Your AI Strategy is Closer Than You Think: Welcome and Opening Remarks
Welcome to IMAGINE AI LIVE '25! Event Co-Founder Steve Metcalf sets the stage for you to find your way faster and embrace your AI journey
About This Session
Welcome to IMAGINE AI LIVE '25! A short introduction and setting the stage for the next two days. Steve Metcalf is Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief AI Officer of IMAGINE AI LIVE. A former CxO, speaker, futurist, AI advisor, and lifelong entrepreneur, Steve personifies and embraces an AI-first mindset in his professional and personal journey. He will set the vibes and expectations for immersive days of discovery and learning for enterprise attendees in the most critical time of business transformation ever, because businesses that use AI will replace businesses that don't. Welcome to the show!
Speaker
Steve Metcalf
Founder and CEO of Imagine AI Live at IMAGINE AI LIVE
Steve Metcalf is a Co-Founder and the CEO of IMAGINE AI LIVE and a lifelong entrepreneur, former CEO and innovator with a background in big tech consulting and enterprise software. A sought-after speaker on AI business strategy and leadership, Steve honed his skills at Accenture, SAP-Ariba, and a number of tech-related ventures.
As an entrepreneur, Steve was the co-founder and CEO of Air Motion Systems (now part of Barry-Wehmiller Group), where he spearheaded his company's rise to prominence as a top provider of UV technology in industrial manufacturing. Metcalf further co-founded the annual Print UV Conference in the graphics industry to accelerate the adoption of sustainable UV technologies in printing and packaging.
As an AI business philosopher and digital strategist, Metcalf is now at the forefront of shaping enterprise AI strategy for organizations of all types, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation and growth. His deep involvement in the generative AI scene for enterprises has positioned him as a thought leader, particularly in applying generative AI tools and automation to enhance business processes and outcomes.
Metcalf is committed to fostering dialogue and collaboration among industry experts to unlock the full potential of AI in the business world. His insights into the transformative power of AI are informed by a career that has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology and its practical applications in various industries. With a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing, Metcalf's contributions extend beyond the corporate sphere, influencing the next generation of entrepreneurs and technologists.