Kevin Surace

Kevin Surace is recognized as the leading speaker on generative AI applications and impacts. He is a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, TV personality, and edutainer. Surace has been featured by major media outlets including Businessweek, Time, Fortune, Forbes, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, and FOX News, and he has delivered keynotes at hundreds of events, including those for INC5000, TED, and the US Congress. He was named INC Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC top Innovator of the Decade, and a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer. Additionally, he served as Chair of the Silicon Valley Forum, was a Planet Forward Innovator of the Year nominee, featured for 5 years on TechTV’s "Silicon Spin," and was inducted into RIT’s Innovation Hall of Fame. Surace holds 94 worldwide patents and is celebrated for his dynamic speaking style that combines education and entertainment, energizing audiences to action.

Surace led pioneering work on the first cellular data smartphone (AirCommunicator), the first plastic multichip semiconductor packages, and the first human-like AI virtual assistant (Portico), including ONStar for General Motors. His innovations extend to soundproof drywall, high R-value windows, AI-driven building management technology, one of the first Generative AI products in 2017 (for software quality), supply-chain multivariate auctions, and significant energy retrofits of the Empire State Building and NY Stock Exchange. Beyond technology, he is an accomplished music director, conductor, award-winning Broadway and streaming producer, and percussionist.

Surace's most requested talks, such as "ChatGPT, Generative AI and Automation…Its impact on your life and your business," "Bringing Silicon-Valley Disruptive Innovation to Your Organization," and "Digital Transformation," reflect his expertise in AI and disruptive innovation. He customizes each presentation to the audience, ranging from 30 to 60 minutes, and is adept at moderating conversations, interviewing industry leaders, and hosting workshops and events. His extensive experience and adaptability make his presentations highly relevant and engaging for various audiences.