Calvin Niles
Speaker
Alive in the Age of AI
Speech
As artificial intelligence reshapes how we live, work, and connect, one question echoes across every corner of society: What does it mean to be human? In his keynote, Calvin Niles invites us to pause and rediscover the essence of our humanity beyond what we produce or perfect, and focus more on how we are. Drawing from mindfulness, storytelling, and the 8 Cs of Being Human: Compassion, Courage, Creativity, Community, Connection, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Consciousness, Calvin explores how presence becomes the ultimate act of reverence and renewal. He reminds us that while machines may imitate thought, humans can awaken awareness, tell stories that matter, and practice the courage of simply being. In the age of AI, the greatest revolution may not be technological - but transformational, a return to the power of presence itself.
Calvin Niles is a coach, consultant, and author known as The Mindful Storyteller. Through his work, he helps leaders and organisations discover new ways to lead and create meaning in the age of AI. The author of Mindful Storytelling and the spiritual fiction novel The Sun Rises in Eastmoor, Calvin’s leadership role in the global technology sector bridges consciousness and organisational transformation. He is also building CAISCEN, an international initiative exploring cooperative enterprise, artificial intelligence, and the circular economy. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), he connects with changemakers worldwide to help shape a brighter future.