Erik M. Conway

Erik M. Conway

Keynote Speaker: Historian at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Rocketeer & Author

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Erik M. Conway Biography

Erik Conway is a historian of science and technology based in Altadena, California. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1998, focusing his dissertation on the development of aircraft landing aids. Currently, he serves as the historian at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of Caltech.

Conway's research primarily explores the intersection of science and technology in the late 20th century, with a particular emphasis on aerospace. His most recent book, "The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe the Government and Love the Free Market", was co-authored with Naomi Oreskes. He also co-wrote A History of Near-Earth Objects Research with Donald K. Yeomans and Meg Rosenburg, published by NASA in July 2022. In addition, he is co-editing an upcoming volume, Electrical Conquest, with W. Bernard Carlson.

Before pursuing his graduate studies, Conway served as an officer in the U.S. Navy for four years. His roles included Damage Control Assistant and Acting Chief Engineer on a tank landing ship, followed by a position as an operations officer for COMPHIBRON ONE in San Diego, California.

Beyond his professional work, Conway enjoys downhill skiing—primarily at Mammoth Mountain in California, though he also has a fondness for Alta—along with scuba diving. While he previously engaged in whitewater kayaking, he has not run a river in many years. He is also an avid practitioner of high-power rocketry (NAR Level 2), launching with the Rocketry Organization of California. His personal altitude record stands at 22,098 feet AGL, achieved in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, during XPRS 2019.

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Erik M. Conway Videos

Naomi Oreskes & Erik Conway: The Case Against Market Fundamentalism
Dreaming of Rocks from Mars

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Erik M. Conway is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as History, Authors, Technology, Science, Engineering and Space.

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Erik M. Conway generally travels from Altadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Erik M. Conway is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including History, Authors and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erik M. Conway for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Erik M. Conway generally travels from Altadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kenneth Harris II, Charles Camarda and Elio Morillo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erik M. Conway for an upcoming event.

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Erik M. Conway Videos

Naomi Oreskes & Erik Conway: The Case Against Market Fundamentalism
Dreaming of Rocks from Mars

Erik M. Conway Reviews

  • Erik was excellent as a keynote and really spoke to the heart of what we had requested. He even made time to enjoy the fairgrounds which was very sweet.
    MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) - Jun 27 2023

  • How do I book Erik M. Conway to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Erik M. Conway for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Erik M. Conway, 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 Erik M. Conway, 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 Erik M. Conway speak about?

    Erik M. Conway is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as History, Authors, Technology, Science, Engineering and Space.
  • Where does Erik M. Conway travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erik M. Conway 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 Erik M. Conway 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 Erik M. Conway 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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