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Keynote Preview: Steve Brown On The State Of AI And What It Means For Your Business
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 17
AI is no longer theoretical. It is already changing how real estate decisions get made in underwriting, leasing, operations, marketing, asset management, and communication.
In this keynote preview episode, I sit down with Steve Brown, AI futurist, bestselling author, and former executive at Google DeepMind and Intel. Steve is the Opening Keynote Speaker at the 2026 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC), and his message is clear: this shift is happening faster than most people realize, and “wait and see” is not a strategy.
Steve’s lens is built for real-world operating environments with real assets, teams, capital, and risk. He breaks down what AI changes at the workflow level, where it creates real leverage, and what matters now versus what can wait, so you do not waste time, money, or focus chasing the wrong thing.
Steve explains what is accelerating in AI right now, what is likely to change over the next few years, and how real estate entrepreneurs and business owners should think about AI as a capability shift, not a collection of tools.
Steve will deliver his opening keynote at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC 2026) on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Watch Our Candid Conversation With Steve Brown:
What Steve Brown Will Cover
Monday, April 27 | 9:00 AM
Navigating What’s Next: Practical AI Strategy for Real Estate Investors and Operators
Steve’s opening keynote focuses on how AI is reshaping business strategy and decision-making, from generative AI and autonomous agents to worker augmentation and digital transformation. The emphasis is practical application in real operating environments, helping attendees think clearly about risk, opportunity, and what matters now.
Coming to MREIC 2026?
Tickets and event details are available here.
