Speaking Fee and Availability
Daniel Burrus speaking fee: what bureaus list and what moves the quote.
Most speaker bureaus list Daniel Burrus at $30,000 to $50,000 for an in-person keynote in the United States, before travel. A few list a lower band that starts near $20,000 to $25,000, which usually reflects virtual or shorter programs. Crimson lists him at $25K–$50K and confirms the exact figure in a written quote for your date.
Published fee range, in person
$30K–$50K
Bureau listings checked November 2026. Travel is quoted separately.
Final fee depends on format, date, location, travel, audience size, prep needs, recording rights, and whether the event needs a keynote, fireside chat, panel, workshop, or emcee role.
Event Fit
Where this speaker tends to fit best.
Daniel Burrus fits executive, association, and industry audiences that want a method for separating predictable technology trends from uncertain ones before they commit budget.
Best fit
Strategic foresight
Best fit
Hard trends and AI
Best fit
Manufacturing and healthcare leadership
Best fit
Association annual meetings
Published fees
What bureaus list for Daniel Burrus.
These are public listings, checked in November 2026. They are planning figures, not quotes. The fee for a specific date is confirmed in writing by the speaker's office.
| Source | Listed fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gotham Artists | $30,000 to $50,000 | States that the lower end usually applies to virtual events and the higher end to in-person US events. |
| BigSpeak | $30,001 to $40,000 | US events; varies by location and organization type. |
| The Speakers Group | $25,000 to $40,000 | Domestic keynote; varies by location and program length. |
| Key Speakers | $20,001 to $30,000 |
What moves the fee
Why two quotes for Daniel can differ.
Virtual or in person
The published spread is mostly a format spread. Listings put virtual programs at the low end and in-person US keynotes at the high end, so decide the delivery format before you compare numbers.
Industry version of the keynote
Burrus has delivered more than 2,800 keynotes and offers industry-specific programs, including one on technology-enabled innovation in healthcare. A talk rebuilt around your sector's hard trends takes more preparation than a standard Anticipatory Organization keynote, and the quote reflects it.
Program length and extra sessions
At least one bureau notes that his fee varies by program length. A keynote plus an executive working session on the same day is quoted as a package, not as two keynotes.
Location and travel
Bureaus quote his travel separately from the fee. Ask for the fee and the travel estimate as two lines so the committee compares like with like.
Formats
Ways to book Daniel Burrus.
Keynote
His core format. Published titles include The Anticipatory Organization, Accelerating Innovation: Using Hard Trends and Exponential Technology, and Leading With Strategic Foresight and Certainty.
Virtual keynote
Listed at the lower end of his range. Suits board briefings and distributed leadership meetings.
Keynote plus leadership session
Works when executives want to apply the Hard Trend method to their own plan after the main stage. Request it in the first brief so both parts are priced together.
Crimson confirms which formats are open for your date with the speaker's office before you commit to one.
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If Daniel is booked or over budget.
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$10K–$25K
Ian Khan
A technology futurist in a lower fee band, suited to association and regional audiences that want an accessible view of AI and the future of work.
$10K–$25K
Pascal Bornet
An automation specialist with McKinsey and EY experience, a practical fit for manufacturing and operations audiences on a tighter budget.
How booking works
From first request to signed agreement.
- 1. Send the brief. Date, city, audience, format and budget range. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing.
- 2. Availability and fee check. Crimson asks Daniel's office whether the date is open and what the fee is for your format, and replies within 24 hours with where things stand.
- 3. Compare options. The same reply includes comparable speakers at and below your budget, so the committee has a fallback.
- 4. Hold the date. Once you pick a speaker, Crimson requests a hold while your approvals run.
- 5. Offer and agreement. A written offer sets the fee, travel, recording rights and cancellation terms. The date is confirmed when the agreement is signed and the deposit is paid.
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What planners ask about Daniel Burrus.
How much does Daniel Burrus charge for a keynote?
Bureau listings checked in November 2026 put Daniel Burrus at about $30,000 to $50,000 for an in-person US keynote, with some listings starting near $20,000 to $25,000 for virtual or shorter programs. Travel is quoted separately.
Is Daniel Burrus's virtual fee lower?
Yes, according to public listings. Gotham Artists states that the lower end of his $30,000 to $50,000 range usually applies to virtual events and the higher end to in-person US events.
What does Daniel Burrus speak about?
Strategic foresight, his Hard Trend method, innovation and how leaders can anticipate technology-driven change, including AI. He is CEO of Burrus Research and the author of seven books, including The Anticipatory Organization and Flash Foresight.
How do I check Daniel Burrus's availability?
Send the event date, location, audience, format, and budget through Crimson Speakers. Crimson checks availability with the speaker's office and sends comparable AI speakers in the same reply. The service is free to event organizers.
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