David Gallo

David Gallo

Keynote Speaker: Oceanographer, Director of Special Projects at WHOI, TED Speaker

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David Gallo Biography

David Gallo, Ph.D. is an American oceanographer and Director of Special Projects at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a globally renowned scientific organization. For over 25 years, Gallo has been a leader in ocean exploration, contributing to significant technological advancements and scientific discoveries that have deepened our understanding of the planet. He has been characterized by TED Conferences as "an enthusiastic ambassador between the sea and those of us on dry land." His TED presentation "Underwater Astonishments" has attracted more than 8 million views, making it one of the top three most-viewed TED Talks.

In 1987, he joined Robert Ballard's team at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution as Assistant Director of the Center for Marine Exploration. Gallo has played a pivotal role in pioneering the use of robotics and submarines to map deep-sea regions, including creating the first detailed and comprehensive map of the RMS Titanic. He also co-led the international mission that successfully located the remains of Air France flight 447. Currently, Gallo is involved in planning an international expedition to find and document the wreckage of Ernest Shackleton's ship, HMS Endurance.

Gallo is deeply committed to enhancing public understanding of ocean exploration's significance. He has delivered lectures worldwide, targeting a diverse audience from children to corporate executives, and has appeared in numerous documentaries on major networks such as Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and History Channel. Furthermore, he has been featured on several news programs, including the Weather Channel, PBS's Need to Know, and NBC's Today show. Recently, Gallo was honored with the Lotus Club Distinguished Achievement Award in Science and was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, acknowledging his substantial contributions to ocean science and exploration.

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David Gallo Videos

David Gallo - GLEX summit
David Gallo: Underwater astonishments
David Gallo at Nobel Conference 48 - YouTube

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David Gallo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Adventure, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Science.

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David Gallo generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Gallo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Adventure Speakers and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Gallo for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Gallo generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katharine Hayhoe, Robert Ballard and Kehkashan Basu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Gallo for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/12/2024.

David Gallo Videos

David Gallo - GLEX summit
David Gallo: Underwater astonishments
David Gallo at Nobel Conference 48 - YouTube
Dave Gallo at TEDxSMU 2012 - YouTube

David Gallo Reviews

  • Dave Gallo was very professional and easy to work with. He showed up on time and was very low maintenance. Our clients really enjoyed his presentation and I was happy with his speech. Thanks!
    Citadel Securities, LLC - Nov 10 2016

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  • How do I book David Gallo to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for David Gallo, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Gallo, 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 David Gallo speak about?

    David Gallo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Adventure, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Science.
  • Where does David Gallo travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Gallo 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 David Gallo 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 David Gallo 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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