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AI & The Culture IRL - What Now
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May 19 (Tuesday) @ 05:30 PM
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AI & The Culture Is Back - In Person at Salesforce
We're back for another edition of AI & The Culture IRL in partnership with Salesforce. This is yet another incredible in-person gathering, hosted at the Salesforce offices in New York City & sponsored by Boldforce.
This Month We Present...
NOW WHAT? | A Collaborative Session on AI, Work & What Comes Next
We're living through one of the biggest technological shifts of our lifetime - & for many people, it's happening faster than they can realistically process or prepare for.
AI is already changing:
how we work
how we create
how we communicate
how we learn
and how opportunities are distributed
Every day, people are hearing:
jobs are changing
industries are shifting
workflows are disappearing
expectations are accelerating
But most conversations stop at headlines, fear, or surface-level commentary.
NOW WHAT? is a space for something different.
This gathering brings together creators, technologists, founders, operators, strategists, & community members for an honest, practical conversation about navigating the AI era together - & building real resources in real time.
WHAT TO EXPECT
PART 1 - THE CONVERSATION
What's Actually Happening?
A candid discussion exploring:
AI & workforce disruption
creative opportunity & adaptation
the widening AI literacy gap
misinformation & digital trust
economic accessibility
future-proofing careers & communities
how people are actually navigating change right now
This is not another abstract AI panel.
It's a grounded, solution-oriented conversation centered around real experiences, real concerns, & real opportunities.
PART 2 - THE RESOURCE BUILD
Okay Now What Do We Do?
Following the discussion, attendees will participate in a live collaborative resource-building session.
Together, we'll create a shared community resource hub featuring:
AI tools people actually use
educational resources
creators & educators to follow
grants & opportunities
workflow systems
newsletters & communities
job & career resources
practical strategies for adapting to AI-driven change
The goal is simple:
leave with something tangible.
Not just inspiration -
but actual tools, knowledge, resources, & connections that can help people navigate what comes next.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Creators
Founders
Strategists
Technologists
Operators
Students
Marketers
Community builders
Curious humans trying to keep up with the pace of change
No technical background required.
WHY THIS MATTERS
A lot of people are trying to figure this out alone.
This event is about creating a space where people can:
ask questions openly
share what's working
learn from one another
exchange practical resources
and feel more equipped to navigate the future together
Because the conversation shouldn't end at:
AI is changing everything.
The real question is:
NOW WHAT
Event Details
Location: Salesforce HQ, New York City
Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM ET (Hard stop at 7:00 PM)
RSVP Required - Limited Seating
This gathering represents the next chapter of AI & The Culture - grounded in community, focused on real-world use, & centered on learning together in the room.
Pull up with curiosity. Let's have the important coversations.
Let's build - together.
About Your Hosts
Shirley Williams-Toney is an award-winning storyteller, AI technologist, & co-founder of AI & The Culture. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, technology, & creative systems, with a focus on helping people use AI tools in ways that support clarity, productivity, & real-world execution.
About King Willonius
King Willonius is a creative technologist & cultural strategist exploring how emerging tools can support storytelling, workflow, & creative expression. Through demos, experimentation, & community-based learning, Will focuses on making AI feel approachable & useful - especially for creatives & innovators who want practical applications without technical overwhelm.
Follow us on Instagram @the.culture.ai
Join our WhatsApp community (link in bio)
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