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Sven Beckert

Sven Beckert

Keynote Speaker: Laird Bell Professor of History at Harvard University; Author of "Empire of Cotton"

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Sven Beckert Biography

Sven Beckert is Laird Bell Professor of History at Harvard University. Beckert’s research and teaching center on the history of the United States in the nineteenth century, with a particular emphasis on the history of capitalism, including its economic, social, political and transnational dimensions.

His publications have focused on the history of economic elites, on labor, on democracy and, in recent years, on the global history of capitalism. Beckert teaches courses on the history of American capitalism, Gilded Age America, the political economy of modern capitalism, labor history and global capitalism. He is co-chair of the Program on the Study of Capitalism at Harvard University, and the Weatherhead Initiative on Global History, also at Harvard. Beyond Harvard, he co-chairs an international study group on global history, is co-editor of a series of books at Princeton University Press on “America in the World,”and has co-organized a series of conferences on the history of capitalism. He has received many fellowships and awards, including the Newcomen Fellowship at Harvard Business School, and fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies and the Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. Beckert is a Guggenheim Fellow. He has lectured all over the world.

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Sven Beckert Videos

“Slavery, Dissent, Reconciliation: Harvard Histories” - YouTube
Sven Beckert - Empire of Cotton - Caribbean Connection - YouTube
Majority Report - Sven Beckert: Empire of Cotton 12/8/15 - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Sven Beckert for a speaking engagement?

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

Sven Beckert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Professors, History, Business and Economy.

Who is the agent for Sven Beckert?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sven Beckert 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 Sven Beckert 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 Sven Beckert 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.


Sven Beckert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Professors and History. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sven Beckert for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Sven Beckert can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Arthur Herman, Tal Ben-Shahar and Peter Thiel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sven Beckert for an upcoming event.

Sven Beckert Videos

“Slavery, Dissent, Reconciliation: Harvard Histories” - YouTube
Sven Beckert - Empire of Cotton - Caribbean Connection - YouTube
Majority Report - Sven Beckert: Empire of Cotton 12/8/15 - YouTube
Sven Beckert - Empire of CottonPROMO - YouTube
Sven Beckert - Empire of Cotton - YouTube

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  • How do I book Sven Beckert to speak at my event?

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

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

    Sven Beckert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Professors, History, Business and Economy.
  • Who is the agent for Sven Beckert?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sven Beckert 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 Sven Beckert 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 Sven Beckert 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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