Kari Byron

Kari Byron

Keynote Speaker: Former Host of Discovery Channel's "Mythbusters" & Author of "Crash Test Girl;" Director of the National STEM Festival

Kari Byron Biography

For almost two decades Kari Byron has been a strong presence in the world of reality-based science and adventure television. She is best known as a presenter on Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, but has gone on to host and produce many shows spanning several networks.

Now a founder of EXPLR media, she has taken her passion for inspiring education with entertainment a step further. EXPLR media is a streaming service that presents videos online to educate, inspire, and empower young people to become agents of change, launched in 2020 and is quickly becoming a favorite in classrooms and living rooms.

Byron is also the director of the National STEM Festival, which invites students in grades 6 through 12 to submit projects in categories such as environmental stewardship, tech for good, future food, and space innovation.

She is currently speaking around the world about the importance of STEAM and the role entertainment can play inspiring education. Her first book "Crash Test Girl, An Unlikely Experiment in Using the Scientific Method to Answer Life's Biggest Questions", is on shelves now.

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Kari Byron Videos

YOU Belong in STEM Convening
Crash Test World | Kari Byron & Jenny Buccos | Talks at Google
Kari Byron: "Author of 'Crash Test Girl' and Former MythBuster

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How much does it cost to book Kari Byron for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Kari Byron, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kari Byron are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kari Byron, 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 Kari Byron speak about?

Kari Byron is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Television & Film, STEM Education, Science, Storytelling, Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Innovation, Technology, Podcast Hosts, STEM, Influential Women, Celebrity, Virtual, Women, Women in Tech, Entertainment, Education, Finance, Business and Entrepreneurship.

Where does Kari Byron travel from?

Kari Byron generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kari Byron?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kari Byron 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 Kari Byron 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 Kari Byron 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?

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Kari Byron is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Television & Film and STEM Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kari Byron for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Kari Byron generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emily Calandrelli, Sylvia Acevedo and Shayla Rivera. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kari Byron for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 15/08/2024.

Kari Byron Videos

YOU Belong in STEM Convening
Crash Test World | Kari Byron & Jenny Buccos | Talks at Google
Kari Byron: "Author of 'Crash Test Girl' and Former MythBuster
Kari Byron: "The Art of Science" | Talks at Google

Kari Byron Reviews

  • Kari was wonderful, and we are so glad to have had her at our event!
    The Board of Trustees of Indiana University - Mar 08 2022

  • Kari is amazing! Loved how interactive she made her event!
    Unity Technologies - Aug 10 2021

  • You all did a great job. Kari was informative an engaging. Our conference attendees loved her! We will definitely work with your company again!
    Lancaster Lebanon IU 13 - May 05 2021

  • Kari was great, everyone loved hearing from her.
    Flatiron Health - Aug 03 2020

  • You all are the best to work with and I look forward to it again next year! Kari was probably my second favorite keynote we have booked. She was wonderful in every possible way.
    The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, d/b/a University of Nebraska Medical Center - Apr 28 2017

  • How do I book Kari Byron to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Kari Byron, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kari Byron are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kari Byron, 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 Kari Byron speak about?

  • Where does Kari Byron travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kari Byron 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 Kari Byron 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 Kari Byron 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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