Nina Schick

Nina Schick

Keynote Speaker: Author, Advisor & Expert on AI, Geopolitics & Power

Nina Schick Biography

Nina Schick is the strategic mind behind the Industrialization of Intelligence — the thesis that AI has ceased to be a business opportunity and become the definitive engine of hard power. The race toward AGI is not being won in code alone. It is being won through mastery of the industrial stack: energy, semiconductors, and compute. The nations and enterprises that control this infrastructure will define the next century of globalpower. Now based in the United States, Schick's role is to ensure the right organizations understand what they are building — and what is at stake if they don't.

Schick's strategic framework is engaged by institutions operating at the highest levels of global decision- making. She has advised the Secretary General of NATO, briefed U.S. President Joe Biden, and works directly with the U.S. Army, the United Nations, and Mastercard on the intersection of AI, sovereignty, and statecraft.

She curates private convenings for Fortune 50 leadership — salon-style dialogues where the architects of the new industrial stack sit alongside senior defense and enterprise decision-makers. These are not panels. They are the conversations that shape strategy before it becomes consensus.

Schick's strategic lens was forged navigating the structural fractures of European power. For a decade, she operated at the heart of UK and EU policy — through Brexit, energy crises, and the erosion of democratic trust. She worked on Emmanuel Macron's 2017 presidential campaign and advised on the DemocracyPerception Index, the world's largest machine-learning study on global attitudes toward democracy.

Her 2020 book, "Deepfakes," was the first to establish the geopolitical framework for generative AI—years before it entered the global mainstream. It introduced the concept of the 'Infocalypse' and became foundational reading for national security and defense institutions worldwide.

Half-Nepalese, half-German, fluent in five languages, Schick has lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and North America. She spent seven years as a strategic analyst for CNN, Bloomberg, and Sky—not as a commentator, but as a primary intelligence source during the defining geopolitical fractures of the decade.

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Nina Schick Speaking Topics

AI as Hard Power: The Next Global Arms Race

AI is no longer just software—it’s a strategic weapon. The U.S., China, and Russia are in an AI arms race that will define the next century. From autonomous weapons to AI- powered cyber warfare, this talk explores how AI is redefining military dominance and the future of global security.

The Industrialization of Intelligence: The New Age of AI Power

AI is not just about automation and software—it’ s an industrial revolution that demands energy, infrastructure, and compute at an unprecedented scale. Data centers, chips, and energy grids are now as strategically important as oil pipelines. This session explains how Industrial Intelligence is the real battleground of AI supremacy.

The AI Compute War: How the Battle for Chips & Data Centers Will Shape Global Power

Semiconductors, GPUs, and data centers are the new weapons of power. With Nvidia controlling 95% of AI compute and China accelerating domestic chip production, we are entering a new era of AI-driven geopolitics. Who owns the compute, wins the future.

AI and the Energy Crisis: The Collision of AI and the Global Grid

AI is the most energy-hungry technology in history. Data centers already consume more energy than entire countries, and by 2030, AI could account for 20% of global electricity demand. This talk explores why AI is an energy wildcard, how it will reshape global energy policy, and whether nuclear power is the only viable solution.

AI, NATO, and the Future of Defense

AI is revolutionizing intelligence, military strategy, and cyberwarfare—but is NATO ready? As a former advisor to NATO’s Secretary General, Nina Schick breaks down how AI will shape the next era of defense alliances, and what it means for U.S. and European security.

Nina Schick Videos

AI & Information Integrity: A Conversation with Nina Schick
The Rising Threats Around Synthetic Media with Nina Schick | WIRED Smarter
Deepfakes and the infocalypse with Nina Schick | WIRED Virtual Briefing

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What topics does Nina Schick speak about?

Nina Schick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Computer Science, Futurism, Innovation, Political, Technology, Business Consulting, Economy, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Security & Defense, Democracy and Energy.

Where does Nina Schick travel from?

Nina Schick generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Nina Schick?

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Nina Schick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Social Activism and Anti-Racism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nina Schick for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Nina Schick generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Cassie Kozyrkov and Ian Beacraft. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nina Schick for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/03/2026.

Nina Schick Speaking Topics

  • AI as Hard Power: The Next Global Arms Race

    AI is no longer just software—it’s a strategic weapon. The U.S., China, and Russia are in an AI arms race that will define the next century. From autonomous weapons to AI- powered cyber warfare, this talk explores how AI is redefining military dominance and the future of global security.

  • The Industrialization of Intelligence: The New Age of AI Power

    AI is not just about automation and software—it’ s an industrial revolution that demands energy, infrastructure, and compute at an unprecedented scale. Data centers, chips, and energy grids are now as strategically important as oil pipelines. This session explains how Industrial Intelligence is the real battleground of AI supremacy.

  • The AI Compute War: How the Battle for Chips & Data Centers Will Shape Global Power

    Semiconductors, GPUs, and data centers are the new weapons of power. With Nvidia controlling 95% of AI compute and China accelerating domestic chip production, we are entering a new era of AI-driven geopolitics. Who owns the compute, wins the future.

  • AI and the Energy Crisis: The Collision of AI and the Global Grid

    AI is the most energy-hungry technology in history. Data centers already consume more energy than entire countries, and by 2030, AI could account for 20% of global electricity demand. This talk explores why AI is an energy wildcard, how it will reshape global energy policy, and whether nuclear power is the only viable solution.

  • AI, NATO, and the Future of Defense

    AI is revolutionizing intelligence, military strategy, and cyberwarfare—but is NATO ready? As a former advisor to NATO’s Secretary General, Nina Schick breaks down how AI will shape the next era of defense alliances, and what it means for U.S. and European security.

Nina Schick Videos

AI & Information Integrity: A Conversation with Nina Schick
The Rising Threats Around Synthetic Media with Nina Schick | WIRED Smarter
Deepfakes and the infocalypse with Nina Schick | WIRED Virtual Briefing
  • How do I book Nina Schick to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Nina Schick, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nina Schick are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nina Schick, 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 Nina Schick speak about?

    Nina Schick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Computer Science, Futurism, Innovation, Political, Technology, Business Consulting, Economy, Geopolitics, World Affairs, Security & Defense, Democracy and Energy.
  • Where does Nina Schick travel from?

    Nina Schick generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nina Schick?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nina Schick 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 Nina Schick 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 Nina Schick 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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