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Chris Govias

Chris Govias

Keynote Speaker: Design Consultant & Former Chief of Design for the Canadian Digital Service

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Chris Govias Biography

Chris Govias is a designer who has worked with startups, charities, and Fortune 500 companies including Expedia, where he was a Design Lead. As the Head of Design for the Ministry of Justice in London, UK, he was on the forefront of delivering transformative, user-centred government services. In 2017, he became Chief of Design with the Canadian Digital Service, an initiative from the Government of Canada to deliver simple, easy to use services for everyone in Canada. He continues to work at the intersection of design, technology, and service delivery.

Chris’s work on Spacelog.org, which converted scans of NASA transcripts from early space missions into a searchable, accessible, linkable website, won praise from The Huffington Post, The Atlantic, Popular Science, BoingBoing and NPR, to name a few. His work has also appeared in Applied Arts, the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Design Magazine, and Communication Arts.

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Chris Govias Videos

Chris Govias @ Design Leadership Summit 2018
TorCHI | Chris Govias - Government: A New Frontier for Design
Chris Govias - Service Design in Government

How do I book Chris Govias to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Chris Govias for a speaking engagement?

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

Chris Govias is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Design, Consulting and Government.

Where does Chris Govias travel from?

Chris Govias generally travels from Ottawa, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chris Govias?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Govias 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 Chris Govias 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 Chris Govias 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.


Chris Govias is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Creativity, Design and Consulting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Govias for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chris Govias generally travels from Ottawa, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Susan Schuman, Thomas Thomas and Grace Jun. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Govias for an upcoming event.

Chris Govias Videos

Chris Govias @ Design Leadership Summit 2018
TorCHI | Chris Govias - Government: A New Frontier for Design
Chris Govias - Service Design in Government
  • How do I book Chris Govias to speak at my event?

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

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

    Chris Govias is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creativity, Design, Consulting and Government.
  • Where does Chris Govias travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Govias 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 Chris Govias 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 Chris Govias 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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