Adam Cheyer

Co-Founder and Former VP Engineering of Siri and Viv Labs
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Domestic In-Person (USA):

$60,000-$75,000*

International In-Person:

$80,000-$100,000*

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$25,000-$30,000*

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About

Best known as a creator of Siri, Apple’s AI assistant, Adam Cheyer is a visionary pioneer in AI and computer human interfaces, an inventor holding 39 patents, and an engineering executive. He is one of the world’s most authoritative and engaging speakers on AI, the future of technology, and entrepreneurship/building successful startups, appearing before audiences from Cisco, Google, Dell, Visa, and other leading companies.

Adam’s more than 30-year career has been marked by both commercial success and his passion to use technology to make the world a better place. He has been a co-founder or founding member of five successful startups, four of which were acquired for their breakthrough AI technology. These include Siri, (sold to Apple where, working alongside Steve Jobs, he led server-side engineering and AI for the Siri assistant),  Viv Labs (sold to Samsung, where as VP R&D, Adam led product engineering and developer relations for Samsung’s voice assistant, Bixby),  Sentient (massively distributed machine learning sold to Cognizant), and Gameplanner.AI (sold to Airbnb as their first acquisition as a public company). He also co-founded Change. org, the world’s largest petition platform, empowering more than 500 million people in 197 countries to drive change in their communities.

Currently, Adam is VP of AI Experience at Airbnb, where he is working to use generative AI to radically transform the platform into an intuitive “travel concierge.”  He is also an advisor to several companies including Project Voice Capital Partners, Otter.ai, Riva Health, Evolv Technology, Disruptel (acquired by Samba TV), Brilliant Labs, AI Sprouts, and Spatial Labs. Previously, Adam was VP Engineering at Verticalnet (enterprise software) and Dejima (mobile software). Adam also spent more than a decade at SRI International, where his most recent role was as Chief Architect of CALO/PAL, the US government’s largest-ever funded AI project.

More About Adam Cheyer

Adam Cheyer has authored more than 60 publications and served on numerous boards and committees. He holds 39 granted patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, human computer interfaces, distributed computing, machine learning, conversational assistants, collective assistants, and more.

In addition to his pioneering work in technology, Adam is an award-winning magician who sometimes incorporates magic and mentalism into his keynotes. He has performed in front of heads of state, stadium crowds, and some of the most recognized magicians in the world, including David Copperfield, David Blaine, and Shin Lim. Adam also appeared before millions on TV as a guest on Penn & Teller Fool Us.  

He graduated with the highest honors from Brandeis University and received the “Outstanding Masters Student” award from UCLA School of Engineering.

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Topics

The Future of AI and Business

“Hey Siri”: A Founding Story

How To Build a Successful Startup: Lessons From The Founder of Siri, Inc.

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

Videos

https://youtu.be/M2Zwdbmi0mw
Adam Cheyer Cisco Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dezsoPQsVCE
Tech Seeking Human: Adam Cheyer: Siri Co-Founder On The Rise of Mainstream AI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My4-7INxPYI
Technology Magazine: AI - Beyond All Expectations?

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Testimonials

"Adam was wonderful! All of our Members loved him and a number of them came up to me and asked "How did you land a speaker like Adam?!" For an hour-long presentation + 30-minute panel discussion, it all flew by. Adam clearly spent some time thinking about our audience and is an absolute pro in delivering an engaging and valuable presentation. He's all just a really nice guy. I wish we had more time to spend with him!"

The Oxford Club

"Thank you for your incredible presentation at our Visa Payments Forum 2025 yesterday. It was an absolute triumph! Every client I have spoken to has had nothing but great remarks about it. Your magic trick was truly the cherry on top, leaving everyone in awe and a nice surprise for the entire audience. Beyond the entertainment, your session was insightful and inspiring. You provided an excellent explanation of the evolution of AI, painting a vivid picture of what we can anticipate in the future. You have a true gift for conveying complex concepts in a very accessible way."

Tania L.
Visa

"Adam presented to 700 of our top IT clients. They had a great experience as he explained the past, present and future of AI. Adam was funny, engaging and even did an incredible magic trick that we still can't figure out."

Finnur Oddsson, CEO
Nýherji

Adam Cheyer was down to earth, humble, and great with socializing with everyone. Lots of people found his presentation on Siri inspiring and he stayed the entire night to network with the founders and team. He even joined the after-party! Loved his magic tricks and I hope we get to have him again.”

Rosa Chai
500 Global