2026 Premier Agent Conference

AI Expert and Futurist, Former Executive for Google DeepMind, Entrepreneur

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One of today’s leading voices in artificial intelligence, Steve Brown shares winning AI strategies that fuel innovation, boost productivity, and drive growth.

With a 25-year career in AI and high-tech, including roles as senior director and in-house futurist at Google DeepMind as well as chief evangelist and futurist at Intel, Steve is a leading expert on generative AI, autonomous agents, and digital transformation. He leads crucial conversations about how AI will shape business, education, and society. He is also co-founder of The Provenance Chain Network, which provides supply chain transparency and security services to the U.S. Space Force, advises two AI startups, and is a BCG Luminary.

Steve works with global brands, Fortune 100 companies, startups, and government agencies. Clients include Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, Comcast, Audi, PepsiCo, and Disney. He has been featured on the BBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, ABC, CBS, NBC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired Magazine. His book, The Innovation Ultimatum: How Six Strategic Technologies will Reshape Every Business in the 2020s (Wiley) is a how-to guide on innovation and digital transformation.

Steve holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Microelectronic Systems Engineering from Manchester University, and was born in the U.K., is an American citizen, and lives with his wife in Portland, Oregon.

Senior Vice President, Federal & Political Affairs, NAMIC

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Jimi Grande joined NAMIC in March 2007 and currently leads NAMIC’s federal and political activities as senior vice president of federal & political affairs.

At NAMIC, Grande has been a tireless advocate for the industry, navigating the association through difficult political environments from the 2008 financial crisis and ensuing Dodd-Frank Act to the COVID-19 pandemic that put the mutual property/casualty insurance industry in the crosshairs of trial attorneys, lawmakers, and regulators. At the same time, Grande has led NAMIC’s bipartisan efforts to enact federal policies that will help communities across America better protect themselves from natural disasters. Under Grande’s leadership, NAMIC founded the BuildStrong Coalition and has achieved historic support for natural disaster mitigation and recovery programs. He also led industry efforts to keep safety the top priority for federal policies governing automated vehicles and other emerging technologies. He is currently Chairman of the Americans for Litigation Tax Fairness coalition — which was founded by NAMIC to champion TPLF reform. Grande has dramatically grown the association’s political involvement programs for its membership and shaped NAMIC into a political force.

Grande has spent more than 29 years working for and with top policymakers in Washington and has been named a top lobbyist by The Hill ten years in a row. He began his career as special assistant to former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich and came to NAMIC after serving as a political appointee in the Bush administration at the U.S. Department of Labor, where he was a top liaison to Capitol Hill.

Grande entered politics after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the University of Oswego in upstate New York. He currently resides in Fairfax, Va. with his wife, Buffy, daughter Georgia, and son Jimmy Jr. He is an active member in his church and local community and is devoted to raising awareness and money to fund research to find a cure for Fragile X Syndrome, the most common cause of inherited mental impairment, which has impacted Jimmy Jr.

Heather Crider
NeuroPerformance Coach, Empowerment Specialist

Grounded and mentored in the most advanced research from the most recognized thought leaders in neuroscience at the world’s top institutions (Harvard Princeton, Yale, MIT, Wharton, Brown, etc.). Heather J. Crider is one of our nation’s few certified coaches in both neuroscience and the emerging fields of neuro-performance and neuro-leadership.

With a discerning bias toward a practical, evidence-based approach, industry-leading companies worldwide tap Heather’s uniquely honed, highly engaging, neuroscience-based ability to empower overwhelmed professionals to beat burnout, equip leaders with exceptional resilience, unleash brain-powered breakthroughs, deepen human connections, as well as unlock both boundless energy and superlative performance.

On behalf of her global clients, Heather is currently pioneering new research and methodology, serving up the uniquely potent interface of music and neuroscience for optimal (measurable gains in) engagement, performance, and results.

As co-creator of The Everyday Rockstar Performance Leadership Academy, Heather and her global research team have developed a distinctively interactive, AI-enabled, and practical brain-based approach that measurably reduces stress, while enhancing emotional intelligence, performance, and focus at individual, group, and organizational levels.

Heather has been a sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader at conferences and associations for over 15 years, is the author of “Believe In Yourself More Than Your Grandma | Unleash Your Superpower Through Simple Neuroscience,” released in 2024, and hosts the Go Reflect Yourself podcast. As a neuroscience coach and neuro-practice pioneer, Heather has appeared on numerous podcasts and webinars, and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Brainz Magazine, and Thrive Global.

Mark Schulman
Celebrity Drummer, Author, Peak Performance Expert

Mark’s journey from a classically trained cellist to the first-call drummer for the world’s top artists like P!NK, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Cher, and a host of other world-class artists showcases the immense power of attitude, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

With over 32 years of electrifying stages worldwide, he not only brings unparalleled energy to music but also translates this dynamism into motivational speaking, where he becomes the bridge between the pulsating heart of rock ‘n’ roll and transformative business and corporate leadership. As a cancer survivor, Mark’s resilience and vitality infuse his keynotes, where he shares the secrets of rockstar performance, emphasizing attitude’s role in driving extraordinary outcomes.

His published works, including Conquering Life’s Stage Fright and The Attitude Equation, extend his philosophy to all, laying out a blueprint for harnessing fear into confidence and transforming attitude into action.

As a passionate educator and advocate, Mark’s dedication extends off-stage through his work with Create Now! and the Teenage Cancer Trust, showcasing his commitment to using art for change. His unique approach to speaking combines these elements into a message that resonates deeply with corporate audiences, offering not just inspiration but practical tools for personal and professional development.

Economist & Senior Consulting Speaker, ITR Economics part of Crowe

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Michael Feuz is a key member of ITR Economics’ team of expert economists and consultants. Backed by a decade of experience working for technology start-ups, he contributes to the production of client reports, forecast reviews, economic research, and regular client-facing communications.

Michael majored in business administration at Franciscan University of Steubenville and earned his master’s degree in economics from George Mason University. His accomplishments include building, implementing, and executing multiple go-to-market plans for technology start-ups, advancing as a national finalist in a public speaking competition, and publishing multiple op-eds in major media outlets while working in public relations.

Prior to joining ITR Economics, Michael worked as a technology consultant. He helped manufacturers, construction companies, oil and gas firms, financial institutions, and small businesses enhance their operational efficiencies. He worked with C-suite executives across a wide range of industries to improve intra-company communications, data capture and analysis, sales numbers, and profitability.

Creator of 100things Philanthropic Movement

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Shocked by the death of a close friend in his mid-twenties, Seb Terry experienced a moment in his life where he asked himself a simple question: “Am I happy?”

The answer was NO, and so, he created a list of 100 things that he hoped would transform his life. Dropping everything to pursue his list, not only has Seb’s life transformed through his incredible journey, but the ripple effect has gone on to help millions of people unlock limitless possibilities in their own lives, too.

From marrying a stranger in Vegas (Goal #2) and delivering a baby (#23), to living on a deserted island for one week (#63), and helping a stranger (#26) by aiding a quadriplegic man to complete a half marathon by pushing him in a wheelchair, Seb’s story has been turned into books, reality shows, and is constantly featured by ESPN and Discovery Channel. As an expert in personal transformation, peak performance, and creating environments for success, Seb’s commitment ot helping others has seen him share his message and frameworks with many of the world’s biggest organizations, including Google, Berkshire Hathaway, Bank of America, and McKesson.

Recognized for his unique approach in combining brilliant humor, piercing insight, and real-time action, Seb’s revered storytelling and interactive teaching style has impacted millions of individuals and influenced thousands of organizations and Fortune 500 companies around the world.