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Keynote SpeakerTony Seba

World-renowned expert, thought leader and speaker on technology disruption and transformation at the product, sector and societal levels

Tony Seba is a world-renowned thought leader, author, speaker, educator, angel investor and Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Tony is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book “Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation – How Silicon Valley Will Make Oil, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Electric Utilities and Conventional Cars Obsolete by... Read more

Biography

Tony Seba is a world-renowned thought leader, author, speaker, educator, angel investor and Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Tony is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book “Clean Disruption of Energy and Transportation – How Silicon Valley Will Make Oil, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Electric Utilities and Conventional Cars Obsolete by 2030” and co-author of “Rethinking Humanity: Five Foundational Sector Disruptions, the Lifecycle of Civilizations, and the Coming Age of Freedom”.

Tony’s work focuses on the science of change, disruption and transformation. He is the creator of the Seba Technology Disruption Framework: the complex patterns of change (including cost-curves, S-curves and convergence) that have helped to accurately predict the ongoing phase change disruptions of transportation, energy, information and food & agriculture, as well as implications for society and geopolitics.

In 2006, Tony foresaw the rise of Apple, Google, Netflix, and Salesforce. In 2010, Tony foresaw the rise of a trillion-dollar solar industry. And in 2014, Tony accurately foresaw the trillion- dollar rise of solar, batteries and electric vehicles.

He has been featured in several movies and documentaries including Bloomberg’s “Forward Thinking: A Sustainable World”, 2040, and SunGanges. Tony is a recipient of many awards; including the Savvy Award, Solar Future Today’s Visionary Influencer Award, Clean Energy Action’s Sunshine Award and the inaugural ASES Solar Transformation Recognition.

Tony has been a keynote speaker at hundreds of global events and organizations including Google, Conference on World Affairs, the Global Leaders Forum, Intersolar, China EV100, the European Commission, Davos, COP21, CLSA, J.P. Morgan, Nomura, and the National Governors Association.

He has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate leaders at Stanford Continuing Studies. Tony has a Stanford MBA and a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Popular Talks by Tony Seba

  • Rethinking Today and the Future — The Great Transformation

    The ongoing Phase Change Disruption of Energy, Transportation, Food & Agriculture, Labor and Intelligence are turning the 2020s into the most disruptive decade in history — Implications for the Economy, Land Use, Climate Change and Society. 
 The ongoing Disruptions of the Five Foundational Sectors of the Economy are enabling…
  • The New Economics of Energy — How SWB Superpower will Transform the Global Economy

    Solar, Wind and Batteries (SWB) will not just disrupt energy; they will radically transform the architecture, patterns and behaviors of our energy system. The SWB energy system will generate Superpower, probably the most transformative energy to emerge on the planet since the steam engine. SWB Superpower will generate several times…
  • The Phase Change Disruption of Transportation

    The On-Demand, Electric and Autonomous Disruption – Implications for Peak Oil Demand, Re-Design of Cities and Geopolitics. 
 The Transportation as a Service (TaaS) phase change disruption will have dramatic implications for industries including auto, oil, shipping, logistics, parking, real estate and insurance. Implications for society, from local politics to…
  • The Disruption of the Food System

    The Precision Fermentation / Food-As-Software Disruption will create a dramatically new food system — a transformation not seen in 10,000 years. 


    This Phase Change Disruption will have dramatic implications for industrial agriculture, geopolitics, climate change, health, materials, investments while enabling the largest land use transformation in human history. 


  • Solving Climate Change by 2035

    The ongoing Disruptions of Energy, Transportation, Food & Agriculture and Information mean that society can choose to reduce emissions 90% by 2035 and go net-negative by 2040 with technologies we already have.

More talks

  • Clean Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Market Disruption
  • Technology Trends
  • Transportation

How to book Tony Seba as a keynote speaker

How do I book Tony Seba for a keynote speech?

You can book Tony Seba through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Tony's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Tony Seba's speaking fees?

Tony Seba'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 Tony tailored to your event.

What topics does Tony Seba speak about?

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

Is Tony Seba available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Tony Seba for events worldwide, subject to Tony'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 Tony Seba 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 Tony Seba 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 Tony Seba?

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 Tony can accommodate.

Can Tony Seba tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Tony Seba 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 Tony can offer.

What languages does Tony Seba present in?

Tony Seba 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.

What makes Tony Seba a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Tony Seba's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Climate, Entrepreneurial, Technology, Transportation. To get a clear sense of Tony'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 Tony Seba speak at?

Tony Seba 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, Entrepreneurial, Technology, Transportation is relevant. Details of Tony'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 Tony Seba 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 Tony Seba is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Tony Seba?

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