Eddie Ndopu
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Humanitarian, Advocate for Disability & Environmental Justice; Author of "Sipping Dom Perignon Through a Straw"
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Eddie Ndopu Biography
Eddie Ndopu is an award-winning humanitarian and a renowned advocate for disability and environmental justice. He is recognized for his significant contributions as a United Nations Sustained Development Goal Advocate and founder of A Billion Reasons, a social impact incubator in partnership with the World Economic Forum. Ndopu serves on several influential boards, including the United Nations Foundation, The Valuable 500, Imagine, and Verizon’s Global Advisory Board for Accessibility and Disability Inclusion. His leadership roles in these organizations demonstrate his commitment to fostering inclusivity and advocating for social justice.
Ndopu's advocacy work is further complemented by his written contributions. His debut memoir, "Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw," was notably selected by Apple as one of the best books in August 2023, and was also recognized as one of Amazon’s best books of the same year. This recognition from major technology and e-commerce companies speaks to the wide reach and significant impact of his writings. Ndopu’s intellectual influence has been acknowledged by TIME, naming him as their Person of the Week, and by Pacific Standard, who included him in their “Top 30 Thinkers Under 30” list.
As a public speaker, Ndopu has been invited to deliver keynotes at global platforms such as Facebook, Amazon, Discovery Health, the COP26 Climate Change Summit, The World Economic Forum, and The Skoll World Forum. His speaking engagements emphasize topics such as Global Citizens, Humanitarians & Activists, Intersectionality, Leadership & Public Service, LGBTQ+ Speakers, and Social Justice & Equity. Ndopu's goal to become the first wheelchair user in space exemplifies his relentless pursuit of shattering barriers and challenging societal limitations.
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Eddie Ndopu Speaking Topics
In this talk inspired by his debut memoir, global humanitarian Eddie Ndopu speaks to being both profoundly disabled and profoundly successful without trading one for the other. With warmth, humor, grit, and clarity, Eddie shares his remarkable journey – a story not just about finding his path to success but opening the door of inclusion for others.
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed humanitarian, storyteller, public intellectual, and disability practitioner Eddie Ndopu is a global changemaker and leader in climate change, disability, and inclusivity. Disabled people will be disproportionately affected by climate change, and must be recognized, as Ndopu says, “not just for our plight, but for our power. Disability is a language of innovation, we have the answers, so include us in this fight” for sustainability on our planet. Only through concrete actions, unity, and intersectional approaches to sustainability can we create a future full of hope.
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed humanitarian, storyteller, public intellectual, and disability practitioner Edie Ndopu is a thought leader and advocate for social equity, sustainability, and disability-based innovation. Ndopu says, “We are some of the planet’s most vulnerable citizens, and some of the most resilient.” He is a highly in-demand speaker for his insights about the intersections of disability and sustainability, and how we can move past accessibility toward true inclusion in our communities, organizations, and the world.
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What topics does Eddie Ndopu speak about?
Eddie Ndopu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Inspirational, Social Activism, Humanitarian, Sustainability, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Climate Change, Environmental Science and Motivational.
Where does Eddie Ndopu travel from?
Eddie Ndopu generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Eddie Ndopu?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Eddie Ndopu 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 Eddie Ndopu for your next private or corporate function.
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Eddie Ndopu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Disability, Inspirational and Social Activism. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Eddie Ndopu generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maysoon Zayid, Peter Diamandis and Erin Brockovich. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Eddie Ndopu for an upcoming event.
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Eddie Ndopu Speaking Topics
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Author Talk: "Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw"
In this talk inspired by his debut memoir, global humanitarian Eddie Ndopu speaks to being both profoundly disabled and profoundly successful without trading one for the other. With warmth, humor, grit, and clarity, Eddie shares his remarkable journey – a story not just about finding his path to success but opening the door of inclusion for others.
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Climate Change, Disability, and Inclusivity
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed humanitarian, storyteller, public intellectual, and disability practitioner Eddie Ndopu is a global changemaker and leader in climate change, disability, and inclusivity. Disabled people will be disproportionately affected by climate change, and must be recognized, as Ndopu says, “not just for our plight, but for our power. Disability is a language of innovation, we have the answers, so include us in this fight” for sustainability on our planet. Only through concrete actions, unity, and intersectional approaches to sustainability can we create a future full of hope.
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Disability Justice: Our Power
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed humanitarian, storyteller, public intellectual, and disability practitioner Edie Ndopu is a thought leader and advocate for social equity, sustainability, and disability-based innovation. Ndopu says, “We are some of the planet’s most vulnerable citizens, and some of the most resilient.” He is a highly in-demand speaker for his insights about the intersections of disability and sustainability, and how we can move past accessibility toward true inclusion in our communities, organizations, and the world.
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Eddie Ndopu Wants to Be the First Wheelchair User in Space | Time ...
Disability rights activist Eddie Ndopu has already defied odds. And now he's looking to make history by becoming the first wheelchair user to go to space.
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For persons with disabilities, the sky is not the limit | UN DESA ...
At the age of two Edward (Eddie) Ndopu's life seemed over before it had even begun. That year, he had been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a .
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How do I book Eddie Ndopu to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Eddie Ndopu 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 Eddie Ndopu, 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 Eddie Ndopu or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Eddie Ndopu for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Eddie Ndopu, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Eddie Ndopu, 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 Eddie Ndopu speak about?
Eddie Ndopu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Inspirational, Social Activism, Humanitarian, Sustainability, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Climate Change, Environmental Science and Motivational. -
Where does Eddie Ndopu travel from?
Eddie Ndopu generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Eddie Ndopu?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Eddie Ndopu 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 Eddie Ndopu 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 Eddie Ndopu 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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