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Steve Sammartino
PrintLeading futurist | Entrepreneur | Digital disruption expert
Futurist Steve Sammartino is a tour de force in the field of technology and Artificial Intelligence. Steve helps organisations navigate exponential change and emerging technologies. He is the author of two critically acclaimed books – “The Great Fragmentation” – a guide to navigating the technological and economic shifts transforming business today and “The Lessons School Forgot” – a provocative look at how individuals and organisations can future-proof themselves through creative thinking, hacking, and reinvention. Contact speaking agent Platinum for Steve's enquiries.
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Testimonials for Steve Sammartino
Steve was simply amazing. Insightful, funny loads of energy and incredibly clever. He shook the house and the staff can't stop talking about him. I would say one of the most engaging speakers I have ever seen and in my time I have seen hundreds. A great human and look forward to keeping in touch with him and having him speak again. 5 star rating for a 5 star human Awesome!
Xtreme Freight
Steve Sammartino was engaging, fun, informative, and professional. His topic of technology and AI was relevant and customers that attended provided high praise for Steve. He worked really well with our other key note speaker. Steve was a joy to work with.
Telstra
Steve Sammartino has the most sophisticated understanding of technology trends in Australia, and is one of the best communicators on the subject in the world.
Alan Kohler
Steve was amazing, awesome and all the superlatives. The feedback from the customers has been absolutely incredible.
Telstra
We all left the session Inspired and full of amazing ideas.
Sunpower Maxeon
Steve Sammartino was amazing to start our 2nd day o conference. No one wanted to leave the room. He was very captivating and interactive.
Master Builders ACT
Steve was engaging, relatable, energetic and constantly taking his lead from the audience.
Property Council of Victoria
Steve Sammartino's breadth of knowledge and experience is impressive, as is the way he can weave together so many disparate ideas about the world around us, with so much energy and humour.
L'Oreal
Steve Sammartino was everything we wanted and more. The feedback from attendees has been outstanding. We loved his down to earth, open & honest approach. Five Stars.
Mansfield Shire
What a machine! perfect keynote for our audience, read the room extremely well, content was great, conversation with a room full of techies was fantastic. Nothing short of amazing. Well done, looking forward to meeting and booking him again.
Microsoft
Steve Sammartino is always a pleasure to work with, is an engaging presenter and always gives
Steve Sammartino is a very inspirational, engaging, thought-provoking and knowledgeable speaker. He is also such a pleasure to work with. The audience loved his humour and his practical takeaways. Fantastic speaker!
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
In a word – brilliant! Steve Sammartino was energetic, thought provoking and delivered his messages with fabulous humour! He absolutely nailed the brief and was so easy to work with – a positive for any event organiser!
Australian Institute of Project Management
Steve Sammartino was one of the most popular speakers at our conference. So easy to deal with and accommodating to our specific requirements. His presentation fit the brief perfectly and he kindly stuck around to sign some copies of his books. I will definitely be recommending Steve to other divisions of our Company.
Jones Lang LaSalle
Steve Sammartino was fantastic, he engaged very well with the members and they thoroughly enjoyed and valued his session. I appreciated the time he spent with the group after the session and he was also very easy to deal with from my initial booking to the presentation. He was able to meet the needs of our organisation for this event.
Institute of Public Accountants
Steve Sammartino was amazing to deal with from the moment he had a quick phone call with my Manager (to go over the night) until he left at the end of the evening. I cannot fault him. When he walked in the door pre conference he was easy going and adaptable (we had technology issues) he took them in his stride and worked with us to make things work. His presentation was great! There were no moments of boredom from the audience, in fact the audience chatted with him for a couple of hours after the conference. At no time was any of this an issue for Steve. He is definitely someone I will recommend to others.
Department of Human Services
Fee Range: $10001 to $15000
Steve was simply amazing. Insightful, funny loads of energy and incredibly clever. He shook the house and the staff can’t stop talking about him. I would say one of the most engaging speakers I have ever seen and in my time I have seen hundreds. A great human and look forward to keeping in touch with him and having him speak again. 5 star rating for a 5 star human Awesome!
Xtreme Freight
KEY TOPICS
- Artificial Intelligence – The Future is NOW
- The Future of Work
- Disruptive Tech: The Inescapable Future! Are You Ready?
- A Revolution in Real Estate – Our Smart Future
BEST SUITED FOR
- Corporate conferences and leadership events
- Executive and senior leadership teams
- AI and Technology events with a brief for the future of business
- Organisations navigating change or uncertainty
- Industry Forums and Summits
WHY PLATINUM RECOMMENDS STEVE
- An expert in AI and its profound implications for business and society
- Steve helps organisations navigate exponential change and emerging technologies.
- He is a trusted advisor to global corporations on strategy, innovation, and adapting to the exponential pace of change
- He empowers audiences to rethink their relationship with technology and prepare for a future of unlimited possibilities.
Steve Sammartino's Biography
Leading futurist | Entrepreneur | Digital disruption expert
Futurist Steve Sammartino is a tour de force in the field of technology and Artificial Intelligence. Steve helps organisations navigate exponential change and emerging technologies.
Known for building the world’s first driveable LEGO car and launching a LEGO shuttle into space, Steve delivers bold, practical insights on innovation, AI and future-proofing business in a rapidly changing world.
His riveting and humour-laden keynote speeches have made him a sought-after speaker around the globe. An expert in AI and its profound implications for business and society, Steve has been immersed in Computational Intelligence systems from the tender age of 12. His impressive track record is reflected in his vast breadth of knowledge and achievements across the tech industry.
He is the author of two critically acclaimed books – “The Great Fragmentation” – a guide to navigating the technological and economic shifts transforming business today and “The Lessons School Forgot” – a provocative look at how individuals and organisations can future-proof themselves through creative thinking, hacking, and reinvention.
A true innovator, Steve co-founded one of the world’s first sharing economy startups (Rentoid) and has led multiple tech ventures, including work in robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing. He is best known for headline-making projects like building the world’s first full-size, driveable Lego car powered by air, and launching a Lego space shuttle into the stratosphere.
Steve regularly appears in the media as a technology commentator and co-hosts “The Rebound” on Channel Nine. He is also a trusted advisor to global corporations on strategy, innovation, and adapting to the exponential pace of change.
With an engaging and thought-provoking style, Steve has delivered keynote presentations in over 50 cities worldwide, empowering audiences to rethink their relationship with technology and prepare for a future of unlimited possibilities.
Contact Helene Greenham directly to enquire about Steve for your next event – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au
Speaking Topics Include
Artificial Intelligence – The Future is NOW
Chat GPT has taken the world by storm and but it’s just the start of our of the AI Revolution. Are you ready to witness the future unfold before your eyes? Imagine a world where machines can think, learn and adapt just like us. That world has already arrived – Artificial Intelligence is here.
Businesses can now optimize operations and drive innovation like never before. Thanks to recent advances in Artificial Intelligence. A.I is set to become a business ally for organisations quick, smart and brave enough to embrace it. It’s possibly the most important technology in human history, and there isn’t an industry it won’t affect.
The advancements in this field will change the way we live, work and play. So brace yourself for the ride of a lifetime, because the future is here, and it's powered by Artificial Intelligence. The time to embrace it is now – because you can be sure your competitors are.
At the end of this keynote, you’ll have a clear understanding of what’s possible, what’s next and how you can leverage the power of AI the moment you leave the room.
The Future of Work
Are you ready for the future of work? The way we get things done has been forever changed. The Covid crisis has ignited a revolution in the way we work, and the possibilities are endless. Say goodbye to the cubicle farm and hello to a new era of hybrid collaboration.
With the power of collaborative tools and artificial intelligence, we have the opportunity to redesign our companies, cities, and lifestyles to be more human-centric and efficient. Having the right work environment has never been more important to attract talent. The future is here, and this keynote will entertain the audience while teaching everyone how much better our work lives will become. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to gain a sustainable competitive advantage and become an employer of choice. The future is here, and this keynote will entertain, educate and inspire everyone on the future of work.
Disruptive Tech: The Inescapable Future! Are You Ready?
In a world where disruption never sleeps, technological milestones such as the Internet, social media, smartphones, and now AI, constantly redefine business and society. Get a lock on tomorrow's world, today.
Embark on a guided exploration into 'Disruptive Technology in the AI era.' This keynote unravels practical strategies for using Artificial Intelligence, market adaptation, customer engagement, employee empowerment, and societal contributions as we collectively redefine our future. With business changing at unprecedented pace, Steve provides a lucid overview on how your organization can benefit from the changes.
Key Content:
- AI – how it works, what’s next, and how to benefit.
- Accelerating the pace technology.
- How technology is constantly changing business models.
- How to create future proof strategy in tech driven world.
- Leave motivated with practical advice on what to do next.
Walk away invigorated with a game plan for navigating the next wave of disruption. This is more than a keynote – it's your chance to peek into the future and prepare for it now. Are you ready for the ride of your life?
A Revolution in Real Estate - Our Smart Future
Get ready for a thrilling journey into the future of the property business! This keynote speech will take you on a tour of the latest innovations and trends that are re-shaping the physical world around us, our cities, suburbs our society and the way we live and work.
From AI and automation, to prefab and 3D printing, this keynote will show you the cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing the property industry. You'll discover how sustainability and affordability are becoming critical factors in the way we design and build homes, and explore the "Work from Anywhere" movement that is changing the way we think about where people live and work.