Varun Sivaram
Keynote Speaker: Physicist & Clean Energy Technology Expert; Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate at CFR; Bestselling Author of "Taming the Sun"
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Varun Sivaram Biography
Dr. Varun Sivaram is a physicist, author, and recognized authority on clean energy technology. Sivaram is senior fellow for energy and climate at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is also the founder and CEO of Emerald AI, a technology company that enables AI data centers to flexibly consume electricity and bolster the power grid. Sivaram brings experience spanning the corporate, policy, and academic sectors, including as a C-suite executive at two multibillion-dollar publicly listed companies, as a senior U.S. diplomat, and as a physicist with expertise in clean energy technologies. His book Taming the Sun on the future of solar energy was named by the Financial Times among “the best books of the decade.”
A Rhodes and Truman Scholar, Sivaram holds a doctorate in condensed matter physics from Oxford University, where he developed advanced solar photovoltaic technologies, as well as undergraduate degrees in engineering physics and international relations from Stanford University. His background in scientific research and policy positions him at the intersection of energy innovation, geopolitics, and climate change.
Sivaram's career includes roles in the corporate, government, and academic sectors. He served in the White House and State Department as managing director for clean energy and senior advisor to Secretary John F. Kerry, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. Sivaram created and led the First Movers Coalition, a public-private partnership on climate. Prior to his diplomatic work, Sivaram was chief strategy and innovation officer at Ørsted, a Fortune Global 500 company and major producer of offshore wind energy, and previously served as chief technology officer at ReNew Power, India's largest renewable energy producer. Sivaram is founder and CEO of Emerald AI, a technology company focused on enabling AI data centers to flexibly consume electricity and support the power grid. He also serves as senior fellow for energy and climate at the Council on Foreign Relations.
As an author, Sivaram has contributed influential works in the clean energy sector. His book, "Taming the Sun," explores the future of solar energy and was recognized by Financial Times among the best books of the decade. He is also lead author of "Energizing America: A Roadmap to Launch a National Energy Innovation Mission," which advocates for increased federal funding to accelerate clean energy transitions and support advanced U.S. energy industries. Sivaram's essay on clean energy innovation in Foreign Affairs magazine has been cited by leaders in the field. His work has appeared in publications including New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, Nature, Nature Energy, Nature Climate Change, Scientific American, and MIT Tech Review.
Sivaram's public engagement includes TED Talks on AI energy solutions and India's clean energy transition, which have been viewed by millions. He has spoken at events such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, SXSW, IHS CERAWeek, and the World Economic Forum. TIME Magazine named Sivaram to its TIME 100 list of influential climate leaders and its TIME 100 Next list. MIT Technology Review recognized him among the top 35 innovators under 35, Forbes Magazine included him in its top 30 under 30, and the World Economic Forum named him a Young Global Leader. Sivaram addresses policymakers, business leaders, and general audiences on topics related to renewable energy, climate policy, and technology innovation.
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Varun Sivaram is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Energy, Technology and Futurism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Varun Sivaram for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Varun Sivaram generally travels from New Delhi, India and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Shellenberger, Amy Myers Jaffe and Andrew Busch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Varun Sivaram for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Varun Sivaram for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Varun Sivaram, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Varun Sivaram are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Varun Sivaram, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Varun Sivaram speak about?
Varun Sivaram is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Energy, Technology, Futurism, Science, Environment, Sustainability, Conservation, Climate Change and Environmental Science. -
Where does Varun Sivaram travel from?
Varun Sivaram generally travels from New Delhi, India and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Varun Sivaram?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Varun Sivaram 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Varun Sivaram 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 Varun Sivaram 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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