Michael Lopez
Keynote Speaker: Sports Analytics Leader; Senior Director of Football Data & Analytics at NFL; Creator of Big Data Bowl; Contributor to FiveThirtyEight
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Michael Lopez Biography
Michael Lopez is the senior director of football data and analytics at the National Football League, where he leads initiatives in sports analytics focused on competitiveness, pace, officiating, and player health and safety. Lopez applies data-driven strategies to enhance understanding of the game, integrating academic research with practical applications in professional football.
Before joining the NFL, Lopez earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Bates College, a master's degree in statistics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a doctorate in biostatistics from Brown University. He served at Skidmore College as an assistant professor, lecturer, and research associate, specializing in statistical modeling and sports analytics. Lopez has contributed articles on sports data to FiveThirtyEight, Sports Illustrated, Deadspin, and Hockey News. He is an associate editor at the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, with academic research interests in causal inference and the application of statistics to sports.
Lopez created the Big Data Bowl, an annual NFL competition that releases player tracking data and challenges participants to develop analytical solutions to football-related themes. The event has become a prominent fixture in sports analytics, driving research and serving as a talent pipeline for the league. Lopez's research on fourth-down decision-making, co-authored with Derrick Yam, used causal inference frameworks to analyze NFL coaching strategies and has influenced in-game decision-making across teams.
Lopez has received recognition from the American Statistical Association with the Statistics in Sports Significant Contributor Award and has been included on The Athletic's NFL 40 Under 40 list. He is a frequent speaker on data science and professional football, appearing on podcasts and public forums to discuss topics such as Next Gen Stats player-tracking technology and the evolving role of analytics in NFL competition. Lopez continues to shape the league's approach to analytics by providing data-driven insights to coaches, executives, and fans.
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Michael Lopez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Data and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Lopez for virtual events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Michael Lopez generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Urschel, Gary Foote and Zack Scott. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Lopez for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Michael Lopez for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Michael Lopez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael Lopez, 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 Lopez speak about?
Michael Lopez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Data, Sports, Football, Mathematics, Professors, Sports Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Michael Lopez travel from?
Michael Lopez generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Michael Lopez?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael Lopez 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 Lopez 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 Lopez 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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