M. Sanjayan

M. Sanjayan

Keynote Speaker: Executive Vice President & Senior Scientist at Conservation International

M. Sanjayan Biography

M Sanjayan is a global conservation scientist whose work spans from genetics to wildlife migration to nature’s impacts on human well-being. He has served as Conservation International’s chief executive officer since 2016.

Sanjayan joined Conservation International in 2014, overseeing its successful $1.1 billion capital campaign and its critically acclaimed brand campaign, “Nature Is Speaking,” along with its push into virtual-reality filmmaking.

Sanjayan holds a master’s degree from the University of Oregon and a doctorate from the University of California-Santa Cruz, and his peer-reviewed scientific work has been published in journals including Science, Nature and Conservation Biology. He is a visiting researcher at UCLA and a distinguished professor of practice at Arizona State University. He is also a Catto Fellow at the Aspen Institute.

Raised in Southeast Asia and West Africa, Sanjayan’s unique background has informed his work and he has attracted widespread media coverage, from The New York Times, Outside Magazine and CNN International. His media appearances include NBC’s “Today Show,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “CBS This Morning,” and “CBS Evening News,” and he has hosted more than a dozen documentaries from PBS, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery and Showtime. Most recently, he hosted the University of California and Vox Media’s Climate Lab series, which has garnered over 20 million views.

Sanjayan lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and daughter. When able, he spends time in Montana fly-fishing, or birding and diving around the world.

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M. Sanjayan Videos

Dr. M. Sanjayan, Chief Executive Officer, Conservation International
BCC (Business of Conservation Conference) 2019 M Sanjayan Keynote Speech
Dr. M. Sanjayan - Global Wave Conference Keynote Speech

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M. Sanjayan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Science, Energy, Sustainability, Technology, Research & Exploration, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Leadership, Animals & Wildlife, Conservation, Biology and Political.

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M. Sanjayan generally travels from Arlington County, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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M. Sanjayan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environment, Science and Energy. The estimated speaking fee range to book M. Sanjayan for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. M. Sanjayan generally travels from Arlington County, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Cousteau, Katharine Hayhoe and Rick Ridgeway. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling M. Sanjayan for an upcoming event.

M. Sanjayan Videos

Dr. M. Sanjayan, Chief Executive Officer, Conservation International
BCC (Business of Conservation Conference) 2019 M Sanjayan Keynote Speech
Dr. M. Sanjayan - Global Wave Conference Keynote Speech
  • How do I book M. Sanjayan to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for M. Sanjayan, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire M. Sanjayan, 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 M. Sanjayan speak about?

    M. Sanjayan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Science, Energy, Sustainability, Technology, Research & Exploration, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Business Leadership, Leadership, Animals & Wildlife, Conservation, Biology and Political.
  • Where does M. Sanjayan travel from?

    M. Sanjayan generally travels from Arlington County, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for M. Sanjayan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like M. Sanjayan 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 M. Sanjayan 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 M. Sanjayan 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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