Michael B. Horn

Michael B. Horn

Keynote Speaker: Education Innovation Strategist & Author; Co-Founder & Distinguished Fellow at Clayton Christensen Institute; Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education; Author of "Disrupting Class"

Michael B. Horn Biography

Michael B. Horn is recognized for his expertise in disruptive innovation in education, focusing on translating theories of change into practical strategies for educators, policymakers, and business leaders. Horn co-founded and served as executive director of the education program at the Clayton Christensen Institute, a nonprofit think tank dedicated to applying disruptive innovation to address social sector challenges. He continues to serve as co-founder, Distinguished Fellow, and chairman of the Christensen Institute. Horn is also a lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and executive editor at Education Next.

Horn is the author and co-author of several books, white papers, and articles on education, including "Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns" and "Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools." Disrupting Class has been recognized by BusinessWeek, Strategy + Business, Newsweek, and the National Chamber Foundation for its impact on innovation and education. Additional works by Horn include "Choosing College," "From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)creating School for Every Child," and "The Blended Workbook."

Horn has expanded his research to include the future of work, authoring six books on career development and workforce transformation, including the national bestseller "Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career," co-authored with Bob Moesta and Ethan Bernstein. His Harvard Business Review article, "Why Employees Quit," received the Warren Bennis Award for leadership writing. Horn's work has influenced discussions on blended learning, competency-based education, and educational technology, emphasizing personalized learning experiences.

Horn was selected as an Eisenhower Fellow to study educational innovation in Vietnam and Korea and was named by Tech&Learning magazine as one of the 100 most influential figures in educational technology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Horn co-hosts the education podcasts "Future U" and "Class Disrupted" and writes the Substack newsletter "The Future of Education." He contributes to Forbes, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and NBC. Through his writing, speaking, and advisory roles, Horn addresses education reform, workforce development, and the integration of technology in learning environments.

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Michael B. Horn Speaking Topics

- Disruptive innovation - Online & blended learning - Competency-based learning - Transforming education, K-12 schools, & colleges - Choosing college - The role of for-profits in education

Disrupting College

Michael Horn discusses how disruptive innovations—broadly speaking known as online learning—are emerging with the promise to make post-secondary education more affordable, accessible and of higher quality to students across the world. He analyzes what these trends may mean for the future of higher education and a variety of institutions, as well as how they may shift the policy landscape.

Blended Learning

An expert on K-12 blended learning, Michael Horn illustrates how online learning is emerging within schools to create a more personalized learning model for students. Horn showcases the different ways blended learning is growing and evolving and describe how it can realize its exciting potential to transform the education system into a student-centric one.

Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns

Using the theories of disruptive innovation, Michael Horn paints a vision for the transformation and future of education. Online learning is emerging as a disruptive innovation that has the potential to create a student-centric education system that effectively educates all students by personalizing learning. Horn discusses not only how this transformation could play out, but what educators, policymakers and others must do to ensure this disruptive innovation realizes its promise.

Michael B. Horn Videos

Behind the Explosion in Unconventional Education
Intelligent Training Built for the Frontline
Boosting the R&D in ED

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What topics does Michael B. Horn speak about?

Michael B. Horn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Author, Educational Motivational, Education, College, Technology, Commencement, Education Reform, Personal Growth, Disruptive Thinking, Business Leadership, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Professional Development, Business Coaching and Children's Authors.

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Michael B. Horn generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Michael B. Horn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael B. Horn for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Michael B. Horn generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eduardo Briceño, Jaime Casap and Keith L. Brown. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael B. Horn for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/08/2026.

Michael B. Horn Speaking Topics

  • - Disruptive innovation - Online & blended learning - Competency-based learning - Transforming education, K-12 schools, & colleges - Choosing college - The role of for-profits in education

  • Disrupting College

    Michael Horn discusses how disruptive innovations—broadly speaking known as online learning—are emerging with the promise to make post-secondary education more affordable, accessible and of higher quality to students across the world. He analyzes what these trends may mean for the future of higher education and a variety of institutions, as well as how they may shift the policy landscape.

  • Blended Learning

    An expert on K-12 blended learning, Michael Horn illustrates how online learning is emerging within schools to create a more personalized learning model for students. Horn showcases the different ways blended learning is growing and evolving and describe how it can realize its exciting potential to transform the education system into a student-centric one.

  • Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns

    Using the theories of disruptive innovation, Michael Horn paints a vision for the transformation and future of education. Online learning is emerging as a disruptive innovation that has the potential to create a student-centric education system that effectively educates all students by personalizing learning. Horn discusses not only how this transformation could play out, but what educators, policymakers and others must do to ensure this disruptive innovation realizes its promise.

Michael B. Horn Videos

Behind the Explosion in Unconventional Education
Intelligent Training Built for the Frontline
Boosting the R&D in ED
Fixing College and Career Guidance for Parents, Students, and Schools
Bob Moesta - Michael Horn & EDU
  • How do I book Michael B. Horn to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Michael B. Horn for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michael B. Horn, 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 Michael B. Horn, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michael B. Horn speak about?

  • Where does Michael B. Horn travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael B. Horn 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael B. Horn 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 Michael B. Horn 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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