In this session, Storyteller, Entrepreneur, and Community Leader, Kyle Shannon, explores what it really means to stay creatively relevant in the age of AI. Drawing on decades at the intersection of emerging technology and human self-expression, and his recent work building The AI Salon (theSalon.ai), Kyle shares what he’s learned watching professionals transform their confidence, creativity, and capabilities with AI.

The session then expands into a conversation between Kyle, Kathleen Cohen, and Elizabeth Rodgers, unpacking the real opportunities and tensions of this moment. Together, they will explore how individuals and organizations can move beyond fear and hype toward an intentional, hyper-creative, and human-centered future with AI.