Brian Schmidt - speakerbookingagency

Brian Schmidt Speaker & Booking Information

Vice-Chancellor, Australian National University

Speaker’s Fee Range: Please Contact
Travels From: Available Upon Request

About Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt Biography

Brian Schmidt is a Distinguished Professor of Astronomy and the Australian National University's 12th Vice-Chancellor and President. Brian grew up in Montana and Alaska and graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in physics and astronomy in 1989. He received his Astronomy Master's degree (1992) and Ph.D. (1993) from Harvard University under the direction of Robert Kirshner. He and Nick Suntzeff founded the HighZ SN Search team in 1994, which consisted of 20 astronomers from five continents who utilized distant exploding stars to track the expansion of the Universe back in time. The finding of an accelerating Universe by this group was selected Breakthrough of the Year by Science Magazine in 1998. In 2000, Brian Schmidt received the Australian Government's inaugural Malcolm McIntosh award for achievement in the Physical Sciences, the Australian Academy of Sciences Pawsey Medal in 2001, the Astronomical Society of India's Vainu Bappu Medal in 2002, and an Australian Research Council Federation Fellowship in 2005. Schmidt and his High-Z SN Search Team colleagues shared the Shaw Prize for Astronomy in 2006, as well as the 2007 Gruber Prize for Cosmology and the 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Physics. Brian Schmidt shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics with Adam Riess and Saul Perlmutter for their work on the speeding universe. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, the Royal Society, the United States Academy of Science, the Royal Society, the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences, and the Indian Academy of Sciences. He was named a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2013. Brian also owns and operates Maipenrai Vineyard and Winery in the Canberra District, a 2.7-acre vineyard and small winery that specializes in Pinot Noir.

Book Brian Schmidt Now!

As a renowned expert and highly sought-after speaker, Brian Schmidt's expertise is in high demand. To book Brian Schmidt for your next event, conference, or workshop, please contact our speaker booking agency. Our experienced team will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and help secure Brian Schmidt's participation. With our professional guidance and seamless booking process, you can ensure a memorable and impactful experience for your audience. Don't miss the opportunity to engage your audience with Brian Schmidt's compelling insights and inspire positive change within your organization. Fill out the booking request form to take the first step in securing Brian Schmidt for your next speaking engagement.

Interested in booking Brian Schmidt for a virtual meeting?

Contact SpeakerBookingAgency today at 1-888-752-5831 to book Brian Schmidt for a virtual event, virtual meeting, virtual appearance, virtual keynote speaking engagement, webinar, video conference, or Zoom meeting. Our experienced booking agents at SpeakerBookingAgency are dedicated to securing the best price and availability for Brian Schmidt and a wide range of esteemed speakers.

Book Brian Schmidt for your Virtual Meeting

SpeakerBookingAgency is a leading platform for booking exceptional speakers across various industries. Since 1999, we have built strong relationships with top speakers, agents, publicists, and managers. Our expertise extends beyond sports, catering to all types of companies and event planners seeking renowned speakers like Brian Schmidt for their virtual engagements.

Request Information

Golden star with lines on both end

This inquiry is for PAID corporate appearances, speaking engagements and endorsements only. Due to the volume of emails and calls, we cannot respond to inquiries related to autograph requests, donations, non-paying charity events or personal messages to Speaker. We look forward to making your next event a success.