Shain Shapiro, PhD

Shain Shapiro, PhD

Keynote Speaker: Founder & Group Chairman at Sound Diplomacy; Founder & Executive Director at Center for Music Ecosystems; Author, "This Must Be the Place"

Shain Shapiro, PhD Biography

Shain Shapiro, PhD is a globally recognized thought leader at the convergence of music, culture, and urban policy. This is showcased in his debut book, "This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better," released on Repeater Books in September 2023.

"This Must Be The Place" sold out of its first pressing, saw Shapiro embark on a 40+ date global tour, and is currently being translated into Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Shapiro has defined a new way to think about the value of music and the creative economy in cities and places and, through it, influenced over 120 cities and places to invest in music and culture as founder and chairman of Sound Diplomacy and founder and executive director of the not-for-profit global Center for Music Ecosystems.

He has authored authoritative reports on the role of music and culture in cities, tourism, the nighttime economy, real estate, and recovery, including the most extensive guide to music and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ever written in partnership with the United Nations. He has spoken at hundreds of global conventions, such as SXSW, with the OECD, and the UN World Urban Forum, and delivered the first-ever TEDx talk on music’s role in cities. He also received Folk Alliance International’s Spirit of Folk Award in 2022.

Shapiro holds a PhD from the University of London and lives in East London. He is also an accomplished academic, having authored courses for the Global Leaders Institute and Berklee College of Music. He co-founded Unison Rights, a new copyright management entity in Spain.

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Shain Shapiro, PhD Speaking Topics

How Music & Culture Can Increase Tourism

How Music & Culture Supports Inclusive, Equitable Cities & Places

How Music & Culture Makes Cities Better

How Music & Culture Attracts & Retains Talent

How to Attract A Creative, Vibrant Workforce

Shain Shapiro, PhD Videos

Shain Shapiro Showreel
Shain Shapiro - A Short Message Before I Go On Tour
Shain Shapiro PhD: How music helps cities grow | Vilnius 2024

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What topics does Shain Shapiro, PhD speak about?

Shain Shapiro, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Author, Non-Profit, Business Consulting, TED, Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Government, Art & Design, Diversity & Inclusion and College.

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Shain Shapiro, PhD generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Shain Shapiro, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Author and Non-Profit. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shain Shapiro, PhD for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shain Shapiro, PhD generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrés Tapia, John Legend and Paolo Taticchi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shain Shapiro, PhD for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 24/06/2025.

Shain Shapiro, PhD Speaking Topics

  • How Music & Culture Can Increase Tourism

  • How Music & Culture Supports Inclusive, Equitable Cities & Places

  • How Music & Culture Makes Cities Better

  • How Music & Culture Attracts & Retains Talent

  • How to Attract A Creative, Vibrant Workforce

Shain Shapiro, PhD Videos

Shain Shapiro Showreel
Shain Shapiro - A Short Message Before I Go On Tour
Shain Shapiro PhD: How music helps cities grow | Vilnius 2024
Shain Shapiro | TEDxBerkleeValencia
  • How do I book Shain Shapiro, PhD to speak at my event?

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

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

    Shain Shapiro, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Author, Non-Profit, Business Consulting, TED, Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Government, Art & Design, Diversity & Inclusion and College.
  • Where does Shain Shapiro, PhD travel from?

    Shain Shapiro, PhD generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shain Shapiro, PhD?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shain Shapiro, PhD 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 Shain Shapiro, PhD 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 Shain Shapiro, PhD 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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