AI human alignment has been a real challenge. People I'd been searching for were at the Human Energy Salon.
— Byron Kaufman
As a newcomer to the Human Energy salon, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. Upon leaving the salon, I realized I found a movement that helps bridge "what is" with "what might be" around shared intelligence. More than just a meeting, from individual members' projects to the combined salon experience, Human Energy gives me hope that people are paying attention to the impact of this evolving consciousness, human and AI.
— Ronald Petty
Being part of the Future of Humanity and AI salon was an invaluable experience. It was an invitation to step back from our relentless pace of change and reflect on how we prepare our students and communities to lead thoughtfully in an AI-driven world. It's a powerful forum: the exchange of perspectives was both grounding and inspiring.
— Donald Gibson
It was gratifying to hear important people within the world of Artificial intelligence talk about the future being more human-centered. The salon gave me more confidence in the future of technology being more tailored for humans and not designed to replace humans.
— Anonymous
Attending the Human Energy Salon in San Francisco was a powerful reminder that the future of work is no longer just organizational, it’s evolutionary. The conversation reframed “AI alignment” as a fundamentally human challenge: our ability to build cooperation, shared meaning, and psychological maturity at scale. For HR leaders, this means designing cultures as cognitive ecosystems, where incentives, relationships, and technology reinforce coherence rather than fragmentation. AI will amplify whatever patterns we create, making prosocial design, emotional intelligence, and intentional org architecture more essential than ever. I’m walking away energized, inspired, and committed to shaping workplaces that help humanity evolve toward greater connection and collective potential.
— Anshu Koul
The "Alignment for a Major Evolutionary Transition: The Future of Humanity and AI" was a very special event. The speakers in the panel were high caliber and they raised poignant, thoughtful, engaging and diverse perspectives on this complex topic. I particularly liked the mix of academic and applied perspectives and the spontaneous discussions that unfolded between the speakers. The organizational professionalism of the salon was highly noticeable, with delicious food and prepared questions for the guests to dialogue about in a beautiful setting. People mingled and new connections were made while minds were engaged and intrigued by some of the biggest questions of our time.
— Viveka Ramel
The Human Energy San Francisco Salon was such a gift to be a part of. Every aspect of how to make the most of a gathering of passionate people doing incredible work was considered. I came away inspired to continue: connecting with the people I met; learning more about concepts that were explored; and sharing powerful insights.
— Tina Olsen
We had a fantastic evening at the Human Energy Global Salon in Manhattan. The curated conversation at the dinner tables brought together people from industry, academia, and the activist/non-profit space in a unique and genuinely productive way. And I’m grateful for the ongoing connections. The whole evening went by too quickly!
— Andrew Chignell, Laurance S. Rockefeller University, Center for Human Values, Princeton University
The event felt exceptionally well-structured—intimate, purposeful, and already infused with shared inquiry from the moment we arrived.
— Abre Fournier, Researcher, Consultant, and Facilitator for Integrated Sciences of Transformation in Contemporary Cognitive Sciences and Asian Philosophical Traditions
The event was fantastic.
There was a great mixture of people with different backgrounds and expertise. The ballroom table layout made the event feel intimate and conducive to spirited conversation.
The panel was very relevant and fascinating. I enjoyed the topics and how they related to health and human connection.
A wonderful gathering, a space for intentional conversation and open dialogue. I left feeling inspired and eager for more conversation.
— Helen Lundström Erwin, Founder - The Foremothers Café
The global salon made me realize how much I missed experiences like this. As opportunities expand to connect digitally, we are starved for face-to-face, thoughtful connections with people who have something to say.
— Art Kleiner, AI advisor, author, and educator
The Human Energy Global Salon was one of the most thought-provoking and energizing experiences I’ve had in the AI space. In an industry saturated with buzzwords and speed-to-market obsession, this event was a refreshing and deeply-needed recalibration. Rather than chasing the latest hype cycle, the Salon offered a rare and meaningful space to explore the philosophical, ethical, and human dimensions of AI—dimensions that are too often sidelined. It brought together a remarkably diverse group of thinkers, professionals, creatives, and scientists to explore questions of agency, connection, and purpose in the age of AI.
What stood out most to me was the intentional design of the experience: not just to discuss ideas, but to cultivate dialogue across boundaries—disciplinary, professional, and personal. The cross-pollination of perspectives, the emphasis on anticipation and responsibility, and the call for authentic human-centered innovation created something truly unique.
I left feeling not just informed but renewed. This is exactly the kind of forum the tech world needs more of—one where substance outweighs spectacle and where we can begin to co-create the guardrails and guiding principles that will shape AI in service of human flourishing.
If you’re a leader, creator, or company who believes in building a more thoughtful and inclusive future for AI, I encourage you to attend—or better yet, sponsor—future salons. The conversations that happen here matter.
— Anna Langhorne, Chief Privacy & Responsible AI Officer at Arvinas
I deeply appreciated the Human Energy Global Salon as it creates genuine Dialogue. "Genuine" in terms of true, open, inquisitive listening to others. This started with the invitees which share a depth of expertise and insight in their field which is always worth listening too. Followed by the even more enriching dialogue with the invitees. I loved it
