Adam Cheyer

Background & Expertise

Adam Cheyer brings exceptional insights into artificial intelligence, voice technology, and innovation as a pioneering computer scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Siri, the groundbreaking voice assistant acquired by Apple. His journey continued as co-founder of Viv Labs (acquired by Samsung to become Bixby) and Change.org, demonstrating his ability to translate cutting-edge AI research into transformative products and services.

Cheyer’s expertise stems from a rare combination of academic research (SRI International), entrepreneurial success (multiple successful exits), and product development experience within both startups and the world’s largest technology companies. His deep technical knowledge of artificial intelligence and natural language processing, combined with his entrepreneurial vision, gives him unique perspective on how emerging technologies create new possibilities for human-computer interaction and business transformation.

Signature Concepts & Methodologies

Distributed Human-AI Collaboration Framework

Cheyer’s model for effective integration of artificial intelligence and human capabilities in organizational workflows.

Virtual Assistant Architecture

His methodology for designing conversational AI systems that effectively understand and respond to human intent.

Radical Innovation Process

Cheyer’s approach to achieving breakthrough product development through cross-discipline collaboration and first-principles thinking.

Technology Inflection Point Identification

His framework for recognizing when emerging technologies reach the threshold for mainstream adoption and commercial viability.

Purposeful Innovation Method

His philosophy that technology development should address meaningful human and societal needs rather than pursuing novelty alone.

Books & Thought Leadership

• Designing for Voice Interfaces - His technical guide to conversational AI design.
• The Future of Human-AI Collaboration - His upcoming book on integrating artificial intelligence into organizations.
• Holds more than 25 patents in the areas of intelligent interfaces, automated assistant technology, and distributed computing.
• Regular contributor to academic and industry publications on artificial intelligence and voice technology.
• Advisory board member for numerous AI startups and technology accelerators.

Speaking Style & Audience Experience

Cheyer delivers presentations with a perfect balance of technical depth and accessible explanations that engage audiences regardless of their AI expertise. His speaking style combines live demonstrations of cutting-edge technology with clear explanations of underlying principles and future implications. He excels at demystifying complex technical concepts while conveying both current capabilities and future possibilities of artificial intelligence.

What distinguishes Cheyer’s keynotes is his ability to combine technical demonstrations with strategic insights about how organizations can implement AI successfully. He creates powerful moments through interactive demonstrations of voice technology and AI capabilities, often showcasing unreleased prototypes or research projects. Attendees consistently report gaining both practical understanding of AI applications and strategic frameworks for technology implementation.

Ideal Audiences & Event Types

• Technology leadership and CIO conferences
• Product development and innovation teams
• AI and machine learning communities
• Enterprise digital transformation initiatives
• Startup and entrepreneurship conferences
• Industry events exploring emerging technology applications

Recent Focus Areas

• Building effective human-AI collaboration systems
• Developing ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence deployment
• Creating multimodal AI systems that combine voice, vision, and contextual awareness
• Advancing conversational AI capabilities for enterprise applications
• Exploring implications of generative AI for business and society