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Keynote SpeakerJeremy Rifkin

Economic and Environmental Though Leader

Jeremy Rifkin is the best-selling author of twenty-three books translated into thirty-five languages. His most recent book Planet Aqua: Rethinking Our Home in the Universe (2024) is accompanied by his international bestsellers, The Age of Resilience (2022), The Green New Deal (2019), The Zero Marginal Cost Society (2014), The Third... Read more

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  • Sustainability
  • Cities
  • Future
  • Internet of Things
  • Renewable Energy

Biography

Jeremy Rifkin is the best-selling author of twenty-three books translated into thirty-five languages. His most recent book Planet Aqua: Rethinking Our Home in the Universe (2024) is accompanied by his international bestsellers, The Age of Resilience (2022), The Green New Deal (2019), The Zero Marginal Cost Society (2014), The Third Industrial Revolution (2011), The Empathic Civilization (2010), The European Dream (2004), The Hydrogen Economy (2002), The Age of Access (2000), The Biotech Century (1998), and The End of Work (1995).

He is a principal architect of the European Union’s and China’s economic plans for transitioning into a Third Industrial Revolution to address climate change, and he has served as an advisor to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer on the U.S. infrastructure plan. He is listed among the top ten most influential economic thinkers in The Huffington Post’s global survey of “The World’s Most Influential Voices.” According to EurActiv, “Jeremy Rifkin is an American economist and author whose best-selling Third Industrial Revolution arguably provided the blueprint for Germany’s transition to a low-carbon economy, and China’s strategic acceptance of climate policy.”

Jeremy Rifkin is the President of the TIR Consulting Group, LLC comprising many of the leading renewable energy companies, electricity transmission companies, engineering companies, construction companies, architectural firms, ICT and electronics companies, transport and logistics companies, advanced manufacturing companies, and economic modelers.

His global economic development team works with cities, regions, and national governments to develop the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure for a Collaborative Commons and a Third Industrial Revolution. The TIR Consulting Group LLC has worked with the regions of Hauts-de-France, the Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam and The Hague, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in the conceptualization, build out, and scale up of a smart Third Industrial Revolution infrastructure to transform their economies.

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What clients say about Jeremy Rifkin

“Perhaps no other author or thinker has had more influence on the EU’s ambitious climate and energy policy than the famous American ‘visionary’ Jeremy Rifkin.” The European Energy Review
“Jeremy Rifkin is an American economist and author whose best-selling Third Industrial Revolution arguably provided the blueprint for Germany’s transition to a low-carbon economy, and China’s strategic acceptance of climate policy.” EurActiv
“Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has not only read Jeremy Rifkin’s book, The Third Industrial Revolution, and taken it to heart. He and his colleagues have also made it the core of the country’s thirteenth Five-Year Plan… this blueprint for China’s future signals the most momentous shift in direction since the death of Mao and the advent of Deng Xiaoping’s reform and opening up in 1978.” The Huffington Post (Beijing)
“A thought provoking read… [in The Zero Marginal Cost Society,] Rifkin brings home the extent of the technologically induced upheaval that may lie ahead. How we deal with the consequences is up to us. A grand unifying theory of Rifkin’s thinking over four decades.” The Financial Times
“Admirable in its scope…what makes The Zero Marginal Cost Society worth reading is its audacity, its willingness to weave a vast string of developments into a heartening narrative of what our economic future may hold for the generations to come.” Fortune
“[In The Third Industrial Revolution] Jeremy Rifkin argues that green energy and the Internet will revolutionize society and the environment… with the European Union already on board, this is a big idea with backbone.” Nature

How to book Jeremy Rifkin as a keynote speaker

How do I book Jeremy Rifkin for a keynote speech?

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What are Jeremy Rifkin's speaking fees?

Jeremy Rifkin'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 Jeremy tailored to your event.

What topics does Jeremy Rifkin speak about?

Jeremy Rifkin speaks on Cities & Environment, Climate, Future, Future & Technology, Smart Cities. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jeremy to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Jeremy Rifkin available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Jeremy Rifkin for events worldwide, subject to Jeremy's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Jeremy Rifkin deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jeremy Rifkin is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Jeremy Rifkin?

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 Jeremy can accommodate.

Can Jeremy Rifkin tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Jeremy Rifkin 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 Jeremy can offer.

What languages does Jeremy Rifkin present in?

Jeremy Rifkin delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Jeremy Rifkin a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Jeremy Rifkin's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Future, Future & Technology, Smart Cities. To get a clear sense of Jeremy'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.

What kind of events can Jeremy Rifkin speak at?

Jeremy Rifkin can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Climate, Future, Future & Technology, Smart Cities is relevant. Details of Jeremy'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.

Does Jeremy Rifkin offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Jeremy Rifkin is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Jeremy Rifkin?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jeremy Rifkin, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jeremy's current availability for your dates.