Speakers
- Brendan Newell
- Darren O’Brien
- Guest Speaker to come
Program
- 9:00AM Mass
- 9:45-10:00AM Light Breakfast
- 10:15AM Talk 1
- 11:00AM Break
- 11:15AM Talk 2
- 12:00PM Lunch
- 1:00PM Rosary
- 1:30PM Talk 3
- 2:15PM Break
- 2:30PM Q&A Panel
- 3:00PM Holy Hour
- 4:00PM Depart
Brendan Newell
Brendan Newell is a Principal Engineer at Microsoft, where he specializes in Cybersecurity for AI. He is a Technical Contributor with the Rome Call for AI Ethics, a Vatican initiated consortium of business and academia that advises the Vatican on AI Issues. He has spoken at many conferences on this issue, as well as on EWTN.
In addition, he is a Technical Fellow for the AI and Faith initiative, which brings together multiple faith traditions to discuss AI.
Brendan is married with 6 children and is a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius parish in Sterling Heights, MI
Darren O’Brien, M.A., LLP
Darren O’Brien is a devout Catholic, licensed psychologist, and seasoned mental health professional with over 27 years of experience working with at-risk youth and families. Combining his deep faith with his extensive background in psychology, Darren offers a unique and compassionate perspective on the mental health and humanistic concerns surrounding Artificial Intelligence and social media in today’s world.
In addition to his professional practice, Darren has served in active Catholic ministry for more than 30 years. He is the founder and director of several ministries, including iNVICTUS Christus, a men’s ministry dedicated to strengthening Catholic identity and virtue. Darren also served as a state organizer for Michigan’s Unite Our Nation processional events, and is a founding signatory and regional leader for the National Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance (NCMLA).
A gifted and dynamic speaker, Darren has been featured on numerous media platforms including Ave Maria Radio, Shalom TV, and the Army of Apostles Podcast. His speaking style blends heartfelt storytelling, faith-filled insight, and professional expertise, inspiring audiences to encounter Christ more deeply in the modern age.
Beyond his ministry and professional life, Darren is a devoted husband to his wife, Christy, and a proud father of nine children. Together, they homeschooled their family for 15 years, embracing faith and family as the cornerstone of their lives.
Guest Speaker
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