Rob Knight

Rob Knight

Keynote Speaker: Founding Director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation, Microbial Ecology Expert, Author

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Rob Knight Biography

Rob Knight is the founding Director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation and a Professor of Pediatrics and Computer Science & Engineering at UC San Diego. He is also the Principal Investigator at Knight Lab, where he delves into the microbial ecosystems on and within human bodies to understand their impacts on health and disease. Knight is known for his seminal work in microbial ecology, linking microbes to various health conditions such as obesity and inflammatory bowel disease, and expanding our understanding of microbial environments from oceans to tundra.

Previously, Knight held positions as a Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Computer Science at the BioFrontiers Institute of the University of Colorado at Boulder. His contributions to microbiome science include developing significant software tools and laboratory techniques, such as the QIIME pipeline and UniFrac, which have made high-throughput sequencing techniques accessible to numerous researchers globally. He is a co-founder of the Earth Microbiome Project and the American Gut Project, one of the largest crowdfunded science projects of any kind. Additionally, he co-founded Biota, Inc., a company that leverages DNA from microbes to inform oilfield decisions.

Knight's literary contributions include "Follow Your Gut: The Enormous Impact of Tiny Microbes" and "Dirt is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System." His accolades include receiving the Vilceck Prize in Creative Promise for the Life Sciences in 2015 and the Massry Prize in 2017, which is often viewed as a precursor to the Nobel Prize. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the American Academy of Microbiology. Further highlighting his influence in the scientific community, Knight has authored over 600 scientific articles and has spoken at notable platforms, including TED in 2014 and Davos.

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Rob Knight Videos

Connecting our dynamic gut microbiomes to the brain
Rob Knight – Breaking the Wall to Our Microbial Self
Rob Knight - The Microbiome Project

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Rob Knight is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Technology, Science, Research & Exploration, Health & Wellness, Healthcare and Biology.

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Rob Knight is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Technology and Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rob Knight for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rob Knight can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ofer Levy, Stéphane Bancel and David Putrino. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rob Knight for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/01/2026.

Rob Knight Videos

Connecting our dynamic gut microbiomes to the brain
Rob Knight – Breaking the Wall to Our Microbial Self
Rob Knight - The Microbiome Project
Rob Knight: How our microbes make us who we are
  • How do I book Rob Knight to speak at my event?

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

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

    Rob Knight is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Technology, Science, Research & Exploration, Health & Wellness, Healthcare and Biology.
  • Who is the agent for Rob Knight?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rob Knight 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 Rob Knight 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 Rob Knight 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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