Erik Qualman
Keynote Speaker: Digital Transformation Expert & Futurist, Bestselling Author of "Socialnomics"
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Categories:Business, Innovation, Generational Issues, Technology, Communication, Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Author, Business Leadership, Human Resources, College, Futurism, Inspirational, Motivational, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Resilience, Leadership, Business Consulting, Change Management, Bestselling Authors, Cybersecurity, Future of Work, Workshop, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce
Erik Qualman Biography
Number one bestselling author and keynote speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached 50 million people.
His "Socialnomics" work has been featured on "60 Minutes" and in the Wall Street Journal and has been utilized by organizations ranging from the National Guard to Nordstrom to NASA. His book, "Digital Leader," propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series.
"What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube" helped Qualman be listed by Forbes and Fortune as a Top 100 Digital Influencer. His business books are used in over 200 universities, and he received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work.
His latest book, "The Focus Project," is a guide to pursuing less in order to achieve more.
Qualman was formerly a sitting professor at Harvard & MIT’s edX.
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Erik Qualman Speaking Topics
Digital leaders are made—not born. Digital leaders aren't digital. With the massive virtual shift that has occurred these last few years, the key is understanding & never forgetting the powerful harmony between our offline and online worlds. Based on practical research, Qualman showcases the 5 Habits that drive success for families, partners, and clients. How to take Word of Mouth and transform it into World of Mouth. Qualman reveals new techniques including Posting-It-Forward, Removing the #7, Being Flawsome, and other insights that will make you a better leader while positively impacting and transforming your organization today and tomorrow.
Future Proofing You and Your Organization
Leaders this digital decade are made—not born. We don’t have a choice on whether we transform, the choice is how well we do it. The key is understanding & never forgetting the powerful harmony between the offline and online. While technology changes every second; human nature never does.
Based on profound and practical research, Qualman showcases the 5 Habits that drive success & happiness for employees, partners, and customers. Qualman reveals new techniques including Posting-It-Forward, Being Flawsome™, Socialnomics™, 1 to 10, and other insights that will transform your audience & organization. Learn how to stay a year ahead of your competition but never a year ahead of your market.
Key Takeaways:
- The 5 Digital Leadership Habits of leading organizations
- New methods of innovation
- Future Proofing top-line and bottom-line growth
This entertaining, educating, and empowering experience will provide your audience with the tools and knowledge needed today, and tomorrow, to drive quantum growth.
How to Focus In An Unfocused World | Big vs. Busy
It seems impossible to focus in this unfocused world. Yet, the main difference between winners and losers in this era of quantum change and distraction is … Focus. Winners are constantly focusing on BIG things versus BUSY things. While it sounds simple, it’s not easy.
The #1 killer of promising careers, teams, and businesses is a lack of focus. We either try to do too much, get easily distracted, or put our time, treasures, and talent into the wrong buckets. Qualman shares insights from his #1 Bestselling book, The Focus Project, providing practical techniques to make focus a daily habit. Learning to focus in this unfocused world is a modern superpower. How and what we focus on today will determine our growth and success tomorrow.
Key Takeaways:
- Being the change vs fearing the change
- Making focus a daily habit
- Going Big vs Busy
Transforming Your Future… Today
We don't have a choice on whether we digitally transform via AI. The choice is how well we do it. As a leading futurist, professor, and author, Erik Qualman is at the forefront of the AI revolution and the impact it’s having across all sectors.
The key is not only leveraging AI, social media, IoT, mobile, AI, and Blockchain, but more importantly, understanding how they work together to drive successful outcomes like winning customers, employee retention, and beyond. In short, it's about getting to artificial relevance.
Key Takeaways:
- Using AI to make your organization more efficient and human
- Overcoming the challenges these new technologies present including successfully navigating ethical implications, job adjustments, algorithmic bias, employee retention, privacy, security, and more
- Striking the right balance between AI and Eye-to-Eye (Jetsons + Flintstones)
This session will give you timeless tips on how to stay ahead today and tomorrow.
Being The Disruptor vs The Disrupted
To ensure you are the disruptor versus the disrupted, you must understand societal shifts and instill a culture of creativity around them. This session looks at key future trends and their impact on your organization. Qualman provides the roadmap for your organization’s continual transformation by fostering a culture of daily innovation. After all, most innovation is evolutionary versus revolutionary. Leap over the competition by landing on a foundation of progressive and practical innovation principles. Future forward.
Erik’s supporting books: Digital Leader, Socialnomics, What Happens in Vegas Stays on Youtube
Erik Qualman Videos
Spartan Island
The Focus Project: The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less
Digital Marketing Growth Hacks: The World's Best Digital Marketers Share Insights on How They Grew Their Businesses with Digital
How To Sell On LinkedIn: 30 Tips in 30 Days
What Happens on Campus Stays on YouTube: The NEW rules for your reputation on campus, online, and beyond.
How do I book Erik Qualman to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Erik Qualman 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 Erik Qualman, 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 Erik Qualman or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Erik Qualman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Erik Qualman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Erik Qualman are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erik Qualman, 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 Erik Qualman speak about?
Erik Qualman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Generational Issues, Technology, Communication, Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Author, Business Leadership, Human Resources, College, Futurism, Inspirational, Motivational, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Resilience, Leadership, Business Consulting, Change Management, Bestselling Authors, Cybersecurity, Future of Work, Workshop, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce.
Where does Erik Qualman travel from?
Erik Qualman generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Erik Qualman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erik Qualman 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 Erik Qualman 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 Erik Qualman 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.
Erik Qualman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Generational Issues. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erik Qualman for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Erik Qualman generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Mike Walsh and Josh Linkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erik Qualman for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Erik Qualman Speaking Topics
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Digital Transformation: Designing Your Future
Digital leaders are made—not born. Digital leaders aren't digital. With the massive virtual shift that has occurred these last few years, the key is understanding & never forgetting the powerful harmony between our offline and online worlds. Based on practical research, Qualman showcases the 5 Habits that drive success for families, partners, and clients. How to take Word of Mouth and transform it into World of Mouth. Qualman reveals new techniques including Posting-It-Forward, Removing the #7, Being Flawsome, and other insights that will make you a better leader while positively impacting and transforming your organization today and tomorrow.
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Digital Leadership
Future Proofing You and Your Organization
Leaders this digital decade are made—not born. We don’t have a choice on whether we transform, the choice is how well we do it. The key is understanding & never forgetting the powerful harmony between the offline and online. While technology changes every second; human nature never does.
Based on profound and practical research, Qualman showcases the 5 Habits that drive success & happiness for employees, partners, and customers. Qualman reveals new techniques including Posting-It-Forward, Being Flawsome™, Socialnomics™, 1 to 10, and other insights that will transform your audience & organization. Learn how to stay a year ahead of your competition but never a year ahead of your market.
Key Takeaways:
- The 5 Digital Leadership Habits of leading organizations
- New methods of innovation
- Future Proofing top-line and bottom-line growth
This entertaining, educating, and empowering experience will provide your audience with the tools and knowledge needed today, and tomorrow, to drive quantum growth.
-
Focus
How to Focus In An Unfocused World | Big vs. Busy
It seems impossible to focus in this unfocused world. Yet, the main difference between winners and losers in this era of quantum change and distraction is … Focus. Winners are constantly focusing on BIG things versus BUSY things. While it sounds simple, it’s not easy.
The #1 killer of promising careers, teams, and businesses is a lack of focus. We either try to do too much, get easily distracted, or put our time, treasures, and talent into the wrong buckets. Qualman shares insights from his #1 Bestselling book, The Focus Project, providing practical techniques to make focus a daily habit. Learning to focus in this unfocused world is a modern superpower. How and what we focus on today will determine our growth and success tomorrow.
Key Takeaways:
- Being the change vs fearing the change
- Making focus a daily habit
- Going Big vs Busy
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Artificial Intelligence
Transforming Your Future… Today
We don't have a choice on whether we digitally transform via AI. The choice is how well we do it. As a leading futurist, professor, and author, Erik Qualman is at the forefront of the AI revolution and the impact it’s having across all sectors.
The key is not only leveraging AI, social media, IoT, mobile, AI, and Blockchain, but more importantly, understanding how they work together to drive successful outcomes like winning customers, employee retention, and beyond. In short, it's about getting to artificial relevance.
Key Takeaways:
- Using AI to make your organization more efficient and human
- Overcoming the challenges these new technologies present including successfully navigating ethical implications, job adjustments, algorithmic bias, employee retention, privacy, security, and more
- Striking the right balance between AI and Eye-to-Eye (Jetsons + Flintstones)
This session will give you timeless tips on how to stay ahead today and tomorrow.
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Innovation by Design
Being The Disruptor vs The Disrupted
To ensure you are the disruptor versus the disrupted, you must understand societal shifts and instill a culture of creativity around them. This session looks at key future trends and their impact on your organization. Qualman provides the roadmap for your organization’s continual transformation by fostering a culture of daily innovation. After all, most innovation is evolutionary versus revolutionary. Leap over the competition by landing on a foundation of progressive and practical innovation principles. Future forward.
Erik’s supporting books: Digital Leader, Socialnomics, What Happens in Vegas Stays on Youtube
VIDEO
Erik Qualman Videos
BOOKS
Spartan Island
The Focus Project: The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less
Digital Marketing Growth Hacks: The World's Best Digital Marketers Share Insights on How They Grew Their Businesses with Digital
How To Sell On LinkedIn: 30 Tips in 30 Days
What Happens on Campus Stays on YouTube: The NEW rules for your reputation on campus, online, and beyond.
REVIEWS
Erik Qualman Reviews
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Supreme Lending - Sep 16 2025
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Texas Electric Cooperatives - Aug 14 2025
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Absolutely no critique, and overall an excellent experience. Very grateful for the support from the team throughout the process, and Erik's high degree of professionalism (on top of his incredible presence and expertise) really sets the bar. Thank you!
IQVIA - May 07 2025 -
Qualman did great with his presentation!
Society of Actuaries - Nov 20 2024 -
Eric Qualman was fantastic! He was the perfect speaker to open our second day and his energy level kept everyone engaged.
Florida Local Government Information Systems Association - Jul 24 2024
NEWS
Erik Qualman News
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Erik Qualman – Café Quill
Erik Qualman is a marketing expert and best-selling author of Socialnomics, Digital Leader and What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube. Fast Company ...
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Erik Qualman to deliver annual Murphy USA Lecture at SAU on Sept ...
Erik Qualman, technology and social media expert, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Murphy USA Lecture at Southern Arkansas University Thursday, ...
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Erik Qualman to deliver annual Murphy USA Lecture at SAU on Sept ...
Erik Qualman, technology and social media expert, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Murphy USA Lecture at Southern Arkansas University Thursday, ...
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Erik Qualman | Socialnomics
The Socialnomics movement was spawned by Erik Qualman's #1 International Bestseller of the same title. Erik Qualman is a Motivational Keynote Speaker that ...
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Erik Qualman: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek
Mr. Erik Qualman serves as a Global Vice President of Digital Marketing at EF Education. Mr. Qualman gained a mass following with his breakthrough Social ...
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How do I book Erik Qualman to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Erik Qualman 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 Erik Qualman, 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 Erik Qualman or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Erik Qualman for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Erik Qualman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Erik Qualman are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erik Qualman, 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 Erik Qualman speak about?
Erik Qualman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Generational Issues, Technology, Communication, Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Author, Business Leadership, Human Resources, College, Futurism, Inspirational, Motivational, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Resilience, Leadership, Business Consulting, Change Management, Bestselling Authors, Cybersecurity, Future of Work, Workshop, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce. -
Where does Erik Qualman travel from?
Erik Qualman generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Erik Qualman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erik Qualman 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 Erik Qualman 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 Erik Qualman 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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