What makes Trent Gillespie different from other AI speakers?
Trent isn’t a theorist or general "futurist"—he’s a former Amazon executive who actually built and scaled AI systems used every day around the world. That includes operational AI in logistics, privacy systems for Alexa, and global expansion platforms. As CEO of Stellis AI, he works directly with companies adopting AI across operations, product, and customer experience. His talks stand out because they combine Amazon’s innovation playbook with actionable AI strategies that leaders can use immediately. No hype, no sci-fi—just real outcomes and clear next steps.
Introducing Trent Gillespie: Visionary INNOVATION + AI KEYNOTE Speaker
Trent Gillespie is one of the most trusted voices in applied AI.
A former Amazon executive and CEO of Stellis AI, Trent focuses on understanding what actually makes AI-enabled organizations work—and turning that into a repeatable, reliable way organizations can transform.
During nearly a decade at Amazon, Trent worked at the center of growth, innovation, and AI, leading global growth initiatives, driving AI-fueled innovation for Last Mile Technology, and shaping Alexa’s global privacy strategy.
Today, Trent works hands-on with organizations of all sizes to research, test, and implement AI in the real world—from deploying AI agents to designing new AI-enabled products, services, and operating models. Through inspiring and practical keynotes, workshops, and deep implementation work, he helps leaders move from ideas to execution and build organizations that innovate, adapt, and create their next future.
