About Demis Hassabis
Demis Hassabis is the co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, the AI research laboratory behind AlphaGo, AlphaFold, and numerous other landmark breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. A former child chess prodigy and game developer, Hassabis leads some of the world's most ambitious AI research efforts including solving protein folding, one of biology's grand challenges. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2024 for DeepMind's contributions to protein structure prediction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Demis Hassabis charge for speaking?
Demis Hassabis's speaking fee ranges from $100,000+. This range reflects standard keynote fees for corporate events, conferences, and summits. The exact fee depends on event type, audience size, travel requirements, and session length.
How do I book Demis Hassabis?
To book Demis Hassabis for a speaking engagement, the best approach is to contact a speakers bureau that represents them or reach out to their management team directly. Be prepared to share your event date, location, audience size, and budget range.
What events is Demis Hassabis available for?
Demis Hassabis is typically available for corporate conferences, leadership summits, keynote addresses, and private events. Availability varies — contact a speakers bureau early, especially for high-demand dates.
Does Demis Hassabis's fee include travel?
Speaking fees of $100,000+ typically do not include travel and accommodation costs. These are usually negotiated separately and added to the final booking cost.