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Steve Brown is an AI futurist, entrepreneur, and author. A former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel, Steve advises Fortune 100 companies and global brands on AI strategy andtransformation, helping them build AI-first organizations and stay ahead of the forces reshaping business, the economy, and society. He has delivered hundreds of high-impact keynotes acrossfive continents, translating complex technologies into clear, practical action for leaders.
Steve brings more than 25 years of experience at the forefront of AI, digital transformation, and high tech. At Google DeepMind, he served as Senior Director and in-house futurist during the breakthrough launch of AlphaFold. At Intel, he was Chief Evangelist and Futurist. He also a successful entrepreneur and company building, co-founding multiple AI ventures and serving as a BCG Luminary.
His clients include Nike, JPMorgan Chase, Samsung, Lenovo, Comcast, Audi, Bank ofAmerica, PepsiCo, Intuit, and Disney. He has been featured by CNN, the BBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.
Steve is the author of The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation, a practical guide to AI transformation for today’s leaders.
Born in the U.K., he is a dual British-American citizen and lives in Portland, Oregon.
Steve partners with brands, from Fortune 500 Fortune 500 companies to non-profits, including:
Key AI Topics Steve Speaks On:
Steve empowers companies to navigate the complex landscape of generative AI, autonomous AI assistants, worker augmentation, and digital transformation. These innovations will reshape key areas such as R&D, sales & marketing, operations, and customer service, revolutionizing every product, service, and user interface.
AI agents are becoming digital teammates—software that can plan, act, and complete work on its own. These systems aren’t just automating tasks; they’re reshaping how work is designed.
In this practical keynote, Steve Brown shows leaders how to deploy agents across everyday operations, redesign workflows, and elevate people from doing the work to directing it—unlocking new levels of speed, scale, and impact.
By attending this talk, you will:
- Understand agentic AI and how different types of agents work
- See how agents reshape workflows and elevate human roles
- Explore practical use cases for AI agents today
- Learn how orchestration and multi-agent systems work at scale
- Leave with practical guidance for building your digital workforce
Artificial intelligence isn’t just improving work—it’s redefining how work gets done. Most companies are adding AI tools. The smartest ones are rebuilding their organizations around AI.
A new class of AI-first companies is emerging, where agents and robots run workflows at machine speed while people focus on creativity, judgment, and leadership. These organizations amplify human impact, collapse constraints, and outperform larger rivals with a fraction of the resources.
In this keynote, Steve Brown shows leaders how to move beyond pilots and make AI the core engine of performance—redesigning work so technology handles execution and people do what humans do best.
By attending this talk, you will:
- Distinguish between adding AI tools and becoming truly AI-first
- See how agents and robots can own workflows while amplifying human talent
- Identify where AI can collapse cost, time, and capacity constraints
- Explore AI-enhanced, AI-first, and AI-native organizations
- Leave with a clear roadmap to reinvent work and build lasting competitive advantage
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than any technology in history—and the next wave will reshape every industry.
In this high-energy keynote, AI futurist Steve Brown cuts through the hype to show what AI can do today, what’s coming next, and what it means for leaders and organizations. From agents and robots to spatial AI and world models, you’ll gain a clear view of where AI is headed—and how to stay ahead of it.
By attending this talk, you will:
- See what today’s AI can and cannot do
- Understand the next waves of AI—from agents to robots to world models
- Separate hype from real opportunity
- Recognize how these shifts will impact your industry and workforce
- Leave with clear, practical steps to prepare for what’s next
Artificial intelligence is the most powerful innovation accelerator in human history—speeding discovery, compressing timelines, and unlocking breakthroughs once thought impossible. From medicine and materials science to product design and operations, AI is transforming how ideas become reality.
In this forward-looking keynote, Steve Brown shows how leading organizations harness AI to experiment faster, make smarter decisions, and turn bold ideas into breakthrough results.
By attending this talk, you will:
- Understand AI’s capabilities today and in the near future
- See real-world examples of AI driving business innovation
- Explore how AI is accelerating scientific discovery across medicine, materials science, physics, mathematics, and engineering
- Learn how to use AI to accelerate innovation in your organization
Every year, AI advances reshape what’s possible. This year, the pace is exponential. Staying relevant means understanding what truly matters—not chasing hype.
In this rapid-fire briefing, AI futurist Steve Brown cuts through the noise to spotlight the key trends that will most impact how you compete and shape your industry’s future.
By attending this talk, you will:
- Understand the most important waves of AI—from agents to robots to world models
- See the difference between AI-enhanced, AI-first, and AI-native organizations
- Recognize how these shifts will impact your business
- Grasp the scale and speed of the transition underway
- Leave with clear, practical next steps
Explore the top 10 advancements in artificial intelligence, from multimodal AI and autonomous agents to new reasoning approaches. This talk helps leaders understand upcoming changes and seize new opportunities in AI.
• Highlights emerging AI technologies and their business impact.
• Outlines how to stay competitive by leveraging these innovations.
• Provides actionable steps to integrate these trends in business.
This session explores AI as a driver of innovation, helping companies accelerate development and gain a competitive edge across industries.
• Examines AI’s potential to fuel breakthrough innovations.
• Shows real-world applications for transforming business models.
• Discusses integrating AI to improve product development and efficiency.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI’s current applications and its trajectory. This talk provides insights into adapting to an AI-driven future.
• Provides foundational knowledge about AI and its varieties.
• Offers examples of companies enhancing operations with AI.
• Advises on strategies for individual and corporate adaptation to AI advancements.
Focused on C-suite leaders, this keynote discusses critical strategies for harnessing AI to enhance productivity, reduce risks, and drive innovation.
• Outlines best practices for strategic AI adoption.
• Shares practical examples of AI in business transformation.
• Guides on implementing AI in a sustainable, effective manner.
Explore the rise of autonomous AI agents and how they will redefine productivity by functioning as intelligent digital coworkers.
• Introduces the concept of Agentic AI and its unique capabilities.
• Reviews potential use cases for AI agents in the workplace.
• Prepares organizations for integrating these agents starting in 2025.
A powerful look at how AI can radically improve workforce efficiency, giving every employee AI “superpowers” to boost productivity and satisfaction.
• Discusses AI’s potential to significantly elevate productivity.
• Describes how AI-driven tools can enhance workplace roles.
• Offers insights on preparing teams to adopt and use AI effectively.
Steve Brown’s Journey Through Innovation and AI
A look at Steve Brown’s evolution from a technology pioneer to a leading futurist, helping businesses navigate the future of AI and digital transformation.
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