March 26, 2026 – AI Futurist Steve Brown and Sales Catalyst Katie Nelson

Steve Brown – Global Keynote Speaker & AI Futurist. Former executive at Google DeepMind & Intel and Author of The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation 

AI is an amplifier. It is a way of amplifying human impact.

Steve Brown is a leading voice in the field of artificial intelligence. A former executive at Google, DeepMind and Intel, he has delivered hundreds of information-packed and entertaining keynotes across five continents, inspiring audiences to take action with AI.‍ As a thought leader on AI, generative AI, autonomous agents, digital transformation, and the future impact of AI on business, education, and society, Steve draws on decades of experience in AI and high-tech industries to help leaders craft winning AI strategies that drive innovation, boost productivity, and fuel growth. Over his 25-year career, Steve has held senior leadership roles, including Senior Director and in-house Futurist at Google DeepMind in London and Intel’s Chief Evangelist and Futurist. He is the co-founder of The Provenance Chain Network, a company providing supply chain transparency and security services for the U.S. Space Force, as well as a strategic advisor to two AI startups and a BCG Luminary. Steve works with global brands, Fortune 100 companies, startups, and government agencies. His clients include Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, Comcast, Audi, PepsiCo, and Disney. He has been featured on major media outlets including BBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, ABC, CBS, NBC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired Magazine. In addition to delivering keynote speeches, Steve runs AI innovation workshops that inspire organizations to explore new possibilities with AI. His book, “The Innovation Ultimatum: How Six Strategic Technologies Will Reshape Every Business in the 2020s”, published by Wiley, serves as a practical guide to innovation and digital transformation. Steve’s mission is to help organizations build a better future with AI by creating new customer experiences, streamlining operations, and elevating the workforce. Steve holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Microelectronic Systems Engineering from Manchester University. Born in the UK, he is now a U.S. citizen and lives with his wife in Portland, OR.





Katie Nelson  – Founder/CEO of Sales UpRising 

Just don’t find yourself in the wrong room.

Katie Nelson is the dynamic Founder & CEO of Sales UpRising, where she’s widely known as “The Sales Catalyst.” She brings a bold, no-nonsense, and refreshingly honest approach to sales coaching with a single-minded goal: to deliver real results, not fluff. With nearly three decades of sales experience, Katie is a three-time business owner who has helped hundreds of small businesses accelerate their revenue trajectories, especially those stuck under the $250K mark, a milestone she considers a proof of concept. Katie’s philosophy is simple: cashflow is oxygen for your business. Without sales, there’s no revenue, and without revenue, there’s no business. She believes that every everyday action—posting on social, chatting, sending a message—is a step toward a sales goal. She excels in teaching sales as authentic, human-centered conversations, helping clients break free from the “five-figure rut” by focusing on relationship-driven, high-impact sales tactics rather than expensive marketing misfires. In addition to coaching, Katie delivers keynote presentations that combine entertainment and strategic insights, and hosts Top 6 mastermind sessions, consulting, and speaking events designed to help business owners boost cash flow and scale sustainably.