Walter Hood

Walter Hood

Keynote Speaker: Landscape Architect, Artist & Educator

Walter Hood Biography

Walter Hood is the creative director and founder of Hood Design Studio in Oakland, CA. He is also a former professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and lectures on professional and theoretical projects nationally and internationally. He is a recipient of the 2017 Academy of Arts and Letters Architecture Award, 2019 Knight Public Spaces Fellowship, 2019 MacArthur Fellowship, 2019 Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, 2021 Architectural League’s President’s Medal award, 2024 Vincent Scully Prize, and 2025 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalist in Architecture.

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Walter Hood Videos

Walter Hood - TED
Walter Hood - macfound
Walter Hood - Harvard Graduate School of Design

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How much does it cost to book Walter Hood for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Walter Hood speak about?

Walter Hood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Architecture, Creativity, Professors, Education, Educational Motivational, Education Reform, STEM, STEM Education, Black Heritage and TED.

Where does Walter Hood travel from?

Walter Hood generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Walter Hood?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Walter Hood 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 Walter Hood for your next private or corporate function.

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Walter Hood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art & Design, Architecture and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Walter Hood for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Walter Hood generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Deanna Van Buren, Mitch Resnick and Molly Wright Steenson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Walter Hood for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/10/2025.

Walter Hood Videos

Walter Hood - TED
Walter Hood - macfound
Walter Hood - Harvard Graduate School of Design
Walter Hood - WSJ Style
  • How do I book Walter Hood to speak at my event?

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

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

    Walter Hood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Architecture, Creativity, Professors, Education, Educational Motivational, Education Reform, STEM, STEM Education, Black Heritage and TED.
  • Where does Walter Hood travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Walter Hood 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 Walter Hood 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 Walter Hood 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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