I had the honor of booking Byron Reese as a speaker for the recent ESCA Summer Educational Conference,
and his presentation titled “How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World” exceeded all expectations. As a futurist, author, and technologist, Byron captivated the audience with his unique insights and expertise, delivering one of the best sessions we have ever had. Byron’s ability to bridge the gap between predicting future developments and guiding businesses to capitalize on them was exceptional. His exploration of how radical technological advancements create new multi-billion-dollar companies while dismantling old ones provided valuable insights that resonated with our attendees. It sparked thought-provoking discussions and emphasized the need for proactive preparation in the face of rapid change. What set Byron’s talk apart was not only the insightful content he delivered but also his exceptional delivery style. His well-thought-out presentation and captivating storytelling held the audience’s attention from start to finish…
— Julie Kagy, Director of Operations, Exhibition Services Contractors Association
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Byron Reese
Keynote Speaker - CEO, AI Expert, Tech Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author
CEO, AI expert, tech entrepreneur, and best-selling author, Byron Reese shows audiences how to harness technology to expand human potential and build a better future.
Meet Byron Reese
Byron Reese is an AI expert, futurist, and technology entrepreneur known for his optimistic perspective on the future of work and society. As CEO of scissortail.ai, he leads innovation in artificial intelligence while helping organizations understand how to successfully deploy emerging technologies.
A captivating speaker, Byron explores topics including AI, robotics, and the future of work, encouraging audiences to see technology as a tool that amplifies human capability and progress.
Byron Reese is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Byron Reese’s fees.
Want to book Byron Reese for an event?
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-995-0905 to book Byron Reese for a keynote speech, corporate event, leadership program, workshop, fireside chat, virtual appearance, or other private or professional event.
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Biography
Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
With over 25 years as a successful tech entrepreneur, Byron Reese has built and scaled multiple companies, including ventures that led to two NASDAQ IPOs. He holds numerous patents in areas such as crowdsourcing, content creation, and psychographic, and has been recognized for pioneering new approaches to media and technology.
He currently serves as CEO of scissortail.ai, where he continues to drive advancements in artificial intelligence. In addition to his business leadership, Byron serves on public and private boards and has founded nonprofit organizations.
A Leading Voice on the Future
Known as the “Future of” expert, Byron has spoken globally on topics ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to banking, education, agriculture, and the future of the planet. His work explores the intersection of technology and humanity, with a focus on how innovation shapes productivity, progress, and quality of life.
A prolific author, Byron has written multiple books translated into over a dozen languages, covering subjects such as AI, blockchain, and the evolving workplace. His insights have been featured in major media outlets including Bloomberg Businessweek, Financial Times, The New York Times, and NPR.
Through engaging storytelling and a clear, reasoned perspective, Byron emphasizes a central idea: technology multiplies human ability. His message encourages audiences to embrace innovation as a means to enhance productivity, elevate living standards, and build a more prosperous future.
How to Hire Byron Reese
To hire Byron Reese for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Byron Reese is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.
After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Byron Reese’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Byron Reese for your program.
Byron Reese Booking Fee
The cost to book Byron Reese depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Byron Reese’s speaking fee starts at $27,500. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.
For the most accurate Byron Reese booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.
Speaking Topics & Programs
Audiences can expect a forward looking keynote on AI, employment, innovation, education, and the big questions shaping the years ahead. These talks center on the future of work, the value of human contribution, and the opportunities that come with rapid change.
Common keynote themes include: AI and employment, automation, the future of work, techno-optimism, innovation, leadership, education, and long term thinking.
Automation, AI, and the Future of Work
What changes when machines do more, and what matters most when people do what only people can do?
This talk explores automation, AI, and the future of work through a practical and human lens. It frames this moment as both a challenge and an opportunity, with a focus on preparing for the jobs of tomorrow and understanding why no machine can replace a person.
- Understand the forces reshaping work through automation and AI
- Focus on the human strengths that remain essential
- Prepare for the jobs and opportunities emerging next
Ideal for audiences navigating workforce change, talent strategy, and the impact of AI on their industry.
The Fourth Age and the Next Seven Years
Big questions require clear thinking, reasoned optimism, and a view of what comes next.
Built around themes from The Fourth Age, The Next Seven Years, and Reasoned Optimism, this keynote looks ahead to the choices and possibilities that will define the near future. It offers a hopeful but thoughtful perspective on change, progress, and the coming opportunities for humanity.
- Consider the major questions shaping the years ahead
- Use optimism as a framework for decision making
- Think more clearly about what the next seven years may demand
Ideal for leaders, organizations, and audiences looking for a broader perspective on change and long term opportunity.
Innovating in a Rapidly Changing World
Innovation matters most when people and institutions are willing to adapt with purpose.
This talk focuses on how to innovate in a rapidly changing world, with relevance for both business and education. It connects leadership, technology, and learning in a way that helps audiences think about how organizations can respond to change with greater clarity and intention.
- Build a stronger mindset for adapting to rapid change
- Connect innovation to leadership and learning
- Rethink education and development for the 21st century
Ideal for business leaders, educators, and teams working through change, growth, and new technology.
Closing Takeaway
Across every topic, the core message is clear: the future will be shaped by how people respond to change. AI, automation, innovation, and education all point to the same challenge and opportunity, which is preparing thoughtfully for what comes next.
Featured Client Reviews for Byron Reese
Byron Reese was a hit at our latest meeting!
His insights into how technological advancements could impact our collective future were interesting and thought-provoking, to say the very least. Our attendees were discussing his presentation well after the meeting. Byron was excellent to work with leading up to the event. As a program planner, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with him well in advance of the meeting. He took the time to learn about our organization and customized his content to reflect our industry. He was professional, polished, and definitely a hit with our 200 municipal utility representatives!
— Lauri Isaacson, WPPI Energy
At a time when tech finds itself in a tumultuous period,
we were fortunate to have Byron speak to our team about the future of technology. His message was inspiring, hopeful, and optimistic. He delivered his talk with authenticity and passion. Simply put, he nailed it!
— Global Head of Industry, Consumer Electronics, Google
Ideas worth taking offstage.
Discover books from Byron Reese and continue exploring their ideas beyond the keynote.
Wasted: How We Squander Time, Money, and Natural Resources-and What We Can Do About It
Wasted is a riveting exploration of the complicated, and often surprising, ways that waste occurs in our businesses, our communities, and our lives
“A smart, unconventional book that takes readers far beyond what they think they know about a complex subject.”—Kari Byron, former cast member of MythBusters
The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity
“The Fourth Age not only discusses what the rise of A.I. will mean for us, it also forces readers to challenge their preconceptions. And it manages to do all this in a way that is both entertaining and engaging.” —The New York Times
As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species.
We Are Agora: How Humanity Functions as a Single Superorganism That Shapes Our World and Our Future
Discover a groundbreaking new way of thinking about life, society, and the future of our species that bridges science and human history.
Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future--and Shape It
"Byron Reese gets to the heart of what makes humans different from all others." —Midwest Book Review
What makes the human mind so unique? And how did we get this way?
This fascinating tale explores the three leaps in our history that made us what we are—and will change how you think about our future.
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Selected interviews, profiles, reviews, and media appearances featuring Byron Reese.