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Steve Brown

AI Futurist, Entrepreneur, and Author

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Biography

Steve Brown is a leading force in the conversation on artificial intelligence. A former executive at Intel and Google DeepMind, he has delivered hundreds of information-packed, entertaining keynotes on five continents where he inspires his audiences to action with AI. Steve is as comfortable advising a boardroom of C-suite leaders as he is entertaining an audience of 10,000 on a keynote stage. Steve is a leading thinker on AI, generative AI, autonomous agents, digital transformation, and how advances in AI will shape business, work, education, and society. Steve draws upon his decades of experience in artificial intelligence and high tech to help leaders build winning AI strategies that fuel innovation, boost productivity, and drive growth. During Steve’s 25-year career, he was Chief Evangelist and futurist at Intel and senior director and in-house futurist at Google DeepMind in London. He is co-founder of The Provenance Chain Network, which provides supply chain transparency and security services to the U.S. Space Force, advises two AI startups, and is a BCG Luminary. Steve works with global brands, Fortune 100 companies, startups, and government agencies. Clients include Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, Comcast, Audi, PepsiCo, and Disney, and he has been featured on the BBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, ABC, CBS, NBC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired Magazine. Steve has delivered hundreds of keynotes and AI innovation workshops across five continents and inspires people to imagine new products and services, streamline operations, and elevate work. His book, “The Innovation Ultimatum: How Six Strategic Technologies Will Reshape Every Business in the 2020s”, published by Wiley, is a how-to guide on innovation and digital transformation. Steve uses stories, humor, beautiful imagery, and videos to bring technology to life and convey complex topics so they are accessible to everyone. His mission is to help organizations build a better future with AI – by creating new customer experiences, streamlining operations, and elevating work. Steve holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Microelectronic Systems Engineering from Manchester University, was born in the U.K., is an American citizen, and lives with his wife in Portland, OR.

Speech Topics

  • 10 Hot Trends in AI

    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.

  • The Future of AI Agents: A Guide to Automating Success

    Suggested audiences: 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.

  • AI for Leadership: A Blueprint for Leaders and Innovators

    Suggested audiences: 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.

  • AI Insights: Today’s Capabilities and Tomorrow’s Potential

    Suggested audiences: 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.

  • AI and Innovation: Turbocharging Breakthroughs with AI

    Suggested audiences: 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.

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