Jason Rezaian

Jason Rezaian

Keynote Speaker: Journalist, Author & Speaker; Hostage & Free Speech Advocate; Falsely Accused of Espionage & Held Hostage in Iran for 544 Days; Bestselling Author of "Prisoner"

Jason Rezaian Biography

Jason Rezaian serves as a Global Opinions columnist for The Washington Post. He has devoted his life to advocating for freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and rights for journalist abroad and at home. Previously, he worked in the capacity of the Tehran correspondent for The Post from 2012-2016. It was while holding this position that Rezaian was unjustly detained for 544 days in an Iranian prison. This experience served as the inspiration for his later bestselling novel, "Prisoner," which recounts the nearly two-year battle of his fight to be released.

In conjunction with the release of his 2020 novel, Rezaian hosted a podcast, “544 Days,” detailing his hostage story, and what it took to finally get him out.

Rezaian was awarded the Thomas Jefferson Medal in Citizen Leadership in 2023, and serves as the Executive Director of Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Commission on Hostages and Wrongful Detention. He graduated with a BA in Cultural Studies from The New School. In 2017, he graduated as a Nieman Fellow from Harvard University. In addition, he was a Terker Distinguished Fellow between 2016-2018 at George Washington University.

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Jason Rezaian Videos

2024 First Amendment Summit - Keynote Conversation with Jason Rezaian
Jason Rezaian on freedom 10 years since imprisonment
Jason Rezaian on how his imprisonment changed him

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Jason Rezaian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Political, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Middle Eastern Heritage, Author, Government, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights and News & Media.

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Jason Rezaian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Political and Geopolitics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jason Rezaian for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jason Rezaian can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert D. Kaplan, Sayed Kashua and Ivo Daalder. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jason Rezaian for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/01/2026.

Jason Rezaian Videos

2024 First Amendment Summit - Keynote Conversation with Jason Rezaian
Jason Rezaian on freedom 10 years since imprisonment
Jason Rezaian on how his imprisonment changed him
  • How do I book Jason Rezaian to speak at my event?

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

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

    Jason Rezaian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Political, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Middle Eastern Heritage, Author, Government, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights and News & Media.
  • Who is the agent for Jason Rezaian?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jason Rezaian 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 Jason Rezaian 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 Jason Rezaian 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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