CEO, Virtue; Author, "The Ethical Nightmare Challenge" and "Ethical Machines."

Reid Blackman Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Q: What is Reid Blackman's speaking fee?

Reid Blackman speaking fee typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. The lower end usually applies to virtual engagements, while the higher end is for in-person events in the US. However, fees may exceed this range for a variety of reasons, like extended activities or international travel. Other factors such as popularity, career stage, and current demand can also influence the final fee. For an accurate and up-to-date quote based on your specific event details, please contact Gotham Artists. We will provide detailed information and assistance to ensure you have the latest fee structure.

CEO, Virtue; Author, "The Ethical Nightmare Challenge" and "Ethical Machines."

Speaking Fee:

$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:

NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category:

Technology

Secondary Topic Category:

Creativity and Innovation

Reid Blackman Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Reid Blackman, Ph.D. is the Founder and CEO of Virtue, where he leads company efforts in designing Responsible AI programs for the Global 1000. He is also the author of “The Ethical Nightmare Challenge” (April 2026) and “Ethical Machines” (2022, HBR Press), as well as host of the Ethical Machines podcast.

Reid Blackman, Ph.D. is the author of “The Ethical Nightmare Challenge” (April 2026) and “Ethical Machines” (2022, HBR Press), as well as host of the Ethical Machines podcast. He leads Virtue in developing and implementing The Ethical Nightmare Challenge with clients, having previously led the company’s efforts in designing Responsible AI programs and training for the likes of Amazon, Etsy, Kraft Heinz, Merck, US Bank, Nationwide, and more. He has also advised the Canadian government on their federal AI regulations, was a founding member of EY’s External AI Advisory Board, and was an external Senior Advisor to the Deloitte AI Institute. He is also a keynote speaker, having delivered presentations to dozens of professional associations and conferences, as well as to the FBI, NASA, and the World Economic Forum. His work has been profiled by The Wall Street Journal, CNN, the BBC, Forbes, and Fox News. His written work appears in The Harvard Business Review and The New York Times. Prior to founding Virtue, Reid was a professor of philosophy at Colgate University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Rising to The Ethical Nightmare Challenge (for leaders)

AI is getting more complex, fast — and most organizations are already behind. In this talk, Reid Blackman explains why the standard playbook for managing AI risk is failing: it's slow, impossible to scale, and focused on compliance rather than preventing the actual disasters that keep leaders up at night. As AI systems gain autonomy and take real-world actions, the window to get this right is closing. Drawing on his work with Fortune 500 companies and his forthcoming book The Ethical Nightmare Challenge, Reid introduces a faster, more scalable alternative: a method that focuses organizations on the specific AI failures that would be catastrophic for them, builds practical resources to prevent those failures, and trains employees at every level to use them — deployable in weeks, not years. Target Audience: C-suite executives, heads of departments, project leaders, leaders responsible for AI strategy. Learning Outcomes: Attendees will understand why traditional responsible AI programs fail at scale; how increasing AI autonomy creates new and compounding risks; and how to implement a nightmare-focused, organizationally scalable alternative quickly.

Rising to the Ethical Nightmare Challenge (for all employees)

AI is changing how work gets done — and with that comes real risk. Not abstract, theoretical risk, but the kind that can damage your company's reputation, expose it to legal liability, or harm the very customers you serve. The problem is that most organizations are leaving their employees completely unprepared to spot those risks, let alone do anything about them. In this talk, Reid Blackman breaks down what AI actually is, how it can go wrong in your day-to-day work, and what you can do about it — without needing a technical background or a law degree. You'll leave with a clear, practical way to think about AI risk that you can apply immediately, no matter your role. Target Audience: General employees at organizations using or planning to use AI — no technical background required. Learning Outcomes: Attendees will understand how AI can fail in ways that create real harm; why every employee — not just the tech team — has a role to play in catching those failures; and a simple framework for identifying and flagging AI risks in their own work.

What is Reid Blackman's speaking fee?

Reid Blackman's speaking fee typically ranges from $20,000 to $30,000. The lower end usually applies to virtual engagements, while the higher end is for in-person events in the US. However, fees may exceed this range for a variety of reasons, like extended activities or international travel. Other factors such as popularity, career stage, and current demand can also influence the final fee.

For an accurate and up-to-date quote based on your specific event details, please contact Gotham Artists. We will provide detailed information and assistance to ensure you have the latest fee structure.

Why Book Reid Blackman with Gotham Artists?

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Reid Blackman: Speaker Reel

The expertise Reid brings to AI and ethics is top-tier. His approach encourages bold, forward-thinking decisions while maintaining a strong awareness of ethical impact. — From Meredith Anastasio Managing Director, Emerging Technology Events Division at Opal Group Having a compass to guide decision-makers through the AI ethical haze is essential. Reid's charismatic approach and practical frameworks are invaluable. — From Stuart Luelf Senior Director at Centre for Institutional Investors Reid excels at demonstrating how AI ethics is more than abstract principles or conversations without clear outcomes. He reveals how ethical practices can be operationalized in ways that are practical and scalable. — From Uthman Ali Global Responsible AI Officer at BP

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Reid Blackman Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:

NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category:

Technology

Secondary Topic Category:

Creativity and Innovation

Reid Blackman Speaker Profile: At A Glance

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Rising to The Ethical Nightmare Challenge (for leaders)

Rising to the Ethical Nightmare Challenge (for all employees)

What is Reid Blackman's speaking fee?

Why Book Reid Blackman with Gotham Artists?

How Do I Know if Reid Blackman is the Right Keynote Speaker for My Event?

How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Reid Blackman?

Reid Blackman Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Travels From: NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category: Technology

Secondary Topic Category: Creativity and Innovation

Reid Blackman Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Rising to The Ethical Nightmare Challenge (for leaders)

Rising to the Ethical Nightmare Challenge (for all employees)

What is Reid Blackman's speaking fee?

Why Book Reid Blackman with Gotham Artists?

How Do I Know if Reid Blackman is the Right Keynote Speaker for My Event?

How Far in Advance Do I Need To Book Reid Blackman?

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Travels From:

NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category:

Technology

Secondary Topic Category:

Creativity and Innovation