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ERIK QUALMAN

Keynote Speaker

Erik Qualman: Leading Digital Innovation and Inspiring Global Leadership in Technology and Education.

Erik Qualman is a globally recognized keynote speaker and five-time #1 bestselling author, renowned for his impact on digital leadership and social media insights. With engagements in over 55 countries and reaching 50 million people, Qualman is a leading voice in tech and business.

Ranked as the 2nd Most Likeable Author worldwide, after J.K. Rowling, Qualman’s influence transcends traditional boundaries. His Socialnomics work has appeared on esteemed platforms like 60 Minutes and the Wall Street Journal, adopted by entities from the National Guard to NASA. Qualman currently teaches Digital Leadership at Northwestern University, integrated into 500+ universities globally.

Outside academia, Qualman’s animation studio partners with brands like Disney and Cartier, creating impactful digital campaigns. A former MIT and Harvard edX labs faculty member, he holds an honorary doctorate for innovative contributions.

Qualman’s entrepreneurial spirit shines in his bestselling board game Kittycorn, blending creativity with business acumen. Despite professional success, he values family, inspired by a “World’s Greatest Dad” mug from his wife and daughters.

With a passion for technology-driven positive change, Erik Qualman redefines global digital leadership and innovation, leaving an enduring mark on the digital landscape and beyond.

“The ROI of social media is that your business will still exist in 5 years.”

Erik Qualman

Erik Qualman Speaking Sample:

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It is rare for speakers these days to conduct themselves with as much passion, emotion, attention to detail, and enthusiasm – all combined with a sincere, compelling interest in providing valuable information – as Erik does. Most just go through the motions.

Director of Client Services, Curata

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Business leaders are trying to wrap their arms around promoting their brand and rising above the marketplace clutter; Qualman gets it and provided our audience an easily understood path to get where they need to be in marketing today!

Founder Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence University of Pittsburgh

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Qualman tailored his thoughts & ideas to our industry with thought-provoking and clear views, outstanding delivery – we are thrilled to work with Erik in the future.

BlackRock

#1 Bestselling Author

The Focus Project: The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less

Whether you’re a programmer a mother a teacher or an entrepreneur 

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF…

1. You feel stretched too thin by trying to do too much.

2. There’s no time for relaxation or deep thinking.

3. You’re completing thousands of tasks without achieving your goals.

Welcome to The Focus Project a book designed to provide answers and solutions to the challenge of focusing in an unfocused world. Combining street science and institutional research alongside his own personal focus project Qualman delivers practical advice on doing the important things instead of a bunch of things. 

“Erik Qualman is a #1 Bestselling and author and keynote speaker. He was voted the World’s 2nd Most Likeable Author behind Harry Potter’s J.K. Rowling.“

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