Byron Reese
Keynote Speaker: AI Expert, Optimistic Futurist & Tech Entrepreneur; WSJ Bestselling Author of Five Books; Known as the "Future Of" Guy
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Byron Reese Biography
Speaking across the globe, Byron Reese brings great enthusiasm and talent for deciphering our common destiny and unlocking business opportunities within it. As a successful entrepreneur and award-winning futurist, Reese employs his perspective as a historian, futurist, and technologist to illuminate how the technology of today can solve some of our most daunting global challenges.
As a futurist, he understands the unprecedented technological change upon us and explores the dramatic transformation of society it will bring. As a technologist and entrepreneur, he knows how to manage change and inspire innovation, while still meeting the immediate obligations and realities of operating a business.
Reese speaks around world to both technical and non-technical audiences, and his keynotes and appearances include SXSW and TEDxAustin, Fortune500 companies (Google, Dell, FedEx, Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson), universities (Rice University of Texas, Queen’s University, TWU) and futurist conferences (TimeMachine, PICNIC Festival in Amsterdam, Wolfram Data Summit, and the IEEE Conference) among others.
Reese has enjoyed a wide range of success over 30 years, including two NASDAQ IPOs as well as the sale of three companies he founded. He has written six books that have been translated into a dozen languages.
A highly sought-after keynote speaker, enlightening attendees across nations, Reese is an in demand forward thinker in his field.
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Byron Reese Speaking Topics
Byron helps audiences understand how automation, AI, and robotics reshape the workforce—clarifying what’s at risk, what’s emerging, and where humans create irreplaceable value.
Popular Topics:
- "Automation, AI & The Future of Work"
- "A Great Time to Be a Human: Why No Machine Can Replace a Person"
- "Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow"
Grounded in data and economic insight, Byron offers an optimistic view of technological progress—highlighting innovation cycles, human adaptability, and the coming opportunities created by exponential tech.
Popular Topics:
- "The Fourth Age: Answering the Big Questions of Tomorrow"
- "The Next Seven Years"
- "Reasoned Optimism"
- "The Coming Golden Age of Humanity"
- "How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World"
Byron gives leaders a framework for making confident decisions in an era defined by rapid disruption—translating future trends into clear strategy and action.
Popular Topic:
- "How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World"
Byron explores how AI and emerging technologies will transform learning, teaching, and talent development in the decades ahead.
Popular Topic:
- "Education in the 21st Century"
Byron Reese Videos
We Are Agora: How Humanity Functions as a Single Superorganism That Shapes Our World and Our Future
Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It
Wasted: How We Squander Time, Money, and Natural Resources-and What We Can Do About It
The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity
Infinite Progress: How the Internet and Technology Will End Ignorance, Disease, Poverty, Hunger, and War
How do I book Byron Reese to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Byron Reese 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 Byron Reese, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Byron Reese or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Byron Reese for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Byron Reese, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Byron Reese are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Byron Reese, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Byron Reese speak about?
Byron Reese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Author, Innovation, Technology, Inspirational, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Future of Work, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Leadership, TED, Data, Computer Science, Inventors and Education.
Where does Byron Reese travel from?
Byron Reese generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Byron Reese?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Byron Reese 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Byron Reese 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 Byron Reese 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.
Byron Reese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Futurism, Author and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Byron Reese for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Byron Reese generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Busch, Zack Kass and Ian Beacraft. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Byron Reese for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Byron Reese Speaking Topics
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AI & Employment
Byron helps audiences understand how automation, AI, and robotics reshape the workforce—clarifying what’s at risk, what’s emerging, and where humans create irreplaceable value.
Popular Topics:
- "Automation, AI & The Future of Work"
- "A Great Time to Be a Human: Why No Machine Can Replace a Person"
- "Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow"
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Techno-Optimism
Grounded in data and economic insight, Byron offers an optimistic view of technological progress—highlighting innovation cycles, human adaptability, and the coming opportunities created by exponential tech.
Popular Topics:
- "The Fourth Age: Answering the Big Questions of Tomorrow"
- "The Next Seven Years"
- "Reasoned Optimism"
- "The Coming Golden Age of Humanity"
- "How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World"
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Business & Leadership
Byron gives leaders a framework for making confident decisions in an era defined by rapid disruption—translating future trends into clear strategy and action.
Popular Topic:
- "How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World"
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Technology & Education
Byron explores how AI and emerging technologies will transform learning, teaching, and talent development in the decades ahead.
Popular Topic:
- "Education in the 21st Century"
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Byron Reese Videos
BOOKS
We Are Agora: How Humanity Functions as a Single Superorganism That Shapes Our World and Our Future
Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It
Wasted: How We Squander Time, Money, and Natural Resources-and What We Can Do About It
The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity
Infinite Progress: How the Internet and Technology Will End Ignorance, Disease, Poverty, Hunger, and War
REVIEWS
Byron Reese Reviews
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OMNIA Partners, LLC - Sep 24 2025
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CyrusOne - Feb 16 2024
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Infinite Progress is a prophetic book that deserves to be widely read. Drawing on Byron Reese’s insights about both technology and history, its energetic optimism about the future is a wonderful inspiration.
Unknown - Dec 17 2013 -
Byron Reese is typical of the new wave of internet entrepreneurs out to turn the economics of the media industry on its head.
Unknown - Dec 17 2013 -
Reese is a tall Texan who serves as Demand’s chief innovation officer and who created the idea-spawning algorithm that lies at the heart of Demand’s process.
Wired Magazine - Dec 17 2013
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Byron Reese News
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Infinite Progress: How the Internet and Technology Will End ...
For years we've been inundated with bleak forecasts about the future. But in this electrifying new book, author Byron Reese debunks the pessimistic outlook as ...
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'Infinite Progress' author has endless optimism | www.statesman.com
Are you an optimist?” Byron Reese asks me as we sit in the lunchroom breezeway of the American-Statesman building.
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How do I book Byron Reese to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Byron Reese 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 Byron Reese, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Byron Reese or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Byron Reese for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Byron Reese, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Byron Reese are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Byron Reese, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Byron Reese speak about?
Byron Reese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Futurism, Author, Innovation, Technology, Inspirational, Business, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Future of Work, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Leadership, TED, Data, Computer Science, Inventors and Education. -
Where does Byron Reese travel from?
Byron Reese generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Byron Reese?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Byron Reese 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Byron Reese 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 Byron Reese 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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