Neil Gershenfeld
Keynote Speaker: Physicist & Digital Fabrication Pioneer; Director of MIT Center for Bits & Atoms; Author of "Fab"
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Neil Gershenfeld Biography
Neil Gershenfeld is a physicist and professor whose work focuses on the intersection of digital fabrication, computer science, and physics. Gershenfeld serves as a professor in the MIT Program in Media Arts and Sciences and directs the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms. His research spans quantum computing, nanotechnology, and personal fabrication, with projects ranging from molecular quantum computers to advanced musical instruments. Gershenfeld is recognized for his contributions to digital fabrication and is often referred to as the intellectual father of the maker movement.
Gershenfeld's impact on fabrication culture began with the MIT course "How to Make (Almost) Anything." Intended to introduce industrial-scale machines to technical students, the course attracted a diverse group, including artists, architects, and designers. This initiative marked the beginning of a digital fabrication revolution, enabling individuals to create objects and machines on demand. The course led to the development of the global Fab Lab network, which Gershenfeld founded. This network includes more than 3,000 fab labs in 160 countries, providing access to prototyping tools for personal fabrication. Gershenfeld also chairs the Fab Foundation and leads the Fab Academy, which evolved into the Academany platform for distributed, hands-on education.
Gershenfeld is the author of several books that have influenced public understanding of technology and digital fabrication. His works include "Designing Reality," "Fab," "When Things Start to Think," "The Nature of Mathematical Modeling," and "The Physics of Information Technology." "When Things Start to Think" anticipated the development of the Internet of Things, while "Fab" introduced many to the maker movement and digital fabrication. "Designing Reality" explores the potential of a digital revolution in fabrication, comparing its impact to earlier revolutions in computing and communication.
Technology developed in Gershenfeld's lab has been utilized in diverse settings, including Museum of Modern Art in New York, rural Indian villages, the White House, World Economic Forum, community centers, automobile safety systems, Las Vegas shows, and Sami herds. Gershenfeld has been elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Physical Society, and has been recognized by Scientific American, Museum of Science and Industry, Popular Mechanics, CNN, Time, Fortune, Prospect, and Foreign Policy for his leadership in science, technology, and public intellectualism.
As a speaker and public intellectual, Gershenfeld combines technical expertise with a vision for democratizing creation through digital fabrication. He has delivered keynote addresses at major conferences and appeared on CNN, NPR, and PBS, making complex ideas about the future of making accessible to broad audiences. Gershenfeld's career demonstrates the transformative potential of empowering individuals worldwide to participate in digital fabrication and the maker movement.
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Neil Gershenfeld is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, TED and Communication. The estimated speaking fee range to book Neil Gershenfeld for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Neil Gershenfeld generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Ray Kurzweil and Joy Buolamwini. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Neil Gershenfeld for an upcoming event.
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What topics does Neil Gershenfeld speak about?
Neil Gershenfeld is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, TED, Communication, Marketing, World Affairs, Social Activism, Education, Motivational, Author, Business, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Futurism, Manufacturing, Inventors, Research & Exploration and Art & Design. -
Where does Neil Gershenfeld travel from?
Neil Gershenfeld generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Neil Gershenfeld?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Neil Gershenfeld 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 Neil Gershenfeld 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 Neil Gershenfeld 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. -
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