Byron Reese

5 out of 5

AI Expert, Optimistic Futurist & Tech Entrepreneur; WSJ Bestselling Author of Five Books; Known as the "Future Of" Guy

Austin, TX, USA

Byron Reese Biography

Speaking across the globe, Byron Reese brings great enthusiasm and talent for deciphering our common destiny and unlocking business opportunities within it. As a successful entrepreneur and award-winning futurist, Reese employs his perspective as a historian, futurist, and technologist to illuminate how the technology of today can solve some of our most daunting global challenges.

As a futurist, he understands the unprecedented technological change upon us and explores the dramatic transformation of society it will bring. As a technologist and entrepreneur, he knows how to manage change and inspire innovation, while still meeting the immediate obligations and realities of operating a business.

Reese speaks around world to both technical and non-technical audiences, and his keynotes and appearances include SXSW and TEDxAustin, Fortune500 companies (Google, Dell, FedEx, Nvidia, Johnson & Johnson), universities (Rice University of Texas, Queen’s University, TWU) and futurist conferences (TimeMachine, PICNIC Festival in Amsterdam, Wolfram Data Summit, and the IEEE Conference) among others.

Reese has enjoyed a wide range of success over 30 years, including two NASDAQ IPOs as well as the sale of three companies he founded. He has written six books that have been translated into a dozen languages.

A highly sought-after keynote speaker, enlightening attendees across nations, Reese is an in demand forward thinker in his field.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/19/2026.

Byron Reese Speaking Topics

  • AI & Employment

    Byron helps audiences understand how automation, AI, and robotics reshape the workforce—clarifying what’s at risk, what’s emerging, and where humans create irreplaceable value.

    Popular Topics:

    • "Automation, AI & The Future of Work"
    • "A Great Time to Be a Human: Why No Machine Can Replace a Person"
    • "Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow"

  • Techno-Optimism

    Grounded in data and economic insight, Byron offers an optimistic view of technological progress—highlighting innovation cycles, human adaptability, and the coming opportunities created by exponential tech.

    Popular Topics:

    • "The Fourth Age: Answering the Big Questions of Tomorrow"
    • "The Next Seven Years"
    • "Reasoned Optimism"
    • "The Coming Golden Age of Humanity"
    • "How to Innovate in a Rapidly Changing World"

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Byron Reese Videos

Byron Reese Speaking Reel

Byron Reese Speaking Reel

Byron Reese - TEDxAustin

Byron Reese - TEDxAustin

Achieving Greatness Is A Choice

Byron Reese - AI, Agora & The Singularity

Byron Reese - AI, Agora & The Singularity

Is the internet the nervous system for a human superorganism? Futurist & author Byron Reese discusses technology mega-trends.

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Byron Reese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as AI & Employment, Techno-Optimism , Business & Leadership and Technology & Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Byron Reese for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Byron Reese generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Busch, Zack Kass, Ian Beacraft, Kevin Surace and Alex Salkever. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Byron Reese for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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