Soumitra Dutta

Soumitra Dutta

Keynote Speaker: Indian Academic, Author & Entrepreneur Focused on Business Growth Through Innovation and Technology; Dean of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford

Soumitra Dutta Biography

Soumitra Dutta integrates unique perspectives on business and technology strategy in a global world. With a PhD in artificial intelligence and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley, Dutta brings a deep grounding in data sciences and advanced technologies. Having spent more than three decades of his career in leading business schools across the Atlantic (University of Oxford, INSEAD and Cornell University) he has conducted extensive research in and consulted with leading global firms on building effective technology and innovation strategies.

As the co-founder and founder respectively of two major global technology/innovation indices, the Network Readiness Index (published for 16 years by the World Economic Forum) and the Global Innovation Index (published for 12 years by the World Intellectual Property Organization), Dutta has worked with global corporations and governments on formulating their technology and innovation policies. Having served on the boards of major international corporations including Sodexo, Dassault Systemes and ZS Associates, he is at home dealing with strategic business issues at the highest levels. He also enjoys working with smaller startups (many started by his students) and he has co-founded (as majority share-holder) two technology startups – Fisheye Analytics (an AI-driven social media analytics firm that was sold to the WPP Communications Group in 2013) and Igesia (an Edutech firm started in 2019).

He is deeply involved with non-profits and is on the boards of several global business schools including Centrum Catholica (Peru), HEC Montreal (Canada), University of Los Andes (Colombia) and ESADE (Spain). He has chaired the leading global business school accrediting agency, AACSB and is currently the chair of GBSN (the Global Business School Network). He has been involved for more than a decade with the activities of the World Economic Forum and has served as the co-Chair of the Forum’s Global Future Council on Innovation Ecosystems. He is a powerful public speaker and brings a refreshing global perspective from his deep personal knowledge of Asia, Europe and the Americas. In 2017, he was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from his alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. In 2023 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Amity University, India’s largest and leading private university.

Soumitra Dutta is currently the Peter Mores Dean of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford. Previously, he was a Professor of Management and the former Founding Dean of the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. He is also the founder and President of Portulans Institute, a Washington DC based non-partisan non-profit institute focused on research and outreach on technology, talent and innovation. Prior to July 2012, he was the Roland Berger Chaired Professor of Business and Technology at INSEAD and the founding director of eLab@INSEAD, a center of excellence in the digital economy. Professor Dutta obtained his Ph.D. in computer science (specialization in Artificial Intelligence) and his M.Sc. in business administration from the University of California at Berkeley. He is a graduate of the BTech in Computer Science program of the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

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Soumitra Dutta Videos

Fireside Chat: John A. Byrne & Saïd Business School Dean Soumitra Dutta
Secrets of My Success With Professor Dutta, Dean of Saïd Business School
Soumitra Dutta | Tech Disruption and Global Innovation

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Soumitra Dutta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Technology, Internet, Computer Science, Corporate Strategy, Social Media, Academic, Professors, Authors, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, ESG, Ethics & Integrity, Data, Artificial Intelligence, Futurism, Sustainability, Business Growth and Environment.

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Soumitra Dutta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Soumitra Dutta for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Soumitra Dutta generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ayesha Khanna, Mike Walsh and Ray Kurzweil. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Soumitra Dutta for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Soumitra Dutta Videos

Fireside Chat: John A. Byrne & Saïd Business School Dean Soumitra Dutta
Secrets of My Success With Professor Dutta, Dean of Saïd Business School
Soumitra Dutta | Tech Disruption and Global Innovation

Soumitra Dutta Reviews

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  • How do I book Soumitra Dutta to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Soumitra Dutta, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Soumitra Dutta, 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 Soumitra Dutta speak about?

  • Where does Soumitra Dutta travel from?

    Soumitra Dutta generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Soumitra Dutta?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Soumitra Dutta 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 Soumitra Dutta 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 Soumitra Dutta 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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