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Leanne Elliott Young      

CEO & Co-Founder of Institute of Digital Fashion, Speaker on Metaverse, Web3 and Fashion

Leanne Elliott-Young (she/her), is the CEO & Co-Founder of Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF). Known as "Metaverse Mama", Young is a globally renowned award winning industry-leading pioneer who has shaped IoDF into "one of a handful of digital fashion startups that have spearheaded Web3 in luxury in the last two years"(Vogue Business).

A C-suite executive, female founder and academic, that works within strategic innovation for IRL x URL digital fashion creations and metaverse centric showcases. Young has managed large project budgets over 2.3M. Project managed teams of 20+. Owning, negotiating and writing talent and partnership contracts. Handling global territory deliverables.

Spending over 15 years creating strategic concepts for future facing living, fusing the established with progressive, youth-centric points. Since graduating, Young has held prestigious contracts with Nike; Global entertainment team on experiential marketing to Selfridges luxury store building retail innovation.

Speech Topics

Women Leading the Way in Web3 - Exploring the Future of Decentralized Technologies

Description: An exciting panel discussion with Leanne Elliott Young (IoDF), Akio Tanaka (Headline VC), Dr. Anino Emuwa (100 Women Davos and Avandis Consulting), Amy Peck, (EndeavorXR) and Janna Salokangas (Mission Impact Academy) we explore the future of decentralized technologies and the important role that women are playing in shaping the industry. Our panel of experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing women in the web3 space, and share insights on how we can create a more diverse and inclusive ecosystem. From blockchain to cryptocurrency, decentralized finance to NFTs, our panelists will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovations in web3, and discuss how women can get involved and lead the way. Don't miss this chance to hear from some of the most influential women in tech as we explore the limitless potential of web3!

Craftsmanship Redefined: The Digital Aesthetics driving Fashions Future

Description: IoDF Co-Founder, Leanne Elliott-Young, explores how digital design is transforming the concept of fashion into a new kind of artisanal endeavor, merging technology and hand-made sensibilities. She delves deep into the shift in design thinking, as creators navigate beyond physical constraints, embracing immersive 3D and AR experiences that inspire experimental and boundary-pushing fashion concepts. This talk exposes how digital craftsmanship involves more than meets the untrained eye.

Connecting Worlds: Deep Dive into Creative Potential of Web3 for Business

Description: Join Leanne Elliott Young for a panel discussion focusing on harnessing the pivot to web3 to introduce new revenue streams and client offerings to businesses.

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