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#1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker

Erik Qualman Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

#1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker

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

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Technology

 

Erik Qualman Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Erik Qualman is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and digital leadership expert known for helping organizations navigate the fast-moving world of social media, AI, and emerging technology. The author of Socialnomics, his work has been widely recognized for shaping conversations around digital transformation and innovation. Qualman equips audiences with practical strategies to lead, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Erik Qualman is a globally recognized keynote speaker on AI, digital leadership, focus, and the future of work. He is a 5x #1 bestselling author and has spoken in over 60 countries and reached more than 60 million people while earning a 4.9 rating out of 5 for motivating his audiences. Qualman helps organizations turn change into a competitive advantage. He is known for helping leaders and teams future-proof themselves in an AI-powered world—focusing not just on technology, but on the human behaviors that drive success. A former Silicon Valley executive and sitting professor at Harvard and MIT’s edX Labs, he earned an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work. Qualman currently teaches Digital Leadership & AI at Northwestern University. His work sits at the intersection of innovation, leadership, and emerging technology, with a practical focus on moving to action. His high-energy, interactive keynotes move audiences to action—literally and figuratively. Attendees wear his signature green glasses as a reminder to focus on the future—thinking big versus busy—creating a memorable experience that blends insights with fun. His work has been featured on 60 Minutes and in The Wall Street Journal, and used by organizations ranging from Google to the FBI. He was voted the 2nd Most Likely Author in the World behind the Harry Potter series. Qualman’s Socialnomics work has been deployed by Nordstrom to the National Guard to NASA. His commencement address on “Things Happen for You, Not to You” is one of the most-watched in the world on YouTube.
“Equalman raised the bar to a new high that few will be able to match. His presentation delivered a perfect mix of thought leadership trends, and the building blocks required to thrive in this era.” — Playstation “Qualman’s messaging made a difference with our cast members. Our board even requested green glasses!” — Disney “Qualman was dynamic and inspiring. We appreciated that he tailored his presentation to suit our agency and audience. He was excited to engage with the audience and he incorporated themes and talking points from earlier presentations into his block, which made his message even more relevant.” — FBI “Equalman’s presentation was the most important presentation — in terms of immediate in how I approach my job — that I have sat through in 10 years!” — ADP “Qualman is to Digital Leadership what Deming is to quality and Drucker is to management.” — NYU
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