Will.i.am: Award-Winning Musician
Technology and creativity speaker will.i.am combines Grammy-winning music experience, entrepreneurship and philanthropy to engage audiences on innovation, artificial intelligence, education and opportunities for future generations.
Quick Facts:
- Founding member of the Black Eyed Peas.
- Seven-time Grammy Award winner.
- Producer with credits spanning major international artists.
- Founder of technology company i.am+.
- Formats:
- Celebrity keynote speaker and technology entrepreneur.
- Audiences:
- Corporate leaders, technology innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, and organizations interested in creativity, innovation, music, and the future of technology.
- Outcomes:
- Insights into the intersection of creativity and technological innovation
- Inspiration to pursue bold ideas and entrepreneurial thinking
- Understanding how education and technology can drive global change
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **US Fee range: On Request
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Technology and technological advancements
Will.i.am speaks on a range of topics linked to technology and technological advancements and their uses in various industries, including that of fashion.
Talent Short Bio
will.i.am is a global music icon, technology entrepreneur, and inspirational keynote speaker known for blending creativity, innovation, and social impact. As the founding member and front man of Black Eyed Peas, he has achieved worldwide success with multiple Grammy Awards and more than 60 million singles sold as both a band member and solo artist.
Beyond music, will.i.am has built a reputation as a technology innovator and entrepreneur. He is the founder of i.am+, a company focused on developing products at the intersection of fashion, artificial intelligence, and consumer technology. His entrepreneurial work reflects his belief that creativity and technology are powerful tools for shaping the future.
Committed to expanding access to education and opportunity, he founded the i.am.angel Foundation, which supports underserved students through scholarships, tutoring, and STEM education initiatives. Programs such as i.am.STEAM provide students with opportunities to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
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