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Alec Ross

Alec Ross

Keynote Speaker: Author of "The Industries of the Future," and Recent Senior Advisor for Innovation to Hilary Clinton

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Alec Ross Biography

Alec Ross is one of America's leading experts on innovation. He is currently a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Johns Hopkins University and the author of The Industries of the Future, being published by Simon & Schuster in February of 2016. The Industries of the Future explores the technological and economic trends and developments that will shape the next ten years, from cybersecurity and big data to the commercialization of genomics to the code-ification of money, markets and trust.

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt writes that, "In a world growing more chaotic, Alec Ross is one of those very rare people who can see patterns in the chaos and provide guidance for the road forward. He has an unusual diversity of expertise that allows him to apply multiple lenses to the world's challenges and dream up the kind of innovative solutions that are changing the world."

Among recent recognitions:

  • Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy Magazine
  • U.S. Department of State Distinguished Honor Award
  • Oxford University Internet & Society Award
  • Huffington Post's 10 Game Changers in Politics
  • Tribeca Film Festival Disruptive Innovation Award

Alec Ross recently served for four year as Senior Advisor for Innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a role created for him by Secretary Clinton to maximize the potential of technology and innovation in service of America's diplomatic. In this role, Alec acted as the diplomatic lead on a range of issues including cybersecurity, Internet Freedom, disaster response and the use of network technologies in conflict zones.

Alec served as the Convener for the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Policy Committee on Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign and served on the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team.

In 2000, he and three colleagues co-founded the technology-focused nonprofit organization One Economy and grew it from modest origins in a basement into a global organization serving millions of low-income people, with programs on four continents.

Alec has served as a guest lecturer at numerous institutions including the United Nations, Oxford University, Harvard Law School, Stanford Business School and a number of parliamentary bodies. His writing has appeared in academic publications including the Johns Hopkins SAIS Review of International Affairs and the NATO Review.

Alec started his career as a sixth grade teacher through Teach for America in inner-city Baltimore where he lives with his wife and their three young children.

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Alec Ross Videos

Alec Ross: Global rebellion - YouTube
Alec Ross: Breakthrough Innovation and Global Economic Growth ...
Industries Of The Future | Alec Ross | TEDxBaltimore - YouTube

How do I book Alec Ross to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alec Ross 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 Alec Ross, 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 Alec Ross or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Alec Ross for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Alec Ross, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alec Ross are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alec Ross, 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 Alec Ross speak about?

Alec Ross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political, Science, Business, Authors, Culture, Leadership and E-Commerce.

Who is the agent for Alec Ross?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alec Ross 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 Alec Ross 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 Alec Ross 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.


Alec Ross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Social Media and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alec Ross for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Alec Ross can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Thiel, Jimmy Wales and Tal Ben-Shahar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alec Ross for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2024.

Alec Ross Videos

Alec Ross: Global rebellion - YouTube
Alec Ross: Breakthrough Innovation and Global Economic Growth ...
Industries Of The Future | Alec Ross | TEDxBaltimore - YouTube
Book Talk with Alec Ross
RSA REPLAY: What Are the Industries of the Future?
  • How do I book Alec Ross to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Alec Ross, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alec Ross are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alec Ross, 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 Alec Ross speak about?

    Alec Ross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Political, Science, Business, Authors, Culture, Leadership and E-Commerce.
  • Who is the agent for Alec Ross?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alec Ross 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 Alec Ross 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 Alec Ross 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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