Rick Smolan
Keynote Speaker: Renowned Photographer, Creator of "Day in the Life" Series, CEO of Against All Odds Productions
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Rick Smolan Biography
Rick Smolan is a former Time, Life, and National Geographic photographer best known as the creator of the "Day in the Life" book series – the bestselling photo books that captured life in diverse locales like America, Japan, Australia, the Soviet Union, and other countries in the '80s, as well as "America 24/7." As CEO of Against All Odds Productions, his projects focus on capturing the human face of emerging topics and specialize in the design and execution of large-scale crowd-sourced global projects that combine compelling storytelling with state-of-the-art technology. His work results in bestselling illustrated books, TV specials, apps, exhibits, and hundreds of millions of media impressions.
Smolan's book "From Alice to Ocean" is based on a National Geographic cover story that he photographed about Robyn Davidson, a young Australian woman who traveled solo across the Australia outback accompanied only by camels. Her adventure is considered one of the five most memorable stories in National Geographic's 125-year history. Davidson’s narrative of her trip, "Tracks", became a classic and bestseller. The book has now been turned into a film by the Oscar-winning producers of The King's Speech, starring Mia Wasikowska as Davidson and Adam Driver as Smolan. The movie premiered to glowing reviews at the Venice, Telluride and Toronto film festivals and was released in the U.S. by the Weinstein Brothers in September 2014.
Smolan’s recent projects include "The Human Face of Big Data," which looks at how all of our devices are creating a planetary nervous system and that the massive gathering and analyzing of data in real time is suddenly allowing us to address some of humanity’s biggest challenges, including pollution, world hunger and illness. On December 4, 2012, the book was delivered to 10,000 world leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, heads of media companies, Oscar, Pulitzer Prize and Olympic winners, and other notable figures in 50 countries around the world. The book was a bestseller and has sold more than 55,000 copies. Additionally, the one-hour documentary based on the project recently won The Boston Film Festival’s “Best Cinematography Award.” His latest bestseller "The Good Fight: America’s Ongoing Struggle for Justice," focuses on America's continuous battle for justice and equality, showcased through photographs, videos, essays, and music, and was chosen as the official TED BOOKCLUB selection and made People Magazine's top 10 best gift books list. Smolan's talk explores the profound impact of Big Data and the Internet of Things on society, discussing the trade-offs of data collection as highlighted by the Edward Snowden NSA revelations. Having spent years immersed in the world of Big Data, Smolan is convinced that Big Data will have a far greater impact on our lives than the internet.
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Rick Smolan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Non-Fiction Authors, News & Media, Technology, Author, Environment, Futurism, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Science, Health & Wellness, TED, Innovation, Business, Art & Design, Photography and E-Commerce.
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Rick Smolan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Non-Fiction Authors and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rick Smolan for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rick Smolan 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 Ray Kurzweil, Calvin Trillin and Daniel Altman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rick Smolan for an upcoming event.
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5x5x5: Rick Smolan Of 'The Human Face Of Big Data' Talks About ...
In partnership with the Social Innovation Summit, we're running a series called 5x5x5 -- 5 Leaders, 5 Sectors, 5 Questions. Five guests from a variety of sectors ...
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Eight Questions for Rick Smolan About the Human Face of Big Data ...
A defining book that makes a previously nebulous concept understandable.
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How do I book Rick Smolan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rick Smolan 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 Rick Smolan, 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 Rick Smolan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Rick Smolan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rick Smolan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rick Smolan, 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 Rick Smolan speak about?
Rick Smolan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Non-Fiction Authors, News & Media, Technology, Author, Environment, Futurism, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Science, Health & Wellness, TED, Innovation, Business, Art & Design, Photography and E-Commerce. -
Where does Rick Smolan travel from?
Rick Smolan 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 Rick Smolan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rick Smolan 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 Rick Smolan 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 Rick Smolan 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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