Dre Steinberg at the 2026 Empire Arts Summit

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Organizer

ArtsNYS

DATE

October 14-15, 2026

Location

The Egg, Albany, NY

Session

The Human Work: Creativity, Judgment, and AI

The Human Work: Creativity, Judgment, & AI

Human oversight

Keeping creative direction and responsibility with people.

PRACTICAL USE

Where AI genuinely helps creative organizations day to day.

Leadership decisions

How leaders evaluate new technology before adopting it.

AI is changing how organizations approach research, communications, administration, design, and strategic planning.

For small arts organizations, nonprofits, and independent creatives, it opens new ways to stretch limited resources — and raises real questions about creative ownership, accuracy, ethics, and how decisions get made.

Start with the problem, not the tool. Identify the specific operational need, choose the right technology, then help people use it well.

Dre's perspective on AI adoption

HoneyBook Breakthrough Grant, 2024

About Dre

Harlem born entrepreneur, creative director, and technology consultant.

Dre founded Designed To Conquer, LLC in 2022, a New York based creative technology company delivering web design and development, SEO and AI search optimization, digital marketing, business automation, creative production, and technology consulting.

$25,000

ForbesBLK Member

NYS Senate Proclamation

His work spans healthcare, nonprofits, fashion, food, publishing, and professional services, helping owners strengthen their digital infrastructure, visibility, and operations.

AI Meets Real Business Needs

It begins with understanding how an organization actually operates.

SEO, AEO & GEO

Content that search engines and Al platforms understand.

Al & Business Automation

Evaluating processes and automating routine work.

Websites & Digital Infrastructure

Sites built for credibility, acquisition, and growth.

Digital Communications

Email, content, and tools that reach your audience.

Technology Education

Practical training that builds confidence with digital tools.

Bringing Harlem's small business and community voice to a statewide conversation.

Born and raised in Harlem, Dre builds his work around entrepreneurship, creative technology, education, and community development — including The Check In, a men's mental health program for conversation, connection, and peer support.