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David Patterson

David Patterson

Keynote Speaker: Pardee Professor of Computer Science, Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley

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David Patterson Biography

David Patterson received BA, MS, and PhD degrees from UCLA. He is a UC Berkeley Pardee professor emeritus, a Google distinguished engineer, and the RISC-V International Vice-Chair. His most influential Berkeley projects likely were RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) and RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). He received service awards for his roles as Association for Computing Machinery President, Berkeley CS Division Chair, and Computing Research Association Chair and awards for his teaching. The most prominent of his seven books is "Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach."

He and his co-author John Hennessy shared the 2017 ACM A.M. Turing Award, the 2021 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award, and the 2022 NAE Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering. The Turing Award is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Computing” and the Draper Prize is considered a “Nobel Prize of Engineering.”

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David Patterson Speaking Topics

A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture: History, Challenges, and Opportunities

In the 1980s, Mead and Conway democratized chip design and high-level language programming surpassed assembly language programming, which made instruction set advances viable. Innovations like Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISC), superscalar, and speculation ushered in a Golden Age of computer architecture, when performance doubled every 18 months. The ending of Dennard Scaling and the recentslowing of Moore’s Law crippled this path; microprocessor performance improved < 10% last year. In addition to poor performance gains, timing attacks on modern microprocessors show they can leak information at high rates.

The ending of Dennard scaling, the slowing of Moore’s law, and the deceleration of performance gains for standard microprocessors are not problems that must be solved but facts that if accepted offer breathtaking opportunities. We believe that high-level, domain-specific languages and architectures, freeing architects from the chains of proprietary instruction sets, and the demand from the public for improved security will usher in a new Golden Age for computer architecture. We envision that domain specific architectures will deliver the same rapid improvement as in the last Golden Age, but this time in cost, energy, and security as well as in performance. One increasingly important target is machine learning, which is dependent in part on novel custom hardware to advance the state of the art of machine learning.

Like the 1980s, the next decade will be exciting for computer architects!

David Patterson Videos

Allen School Distinguished Lecture: David Patterson
Allen School Distinguished Lecture: David Patterson
"A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture" with Dave Patterson

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How much does it cost to book David Patterson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for David Patterson, 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 David Patterson, 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 Patterson speak about?

David Patterson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Professors, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, STEM, STEM Education and Art.

Where does David Patterson travel from?

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

Who is the agent for David Patterson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Patterson 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 Patterson 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 Patterson 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.


David Patterson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Professors and Computer Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Patterson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Patterson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Paul Davies, Tracy Chou and Elaine Montilla. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Patterson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/05/2024.

David Patterson Speaking Topics

  • A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture: History, Challenges, and Opportunities

    In the 1980s, Mead and Conway democratized chip design and high-level language programming surpassed assembly language programming, which made instruction set advances viable. Innovations like Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISC), superscalar, and speculation ushered in a Golden Age of computer architecture, when performance doubled every 18 months. The ending of Dennard Scaling and the recentslowing of Moore’s Law crippled this path; microprocessor performance improved < 10% last year. In addition to poor performance gains, timing attacks on modern microprocessors show they can leak information at high rates.

    The ending of Dennard scaling, the slowing of Moore’s law, and the deceleration of performance gains for standard microprocessors are not problems that must be solved but facts that if accepted offer breathtaking opportunities. We believe that high-level, domain-specific languages and architectures, freeing architects from the chains of proprietary instruction sets, and the demand from the public for improved security will usher in a new Golden Age for computer architecture. We envision that domain specific architectures will deliver the same rapid improvement as in the last Golden Age, but this time in cost, energy, and security as well as in performance. One increasingly important target is machine learning, which is dependent in part on novel custom hardware to advance the state of the art of machine learning.

    Like the 1980s, the next decade will be exciting for computer architects!

David Patterson Videos

Allen School Distinguished Lecture: David Patterson
Allen School Distinguished Lecture: David Patterson
"A New Golden Age for Computer Architecture" with Dave Patterson
New Golden Age for Computer Architectures | Dave Patterson
  • How do I book David Patterson to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for David Patterson, 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 David Patterson, 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 Patterson speak about?

    David Patterson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Professors, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, STEM, STEM Education and Art.
  • Where does David Patterson travel from?

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

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