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Ken Banks

Founder of kiwanja.net

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Ken Banks Biography

As the founder of kiwanja.net, Ken Banks leverages mobile technology for positive social and environmental change in the developing world. His early research helped establish FrontlineSMS, one of the most effective text messaging field communication systems available. His most recent project, Means of Exchange, uses everyday technology to promote the use of local resources.

Banks has worked at the intersection of technology, anthropology, conservation and development for the past twenty-five years and, during that time, has lived and worked across the African continent.

He is a PopTech Fellow, a Tech Awards Laureate, an Ashoka Fellow and a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and has been internationally recognized for his technology-based work. In 2013 he was nominated for the TED Prize, and in 2015 was a Visiting Fellow at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. In late 2015 Ken was appointed CARE International’s first Entrepreneur in Residence.

Banks' book “The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator”, was published in 2013.

In recognition of his pioneering work in mobile, in June 2017 Ken was presented with the Eugene L. Lawler Award for Humanitarian Contributions to Computer Science by the Association for Computing Machinery in the USA.

Speaking Topics
  • consumption

    industrial companies business markets change brands people cars customers

  • global

    system cities greece mobile growth government china ountries euro

  • ideas

    thought change power start understanding build human future open

  • portugal

    india africa mobile forest technology regulation people understanding rural

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  • HOW TO BOOK Ken Banks?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Ken Banks for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Ken Banks, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Ken Banks or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Ken Banks?

    Speaking fees for Ken Banks, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ken Banks charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ken Banks, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Ken Banks?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ken Banks for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ken Banks for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Ken Banks or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Ken Banks or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Founder of kiwanja.net

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Ken Banks Biography

As the founder of kiwanja.net, Ken Banks leverages mobile technology for positive social and environmental change in the developing world. His early research helped establish FrontlineSMS, one of the most effective text messaging field communication systems available. His most recent project, Means of Exchange, uses everyday technology to promote the use of local resources.

Banks has worked at the intersection of technology, anthropology, conservation and development for the past twenty-five years and, during that time, has lived and worked across the African continent.

He is a PopTech Fellow, a Tech Awards Laureate, an Ashoka Fellow and a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and has been internationally recognized for his technology-based work. In 2013 he was nominated for the TED Prize, and in 2015 was a Visiting Fellow at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. In late 2015 Ken was appointed CARE International’s first Entrepreneur in Residence.

Banks' book “The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator”, was published in 2013.

In recognition of his pioneering work in mobile, in June 2017 Ken was presented with the Eugene L. Lawler Award for Humanitarian Contributions to Computer Science by the Association for Computing Machinery in the USA.

Ken Banks Speaking Topics

  • consumption

    industrial companies business markets change brands people cars customers

  • global

    system cities greece mobile growth government china ountries euro

  • ideas

    thought change power start understanding build human future open

  • portugal

    india africa mobile forest technology regulation people understanding rural

Ken Banks Videos

  • Ken Banks on technology and democratization of opportunities ...
  • Apps for Good Founder Talks - Ken Banks, Kiwanja.net and ...

Ken Banks Books

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  • How to book Ken Banks?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Ken Banks for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Ken Banks, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Ken Banks or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ken Banks?

    Speaking fees for Ken Banks, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Ken Banks charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ken Banks, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Ken Banks?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ken Banks for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ken Banks for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Ken Banks or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Ken Banks or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Ken Banks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as consumption, global, ideas and portugal. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ken Banks for your event is available upon request. Ken Banks generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Schmidt, Scott Dinsmore, Eric Lefkofsky, Peter Diamandis and Dan Ariely. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ken Banks for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Ken Banks Speaking Topics

  • consumption

    industrial companies business markets change brands people cars customers

  • global

    system cities greece mobile growth government china ountries euro

  • ideas

    thought change power start understanding build human future open

  • portugal

    india africa mobile forest technology regulation people understanding rural

Ken Banks Speaker Videos

  • Ken Banks on technology and democratization of opportunities ...
    Apps for Good Founder Talks - Ken Banks, Kiwanja.net and ...

Ken Banks News

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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