Charlie Fink writes the weekly Forbes column “This Week in XR” and its companion podcast. He is the author of the upcoming “The New Metaverse Book” (Fall 2022), “Remote Collaboration, Virtual Conferences and the Future of Work” (2020), and the critically acclaimed AR-enabled books “Charlie Fink’s Metaverse” (2017), and “Convergence,... Read more
Charlie Fink writes the weekly Forbes column “This Week in XR” and its companion podcast. He is the author of the upcoming “The New Metaverse Book” (Fall 2022), “Remote Collaboration, Virtual Conferences and the Future of Work” (2020), and the critically acclaimed AR-enabled books “Charlie Fink’s Metaverse” (2017), and “Convergence, How The World Will Be Painted With Data” (2019). He teaches XR at Chapman University Film School in Orange, CA.
Fink’s forty year career at the convergence of popular culture and technology began at Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1987 where he famously came up with the idea for “The Lion King” and became the company’s youngest Vice-President. Fink’s work in technology began in 1992 when he joined Tim Disney’s pioneering location-based VR company, Virtual World Entertainment, as its COO. He was AOL Studios’ Senior Vice President & Chief Creative Officer (1995-1999) and President of American Greetings Interactive and Blue Mountain (2000-2004).Fink’s other experience includes exits from several startups and running the “New York Musical Festival.”
Fink’s consulting clients include both tech giants and start ups trying to find their place in the rapidly evolving metaverse ecosystem.
You can book Charlie Fink through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Charlie's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Charlie Fink's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Charlie tailored to your event.
Charlie Fink speaks on Big Data, Digital, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Charlie to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Charlie Fink for events worldwide, subject to Charlie's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Charlie Fink is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Charlie can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Charlie Fink on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Charlie can offer.
Charlie Fink delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Charlie Fink's areas of expertise include Big Data, Digital, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of Charlie's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Charlie Fink can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Big Data, Digital, Digital Trends, Future, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of Charlie's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Charlie Fink is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Charlie Fink, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Charlie's current availability for your dates.