Kevin Surace Speaker Biography
Internationally Recognized Futurist and Expert on Disruptive Innovation & Generative AI
Kevin Surace is widely recognized as a top AI speaker, known for translating complex technologies into engaging, actionable insights. As a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, and high-energy presenter, he combines deep technical knowledge with stage presence. He has been featured by major media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, Businessweek, and Forbes. Moreover, his keynotes have captivated audiences at TED, INC5000, and even the U.S. Congress. Throughout his career, Kevin has earned titles such as Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year, CNBC Innovator of the Decade, and World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer. Despite his 94 patents and technical achievements, he stands out for his ability to energize, entertain, and educate. Not only does he bring humor and clarity to emerging technologies like generative AI, but he also inspires transformation. Because of his unique skill set, Kevin Surace continues to be in high demand as an AI speaker for business and tech events worldwide.
Innovation
Over the decades, Kevin Surace has consistently been at the forefront of breakthrough innovation across multiple industries. He led the development of the first cellular data smartphone, the AirCommunicator, and spearheaded work on the first plastic multichip semiconductor packages. Furthermore, he helped create Portico, the first human-like AI assistant, which evolved into GM’s OnStar. His innovations also include soundproof drywall, energy-efficient window systems, and AI-based building management technologies. Notably, he contributed to the retrofits of iconic buildings like the Empire State Building and the New York Stock Exchange. In addition to tech, Kevin is an accomplished music director and Broadway producer. His pioneering work in generative AI began in 2017, when he launched one of the first products using this technology for software quality improvement. Whether in high-tech manufacturing or sustainable design, Kevin has combined disruptive thinking with real-world impact—making him a go-to AI speaker who bridges technical excellence with compelling storytelling.
ChatGPT and Generative AI
As an AI speaker who not only talks about the future but actively builds it, Kevin Surace brings unmatched credibility to the stage. He delivers high-impact keynotes on ChatGPT, generative AI, and automation that resonate with both technical and executive audiences. Because he customizes every presentation to the needs of his audience, organizations consistently turn to him to address their specific challenges. His most requested talks include ChatGPT, Generative AI and Automation: Its Impact on Your Life and Business and Bringing Silicon Valley Innovation to Your Organization. Additionally, he is frequently invited to moderate executive panels, lead workshops, and host innovation-driven events. Thanks to his experience as both a builder and a visionary, Kevin doesn’t just explain how generative AI works—he shows how it can transform industries. With energy, insight, and clarity, Kevin Surace delivers what audiences expect from a leading AI speaker in today’s rapidly evolving digital world.
Kevin Surace Speaking Topics
JOY=SUCCESS
The title of an upcoming book and a fabulous motivational keynote for your employees, partners and attendees! Especially in the age of AI, learn how having joy as a core value not only determines but also drives success in your tasks, job and home life. And how that success creates more joy! We will dive headfirst into the importance of a sense of purpose as core to joy. AND provide your attendees with their own roadmap to success which they can put to work today! What is Joy and Why Does It Matter? The Joy-Success Cycle: How Joy Leads to Success and Success Leads to More Joy. The Joy Killers: How to Overcome Fear, Stress, and Burnout. The Joy Boosters: How to Cultivate Positive Emotions, Mindsets, and Habits. The Joy Practices: How to Apply Joy to Your Work, Relationships, and Goals. The Joy Stories: How to Learn from People Who Have Found Joy and Success. The Joy Challenge: How to Create Your Own Joy Plan and Track Your Progress. Your attendees will leave energized and have a renewed spirit and energy at the office starting the very next day!
Generative AI
With the advance of Generative AI including ChatGPT and other LLMs, anyone can tap huge AI language and multimodal models. How do these new large language models work? What can they do? How will it impact your business? What can I implement today? What about risks and IP? This is a high energy hard hitting and talk that will get your audience talking about how they can improve their own productivity starting today. Each keynote is specifically customized to your needs and your industry.
AI and Automation...It’s Impact on Your Life and Your Company
Hear about where artificial intelligence is today, where it is going, and how you can participate. See robots and algorithms and real wins in action. Learn about the process, what we can do today, and how it can change your company starting now. Nothing to be scared of...it’s just math. You will surely laugh aloud, while this makes you ponder. You will leave with brand new knowledge ready to put to work, excited and ready to hop aboard the AI express!
Bringing Silicon Valley Disruptive Innovation to Your Organization
How does Silicon Valley continue to innovate faster than any other region on the planet? Learn the secrets of how and why people are driven to disrupt. What culture can you bring to your own organization to encourage this process? What are the risks and rewards? And how you can get going on your company’s journey to disrupt with practical skills and to-do’s you can act on now. You will enjoy this high-energy, interactive and funny talk on disrupting any industry starting today.
Digital Transformation
AI, IOT and cloud are the biggest changes in technology in decades. What are they and how do they work? What is practical knowledge I can use today? Those who embrace these new directions will easily crush their competition. Embedding these into your business, regardless of the vertical, is easier than you think once you understand how to reach the “Center of Annihilation” – and you will learn this and a whole lot more in an easy, fun and energetic talk!
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Kevin is very inspiring, and underlying this inspiration, he serves solid practical knowledge and great advice that we put right to work.
- | AsteelFlash
Kevin is right - big companies can and must do great things to thrive. His message about vulnerability and innovation was so good, the employees were still talking about it at the same event the following year.
- | Juniper Networks
We were thrilled to have Kevin as our keynote for our KES event! He's an energetic speaker that can captivate any audience. His talk on AI and the Future of Work was the right mixture of provocative content and engaging entertainment, making for a rich exchange session after his talk. It was one of the best reviewed events ever by our C-Level attendees. We were so happy and hope to work with him again in the near future.
- | Knowledge Exchange Sessions
Kevin you did a sensational job. Edutainment is right. Congratulations and look forward to working together in the future.
- | Macquarie Capital
