Wagner James Au
Keynote Speaker: Metaverse Journalism Expert & Author; Founder of New World Notes; Author of "The Making of Second Life"
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Wagner James Au Biography
Wagner James Au is recognized for his expertise in the metaverse, with more than two decades of experience reporting on, writing about, and consulting within virtual worlds. Au's career took a pioneering turn when Linden Lab contracted him as an embedded journalist inside Second Life, making him the first reporter officially embedded in a virtual world. Operating under the avatar name Hamlet Au, he documented the platform's evolution from early beta to mainstream adoption, producing work that helped define the field of metaverse journalism. This experience became the foundation for his book "The Making of Second Life," a behind-the-scenes account of how Linden Lab and its community built a major virtual world.
Au is also the author of "Game Design Secrets" and "Making a Metaverse That Matters: From Snow Crash & Second Life to A Virtual World Worth Fighting For." Drawing on extensive industry experience, "Making a Metaverse That Matters" examines the development and future of virtual worlds, featuring interviews with industry insiders such as Neal Stephenson and analysis of platforms including Meta, Roblox, Fortnite, and VRChat.
In addition to his books, Au founded New World Notes, recognized as the longest-running and most-cited news site focused on metaverse news and culture. His journalism has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Wired, and other major publications, and his work has been cited by BBC, CNN International, NPR, and Washington Post. Au has contributed to Fortune's Eye on AI newsletter, reflecting his focus on the intersection of generative AI and virtual worlds. He has spoken at venues including South by Southwest, the Milken Institute, Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, and O'Reilly's ETech series, providing insights on digital culture and immersive technology.
Beyond journalism, Au has developed a consulting practice, advising on metaverse-related projects for organizations such as Samsung, Mattel, Deloitte, Forrester, and government bodies in the United States and European Union. As a keynote speaker and media commentator, he addresses topics including real-world use cases of the metaverse, the impact of generative AI, and the influence of spatial computing and platforms like Apple's Vision Pro on the industry. With a career that predates mainstream metaverse discussions, Au continues to be a leading voice in virtual worlds, digital culture, and immersive technology.
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Wagner James Au is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Author, Technology, Education, Economy, Finance, Modern Media, Innovation, Futurism, Virtual Reality, Gaming, Business Authors, News & Media, Non-Fiction Authors, Virtual, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
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Wagner James Au generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Wagner James Au is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Author and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wagner James Au for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Wagner James Au generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brenda Louise Romero, Thomas Frey and Ian Beacraft. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wagner James Au for an upcoming event.
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Making a metaverse that matters | Wagner James Au interview/podcast
Wagner James Au has been covering the idea of the metaverse for decades. He was the first embedded journalist inside the world of Second Life, the early virtual world from Linden Lab. And now he’s back with his own book about the metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that are all interconnected, like in novels such as Snow Crash and Ready Player One
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Neal Stephenson isn’t giving up on the metaverse—or crypto
The author of ‘Snow Crash’ and co-founder of Lamina1 talks about the novel’s long-delayed Hollywood adaptation, and why he finally decided to develop a real-world metaverse of his own.
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Remember Second Life? That Could Be Facebook’s Future
A Q&A with Wagner James Au, author of “The Making of Second Life,” on why the short-lived success of the first virtual world has lessons for the metaverse.
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Weirdly, Taylor Swift Is Extremely Close to Creating a True Metaverse
Taylor Swift has released a new album called Midnights. Over the past several weeks, Swift has presided over a meticulous online rollout: Ahead of the album’s drop, she launched “Midnights Mayhem With Me,” a TikTok video series wherein she released the 13 track names one by one via bingo. This week, she went as far as to release a full launch schedule for fans via Instagram that detailed exactly what would happen at which times and where online—including a “special very chaotic surprise” at 3 a.m. ET last night.
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There Will Never Be Another Second Life
The virtual world, a strange cross between Burning Man and Neal Stephenson’s metaverse, marks its 20th anniversary with no true corporate competitor in sight.
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How much does it cost to book Wagner James Au for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Wagner James Au, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Wagner James Au are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Wagner James Au, 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 Wagner James Au speak about?
Wagner James Au is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Author, Technology, Education, Economy, Finance, Modern Media, Innovation, Futurism, Virtual Reality, Gaming, Business Authors, News & Media, Non-Fiction Authors, Virtual, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Wagner James Au travel from?
Wagner James Au generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Wagner James Au?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wagner James Au 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 Wagner James Au 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 Wagner James Au 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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