Paul Scharre
Keynote Speaker: Executive Vice President & Director of Studies at Center for a New American Security (CNAS); Author of "Army of None" and "Four Battlegrounds"
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Paul Scharre Biography
Paul Scharre is the Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at Center for a New American Security (CNAS). He is the award-winning author of "Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence." His first book, "Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War," won the 2019 Colby Award, was named one of Bill Gates’ top five books of 2018, and honored by The Economist as one of the top five books to understand modern warfare. TIME magazine named Scharre in 2023 as one of the “100 most influential people in AI.”
Scharre previously worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) where he played a leading role in establishing policies on unmanned and autonomous systems and emerging weapons technologies. He led the Department of Defense (DoD) working group that drafted DoD Directive 3000.09, establishing the department’s policies on autonomy in weapon systems. He also led DoD efforts to establish policies on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance programs and directed energy technologies. Scharre was involved in the drafting of policy guidance in the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance, 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, and secretary-level planning guidance.
Prior to joining OSD, Scharre served as a special operations reconnaissance team leader in the Army’s 3rd Ranger Battalion and completed multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the Army’s Airborne, Ranger, and Sniper Schools and Honor Graduate of the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Ranger Indoctrination Program.
Scharre has published articles in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, TIME, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Politico, and USA Today, and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, and the BBC. He has testified before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and has presented at the United Nations, NATO, the Pentagon, the CIA, and other national security venues. He holds a PhD in war studies from King’s College London and an MA in political economy and public policy and a BS in physics from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Paul Scharre is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, TED and Artificial Intelligence. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Scharre for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Paul Scharre generally travels from New Alexandria, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tyler Cohen Wood, Ty Smith and Christopher M. Piehota. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Scharre for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Paul Scharre for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Paul Scharre, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul Scharre are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Scharre, 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 Paul Scharre speak about?
Paul Scharre is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, TED, Artificial Intelligence, Military, Veterans, Security & Defense, World Affairs, Technology, Cybersecurity and Inspirational. -
Where does Paul Scharre travel from?
Paul Scharre generally travels from New Alexandria, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Paul Scharre?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Scharre 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 Paul Scharre 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 Paul Scharre 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?
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