Alex Filippenko

Alex Filippenko

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Astronomy at UC Berkeley Specializing in Supernovae; Gruber Cosmology Prize & Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization Recipient

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Alex Filippenko Biography

Alex Filippenko is a Richard & Rhoda Goldman Distinguished Professor in the Physical Sciences, and a Miller Senior Fellow in the Miller Institute for Basic Research in Science (UC Berkeley). His accomplishments, documented in about 960 research papers, have been recognized by several major prizes, including a share of both the Gruber Cosmology Prize (2007) and the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2015). One of the world’s most highly cited astronomers, he is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences (2009) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2015). In 2017, he was selected for the Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award. He has won the most prestigious teaching awards at UC Berkeley and has also been voted the “Best Professor” on campus a record 9 times. Selected in 2006 as the Carnegie/CASE National Professor of the Year among doctoral institutions, he has also received the Richard H. Emmons Award for undergraduate teaching (2010). He produced five astronomy video courses with “The Great Courses”, coauthored an award-winning astronomy textbook, and appears in more than 120 TV documentaries, including about 50 episodes of “The Universe” series as seen on The Discovery Channel. He has given over 1000 public lectures or other presentations and he was awarded the 2004 Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization.

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Alex Filippenko Videos

Alex Filippenko: Astronomer To The Stars
Alex Filippenko at TEDxBerkeley

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Alex Filippenko is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Earth Science, Physics and Space.

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Alex Filippenko generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Alex Filippenko is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Earth Science, Physics and Space. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alex Filippenko for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Alex Filippenko generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jo Dunkley, Dr. Paul Davies and Paul Sutter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alex Filippenko for an upcoming event.

Alex Filippenko Videos

Alex Filippenko: Astronomer To The Stars
Alex Filippenko at TEDxBerkeley
  • How do I book Alex Filippenko to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alex Filippenko for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alex Filippenko, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alex Filippenko or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Alex Filippenko for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Alex Filippenko, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alex Filippenko are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alex Filippenko, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Alex Filippenko speak about?

    Alex Filippenko is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Earth Science, Physics and Space.
  • Where does Alex Filippenko travel from?

    Alex Filippenko generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Alex Filippenko?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alex Filippenko for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alex Filippenko for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alex Filippenko or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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