AI & The Culture IRL: Networking

​🎉 AI & The Culture Is Back. In Person at Salesforce

​AI & The Culture is excited to host our third in real life community meetup in partnership with Salesforce, hosted at their New York City offices and sponsored by Boldforce.

​This gathering is about connection first.

​We are bringing together Black and Brown creatives, technologists, educators, and professionals who are curious about how AI fits into real life and real work. No pressure to be an expert. No requirement to be technical. Just community, conversation, and shared learning.

​We will also have some light snacks!

​💬 What to Expect

​Community and Networking
Meet people across industries who are exploring AI with intention, curiosity, and cultural context. Come ready to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships.

​Open Conversation
Real talk about how people are using AI in their work, what questions they have, and where they want to grow next.

​🌆 Event Details

​📍 Location: Salesforce HQ, New York City
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET
🎟️ RSVP required. Limited seating.

​This meetup represents the heart of AI & The Culture. Grounded in community. Centered on people. Focused on learning together, in the room.

​Pull up as you are. Curiosity is enough.
Let’s connect and build together.

​About the Hosts

​Shirley Williams-Toney is an award winning storyteller, AI technologist, and co founder of AI & The Culture. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, technology, and creative systems, with a focus on helping people use AI in ways that support clarity, productivity, and real world execution.

​King Willonius is a creative technologist and cultural strategist exploring how emerging tools can support storytelling, workflow, and creative expression. His work centers on making AI feel approachable, useful, and aligned with how creatives actually work.

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