Gabe Zichermann

Gabe Zichermann

Keynote Speaker: World's Foremost Expert in Gamification, User Engagement & Behavioral Design; Author, Public Speaker & Podcaster; Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Gamification

Gabe Zichermann Biography

Gabe Zichermann is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, mentor, and teacher specializing in gamification and behavioral design. He is acknowledged as the world’s foremost expert and public speaker on the subject of gamification, user engagement and behavioral design and the co-founder of the behavior change software startup, Onward. Zichermann is the founder and editor-in-chief of the industry’s primary publication, Gamification.

Zichermann has authored several influential books: "The A-Ha! Method," "Game Based Marketing," "The Gamification Revolution," and "Gamification by Design."

He is the host of the popular interview webseries/podcast GameRev. In addition, Gabe helped co-design live-event gamification platform Liventium and co-founded strategy/design consultancy Dopamine where he works with leading brands to drive customer and employee engagement.

Zichermann’s talks, workshops, books and courses have inspired an entire generation of marketers, customer loyalty experts, HR professionals, strategists and product designers to make the world a more fun and engaging place.

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Gabe Zichermann Speaking Topics

Gamification and Employee Engagement:

Employees are more distracted than ever due to increased workplace demands and our always-on tech culture. At the same time, organizational technology and processes are designed to assume a “captive” audience of compliant workers when today’s most valuable team members are expected to be highly autonomous, independent and entrepreneurial. Set against this backdrop, smart organizations are using the power of games to bridge the gap between the 20th and 21st century workforce, using gamification and engaging technology to drive learning, teamwork, productivity and recruitment to new heights. In this talk, you’ll learn the secrets of driving sustained employee engagement and how gamification can transform your organization to be ready for the future based on examples, neuroscience and practical data.

Employee Digital Wellness and Productivity in the Distracted Age:

Technology has profoundly improved our lives, while also creating completely new challenges for engagement, productivity and wellness. Modern apps and devices are driving an explosion in addictive and distracting behaviors whose major workplace impacts are starting to be felt across all sectors, and by employees at all career / life stages. Learn the best practices used by leading organizations to give people control back over their distracted brains and improve productivity, satisfaction and happiness. Discover how technology holds the key to both the problem of distraction and its cure and what breakthrough approaches have been successful across industries and the world. Explore the workplace and employee of the future when we’ve achieved techlife balance

Gabe Zichermann Videos

How Work Friendships Can Change the World | Gabe Zichermann
Using gamification to drive loyalty with Gabe Zichermann - YouTube
How to Win at Losing: a Failosophy for Innovation | Gabe Zichermann

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How much does it cost to book Gabe Zichermann for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Gabe Zichermann speak about?

Gabe Zichermann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Authors, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Gaming, Innovation, Business Leadership, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Science, Creativity, Culture, Economy, Finance, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

Where does Gabe Zichermann travel from?

Gabe Zichermann 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 Gabe Zichermann?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gabe Zichermann 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 Gabe Zichermann for your next private or corporate function.

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Gabe Zichermann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Authors and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gabe Zichermann for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Gabe Zichermann 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 Ray Kurzweil, Gary Vaynerchuk and Sir Richard Branson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gabe Zichermann for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/05/2025.

Gabe Zichermann Speaking Topics

  • Gamification and Employee Engagement:

    Employees are more distracted than ever due to increased workplace demands and our always-on tech culture. At the same time, organizational technology and processes are designed to assume a “captive” audience of compliant workers when today’s most valuable team members are expected to be highly autonomous, independent and entrepreneurial. Set against this backdrop, smart organizations are using the power of games to bridge the gap between the 20th and 21st century workforce, using gamification and engaging technology to drive learning, teamwork, productivity and recruitment to new heights. In this talk, you’ll learn the secrets of driving sustained employee engagement and how gamification can transform your organization to be ready for the future based on examples, neuroscience and practical data.

  • Employee Digital Wellness and Productivity in the Distracted Age:

    Technology has profoundly improved our lives, while also creating completely new challenges for engagement, productivity and wellness. Modern apps and devices are driving an explosion in addictive and distracting behaviors whose major workplace impacts are starting to be felt across all sectors, and by employees at all career / life stages. Learn the best practices used by leading organizations to give people control back over their distracted brains and improve productivity, satisfaction and happiness. Discover how technology holds the key to both the problem of distraction and its cure and what breakthrough approaches have been successful across industries and the world. Explore the workplace and employee of the future when we’ve achieved techlife balance

Gabe Zichermann Videos

How Work Friendships Can Change the World | Gabe Zichermann
Using gamification to drive loyalty with Gabe Zichermann - YouTube
How to Win at Losing: a Failosophy for Innovation | Gabe Zichermann
TEDxKids@Brussels - Gabe Zichermann - Gamification - YouTube

Gabe Zichermann Reviews

  • The Florida International University Board of Trustees - Nov 07 2022

  • How do I book Gabe Zichermann to speak at my event?

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

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

    Gabe Zichermann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Authors, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Gaming, Innovation, Business Leadership, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Science, Creativity, Culture, Economy, Finance, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
  • Where does Gabe Zichermann travel from?

    Gabe Zichermann 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 Gabe Zichermann?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gabe Zichermann 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 Gabe Zichermann 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 Gabe Zichermann 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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