Scott W. Tinker

Scott W. Tinker

Keynote Speaker: Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology; State Geologist of Texas; Geosciences Professor at The University of Texas at Austin

Scott W. Tinker Biography

Scott Tinker brings industry, government, academia, and nongovernmental organizations together to address major societal challenges in energy, the environment, and the economy. Dr. Tinker is Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, the State Geologist of Texas, and a professor holding the Allday Endowed Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin.

With Director Harry Lynch, Tinker co-produced the award-winning documentary films Switch and Switch On, which have been screened in over 50 countries. Dr. Tinker founded the nonprofit Switch Energy Alliance, whose educational materials appear from schools to board rooms globally. Tinker is the host of PBS "Energy Switch," an energy and climate talk show appearing on over 200 PBS stations nationwide, and "Earth Date," featured weekly on over 450 public radio stations in all 50 United States.

In his visits to some 60 countries, Tinker has given over 1000 keynote and invited lectures. Dr. Tinker presented a TEDx talk on The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment. Tinker serves on public company boards and science councils, Trinity University’s Board of Trustees, and is an angel investor who has helped bring companies from startup to acquisition. His writing has appeared from Forbes to Fortune to Scientific American. Dr. Tinker has served as president of several international professional associations and is an AGI Campbell Medalist, AAPG Halbouty Medalist, GCAGS Boyd Medalist, AIPG Parker Medalist, and a Geological Society of America Fellow.

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Scott W. Tinker Videos

The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment | Scott Tinker | TEDxUTAustin
An Honest Conversation about Energy, Economy and Environment

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What topics does Scott W. Tinker speak about?

Scott W. Tinker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Earth Science, Economy, Environment, Science, Host & Emcee, Energy, Sustainability, Climate Change, Conservation, Environmental Policy and Professors.

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Scott W. Tinker generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Scott W. Tinker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Earth Science, Economy and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott W. Tinker for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Scott W. Tinker 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 Amy Myers Jaffe, Michael Shellenberger and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott W. Tinker for an upcoming event.

Scott W. Tinker Videos

The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment | Scott Tinker | TEDxUTAustin
An Honest Conversation about Energy, Economy and Environment

Scott W. Tinker Reviews

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  • How do I book Scott W. Tinker to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Scott W. Tinker, 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 W. Tinker are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott W. Tinker, 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 W. Tinker speak about?

    Scott W. Tinker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Earth Science, Economy, Environment, Science, Host & Emcee, Energy, Sustainability, Climate Change, Conservation, Environmental Policy and Professors.
  • Where does Scott W. Tinker travel from?

    Scott W. Tinker 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 W. Tinker?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott W. Tinker 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 W. Tinker 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 W. Tinker 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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