Lara Setrakian

Lara Setrakian

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder of News Deeply, Foreign Correspondent, Digital Media Innovator

Lara Setrakian Biography

Lara Setrakian is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of News Deeply, a network of digital media projects that creates platforms for top issues in global affairs. She also co-founded Syria Deeply, an independent digital media project recognized by TIME Magazine as "The Future of News." With over five years of experience as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East, Setrakian reported for ABC News, Bloomberg Television, The International Herald Tribune, Business Insider, and Monocle Magazine.

Setrakian has developed innovative approaches to journalism by integrating news coverage with community engagement and product design, which has led to recognition by Inc Magazine as one of "8 Women Who Could Own the Future." Furthermore, Fast Company ranked her #20 on its list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business for her contributions to the field. Her work has not only influenced media but also policy; she was invited to brief President Obama on the Syrian conflict and the Middle East.

An alumna of Harvard University, Setrakian graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Government. She is a Fellow of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism at the Tow-Knight Center for Digital Journalism and was an inaugural fellow with the Peter Jennings Program at the National Constitution Center. Additionally, she is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and has been honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Marie Claire Magazine also recognized her as one of the Top Women of 2012, underscoring her impact across multiple spheres.

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Lara Setrakian Videos

Lara Setrakian: 3 ways to fix a broken news industry
TEDxYerevan -- Five Things I've Learned as a Foreign Correspondent

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What topics does Lara Setrakian speak about?

Lara Setrakian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Creativity, Middle Eastern Heritage, Business, Innovation, Business Leadership, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Women in Business, Women, TED and Entrepreneurship.

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Lara Setrakian generally travels from Dubai, United Arab Emirates and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Lara Setrakian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Creativity and Middle Eastern Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lara Setrakian for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lara Setrakian generally travels from Dubai, United Arab Emirates and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sara Al Madani, Natalie Nixon and Kavita Shukla. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lara Setrakian for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/04/2025.

Lara Setrakian Videos

Lara Setrakian: 3 ways to fix a broken news industry
TEDxYerevan -- Five Things I've Learned as a Foreign Correspondent
  • How do I book Lara Setrakian to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Lara Setrakian, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lara Setrakian, 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 Lara Setrakian speak about?

    Lara Setrakian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Creativity, Middle Eastern Heritage, Business, Innovation, Business Leadership, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Women in Business, Women, TED and Entrepreneurship.
  • Where does Lara Setrakian travel from?

    Lara Setrakian generally travels from Dubai, United Arab Emirates and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lara Setrakian?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lara Setrakian 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 Lara Setrakian 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 Lara Setrakian 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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