John Collins
Keynote Speaker: World Record Holder for Paper Airplane Distance, I've demonstrated my planes on four continents and many national television shows.
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John Collins Biography
John Collins has been working in broadcasting since 1979. His most recent work is as a television host for commercial clients including Solar 4 America and Elite MD. John has worked as a creative director, executive producer, live television director (Emmy winner), technical director, commercial writer/producer/director, camera operator, news graphics supervisor, and voice over artist.
In 2012, John broke the world record for paper aircraft distance; a record he still holds. Author of three books of original designs, John has been called the world’s foremost expert on paper airplanes. His creations are recognized around the globe, and one was featured in the movie “Paper Planes”. His books have been translated into German, Russian, and Chinese. His designs are routinely found at the Red Bull Paper Wings World Finals.
2016 marks the first year John has turned paper airplanes into a full time career, launching The National Paper Airplane Contest and providing STEM education programs to Air & Space Museums and Science Museums across the U.S..
His corporate clients have included: Google Zeitgeist, Sony, RBS Global, Intuit (Sunnyvale), Genentch, Quintiles International (Chicago), ASDI (Palo Alto), XOJet (San Bruno), Impact Unlimited (New Jersey), Nucleus product launch (Las Vegas), Red Bull International (Austria), CR8 Global Summit (Shenzhen, China).
His education clients have included: Singapore Science Center (Singapore), Carnegie Mellon University, Rice University, The Green School (Bali Indonesia), The Tech Museum (San Jose), Hiller Aviation Museum(San Carlos), Evergreen Aviation Museum (Oregon), Exploratorium (San Francisco), Maker Faire (San Mateo), PEN (Parents Education Network)
John has appeared on numerous national television outlets including: Conan, TV-Globo (Brazil), NatGeo, Discovery, Science Channel, The Hallmark Channel, ESPN, NFL Network, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC.
Print media interest in John’s work includes: Wall Street Journal, Wired, Discovery, Make, Daily Mail (U.K.), The Straits Times (Singapore) and numerous local papers and websites.
The Paper Airplane Guy YouTube channel has more than 10 million views from all around the globe and more than 25,000 subscribers.
John Collins has been a resident of Marin County, California for more than 30 years.
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John Collins Speaking Topics
45 minute presentation that includes learning to fold the world record plane.
Great for engineers or engineers at heart. Planes streak across the room, float gently, spin, tumble, stall, circle back, flap their wings, flip over and fly back upside down and some fly forever (actual forever may vary). The subtle science behind the fun is revealed in regular language, but feel free to get as technical as you like. John has been called the world's foremost expert on paper airplanes. After this talk, you'll know why.
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John Collins generally travels from Sausalito, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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John Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Collins for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. John Collins generally travels from Sausalito, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Renee Richards, Michelle Young and Brad Gilbert. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Collins for an upcoming event.
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The Whacky World of Paper Airplanes
45 minute presentation that includes learning to fold the world record plane.
Great for engineers or engineers at heart. Planes streak across the room, float gently, spin, tumble, stall, circle back, flap their wings, flip over and fly back upside down and some fly forever (actual forever may vary). The subtle science behind the fun is revealed in regular language, but feel free to get as technical as you like. John has been called the world's foremost expert on paper airplanes. After this talk, you'll know why.
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How do I book John Collins to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Collins 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 John Collins, 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 John Collins or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book John Collins for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for John Collins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Collins, 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. -
Where does John Collins travel from?
John Collins generally travels from Sausalito, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for John Collins?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Collins 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 John Collins 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 John Collins 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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