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Dreamscapes
Dreamscapes brings together leaders, funders, and builders to engage with emerging possibilities at the intersection of narrative, technology, and social impact.
Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
An invite-only convening series produced by Dream Purple Foundation, Dreamscapes brings together leaders, funders, and builders to examine and respond to the forces shaping our collective future.
Each curated session contains expert-led conversations that examine and respond to the forces shaping our collective future, including reflection breaks and ample space for networking and connection.
Upcoming Dreamscapes
SOCAP CHICAGO ∙ OCTOBER 12 - 14
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We’ve curated an afternoon of expert-led conversations, reflection breaks, and ample space for networking and connection. There will be a generous buffet lunch, beverages, and snacks. We hope you leave with a full heart, head, and belly.
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM Arrival and buffet arrives
12:10 PM - 12:15 PM Welcome
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Keynote Fireside Chat
1:15 PM - 1:20 PM Reflection to Action
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM Panel Conversation
1:50 PM - 1:55 PM Reflection to Action
1:55 PM - 2:25 PM Panel Conversation
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM Connection and Vibes
2:55 PM - 3:00 PM Closing & Gratitude
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Dream Purple Foundation // Purple Haus Dream Purple Foundation is the nonprofit partner organization to Purple Haus, a creative intelligence and strategic communications firm founded by Danielle Kristine Toussaint. As the world's first digital intelligence think tank, we convene creatives, technologists, and social entrepreneurs committed to a future where human creativity is augmented, not replaced, by AI. Learn more: dreampurple.org | purple.haus
English Hudson Consulting English Hudson Consulting, co-founded by Lynn English and Marlissa Hudson, partners with education and social impact organizations to unlock transformational capital and deepen funder relationships. Learn more: english-hudson.com
Dreambloc
Mebane Design Studio
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While each Dreamscapes welcomes guests by invitation only, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter for updates on future experiences.
Retrospectives
An inside look into past Dreamscapes, what they produced, and the impact driven beyond each room.
SXSW 2026
Dreamscapes brought together education leaders, funders, and builders ahead of SXSW EDU for a delicious lunch and dynamic conversations at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and impact. As AI becomes irreversibly embedded across every industry, education leaders' voices have been largely missing from the dominant narrative — and Dreamscapes offered the space to change that. Attendees explored how reclaiming narrative power might be the key to better partnerships, better products, and a roadmap for future collaboration.
Voices from Human+Tech Week
Some conversations are too good to keep to ourselves. Here's what attendees took away from an evening of storytelling, strategy, and connection.
Human+Tech Week 2026
Dreamscapes Human+Tech Week was an official partner event co-hosted with Dream Purple Foundation and Purple Haus, bringing together funders, builders, and ecosystem leaders for an evening of dynamic conversation. The program featured two moderated conversations exploring how narrative shapes what gets built, what gets funded, and how ideas move into action, with guests encouraged to talk back, ask questions, and engage throughout. The program was followed by a networking mixer complete with a DJ set, small bites, and mocktails.
Join the conversation by sponsoring future Dreamscapes, speaking at an upcoming experience, and community building with us as an attendee.
Past Speakers
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Aniesia Williams
Chief Impact & Venture Officer
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Amanda Navarro
Executive Director, Convergence Partnership
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Aram Fischer
Co-Founder & CEO, Change Agent AI
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Christina Glancy
Founder & CEO, At First Glance Solutions
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Danielle Kristine Toussaint
Founder & CEO, Purple Haus and Dream Purple Foundation
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Deon Gordon
President & CEO
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Donielle Lee
Senior Communications Officer, Walton Family Foundation
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Emily Gupton
Chief Technology & Operations Officer SKG, President, Austin Women in Tech
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Kwame Anku
Author, The End of AI: The Digital Intelligence Manifesto
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Luci Fonseca
Venture Capital Investor & Board Advisor
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Michaela Leslie-Rule
Senior Program Officer, Narrative Change, Gates Foundation
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Dr. Shauna Knox
Founder & CEO,
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Shawna Young
Chief Executive Officer, Camelback Ventures
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Sherese Ward
Philanthropic Advisor
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Zen Van Loan
AI Ambassador & Adjunct Faculty, University of Texas-Austin
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Dr. Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu
Associate Professor, Stanford Medicine & Founding Director, Sports Equity Lab at Stanford
FAQs
Who’s behind this event?
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Dreamscapes is produced by Dream Purple Foundation, the nonprofit partner to Purple Haus. We bring together leaders, funders, and builders to examine and respond to the forces shaping our collective future.
How much do tickets cost?
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Dreamscapes is a complimentary, curated experience. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and RSVP is required. Interested guests may request to be invited. Once approved, invitations are non-transferrable.
Who will be in the room?
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You'll be in a room of peers. This experience is designed for executive-level leaders, founders, and decision-makers who can influence the conversation and unlock resources.
We invite an intimate group of CEOs, Executive Directors, philanthropists, narrative strategists, and values-aligned partners working at the intersection of education, workforce, and technology.
Many of our guests move in similar circles, but rarely have structured time to think together about what's next, explore areas of overlap, or seed new partnership possibilities. This is your opportunity.
See you in Chicago?
After successful events in Austin and San Francisco, Dreamscapes is headed to Chicago for SOCAP (October 10-12, 2026). If you would like to partner with us to host yet another impactful experience, get in touch with us today.