2026 Keynotes

AI Agents: Building a Digital Workforce to Amplify Your People

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
AI First: Turning AI into Your Competitive Engine

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

AI Now and Next: Getting Ready for the Future of AI

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

AI and Innovation: Turbocharging Breakthroughs

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

The State of AI: Key Trends Shaping What’s Next

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

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