Nelson Dellis

Nelson Dellis

Keynote Speaker: Founder, CEO of Climb For Memory; Five-Time USA Memory Champion & Alzheimer's Disease Activist

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Nelson Dellis Biography

Nelson Dellis is a five-time USA Memory Champion and a recognized leader in the field of memory expertise, extensively traveling as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author, and highly regarded Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he advocates a lifestyle that integrates mental and physical fitness, proper diet, and social involvement.

Born with an average memory, Dellis was driven by the passing of his grandmother due to Alzheimer's disease in 2009 to begin enhancing his memory, aiming to maintain a strong and healthy mind throughout life. This motivation led him to become a prominent competitive memorizer globally, capturing five U.S. titles, achieving the elite Grandmaster of Memory title, and setting multiple U.S. and international memory records.

Dellis is the Founder & CEO of "Climb For Memory," a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research through mountain climbing. He has ascended numerous peaks worldwide for this cause, including four attempts on Mt. Everest. Additionally, he is a co-founder of the memory training app, Memory League, and a co-founder and director of the Memory League Championships. Dellis also serves as a professor of computer science at both Skidmore College and the University of Miami.

Dellis's work has been showcased in the Netflix documentary “Memory Games,” on various television platforms such as The TODAY Show, CNN.com, ABC Nightline, The Dr. Oz Show, and National Geographic. He has authored books like "Remember It! The Names of People You Meet, All of Your Passwords, Where You Left Your Keys, and Everything Else You Tend to Forget" and the children's book "Memory Superpowers!: An Adventurous Guide to Remembering What You Don’t Want to Forget." Through his public speaking, Dellis combines informational content with demonstrations of his memory techniques to both educate and engage his audiences.

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Nelson Dellis Speaking Topics

Inspirational: My journeys to the top of the world (climbing mountains, goal setting, pushing the limits)

Inspirational: My journey to becoming the best memorizer in the world (goal setting, being inspired, pushing the limits)

Instructional: Memory and how to improve it

Nelson Dellis Videos

Memory exercises on National Memory Day
Improve your memory skills with these expert tips
Steps to Improving Your Memory - Nelson Dellis

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How much does it cost to book Nelson Dellis for a speaking engagement?

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

Nelson Dellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Adventure, Marketing, Overcoming Adversity, Corporate Strategy, Non-Profit, Athlete, Fitness, Sports and Health.

Where does Nelson Dellis travel from?

Nelson Dellis generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Nelson Dellis?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nelson Dellis 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 Nelson Dellis for your next private or corporate function.

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Nelson Dellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mental Health, Adventure Speakers and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nelson Dellis for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Nelson Dellis generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hazel Findlay, Wendy Booker and Ed Viesturs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nelson Dellis for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Nelson Dellis Speaking Topics

  • Inspirational: My journeys to the top of the world (climbing mountains, goal setting, pushing the limits)

  • Inspirational: My journey to becoming the best memorizer in the world (goal setting, being inspired, pushing the limits)

  • Instructional: Memory and how to improve it

Nelson Dellis Videos

Memory exercises on National Memory Day
Improve your memory skills with these expert tips
Steps to Improving Your Memory - Nelson Dellis
Memory Champion Nelson Dellis on Training Your Brain to Do the ...
Dinosaurs Reading Books: The Power of Memory: Nelson Dellis at ...
  • How do I book Nelson Dellis to speak at my event?

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

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

    Nelson Dellis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Adventure, Marketing, Overcoming Adversity, Corporate Strategy, Non-Profit, Athlete, Fitness, Sports and Health.
  • Where does Nelson Dellis travel from?

    Nelson Dellis generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nelson Dellis?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nelson Dellis 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 Nelson Dellis 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 Nelson Dellis 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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