David Sumpter

David Sumpter

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Applied Mathematics & Author of "Outnumbered: From Facebook and Google to Fake News and Filter-bubbles"

David Sumpter Biography

David Sumpter is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Uppsala, Sweden. Originally from London, but growing up in Scotland, he completed his doctorate in Mathematics at Manchester, and held a Royal Society Fellowship at Oxford before heading to Sweden. His scientific research covers everything from the inner workings of fish schools and ant colonies, the analysis the passing networks of football teams, segregation in society to machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Sumpter has written for, amongst others, The Economist, The Telegraph, Current Biology, Nordic Bet Blog, The Conversation, Mathematics Today and FourFourTwo magazine. He was awarded the IMA’s Catherine Richards prize for communicating mathematics to a wider audience.

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David Sumpter Videos

How Learning Ten Equations Can Improve Your Life - David Sumpter
Algorithms That Control Our Lives - with David Sumpter
Soccermatics - Professor David Sumpter

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David Sumpter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mathematics, Professors, Soccer, Technology, Science, Computer Science, Data, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors, Physics and Education.

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David Sumpter generally travels from Uppsala, Sweden and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Sumpter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mathematics, Professors and Soccer. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Sumpter for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. David Sumpter generally travels from Uppsala, Sweden and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Paul Davies, Chris Ferrie and Olympia LePoint. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Sumpter for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/06/2025.

David Sumpter Videos

How Learning Ten Equations Can Improve Your Life - David Sumpter
Algorithms That Control Our Lives - with David Sumpter
Soccermatics - Professor David Sumpter
Soccermatics: how maths explains football | David Sumpter
David Sumpter: "Soccermatics" | Talks at Google
  • How do I book David Sumpter to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for David Sumpter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book David Sumpter are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Sumpter, 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 Sumpter speak about?

    David Sumpter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mathematics, Professors, Soccer, Technology, Science, Computer Science, Data, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors, Physics and Education.
  • Where does David Sumpter travel from?

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

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