Adam Cheyer

Top Technology and AI speaker, Co-Founder and VP Engineering of Siri and Viv Labs

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Adam Cheyer's Biography

Adam Cheyer is co-founder and VP Engineering of Viv Labs, a startup whose goal is to simplify the world by providing an intelligent interface to everything. In October 2016, Viv was acquired by Samsung. Previously, Adam was co-founder and VP Engineering at Siri, Inc. When Siri was acquired by Apple in 2010, he became a Director of Engineering in the iPhone/iOS group. As a startup, Siri won the Innovative Web Technologies award at SXSW, and was chosen a Top Ten Emerging Technology by MIT’s Technology Review; Apple’s version of Siri was presented “Best Technical Achievement” at the 2011 Crunchies Awards and is now available on hundreds of millions of devices. Adam is also a Founding Member and Advisor to Change.org (180M people taking action, victories every day), and a co-founder of Sentient.ai (solving the world’s hardest problems through massively-scaled machine learning). As a researcher, Adam authored 60 publications and 25 issued patents. At SRI International, he was Chief Architect of CALO, one of DARPA’s largest AI and machine learning projects. Adam graduated with highest honors from Brandeis University and received the “Outstanding Masters Student” from UCLA’s School of Engineering.

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The Future Of AI And Businesses

Adam Cheyer shows how artificial intelligence is transforming every industry. He explains how AI creates new opportunities for growth, efficiency, and customer engagement. This talk blends technical insight with real-world business applications. Audiences leave with a roadmap to embrace AI as a driver of competitive advantage.

“Hey Siri”: A Founding Story

In this session, Adam shares the inside story of creating Siri, from startup idea to global phenomenon. He reveals the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons from building a product that changed how the world interacts with technology. The talk is filled with humour, candour, and unique behind-the-scenes moments. Audiences gain inspiration from one of tech’s most iconic journeys.

How To Build A Successful Startup: Lessons From The Founder Of Siri, Inc.

Adam distills his experience of co-founding multiple groundbreaking companies into practical startup lessons. He shows what it takes to turn bold ideas into scalable ventures. The talk highlights strategies for innovation, resilience, and leadership under pressure. Audiences walk away with actionable insights to build and grow their own businesses.

“I Can Help With That”: The Future Of Intelligent Interface Agents

Adam explores how intelligent assistants will evolve far beyond today’s capabilities. He explains the technologies that will allow future agents to anticipate needs and act seamlessly. This talk highlights how these systems will reshape work, commerce, and daily life. Audiences discover what the next generation of human–AI collaboration will look like.

ChatGPT And Conversational AI

In this engaging talk, Adam examines the rise of ChatGPT and conversational AI. He compares today’s breakthroughs with his own pioneering work on Siri and Viv Labs. The session explores the opportunities and limitations of large language models. Audiences gain clarity on how conversational AI will shape the future of communication and business.

Adam Cheyer's Biography