Yang Lan

Yang Lan

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & Chairperson of the Sun Media Group & Sun Culture Foundation; Called the 'Oprah of China'

Yang Lan Biography

Yang Lan is a household name in China, as a leading broadcast journalist and media entrepreneur. She is the cofounder and Chairperson of the Sun Media Group and the Sun Culture Foundation. The Sun Media Group is one of the leading private media companies in China with businesses ranging from TV production, integrated communications, to events, and more. The Sun Culture Foundation is a non-profit organization aiming to improve education and promote philanthropy.

Ms. Yang graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University with Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature. She became a rising star by hosting CCTV’s “Zhengda Variety Show”, which earned her the “Golden Microphone Award” in 1994. She followed her experience hosting her television show by attending Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, where she earned a master’s degree in International Affairs. Upon returning to China, she created her signature show “Yang Lan Studio”, now named “Yang Lan One on One”, for the Hong Kong based Phoenix TV. “Yang Lan One on One” has become China’s longest in-depth talk show, accumulating more than 600 interviews with leaders from around the world. In 2000, Ms. Yang and her husband Dr. Bruno Wu launched Sun TV, Greater China first documentary satellite channel. In 2005, she created “Her Village”, a TV talk show geared towards Chinese urban female audience, which was developed into a multimedia community to empower women. She has been firmly committed to promoting cross-cultural communications.

She was chosen to represent China as the ambassador for Beijing’s bid for the 2008 Olympic Games, and was named as Goodwill Ambassador for 2010 Shanghai Expo. Currently she is the Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics Movement and the first Chinese UNICEF Ambassador, the Co-Chair of Lincoln Center China Advisory Council, and the Vice-President of China Charity Alliance. Ms Yang was honored with many awards, including the “Chinese Women of the Year” award, the “Top Ten Women Entrepreneurs” award, The Paley Center For Media “She Made It” award and “Makers” award, Columbia University SIPA’s “Global Leadership Award”, the “National Philanthropy Award”, China’ “Women’s Achievement Award”, and she’s ranked #100 World’s Most Powerful Women in Forbes.

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Yang Lan Videos

YANG Lan SIPA '96 Keynote Speech - 2021 Columbia China and ...
MIT China Summit: Yang Lan
Yang Lan on the UN Conference on Women in Beijing | MAKERS ...

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How much does it cost to book Yang Lan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Yang Lan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Yang Lan are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Yang Lan, 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 Yang Lan speak about?

Yang Lan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee, Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Women's Health, Influential Women, Marketing, Authors, Engineering, Environment, Neuroscience, Space, Robotics, Genetics, Economy, Acting, Music, Technology, TED, Law, Government, Celebrity, Business, Business Growth, Culture, Biology, Female Leadership and Women in Tech.

Where does Yang Lan travel from?

Yang Lan generally travels from China and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Yang Lan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Yang Lan 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 Yang Lan 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 Yang Lan 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.


Yang Lan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Host & Emcee, Women and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Yang Lan for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Yang Lan generally travels from China and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Barbara Corcoran, Reshma Saujani and Karen Tse. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yang Lan for an upcoming event.

Yang Lan Videos

YANG Lan SIPA '96 Keynote Speech - 2021 Columbia China and ...
MIT China Summit: Yang Lan
Yang Lan on the UN Conference on Women in Beijing | MAKERS ...
2013 Keanu Reeves. Interview with Yang Lan - YouTube

Yang Lan News

  • Yang Lan - The Hollywood Reporter

    Yang is one of China's most popular TV presenters and one of its most successful broadcasting entrepreneurs, presiding over a major media empire, the Sun ...

  • How do I book Yang Lan to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Yang Lan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Yang Lan are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Yang Lan, 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 Yang Lan speak about?

  • Where does Yang Lan travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Yang Lan 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 Yang Lan 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 Yang Lan 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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