Steven Dickens

Steven Dickens

Keynote Speaker: Vice President & Practice Leader for Hybrid Cloud at The Futurum Group

Steven Dickens Biography

Regarded as a luminary at the intersection of technology and business transformation, Steven Dickens is the Vice President and Practice Leader for Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operations at The Futurum Group. With a distinguished track record as a Forbes Contributor and a ranking among the Top 10 Analysts by AR Insights, Dickens's unique vantage point enables him to chart the nexus between emergent technologies and disruptive innovation, offering unparalleled insights for global enterprises.

Dickens's expertise spans a broad spectrum of technologies that drive modern enterprises. Notable among these are Open Source, Hybrid Cloud, Mission-Critical Infrastructure, Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and FinTech innovation. His work is foundational in aligning the strategic imperatives of C-Suite executives with the practical needs of end-users and technology practitioners, serving as a catalyst for optimizing the return on technology investments.

Over the years, Dickens has been an integral part of industry behemoths including Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and IBM. His exceptional ability to pioneer multi-hundred million dollar products and to lead global sales teams with revenues in the same echelon has consistently demonstrated his capability for high-impact leadership.

Dickens serves as a thought leader in various technology consortiums. He was a founding board member and former Chairperson of the Open Mainframe Project, under the aegis of the Linux Foundation. His role as a Board Advisor continues to shape the advocacy for Open Source implementations of mainframe technologies.

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Steven Dickens Speaking Topics

Innovating in the Cloud

As the cloud becomes the default model for IT how can you leverage it of competitive advantage.

This keynote will cover:

  • What are the various Cloud models?
  • What workloads and applications are best suited to the cloud?
  • What are the pitfalls?

Whether you lead an IT function or run a line of business the ability to leverage the cloud is vital to business success. This session will provide your practical advice and actionable insights on how to leverage the cloud to drive business success while avoiding pitfalls and spiraling costs.

Steven Dickens Videos

Meet the Future of Mainframe: 21CS is the Next Generation

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What topics does Steven Dickens speak about?

Steven Dickens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Technology, Innovation, Business, Finance, Cryptocurrency, FinTech, Blockchain, Sales, Leadership, Business Leadership, Data and Cybersecurity.

Where does Steven Dickens travel from?

Steven Dickens 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 Steven Dickens?

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Steven Dickens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Computer Science, Technology and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Steven Dickens for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Steven Dickens 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 Richie Etwaru, Sharon Gai and Jack Shaw. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steven Dickens for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/06/2025.

Steven Dickens Speaking Topics

  • Innovating in the Cloud

    As the cloud becomes the default model for IT how can you leverage it of competitive advantage.

    This keynote will cover:

    • What are the various Cloud models?
    • What workloads and applications are best suited to the cloud?
    • What are the pitfalls?

    Whether you lead an IT function or run a line of business the ability to leverage the cloud is vital to business success. This session will provide your practical advice and actionable insights on how to leverage the cloud to drive business success while avoiding pitfalls and spiraling costs.

Steven Dickens Videos

Meet the Future of Mainframe: 21CS is the Next Generation
  • How do I book Steven Dickens to speak at my event?

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

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

    Steven Dickens is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Computer Science, Technology, Innovation, Business, Finance, Cryptocurrency, FinTech, Blockchain, Sales, Leadership, Business Leadership, Data and Cybersecurity.
  • Where does Steven Dickens travel from?

    Steven Dickens 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 Steven Dickens?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Steven Dickens 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 Steven Dickens 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 Steven Dickens 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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