Steve Brown inspires leaders to turn AI into action with clear strategies that drive innovation, growth, and real business value.
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“Steve’s presentation was inspiring, and his tactical suggestions will play a key role in our sales strategy and evolution!”
Gene Lugat
Executive VP, Prime Lending
Steve Brown is a globally recognized AI futurist who helps organizations move from curiosity to execution. With a career spanning three decades in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and high tech, he equips leaders with the tools to build effective AI strategies that deliver measurable impact. A former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel, Steve combines deep technical insight with business acumen, making complex topics accessible, relevant, and actionable for audiences worldwide.
Steve Brown is one of the most prominent voices in artificial intelligence, known for helping organizations navigate rapid technological change with clarity and confidence. With more than 30 years of experience in AI, digital transformation, and high tech, he brings a rare combination of deep expertise and real-world application to every stage. His keynotes are engaging, practical, and designed to inspire action.
Steve has delivered hundreds of presentations across five continents, working with global brands, startups, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies. His approach focuses on turning AI from an abstract concept into a powerful business tool that fuels innovation, boosts performance, and creates new value.
During his 25-year career, Steve held senior leadership roles at two of the most influential technology organizations in the world. At Google DeepMind in London, he served as Senior Director and in-house futurist, guiding strategic conversations around the future of AI. At Intel, he worked as Chief Evangelist and futurist, helping organizations understand and adopt emerging technologies.
These roles placed him at the center of AI development and adoption, giving him firsthand insight into how leading companies build and scale AI-driven strategies.
Steve works closely with some of the world’s most recognized organizations. His clients include Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, Lenovo, Comcast, Audi, Bank of America, PepsiCo, Intuit, and Disney. Across industries, he helps leaders identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and implement AI in ways that deliver tangible results.
He is also a BCG Luminary, further reflecting his role as a trusted advisor at the highest levels of business and strategy.
Beyond his corporate leadership, Steve is an active entrepreneur and investor in AI and blockchain. He co-founded The Provenance Chain Network, delivering supply chain transparency and security solutions to organizations such as the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Navy. He is also a co-founder of Jump Partners, an AI incubator focused on building the next generation of intelligent solutions.
This hands-on experience ensures his insights are grounded in real-world innovation, not theory.
Steve’s perspectives on AI and its broader implications have been featured across major global media outlets, including the BBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, ABC, CBS, NBC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired Magazine. He is widely recognized for his ability to explain how AI is reshaping business, the economy, and society in a clear and compelling way.
Steve is the bestselling author of The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation. The book serves as a practical guide for senior leaders, aspiring executives, and anyone looking to understand how AI will transform industries and redefine competitive advantage.
It provides a roadmap for organizations ready to embrace AI and adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.
When you book Steve Brown, you gain more than a speaker, you gain a strategic guide to the future of AI. His keynotes are tailored, insightful, and packed with real-world examples that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Steve holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Microelectronic Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester. Born in the U.K., he is a dual British-American citizen and currently lives in Portland, Oregon.
Whether addressing executives, innovators, or policymakers, Steve Brown delivers a message that is forward-looking, grounded, and immediately useful, making him a sought-after keynote speaker for organizations ready to lead in the age of AI.
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“Steve’s presentation was inspiring, and his tactical suggestions will play a key role in our sales strategy and evolution!”
Gene Lugat Executive VP, Prime Lending
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“I have seen the future. Steve Brown showed it to me and it is good.”
Jeff Gaus CEO, The Provenance Chain Network.
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“Steve was a terrific presenter for our Annual Summit with nearly 3000 attendees. His keynote was dynamic, insightful, and he drew meaningful and relevant connections to our messaging and a very specific audience.”
Dick Van Slyke Director, Open Compute Project Foundation
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“Steve’s keynote was ranked number one! His tailored content was highly relevant and tangible, leaving our audience captivated, engaged, and inspired. He showed them how to embrace AI in their business with clarity and industry-specific insights.”
James Eastwood Director of Marketing, Milestone
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“An extremely charismatic and energetic speaker, Steve has an excellent command of the subject matter and the ability to build a strong rapport with his audience.”
Pradeep Kumar President, Society for Information Management
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“Accessible, actionable keynote that fueled our imagination and left a buzz in the room. Wow!”
Terry Scalzo Event Manager, Intel
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“One of the best speakers I have had the pleasure to work with in my 19-year career organizing and hosting events. He mesmerizes the audience with an awesome blend of humor, high-quality visuals, and mind-blowing perspectives on the future.”
Sébastien Monnet Vice President, Conference of State Bank Supervisors
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“Steve’s depth of knowledge and ability to explain the many aspects of AI is impressive. His delivery is captivating and inspiring.”
Tim Gitzel President & CEO, Cameco
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"Steve is an amazing speaker and storyteller who can captivate and motivate an audience of 5 or 5000."
Jamie Gutfreund Chief Marketing Officer, Wunderman
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"I strongly recommend Steve for any company looking to deepen their understanding of AI."
Greg Chandler CIO, The Standard
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"Incredible keynote! Thought-provoking and visionary, leaving our audience inspired and eager for what’s ahead. Your ability to break down complex concepts and paint a compelling picture of what’s next truly resonated with everyone in the room."
Jo Ann Aaronson Sr Global Account Manager, Lenovo
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"5 Stars! I highly recommend that any group looking for a world-class inspirational speaker look no further than Steve Brown. He calmly shares deep insight and a clear vision for the future of AI and inspires immediate action from his audience."
Jim Teece Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference.
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Keynote by Steve Brown:
FLAGSHIP KEYNOTE
Best for: Leadership Teams, Boards, C-Suite, Executive Retreats
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
Keynote by Steve Brown:
OPENING KEYNOTE
Best for: General Sessions, Opening Keynotes, and Global Conferences
(What’s possible now. What’s coming next. Why it matters.)
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
Keynote by Steve Brown:
DEEPER DIVE KEYNOTE
Best for: Leadership Teams, HR, Operations, Technology Audiences
(Scale execution with digital teammates)
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
Keynote by Steve Brown:
ASPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE
Best for: Innovation Summits, Industry Associations, Strategy Events
(Accelerate discovery, creativity, and breakthrough innovation)
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.
Keynote by Steve Brown:
RAPID BRIEFING
Best for: Corporate and industry gatherings needing a fast, up-to-date view of AI
(The essential AI developments—and what they mean for you)
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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