Bruce Sterling

Bruce Sterling

Keynote Speaker: Science Fiction Author, Cyberpunk Pioneer, Design Critic

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Bruce Sterling Biography

Bruce Sterling is a science fiction author known for his novels, short fiction, and editorship of the "Mirrorshades" anthology. He was a proponent and instigator of the cyberpunk sub-genre. He is also a journalist, design critic, Internet maven, and cyberspace theorist.

Sterling's first science fiction story, "Man-Made Self," was sold in 1976. He has authored ten science fiction novels including "Schismatrix," "Islands In The Net," and "Heavy Weather." His notable nonfiction works include "The Hacker Crackdown: Law and Disorder on the Electronic Frontier," "Tomorrow Now: Envisioning the Next Fifty Years," and "Shaping Things." In 2005 and 2011, he served as the "visionary in residence" at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. In 2008, he was the guest curator for the Share Festival of Digital Art and Culture in Torino, Italy, and the visionary in residence at the Sandberg Instituut in Amsterdam. He is a contributing editor at Wired magazine, where he covers a range of topics including politics, globalization, technology, and security.

Sterling spent several years in India as a child and maintains a fondness for Bollywood films. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in journalism in 1976. In 2003, he was appointed Professor at the European Graduate School where he taught summer intensive courses on media and design. Over the years, Sterling has lived in various locations including Belgrade, Turin, and Ibiza. He continues to travel extensively, giving speeches and participating in conferences, while also making appearances on television shows like Nightline and The Late Show. His work and insights have been featured in respected publications such as Time, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

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Bruce Sterling Speaking Topics

The Future of Our World

Globalization & The Future

Bruce Sterling Videos

Bruce Sterling | SXSW 2019
NEXT17 | Bruce Sterling | Live from 2027
Closing Remarks: Bruce Sterling | SXSW Interactive 2016

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Bruce Sterling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Authors, Futurism, Journalism, Social Media, Business, Disruptive Thinking and Literary.

Where does Bruce Sterling travel from?

Bruce Sterling generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Bruce Sterling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Authors and Futurism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bruce Sterling for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bruce Sterling generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cory Doctorow, Ray Kurzweil and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bruce Sterling for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Bruce Sterling Speaking Topics

  • The Future of Our World

  • Globalization & The Future

Bruce Sterling Videos

Bruce Sterling | SXSW 2019
NEXT17 | Bruce Sterling | Live from 2027
Closing Remarks: Bruce Sterling | SXSW Interactive 2016
Bruce Sterling - Keynote at AWE 2013

Bruce Sterling News

  • How do I book Bruce Sterling to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bruce Sterling 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 Bruce Sterling, 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 Bruce Sterling or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bruce Sterling for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bruce Sterling, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bruce Sterling, 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 Bruce Sterling speak about?

    Bruce Sterling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Authors, Futurism, Journalism, Social Media, Business, Disruptive Thinking and Literary.
  • Where does Bruce Sterling travel from?

    Bruce Sterling generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bruce Sterling?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bruce Sterling 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 Bruce Sterling 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 Bruce Sterling 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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