EMLA2026 – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Artificial Intelligence • Data Science • Biotechnology

April 11–12, 2026 | New York City

PITCH DECK – EVENT EDITION

1. Event Vision

To convene global leaders in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Biotechnology for a transformative gathering that bridges innovation, medicine, and humanity.

2. About the Event

EMLA2026 is a high-level international conference organized by EMLA INC (501(c)(3)), bringing together scientists, physicians, AI experts, investors, policy leaders, and artists. Hosted in New York City with global digital participation.

3. Founder & Host

Prof. Dana York, DDS, MS, PhD

Pioneer in AI-integrated healthcare & photobiomodulation

President, EMLA INC

President, Lions Club New York Agape Foundation

4. Why This Conference Matters

AI is transforming medicine and global health systems. Biotechnology is redefining healing and prevention. Data science is shaping decision-making at scale. Yet access, ethics, and integration remain critical challenges.

5. Conference Focus Areas

– Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

– Data Science & Predictive Medicine

– Biotechnology & Light-Based Therapies

– Ethics & Global Access

– Humanitarian Applications

6. Flagship Innovation

AI Nurse Initiative designed for underserved populations with multilingual capability including Swahili.

7. Event Structure

Day 1 – April 11: Opening, keynotes, AI sessions

Day 2 – April 12: Biotech panels, workshops, awards, closing

8. Gala & Charity Evening

April 11, 2026 – 6 E 87th Street NYC

Black-tie dinner, technology & art auction supporting humanitarian initiatives.

9. Humanitarian Impact

Programs supporting orphans, victims of violence, and underserved communities through Lions Club NY Agape Foundation.

10. Audience & Reach

Global scientists, healthcare leaders, innovators, investors, and international audience via livestream.

11. Partnership Opportunities

Diamond Partner – Title recognition and premium visibility

Gold Partner – Speaking and branding opportunities

12. Closing Statement

EMLA2026 is a global platform uniting science, art, and humanity to shape the future of innovation.

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16th Annual Leadership Awards Reception

Theme: “Light One Candle

The J. Luce Foundation, Orphans International & Global Leaders Lions Club
Thurs., March 10, 2016 (6-9pm); St. John’s University, 101 Astor Place, NYC
Red Carpet Step-and-Repeat Photo Op

Open Bar Featuring Selection of “Hellenic Spirits”+
(Ouzo, Mastiha & Samos Moscato Wine)
Vodka Tasting courtesy of Balls Vodka
Resalso from Vineyards of Bodegas Emilio Moro
Artist-in-Residence: Rohan Bhargava
Global Citizens: H.E. Amb. Katalin Bogyay of Hungary,
H.E. Amb. Catherine Boura of Greece
Humanitarians: Rita Cosby (Broadcaster),
Steve Killelea (Entrepreneur & Philanthropist)
Luce Leaders & Scholars: Sophie Alford, Thanh Dang, Francisco Donoso,
Jewels Harrison, Ramin Herath, Alexander Perruci, Rylie Wahl

Special Certificate from the
Hon. U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
J. Luce Leadership Experience – Hellas (May 14-22)
The Bauer Fund (Dr. William Bauer)
The Hellenic Fund (Georgia Nomikos)
The Manjushree Fund (Dr. Kazuko Tatsumura)
The Sri Lanka Fund (Sunil Herath)
Rohan Bhargava/Rovaco Dance Company Presents
Committee: Gwendolen Cates, Thanh Dang, Susie de Rafelo, Michael Dotsikas, Sara Herbert-Galloway, Sameer Garg, Mary Harrison, Meera Kajendrakumar, Kevin Camacho, Isaac Kassin, Audrey Kitagawa, Hector Liang, Mathew Luce, Dino Malliaros, Hiten Manseta, Gregory Muller, Lynne-Marie Paquette, Pablo Povarchik, Matt Scott, Yoshiko Tamaki, Mangala Weerasekera – in formation
With Tomaczek Bednarek (Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter), Scott Eisenberg (Swap The Biz), Conor Grennan (Next Generation Nepal), Jitin Hingorani (JINGO Media), Hon. Ben Kallos (N.Y.C. Council), Dr. Judy Kuriansky (Columbia University), Gabi Lovve (Lovve Enterprises), Hon. Geneive Brown Metzger (Jamaica), Georgia Nomikos (Orpheus Luxury Collection), Guillermo Perez (Lions Clubs), Dr. Gama Perruci (Marietta College), Loraine Cancro Silvetz, MSW (Global Stress Initiative), Camille Tibaldeo (Fountain House), Vlada von Shats (Yasha Ramen), Paul Sladkus (Good News Broadcast) – in formation

Silent Auction Items & CharityBuzz On-Line – $75,315 total value
www.CharityBuzz.com/LuceFoundation
Onnetsuki Facial
Meet Peter Yarrow
Ideals of Hellas Trip
Dinner with Jim Luce
Hellenic Symposium Dinner
Stay in Jamaican Villa for Two
Lux Dream Trip to India for Two
TV Show Segment Featuring You
V.C. Pitch Coaching for Non-Profits
Socrates’ Philosophy 3-Day Seminar
Dinner with a Famous Tibetan Monk
Global Leadership & Self-Improvement
Benefit Table – Tibetan Orphan Benefit
Your Own Keynote Corporate Presentation
Trip to Tibetan Orphanage in Tawang, India
Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom Statue
Executive Presentation Skills Coaching for Ten
Networking Bootcamp for 20 Employees/Clients
Corporate Leadership Workshop for Your Company
World-Renowned Stand-Up Comedian Performance

Reception Chairs: Washington Garay, Stacee Mandeville & Jessy Moya
Facebook Invitation

Tickets at the Door – $150, Advance – $100; Student with I.D.,
Lions Advance – $75;
Global Adviser (Listed) & Student Advance – $50

‘Tickets’ may be purchased online at http://tinyurl.com/k7qa4wj. Checks payable to
The J. Luce Foundation may be sent to 540 Main Street #418, New York, N.Y. 10044. There are no actual tickets, but rather a Security List where ALL guests must be listed.

Thanks to Battery Dance Company, Business Systems Consulting NY, Drake Media Network, Fountain House, Gaia Holistic Inc., Global Peace Index, Habitat for Humanity, Incognito Bistro, Indo-American Arts Council, Linus Publications, Lovve Enterprises, Marietta College, New York on Tech, Operation Respect, Orpheus Luxury Collection, Red Leaf Coaching, RUSH Philanthropic Arts Foundation, St. John’s GLOBE Program, Swap the Biz, Tornado Media, TUSK Boutique, wOw Prezi, and Yasha Ramen!

Friends – with only one week to go before our 16th Annual Leadership Reception at St. John’s University on Astor Place in Manhattan, I wanted to share with you the Draft of the Event Program being typeset in Sri Lanka for us, and let you know that we have only 20 tickets left! You can see the advanced copy of it here. Thanks to you, we are supporting Young Global Leadership! – Jim

Contributions may be made online here: https://tinyurl.com/qyx6hlf

Contributions may be mailed to the J. Luce Foundation
540 Main Street #418, NY, NY 10044.
The Foundation is a 501(c)3 NYS-Registered Charity.
Contributions are fully tax-deductible.

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Press Release For Immediate Release Contacts:

Ann Brownell, Mother and Founder
Mark Gonzales, Event Coordinator,

The Amanda Network, Anti-Bullying Campaign (408) 667-7141

(408) 507-2787 Mark@AmandaNetwork.org

Ann@AmandaNetwork.org

4th Annual Day of Awareness & Peace Rally. Opening Ceremony at noon, Concert begins at 12:15pm Peace Rally starts at 3:00pm beginning with a moment of Silence for World Peace. We will hold all 200+ flags of all the countries in the United Nations and holding “Hugg A Planets” (pillows) representing the rest of the world and the animal & plant kingdom. We will also make a “Human Peace Sign”. All the countries of the UN agreed to this Day of International Peace, held annually, September 21.

(San Jose, CA – April 29, 2015) Just in time for the start of a new school year, the public is invited to an Anti-Bullying Day of Awareness in honor of a local (Latina) teen, Amanda Suzanne Brownell, left severely disabled after her suicide attempt at Del Mar High School in San Jose (December 11, 2008). But after over 4 + years, has returned to heaven 4/16/13. Her job here was done. All money raised goes to support Amanda Network presentations at local schools.

WHO: Several speakers including Amanda’s mother, Ann Solorio Brownell, Local support organizations and Non-Profits that serve our youth and families will be staffing tables and handing out information about their services. Several local celebrities available for autographs and “selfies”

WHAT: The 4th Annual Day of Awareness and PEACE Rally is presented by The Amanda Network, Anti-Bullying Campaign, Cambrian Park Lions (San Jose) and Peace Day Party. The event will feature local bands, silent auction items and a “prize drawing”. Food from different vendors will be available all day.

Worldwide every 40 seconds 1 person dies by suicide.

WHERE: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, (Christmas in the Park) 194 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 12 Noon to 6 p.m.

12:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony

3:00 p.m. Moment of silence and human peace sign with parade of United Nations Flags

5:30 p.m. Prize Drawing/Silent Auction Ending

6:00 p.m. End

CONTACT: Ann Solorio Brownell, Mother and Founder, The Amanda Network, (408) 507-2787 or Mark Gonzalez, Event Coordinator at (408) 667-7141 English and Spanish.

For more information please visit www.AmandaNetwork.org

Paul Sladkus, Founder (212) 647-1212 For more information please visit

www.PeaceDayParty.org & www.GoodNewsPlanet.com

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