Scott Aaronson

Scott Aaronson

Keynote Speaker: Schlumberger Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas & Founding Director of its Quantum Information Center

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Scott Aaronson Biography

Scott Aaronson is Schlumberger Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), and founding director of its Quantum Information Center, currently on leave at OpenAI to work on theoretical foundations of AI safety. Prior to coming to UT, Aaronson taught Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT for nine years. His primary area of research is theoretical computer science, and his research interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers, and computational complexity theory more generally.

Aaronson is known for his blog "Shtetl-Optimized" and the essay "Who Can Name The Bigger Number?" The essay was widely distributed in academic publications for computer science; he has also been published in Science News, New Scientist, The New York Times, and Forbes magazine. He also authored the book "Quantum Computing Since Democritus."

A graduate of Cornell University, Aaronson earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is the recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Alan T. Waterman Award, the United States PECASE Award, the Tomassoni-Chisesi Prize in Physics, and the ACM Prize in Computing, and is a Fellow of the ACM and the AAAS.

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Scott Aaronson Videos

2023 Machine Learning Lab Public Lecture -- Scott Aaronson ...
Scott Aaronson on Computational Complexity Theory and Quantum Computers

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Scott Aaronson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Science and Computer Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott Aaronson for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Scott Aaronson generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David Sumpter, Scott Amyx and Edgar Perez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott Aaronson for an upcoming event.

Scott Aaronson Videos

2023 Machine Learning Lab Public Lecture -- Scott Aaronson ...
Scott Aaronson on Computational Complexity Theory and Quantum Computers
  • How do I book Scott Aaronson to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Scott Aaronson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Scott Aaronson are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott Aaronson, 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 Scott Aaronson speak about?

    Scott Aaronson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Science, Computer Science, Marketing, Social Media and Physics.
  • Where does Scott Aaronson travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Aaronson 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 Scott Aaronson 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 Scott Aaronson 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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