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Vivienne Ming

Vivienne Ming

Keynote Speaker: Theoretical Neuroscientist, Technologist, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of Socos Labs

Vivienne Ming Biography

Dr. Vivienne Ming is a theoretical neuroscientist and artificial intelligence expert. She is known for her efforts to maximize human capacity as a serial entrepreneur, author, and mother of two. She co-founded Socos Labs, her fifth company, and her second co-founded with her wife, Dr. Norma Ming. This lab serves as a think tank, conducting research and providing consultation on artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and education reform. The primary focus of Socos Labs is to tackle seemingly intractable problems, ranging from individual disabilities to global economic inclusion, free of charge.

She began her professional journey as a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley's Redwood Center for Theoretical Neuroscience. Later, she expanded her expertise and began to apply machine learning to bias in hiring and education at home and in school. Dr. Ming has also led significant research showing how metacognition, socio-emotional competence, creativity, and curiosity significantly affect long-term life outcomes. In her personal time, she develops AI systems to help treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members.

Dr. Ming frequently communicates her knowledge in public, having appeared on platforms such as the PC Magazine podcast Fast Forward, Singularity University in Brazil, as well as on BBC Radio 4 and NPR. She contributes to the field of artificial intelligence through her research, including the creation of "Muse," a machine-learning tool for parents. She also sits on the boards of many companies and nonprofits, including UC Berkeley's Neurotech Collider Hub and RFK Human Rights.

Her accomplishments have led her to be recognized as one of the BBC 100 Women in 2017 and one of the Financial Times' "LGBT leaders and allies today." To unwind, Ming writes science fiction and enjoys hiking with her wife and children. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California at San Diego and a Master of Science degree and PhD in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Vivienne Ming Speaking Topics

The Opportunities and Limitations of Artificial Intelligence

AI is a powerful tool with seemingly unlimited potential, but it must be better understood to be effective for most organizations. With exclusive research and case studies for each audience’s industry or sector, Dr. Ming shares some of her foundational stories of AI’s breakthroughs, where the technology is being applied, where it could be better utilized, and where it’s headed.

The Tax on Being Different: Data on Diversity

Dr. Vivienne Ming provocatively addresses this tax by making it tangible. Leveraging massive amounts of HR data, she rewrites issues of bias and discrimination in order to understand and quantify what your differences are costing you. Simultaneously didactic and richly autobiographical, The Tax on Being Different combines vibrant life stories with profound insights about people and, more importantly, how we can change them for the better.

Vivienne Ming Videos

Keynote Vivienne Ming, Socos Labs | AI LA Life Summit 2020
GHC 19 Closing Keynote - Dr. Vivienne Ming
Dr. Vivienne Ming: Share Your Vision With the World

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How much does it cost to book Vivienne Ming for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Vivienne Ming, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Vivienne Ming are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Vivienne Ming, 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 Vivienne Ming speak about?

Vivienne Ming is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Technology, Women in Business, Innovation, Neuroscience, Diabetes, Health, Virtual, STEM, Influential Women, LGBTQ, Women, Science, Female Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Tech and Women's Health.

Where does Vivienne Ming travel from?

Vivienne Ming generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Vivienne Ming?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Vivienne Ming 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 Vivienne Ming 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 Vivienne Ming 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.


Vivienne Ming is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Technology and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Vivienne Ming for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Vivienne Ming generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sylvia Acevedo, Joanna Peña-Bickley and Ayanna Howard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Vivienne Ming for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/07/2024.

Vivienne Ming Speaking Topics

  • The Opportunities and Limitations of Artificial Intelligence

    AI is a powerful tool with seemingly unlimited potential, but it must be better understood to be effective for most organizations. With exclusive research and case studies for each audience’s industry or sector, Dr. Ming shares some of her foundational stories of AI’s breakthroughs, where the technology is being applied, where it could be better utilized, and where it’s headed.

  • The Tax on Being Different: Data on Diversity

    Dr. Vivienne Ming provocatively addresses this tax by making it tangible. Leveraging massive amounts of HR data, she rewrites issues of bias and discrimination in order to understand and quantify what your differences are costing you. Simultaneously didactic and richly autobiographical, The Tax on Being Different combines vibrant life stories with profound insights about people and, more importantly, how we can change them for the better.

Vivienne Ming Videos

Keynote Vivienne Ming, Socos Labs | AI LA Life Summit 2020
GHC 19 Closing Keynote - Dr. Vivienne Ming
Dr. Vivienne Ming: Share Your Vision With the World
Making a better person | Vivienne Ming | TEDxBerkeley
Keynote address: Vivienne Ming
  • How do I book Vivienne Ming to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Vivienne Ming, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Vivienne Ming are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Vivienne Ming, 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 Vivienne Ming speak about?

    Vivienne Ming is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Technology, Women in Business, Innovation, Neuroscience, Diabetes, Health, Virtual, STEM, Influential Women, LGBTQ, Women, Science, Female Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Tech and Women's Health.
  • Where does Vivienne Ming travel from?

    Vivienne Ming generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Vivienne Ming?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Vivienne Ming 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 Vivienne Ming 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 Vivienne Ming 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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