realized through his total devotion to the art of DJing. With a combination of sophistication and accessibility, his sets are expressive journeys in melodic deep house. The Atish experience: deep, emotive, ecstatic.

YokoO (DJ) @ Leaps Sunrise Party See Description

YokoO specializes in house music and all its deepest forms. A studio head in the true sense of the word, he remains focused on basslines and warm synth riffs that heat up dancefloors with forward-thinking grooves every time.

DJ Teamwork @ Leaps Sunrise Party See Description

Teamwork makes the dream work. Good morning.

LA17 post-event decompression at The Standard rooftop pool See Description

Wind down with new friends poolside on the rooftop of The Standard, Downtown LA. Let the front desk know you're with Summit and they will accommodate your bags for the duration of your chill. Cash bar.