Steve Brown
Navigate AI transformation with Steve Brown, speaker and artificial intelligence strategist. Steve works with Fortune 100 companies to implement AI strategies, drive digital innovation, and build competitive advantage, delivering insights from Google DeepMind, Intel, and global keynote experience.
Portland, United States
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Steve served as senior director and in-house futurist at Google DeepMind in London and as Intel's Chief Evangelist and futurist. He co-founded The Provenance Chain Network, providing supply chain transparency services to the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Navy, and Jump Partners, an AI incubator. He is also a BCG Luminary and author of The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation.
Steve's work with Fortune 100 companies, startups, and government agencies including Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, and Disney demonstrates how organizations can build AI strategies that fuel innovation and create measurable value. His insights have been featured on BBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired Magazine.
Audiences leave Steve's presentations with actionable frameworks for AI implementation, clear understanding of how artificial intelligence will reshape their industries, and concrete steps to begin their own transformation initiatives. His approach combines technical depth with business practicality, making complex concepts accessible to leaders at all levels.
Steve holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Microelectronic Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester. Book him to gain the strategic clarity your organization needs to thrive in the age of intelligent machines.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
In this session, AI futurist Steve Brown delivers an engaging and informative presentation on the latest advancements in AI and what lies ahead. He discusses the main types of AI, including agentic, spatial, and physical AI, and their problem-solving capabilities. Attendees will gain insights into AI's future trajectory and practical strategies to prepare for the upcoming AI revolution, ensuring they are equipped to navigate the changes ahead.
In this talk, Steve Brown highlights how AI agents are revolutionizing work in 2026 and 2027, setting new expectations for leaders and managers. These autonomous digital coworkers enhance productivity by allowing individuals to focus on higher-value tasks. Attendees will learn about the three main types of AI agents, their impact on workflows, practical use cases, and the future of workforce planning. This session equips participants with insights to effectively leverage agentic AI for strategic advantage.
Steve Brown addresses the rapid advancements in AI and their implications for business leaders. He discusses the challenges of workforce planning as agentic AI reshapes roles, emphasizing the need for new leadership behaviors. Attendees will learn about key AI concepts, strategic frameworks for innovation, and methods to enhance human talent while managing costs. This talk equips leaders with the insights needed to navigate the evolving AI landscape effectively.
In this talk, Steve Brown highlights how artificial intelligence is the most significant innovation accelerator in history, transforming industries and creating new market dynamics. He examines AI's immediate and future impacts on innovation, showcasing real-world applications that drive business success. Attendees will gain insights into AI's current capabilities, explore its role in scientific breakthroughs, and learn strategies to leverage AI for enhancing innovation within their organizations.
In this engaging talk, Steve Brown highlights the top ten trends in artificial intelligence that every leader must know to remain competitive. He contextualizes these trends, including spatial, agentic, and physical AI, and discusses their implications for the future of business. Attendees will gain insights into the trajectory of AI, learn how to leverage upcoming developments, and receive actionable steps to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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