Emin Gün Sirer

Emin Gün Sirer

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & CEO, Ava Labs; Associate Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University & Co-Director, Initiative for Cryptocurrencies & Smart Contracts

Emin Gün Sirer Biography

Emin Gün Sirer, currently holding the position of CEO and co-founder at Ava Labs, boasts a rich background in the domain of digital assets and blockchain technology. Sirer's groundbreaking work includes the development of the Avalanche Consensus protocol, a foundation for the Avalanche blockchain platform. His innovation in this field further extends to the realm of patents, with his process for "Rewriting Executable Content on a Network Server or Desktop Machine in Order to Enforce Site-Specific Properties," issued in February 2005. Sirer's entrepreneurial pursuits encompass the co-founding of bloXroute Labs and the launch of his own cryptocurrency coin, as reported by Bloomberg in May 2019. His blockchain startup demonstrated its potential by raising $42 million in its initial sale.

Throughout his career, Sirer has displayed a commitment to contributing to the broader discourse on digital currencies and blockchain. He was appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee in March 2023, offering his expertise to shape the regulatory landscape. Sirer's competence was further acknowledged by the United States House Committee on Financial Services, where he served as an expert witness in a June 2023 hearing on blockchain and digital assets. In a global context, Sirer was involved with the United Kingdom's Open Central Bank Digital Currency Project, as reported by Forbes in February 2023. He also actively engaged with the Chinese-speaking community through the 8BTC Forum in November 2019.

Beyond his corporate and advisory roles, Sirer has gained recognition for his academic contributions to the field. He received the Brilliant-10 award from Popular Science, and was featured in their "6th Annual Brilliant Ten" in October 2007. Sirer was also a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. His academia-related work extends to cybersecurity campaigns at Cornell University, as noted by the Cornell Chronicle, further underlining his role as an influential figure in shaping the future of digital currencies and blockchain technology. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Computer Science and co-director of the Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts.

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Emin Gün Sirer Videos

Interview with Emin Gün Sirer, Cornell CS Professor | Satoshi's ...
Why Blockchain is a Revolution (ft. Emin Gün Sirer) - YouTube
CoinSummit London 2014 - Will Bitcoin Last the Distance Beyond ...

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Emin Gün Sirer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Finance, Research & Exploration, Blockchain, Technology, Computer Science, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity and Executive Leadership.

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Emin Gün Sirer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Finance and Research & Exploration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Emin Gün Sirer for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Emin Gün Sirer generally travels from Ithaca, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nicolas Cary, Jake Ryan and Nima Ghamsari. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Emin Gün Sirer for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/01/2025.

Emin Gün Sirer Videos

Interview with Emin Gün Sirer, Cornell CS Professor | Satoshi's ...
Why Blockchain is a Revolution (ft. Emin Gün Sirer) - YouTube
CoinSummit London 2014 - Will Bitcoin Last the Distance Beyond ...
Emin Gün Sirer - Bitcoin for the Next Generation - YouTube
  • How do I book Emin Gün Sirer to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Emin Gün Sirer, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emin Gün Sirer, 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 Emin Gün Sirer speak about?

    Emin Gün Sirer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Finance, Research & Exploration, Blockchain, Technology, Computer Science, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does Emin Gün Sirer travel from?

    Emin Gün Sirer generally travels from Ithaca, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Emin Gün Sirer?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emin Gün Sirer 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 Emin Gün Sirer 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 Emin Gün Sirer 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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