Adam Spencer
Keynote Speaker: Sydney Drive-Time Radio Talk Show Host on Tech and Science
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Adam Spencer Biography
Adam Spencer began his career in radio by winning the Triple J raw comedy championship in 1996. From there, Adam became a casual presenter, and eventually took over the coveted breakfast time slot, hosting from 1999 - 2004. A consummate learner, Adam holds a first class honors degree in Pure Mathematics and has an immense interest in science. These passions lead Adam to hosting the ABC program QUANTUM and FAQ from 1998 to 2001. Adam has been a regular guest on the Channel Ten’s GOOD NEWS WEEK Debate series, ABC's THE GLASSHOUSE and THE FAT. In 2003 Adam hosted HIT & RUN for the Foxtel’s Comedy Channel. Adam’s other outstanding achievements include being voted “Best Speaker in the World’ at the World University Debating Championships. Prior to this, Adam was captain of the Australian Debating Team for 3 years. He was winner of the National Championships and Winner of the Australian University Championships. Adam was a regular performer at Belvoir Street Theatre’s ‘Theatresports’ and speaks regularly at science and Maths conferences Australia wide. Adam’s book LITTLE BOOK OF NUMBERS has been published by Penguin and has been translated into many languages around the world. His next book, MORE MIND NUMBING MATHS, will be published by Penguin in 2005. At the end of 2004 Adam and his co presenter on Triple J Wil Anderson toured the nation with THE LAST TIME TOUR, which sold out in every capital city and celebrated their time on Triple J. Adam has also toured for the last 3 years with Dr Karl Kruszelnicki in the SLEEK GEEK TOUR, which is held during Science Week and is an hilarious one hour show combining ground breaking science with side breaking comedy. Adam has had extensive experience on various boards and authorities - he continues to serve on the Senate of the University of Sydney, the NSW Premier's Advisory Committee on Greenhouse and Global Warming and the NSW Health Department's Clinical Ethics Review Committee as well as being an ambassador for the Fred Hollows Foundation and helping out with numerous charities. This wide-ranging exposure provides many potential areas of discussion in keynote addresses, conference sessions making Adam a firm favourite on the corporate convention and after-dinner speakers’ circuit. Adam has worked for more than 300 clients including Pharmacy Guild, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Zurich Financial Services, KPMG, Spatial Sciences Institute, Griffith Hack, TAFE NSW, CISCO Systems, Planning Institute of Australia, Queensland Resources Council, Grant Samuel Investment Bankers, Pearson Education, Australian Primary Principals Association, UBS Finance Academy, Time Magazine, Australian Financial Revue, Minerals Council of Australia and Finance & Treasury Association to name a few.
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Adam Spencer Speaking Topics
Adam Spencer takes a deep dive into the digital revolution that is being heralded by ChatGPT and adjacent Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Starting with the absolute basics — “what is a GPT and how does it work” — all the way through to the most recent product and platform releases, often just weeks old, Adam will bring your audience up to speed with these incredible disruptive technologies.
GPT call centers and AI-generated training materials that save millions. Incredible life-like videos from simple language commands. Analyzing complex information in seconds for business insights and sales leads. Transforming our children’s education. And the promise of a world without language barriers.
Don’t put all this in the too-hard basket — let Adam show how to make AI work for you today and carry your business into tomorrow.
Audience takeaways:
- How AI (inc. LLMs like ChatGPT) is impacting every industry and how to harness its potential
- Sneak peaks at the very latest tech breakthroughs, often just weeks old!
- The social and cyber threats of disinformation posed by video and voice simulation, and other potential downsides
- The power to be drawn from the youngest people in your workforce
- Tips for keeping up if you feel overwhelmed by the pace of change
A cybercrime is reported in Australia every seven minutes, costing more than $29 billion annually. Telstra alone blocks hundreds of millions of suspicious SMS and phone calls every year.
Whether it’s catphishing, ransomware, deep fake videos — cyber is a new game altogether. It is slick. It is personalized. And it is everywhere. As Adam Spencer likes to say, "You’re only as strong as your weakest link … and that link is Gary from accounts — who just LOVES clicking on cat videos."
Audience takeaways:
- The cutting-edge best — or should I say, worst — examples of cybercrime
- The sheer scope and types of cybercrime in Australia
- Practical tips you can employ right now to improve your cyber security
- Why protecting your business is a people and culture issue as much as a software one
As Australia’s most popular mathematician, Adam Spencer has been entertaining and inspiring educators, parents and kids with his joy for all things mathematical for decades.
His TED Talk on ‘Monster Prime Numbers’ has clocked over 2 million views and is regularly voted one of the top 10 best TED maths and science talks and he was one of the featured speakers in Carmen Gallo’s 2022 book Talk Like Ted - the 9 public speaking secrets of the world’s top minds.
Audience takeaways:
- The joy of mathematics
- The importance of maths and STEM education
- Encouraging girls into maths and science
- Cool maths facts you can use to blow other people’s minds
Adam Spencer has hosted award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and live current affairs TV. He has won improvised Theatre Competitions and once interviewed John Travolta in front of 75,000 people. Whether it’s a technically demanding event with dozens of moving parts or flying by the seat of your pants, he prides himself on the level of energy, engagement and entertainment that he always provides whenever on stage.
With 25 years of experience in television, radio and events ... Adam loves curating challenging, thought-provoking conversations. He has interviewed Prime Ministers, Hollywood Stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning scientists and Australians of the Year … and was the first person in the world to ever interview our legendary Thai cave rescuers.
Adam loves doing the research and crafting the narrative that helps people tell their story. Informative, fun and guaranteed to contain takeaways you’ve never heard before. If there is only time to ask one quick question of a speaker before moving on, you know it will be an awesome question. If you give him 10 minutes, just watch what he can get out of them.
All done with an obsessive focus on keeping to time that only 15 years of breakfast radio can give you.
Adam Spencer Videos
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Adam Spencer 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 Adam Spencer, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Adam Spencer or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Adam Spencer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Adam Spencer, 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 Adam Spencer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Adam Spencer speak about?
Adam Spencer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Television & Film, Social Sciences, Music, Entrepreneurship, Mathematics, Broadcasting, Art & Design, Futurism, Future of Work, Cybersecurity, STEM, STEM Education and Host & Emcee.
Where does Adam Spencer travel from?
Adam Spencer generally travels from Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Adam Spencer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Adam Spencer 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Adam Spencer 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 Adam Spencer 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.
Adam Spencer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Television & Film and Social Sciences. The estimated speaking fee range to book Adam Spencer for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Adam Spencer generally travels from Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Scott Klososky, John McWhorter and Denise Herzing. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adam Spencer for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Adam Spencer Speaking Topics
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How the AI GPT revolution is changing work and business forever
Adam Spencer takes a deep dive into the digital revolution that is being heralded by ChatGPT and adjacent Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Starting with the absolute basics — “what is a GPT and how does it work” — all the way through to the most recent product and platform releases, often just weeks old, Adam will bring your audience up to speed with these incredible disruptive technologies.
GPT call centers and AI-generated training materials that save millions. Incredible life-like videos from simple language commands. Analyzing complex information in seconds for business insights and sales leads. Transforming our children’s education. And the promise of a world without language barriers.
Don’t put all this in the too-hard basket — let Adam show how to make AI work for you today and carry your business into tomorrow.
Audience takeaways:
- How AI (inc. LLMs like ChatGPT) is impacting every industry and how to harness its potential
- Sneak peaks at the very latest tech breakthroughs, often just weeks old!
- The social and cyber threats of disinformation posed by video and voice simulation, and other potential downsides
- The power to be drawn from the youngest people in your workforce
- Tips for keeping up if you feel overwhelmed by the pace of change
-
Cyber security
A cybercrime is reported in Australia every seven minutes, costing more than $29 billion annually. Telstra alone blocks hundreds of millions of suspicious SMS and phone calls every year.
Whether it’s catphishing, ransomware, deep fake videos — cyber is a new game altogether. It is slick. It is personalized. And it is everywhere. As Adam Spencer likes to say, "You’re only as strong as your weakest link … and that link is Gary from accounts — who just LOVES clicking on cat videos."
Audience takeaways:
- The cutting-edge best — or should I say, worst — examples of cybercrime
- The sheer scope and types of cybercrime in Australia
- Practical tips you can employ right now to improve your cyber security
- Why protecting your business is a people and culture issue as much as a software one
-
Mathematics education and the importance of numeracy
As Australia’s most popular mathematician, Adam Spencer has been entertaining and inspiring educators, parents and kids with his joy for all things mathematical for decades.
His TED Talk on ‘Monster Prime Numbers’ has clocked over 2 million views and is regularly voted one of the top 10 best TED maths and science talks and he was one of the featured speakers in Carmen Gallo’s 2022 book Talk Like Ted - the 9 public speaking secrets of the world’s top minds.
Audience takeaways:
- The joy of mathematics
- The importance of maths and STEM education
- Encouraging girls into maths and science
- Cool maths facts you can use to blow other people’s minds
-
MC and panel hosting specialist
Adam Spencer has hosted award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and live current affairs TV. He has won improvised Theatre Competitions and once interviewed John Travolta in front of 75,000 people. Whether it’s a technically demanding event with dozens of moving parts or flying by the seat of your pants, he prides himself on the level of energy, engagement and entertainment that he always provides whenever on stage.
With 25 years of experience in television, radio and events ... Adam loves curating challenging, thought-provoking conversations. He has interviewed Prime Ministers, Hollywood Stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning scientists and Australians of the Year … and was the first person in the world to ever interview our legendary Thai cave rescuers.
Adam loves doing the research and crafting the narrative that helps people tell their story. Informative, fun and guaranteed to contain takeaways you’ve never heard before. If there is only time to ask one quick question of a speaker before moving on, you know it will be an awesome question. If you give him 10 minutes, just watch what he can get out of them.
All done with an obsessive focus on keeping to time that only 15 years of breakfast radio can give you.
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Adam Spencer Videos
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How do I book Adam Spencer to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Adam Spencer 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 Adam Spencer, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Adam Spencer or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Adam Spencer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Adam Spencer, 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 Adam Spencer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Adam Spencer speak about?
Adam Spencer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Television & Film, Social Sciences, Music, Entrepreneurship, Mathematics, Broadcasting, Art & Design, Futurism, Future of Work, Cybersecurity, STEM, STEM Education and Host & Emcee. -
Where does Adam Spencer travel from?
Adam Spencer generally travels from Sydney, Australia and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Adam Spencer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Adam Spencer 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Adam Spencer 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 Adam Spencer 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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