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John Holdren

John Holdren

Keynote Speaker: Professor of Environmental Policy & Director of the Program on Science, Technology, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government

John Holdren Biography

John P Holdren is the Teresa and John Heinz Research Professor of Environmental Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Faculty Co-Chair of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy program in the School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, founding Co-Chair of the Center’s Energy Technology Innovation Project, and co-founder of its Managing the Atom project.

He is also Emeritus Professor in Harvard’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Emeritus Affiliated Professor in Environmental Science and Engineering in its School of Engineering and Applied Science, President Emeritus of the Woods Hole Research Center (now the Woodwell Climate Research Center), and Emeritus Professor of Energy and Resources at the University of California, Berkeley, where he co-founded and co-led the campus-wide, interdisciplinary, graduate program in Energy and Resources (the Energy and Resources Group) from 1973 to 1996.

He was President Obama’s Science Advisor and the Senate-confirmed Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy through both Obama terms (becoming the longest-serving Science Advisor to the President in the history of the position). His responsibilities in the White House included advising the President on the science and technology aspects of all the issues before him, chairing the National Science and Technology Council and the interagency Arctic Executive Steering Committee; co-chairing the President’s Council of Advisors of Science and Technology (PCAST), the National Ocean Council, and the Council on Climate-Change Preparedness and Resilience; and overseeing ministerial-level US collaborations on science and technology with Brazil, China, India, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. He was one of the principal architects of the administration’s policies on both energy and climate change.

Trained at MIT and Stanford in aerospace engineering, space science, and theoretical plasma physics, Dr. Holdren is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, U.S. National Academy of Engineering, the American Philosophical Society, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as a Foreign Member of the UK’s Royal Society and the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

He chaired for many years the Executive Committee of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and, on its behalf, gave the acceptance speech for its Nobel Peace Prize in 1995. His other honors include one of the first MacArthur Foundation Prize Fellowships (“genius awards”) 1981-86, the Volvo International Environment Prize (1993), the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (2000), the John Heinz Prize in Public Policy (2001), the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (2018, the only natural scientist ever to receive this award), the Arthur M. Bueche Award of the National Academy of Engineering (2021, for “extraordinary impact on the engineering profession”), and the Public Welfare Medal of the National Academy of Sciences (2022, that Academy’s highest honor).

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John Holdren Videos

Technology Day 2019: MIT on Climate Change - John Holdren '65 ...
The Honorable John P. Holdren 2019 Commencement Speaker ...
Opening Keynote - Dr. John Holdren | Washington University ...

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

John Holdren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Environmental Policy, Environment, Inspirational, Education, Earth Science, Engineering, Political, Government, Professors, Physics, Climate Change, Energy, Executive Leadership, Earth Day and Conservation.

Where does John Holdren travel from?

John Holdren generally travels from Falmouth, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for John Holdren?

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

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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 Holdren 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.


John Holdren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Environmental Policy and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Holdren for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John Holdren generally travels from Falmouth, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robert Bryce, Michael Shellenberger and Pat Wood. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Holdren for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/06/2024.

John Holdren Videos

Technology Day 2019: MIT on Climate Change - John Holdren '65 ...
The Honorable John P. Holdren 2019 Commencement Speaker ...
Opening Keynote - Dr. John Holdren | Washington University ...
Stevens Institute of Technology: Dr. John Holdren at The President's ...
John Holdren: The Energy/Climate-Change Challenge

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  • How do I book John Holdren to speak at my event?

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

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

    John Holdren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Environmental Policy, Environment, Inspirational, Education, Earth Science, Engineering, Political, Government, Professors, Physics, Climate Change, Energy, Executive Leadership, Earth Day and Conservation.
  • Where does John Holdren travel from?

    John Holdren generally travels from Falmouth, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Holdren?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Holdren 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 Holdren 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 Holdren 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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