Chris Adams is an internationally recognised pioneer in new media and a media, entertainment, and technology executive with over 20 years of experience. He has successfully created partnerships, programs, and revenue-generating initiatives throughout his career to benefit brands, their customers, and users worldwide.
In 2003, Adams joined eBay's Jeff Skoll as the Chief Vision Officer to contribute to the development of ParticipantMedia.com. During his tenure, the company released several critically acclaimed movies, including Syriana, North Country, Good Night and Good Luck, The Soloist, and the documentary Murderball. These films received a remarkable 11 Academy Award nominations in 2005. Additionally, Adams played a significant role in developing the award-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, which was created in collaboration with former Vice President Al Gore. This documentary won an Academy Award for Best Documentary and contributed to Gore being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Following his time at ParticipantMedia.com, Adams has led media initiatives for major companies such as Amazon, Facebook, HBO, and Comcast. In late 2022, he moved from Brisbane, Australia, to Eugene, Oregon.
Chris was born and raised in Pennsylvania and holds a double major in English Literature and Mass Communications from the University of Denver. He further pursued his academic pursuits by obtaining an MFA from USC's School of Film and TV and an MFA/PhD with honours from USC's School of Professional Writing, completing both degrees concurrently.
Booking Chris as a speaker provides your team or business with the opportunity to learn from a visionary leader who has shaped global media landscapes and can inspire innovative strategies for success.
How can I book Chris Adams for my next event?
Email chris.adams@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Chris Adams available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Chris Adams's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Chris directly.
What topics does Chris Adams specialise in?
Chris Adams specialises in discussing new media, media and entertainment, technology and more.
What is Chris Adams's speaking style like?
Chris delivers insightful presentations that inspire innovation, drawing from his extensive experience in media and technology. His engaging style captivates audiences, making complex topics accessible and relevant.
Does Chris Adams offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Chris Adams offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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