Viktor Mayer-Schönberger

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger

Keynote Speaker: Big Data Expert, Oxford Professor, Author of "Big Data: A Revolution"

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Viktor Mayer-Schönberger Biography

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger is an expert on the role of information in the networked economy, discussing how big data changes how people live, work, and think. He is a prolific author and the Chair of Internet Governance and Regulation at the University of Oxford. He has extensively studied data privacy, governance in virtual worlds, law and entrepreneurship, e-government, big data, and is an advocate of the right to be digitally ‘forgotten’ in the form of expiration dates for personal information. As an expert on information law and regulation, he advises businesses, governments, and international organizations on the new economy and information society issues.

Mayer-Schönberger is co-author (with Kenn Cukier) of the international best-seller "Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think". Acclaimed for his groundbreaking research into the role of information in the networked economy, Mayer-Schönberger is a visionary thinker about information innovation and governance, data privacy, memory and forgetting in a digital age, electronic government, and big data. He has also authored "Delete: The Virtue of Forgetting in the Digital Age" and "Framers: Human Advantage in an Age of Technology and Turmoil," which explores the power of human cognition and was named one of the best business books of 2021 by the Financial Times.

He is Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at Oxford University and a faculty affiliate of the Belfer Center of Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. Mayer-Schönberger has published eight books and over a hundred articles and book chapters on the information economy. A frequent public speaker and sought expert for print and broadcast media worldwide, his insights have been featured in major outlets like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, Nature, Science, NPR, BBC, The Guardian, Le Monde, El Pais, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, and WIRED. He has advised numerous corporations and organizations on thriving in new data-rich markets and has spoken at high-level corporate board retreats and large audience conventions for companies such as IBM, SAP, Microsoft, Roche, Haier, and Huawei.

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Viktor Mayer-Schönberger Speaking Topics

Innovation through Information Flows

Cyber Security: Strategies for the Networked World

An expert on the role of data information in the networked economy, Mayer-Schönberger looks at strategies organizations and individuals can employ to protect themselves from cyber threats, where most vulnerabilities lie, and how this issue will affect relationships between individuals, organizations, and nations in the years to come.

Information Privacy: Memory and Forgetting in the Digital Age

An advocate of the right to be ‘forgotten’ in the form of expiration dates on personal information, Mayer-Schönberger looks at the surprising phenomenon of perfect remembering in the digital age and reveals the importance of the human capacity to forget. While digital technology empowers people as never before, the perfect record it creates holds unforeseen consequences. In this talk, Mayer-Schönberger explains why information privacy rights and other fixes cannot help us and proposes an ingeniously simple solution – expiration dates on information – that may. He also explains how big data can help protect privacy in this increasingly digital age, as it can be used to identify and analyzing trends without accessing a person’s sensitive identifying information.

Big Data: A Revolution That Will Change How We Live, Work, and Think

In his best-selling book Big Data, Mayer-Schönberger tackles what big data is, how it will change our lives, and what we can do to protect ourselves from its hazards. “Big data” refers to our burgeoning ability to crunch vast collections of information, analyze it instantly, and draw from it sometimes profoundly surprising conclusions. Data’s value has changed; it used to be that organizations collected data for a specific purpose, gathering as little as necessary because it was so expensive. Now affordable and easily analyzed, data can be collected without a specific goal and is leading organizations to surprising insights and advances. In this presentation, Mayer-Schönberger argues that big data analytics are revolutionizing the way people see and process the world – and each other. A revolution on par with the Internet, it changes the way we think about business, health, politics, education, and innovation. He explains why big data is so powerful (it is more effective than random data sampling) and how it also poses fresh threats, from the inevitable end of privacy as we know it to the prospect of being penalized for things we haven’t even done yet. In a talk about the next big thing, Mayer-Schönberger helps audiences understand what they can expect from the vast amounts of information we gather and develop a data strategy for their organizations.

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger Videos

Humanity's hidden super power in the age of data w/ Viktor Mayer ...
The Data Economy - Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
Viktor Mayer-Schonberger and Kenneth Cukier, "BIG DATA: A ...

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What topics does Viktor Mayer-Schönberger speak about?

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Futurism, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political, Science and Cybersecurity.

Where does Viktor Mayer-Schönberger travel from?

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Viktor Mayer-Schönberger 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 Viktor Mayer-Schönberger for your next private or corporate function.

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Viktor Mayer-Schönberger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Futurism and Social Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Viktor Mayer-Schönberger for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Viktor Mayer-Schönberger generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matt Bai, Peter Thiel and Spencer Wells. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Viktor Mayer-Schönberger for an upcoming event.

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

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger Speaking Topics

  • Innovation through Information Flows

  • Cyber Security: Strategies for the Networked World

    An expert on the role of data information in the networked economy, Mayer-Schönberger looks at strategies organizations and individuals can employ to protect themselves from cyber threats, where most vulnerabilities lie, and how this issue will affect relationships between individuals, organizations, and nations in the years to come.

  • Information Privacy: Memory and Forgetting in the Digital Age

    An advocate of the right to be ‘forgotten’ in the form of expiration dates on personal information, Mayer-Schönberger looks at the surprising phenomenon of perfect remembering in the digital age and reveals the importance of the human capacity to forget. While digital technology empowers people as never before, the perfect record it creates holds unforeseen consequences. In this talk, Mayer-Schönberger explains why information privacy rights and other fixes cannot help us and proposes an ingeniously simple solution – expiration dates on information – that may. He also explains how big data can help protect privacy in this increasingly digital age, as it can be used to identify and analyzing trends without accessing a person’s sensitive identifying information.

  • Big Data: A Revolution That Will Change How We Live, Work, and Think

    In his best-selling book Big Data, Mayer-Schönberger tackles what big data is, how it will change our lives, and what we can do to protect ourselves from its hazards. “Big data” refers to our burgeoning ability to crunch vast collections of information, analyze it instantly, and draw from it sometimes profoundly surprising conclusions. Data’s value has changed; it used to be that organizations collected data for a specific purpose, gathering as little as necessary because it was so expensive. Now affordable and easily analyzed, data can be collected without a specific goal and is leading organizations to surprising insights and advances. In this presentation, Mayer-Schönberger argues that big data analytics are revolutionizing the way people see and process the world – and each other. A revolution on par with the Internet, it changes the way we think about business, health, politics, education, and innovation. He explains why big data is so powerful (it is more effective than random data sampling) and how it also poses fresh threats, from the inevitable end of privacy as we know it to the prospect of being penalized for things we haven’t even done yet. In a talk about the next big thing, Mayer-Schönberger helps audiences understand what they can expect from the vast amounts of information we gather and develop a data strategy for their organizations.

Viktor Mayer-Schönberger Videos

Humanity's hidden super power in the age of data w/ Viktor Mayer ...
The Data Economy - Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
Viktor Mayer-Schonberger and Kenneth Cukier, "BIG DATA: A ...
  • How do I book Viktor Mayer-Schönberger to speak at my event?

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

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

    Viktor Mayer-Schönberger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Futurism, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political, Science and Cybersecurity.
  • Where does Viktor Mayer-Schönberger travel from?

    Viktor Mayer-Schönberger generally travels from Europe and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Viktor Mayer-Schönberger?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Viktor Mayer-Schönberger 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 Viktor Mayer-Schönberger 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 Viktor Mayer-Schönberger 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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