Brett King Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Brett King is a globally recognized futurist, bestselling author, and fintech pioneer whose work has significantly influenced the digital transformation of banking and financial services. Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1968, King began his career as a coder before becoming a leading voice in the intersection of technology and finance. He studied at Monash University and later taught MBA courses for the Australian Graduate School of Management in Hong Kong. In 2011, King co-founded Moven, the world’s first mobile-only bank, which introduced real-time financial tracking and gamified budgeting to a global audience. Under his leadership, Moven raised over $40 million and expanded its services internationally. Today, the company operates as a Banking-as-a-Service platform, empowering banks and fintechs worldwide to offer digital financial solutions. King is also the host of "Breaking Banks," the world’s first and #1 ranked fintech radio show and podcast, which has reached listeners in 180 countries. Additionally, he co-hosts "The Futurists," a podcast that explores emerging technologies and their societal impacts. His thought leadership has earned him appearances on major media outlets, including CNBC, BBC, and Bloomberg, and invitations to speak at prestigious events such as TEDx, Web Summit, and IBM’s World of Watson. As an author, King has written several influential books, including "Bank 2.0," "Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane," and "Bank 4.0." His work has been translated into over a dozen languages and has topped bestseller lists in more than 20 countries. Notably, President Xi Jinping cited "Augmented" in his 2018 national address on artificial intelligence. King was inducted into the Fintech Hall of Fame in 2020 and has been recognized as a leading global influencer in financial services. Currently based in New York, King continues to advise governments, regulators, and financial institutions on navigating the evolving digital landscape. His latest book, "The Rise of Technosocialism," delves into the societal implications of artificial intelligence, climate change, and economic inequality. Through his work, King remains at the forefront of discussions on the future of money, technology, and society.