A Knights Leadership Breakfast with Michael Needham

AI AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETY: A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE

Our distinguished guest speaker, Mike Needham, a senior global executive at one of the world’s largest technology corporations and a devoted Catholic based in Perth, Western Australia, will share his personal insights on navigating the ethical, spiritual, and societal challenges posed by AI. 

Drawing from his extensive experience in technology and his unwavering Christian values, Mike will explore how we can harness innovation while staying true to God’s principles.

This thought-provoking breakfast gathering is perfect for believers seeking to understand AI’s role in our lives, from moral dilemmas to opportunities for positive change.

In this engaging presentation, we will explore:

• The reality of AI’s impact on work, relationships, and society,

• Ethical challenges we face as image-bearers of God in a digital age, and

• Practical wisdom for Christians navigating technological change.

Join us to discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world—and what it means through the lens of faith. 

ABOUT MIKE NEEDHAM

Mike Needham serves as a senior global leader at the world’s largest cloud computing corporation. His expertise spans the full spectrum of modern technology, from infrastructure to artificial intelligence over multiple decades with many patents to his name.

A committed Christian, Mike is passionate about integrating faith and technology, believing that our biblical values must inform how we build and use the tools that shape human flourishing. He lives in Perth with his family and is an active member of the local Catholic community.