Steve Brown

Steve Brown is a leading force in the conversation on artificial intelligence. A former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel, he has delivered hundreds of information-packed, entertaining keynotes across five continents where he inspires audiences to action with AI.

Brown is a leading thinker on AI, generative AI, autonomous agents, digital transformation, and how AI will shape business, education, and society. Steve draws upon decades of experience in artificial intelligence and high tech to help leaders build winning AI strategies that fuel innovation, boost performance, and drive growth.

During his 25-year career, Brown was senior director and in-house futurist at Google DeepMind in London and Intel’s Chief Evangelist and futurist. He is co-founder of The Provenance Chain Network, which provides supply chain transparency and security services to the U.S. Navy, a strategic advisor to two AI startups, and a BCG Luminary.

Brown works with global brands, Fortune 100 companies, startups, and government agencies. His clients include Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, Comcast, Audi, Bank of America, PepsiCo, Lenovo, and Disney. He has been featured on the BBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, ABC, CBS, NBC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired Magazine.

Brown has delivered hundreds of inspiring keynotes and workshops across five continents. 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.

Brown 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.