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Nonny de la Peña

Nonny de la Peña

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Emblematic Group; Known as "The Godmother of Virtual Reality"

Nonny de la Peña Biography

Nonny de la Peña is regarded as one of the most influential pioneers in AI, virtual and augmented reality, immersive technologies, and journalism. In 2022, de la Peña received the prestigious Peabody Award, where she was introduced by the Oscar Award Winning Director Alejandro Inarritu. In 2022, she was also inducted into the SXSW Hall of Fame. Recently, de la Peña was named Wall Street Journal Technology Innovator of the Year, Wired Magazine’s #MakeTechHuman Agent of Change, and she has been called “The Godmother of Virtual Reality” by many, including Engadget and The Guardian. Fast Company named her “One of the People Who Made the World More Creative,” and she was one of CNET’s 20 Most Influential Latinos/Latinas in Tech for her pioneering work in immersive storytelling.

Her latest endeavor is as the Founding Director for Narrative and Emerging Media at Arizona State University. As a Harvard Graduate, a New America Fellow, Yale Poynter Media Fellow, and winner of the Knight Innovation Award, de la Peña is widely credited with creating the genre of immersive journalism. Currently a member of the BAFTA virtual reality board, she is a former correspondent for Newsweek, and her virtual reality work has been featured by the New York Times, BBC, Mashable, Vice, Wired, and many others. Showcases around the globe include the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals, The World Economic Forum in Davos, The Victoria and Albert Museum, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, and Games For Change. She has more than 20 years of award-winning experience in print, film, and TV, and Her spatial narratives are consistently met with critical acclaim.

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Nonny de la Peña Videos

In Conversation with Nonny de la Peña - YouTube
Making Virtual a Reality: Nonny de la Peña | SXSW LIVE STUDIO
Nonny de la Peña | The Power of Human Storytelling in Virtual Reality

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How much does it cost to book Nonny de la Peña for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Nonny de la Peña, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nonny de la Peña are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nonny de la Peña, 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 Nonny de la Peña speak about?

Nonny de la Peña is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Virtual Reality, News & Media, Technology, Communication, Energy, TED, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Modern Media, Innovation, Futurism, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Women and LGBTQ.

Where does Nonny de la Peña travel from?

Nonny de la Peña generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Nonny de la Peña?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nonny de la Peña 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 Nonny de la Peña 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 Nonny de la Peña 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.


Nonny de la Peña is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Virtual Reality, News & Media and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nonny de la Peña for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Nonny de la Peña generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Karen Palmer, Joanna Peña-Bickley and Cathy Hackl. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nonny de la Peña for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/10/2024.

Nonny de la Peña Videos

In Conversation with Nonny de la Peña - YouTube
Making Virtual a Reality: Nonny de la Peña | SXSW LIVE STUDIO
Nonny de la Peña | The Power of Human Storytelling in Virtual Reality
Immersive Journalism: Putting the audience in the story | Nonny de la Peña
The Future of News? Virtual Reality | Nonny de la Peña | TED Talks

Nonny de la Peña News

  • How do I book Nonny de la Peña to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Nonny de la Peña, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nonny de la Peña are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nonny de la Peña, 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 Nonny de la Peña speak about?

    Nonny de la Peña is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Virtual Reality, News & Media, Technology, Communication, Energy, TED, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Modern Media, Innovation, Futurism, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Women and LGBTQ.
  • Where does Nonny de la Peña travel from?

    Nonny de la Peña generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nonny de la Peña?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nonny de la Peña 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 Nonny de la Peña 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 Nonny de la Peña 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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