Bryan Alexander Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Bryan Alexander is an internationally recognized futurist, educator, and author specializing in the intersection of technology and higher education. He earned his Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan in 1997, focusing on doppelgangers in Romantic-era fiction and poetry. Early in his career, he taught literature, writing, multimedia, and information technology studies at Centenary College of Louisiana, where he pioneered multi-campus interdisciplinary classes and organized an information literacy initiative. From 2002 to 2014, Alexander worked with the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small colleges and universities integrate digital technologies. During his tenure, he held several roles, including co-director of a regional education and technology center, director of emerging technologies, and senior fellow. In 2013, he founded Bryan Alexander Consulting, LLC, through which he consults with higher education institutions in the United States and abroad. Alexander is a prolific writer and speaker. His articles have appeared in prominent publications such as The Atlantic Monthly, Inside Higher Ed, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. He has been featured in media outlets including MSNBC, US News & World Report, National Public Radio, and Reuters. His book Academia Next: The Futures of Higher Education (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020) won an Association of Professional Futurists award. His latest book, Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Age of Climate Crisis, was published in 2023. Currently, Alexander serves as a senior scholar at Georgetown University, teaching graduate seminars in their Learning, Design, and Technology program. He is also the creator of the Future of Higher Education Observatory, a platform dedicated to exploring the evolving landscape of higher education. Through his work, Alexander continues to influence discussions on the future of academia, focusing on the impact of technological advancements and societal changes.