A Night of "Power & Influence" at BLVKBOOK Gallery in Los Angeles

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), music producer Jimmy Bell, Editor-in-Chief of ROGEE Beverly Hills Magazine Rogee Rogers, music producer Anthony Boosalis, and artist Katherine Arion (Photo credit: Eugene Powers)

Los Angeles, California, USA. May 5, 2026 – The highly anticipated "Power & Influence", a private "super mixer" event was held at the BLVKBOOK Gallery in the Beverly Center, Los Angeles. As a unique satellite event during the 2026 MILKEN Institute Global Conference, this gathering was co-hosted by ROGEE Beverly Hills Magazine and UNCORRELATED EVENTS. Seamlessly blending leadership with global influence, the event brought together CEOs, industry trailblazers, and cultural and artistic pioneers from around the world. Distinguished guests, including Professor Lingyun Xiang, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and LABA coordinator Natalie Chen, were invited to attend the event.

Professor Lingyun Xiang, music producer Jimmy Bell, ROGEE Beverly Hills Magazine Editor-in-Chief

Rogee Rogers, music producer Anthony Boosalis, and artist Katherine Arion (Photo credit: Eugene Powers)

TV Host and Founder of Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) Joey Zhou with LABA Coordinator

Natalie Chen (Photo credit: Eugene Powers)

Deep Integration of Art & Business: Creating an Immersive Humanistic Networking Experience

Breaking away from traditional, standardized business conference formats, the organizers ingeniously hosted the event in a modern art space—the BLVKBOOK Gallery. This innovative move masterfully intertwined avant-garde visual arts with cutting-edge business concepts. Within the gallery's exquisite and inspiring atmosphere, the artworks served not merely as visual delights but as the perfect medium to break down industry barriers and spark innovative inspiration. As witnessed at the scene, interior designers and actors engaged in relaxed conversations with scholars and business leaders in front of the art displays. This immersive "Art + Business" experience significantly elevated the depth and breadth of interactions, showcasing the unique charm of culture and art in facilitating cross-border collaboration.

TV Host and LABA Founder Joey Zhou, and model/producer Arthur Chipman (Photo credit: Eugene Powers)

TV host Joey Zhou and musician Scott Page (Photo credit: Eugene Powers)

Elites Gather for Frontier Dialogues: Exploring New Paths for Business Innovation and Cultural

Exchange

The mixer was more than a visual feast; it was an ideological exchange platform converging cross- industry wisdom. In a relaxed and private environment, attendees engaged in passionate discussions on forward-looking topics such as corporate innovation management, green sustainable development (ESG), and the globalization of the cultural and entertainment industries. The cross-disciplinary dialogues between Professor Lingyun Xiang and Clever Carbon Founder Michelle Li injected diverse industry perspectives into the event. Leaders from various sectors unreservedly shared their practical experiences in technology, environmental protection, and culture, providing valuable insights for exploring the harmonious development of future business and social responsibility.

Clever Carbon Founder Michelle Li and Professor Lingyun Xiang (Photo credit: Eugene Powers)

Reshaping Elite Networking: Pioneering a New Ecosystem of Cross-Border Collaboration

Another major highlight of the event was its innovative exploration of modern high-end networking models. Here, "Power & Influence" shed its traditional, solemn facade, transforming into a positive force that facilitates cross-industry collaboration and drives industry progress. Whether it was the enthusiastic interaction between media figures and renowned musicians, or the deep integration among academia, the environmental sector, and visual arts, this ethos was fully validated. Within this opportunity-filled space, traditional business socializing was elevated into highly efficient resource matchmaking and deep value co-creation. As a highly distinctive and inspiring social extension during the MILKEN Institute Global Conference, this mixer successfully built a cross border collaborative ecosystem with both breadth and warmth, leaving attendees eagerly anticipating the next series of events scheduled for the summer of 2026.

Article Contributors: Natalie Chen, Professor Lingyun Xiang, and Joey Zhou

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