Steve Brown
Prepare your leadership team for the most profound business transformation of our time. Gain clarity on what’s next in AI—from agents and robots to world models—and learn why adding AI tools isn't enough, with a clear playbook for becoming an AI-first organization.
Steve Brown: AI Futurist, Entrepreneur, and Author
· Former Executive at Google DeepMind and Intel
· Helps Fortune 100 Leaders Build AI-First Companies
· Trusted by Nike, Bank of America, Intuit, and Disney
· 500+ Keynotes Across Five Continents
· AI Entrepreneur and Investor
· Bestselling Author of The AI Ultimatum
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 and transformation, 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 across five 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 is also a successful entrepreneur and company builder, co-founding multiple AI ventures and serving as a BCG Luminary.
His clients include Nike, JPMorgan Chase, Samsung, Lenovo, Comcast, Audi, Bank of America, 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 Brown: AI Futurist, Entrepreneur, and Author
· Former Executive at Google DeepMind and Intel
· Helps Fortune 100 Leaders Build AI-First Companies
· Trusted by Nike, Bank of America, Intuit, and Disney
· 500+ Keynotes Across Five Continents
· AI Entrepreneur and Investor
· Bestselling Author of The AI Ultimatum
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 and transformation, 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 across five 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 is also a successful entrepreneur and company builder, co-founding multiple AI ventures and serving as a BCG Luminary.
His clients include Nike, JPMorgan Chase, Samsung, Lenovo, Comcast, Audi, Bank of America, 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.
AI and Innovation: Turbocharging Breakthroughs
ASPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE
Best for: Innovation Summits, Industry Associations, Strategy Events
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...
The State of AI: Key Trends Shaping What’s Next
RAPID BRIEFING
Best for: Corporate and industry gatherings needing a fast, up-to-date view of AI
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.
AI First: Turning AI into Your Competitive Engine
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...
AI Agents: Building a Digital Workforce to Amplify Your People
DEEPER DIVE KEYNOTE
Best for: Leadership Teams, HR, Operations, Technology Audiences
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...
AI Now and Next: Getting Ready for the Future of AI
OPENING KEYNOTE
Best for: General Sessions, Opening Keynotes, and Global Conferences
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...
