“We have been privileged to host talks by Ryan at LSE on several occasions in recent years. These have always attracted large audiences who have very much enjoyed Ryan’s talk and the chance to engage with him in the Q&A session. His talks have always been informative, entertaining and engaging which can be seen from how many people have listened to the podcasts!”
Ryan Pyle
Television Celebrity, Extreme Adventurer, World Traveler and Film Producer
Ryan Pyle is a top adventure keynote speaker, television celebrity, and film producer. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world.
Ryan Pyle Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$20,001 - $40,000
$40,001 - $50,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
California, USA
Ryan Pyle Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$20,001 - $40,000
$40,001 - $50,000
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
California, USA
About Keynote Speaker Ryan Pyle
Born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized a lifelong dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. In 2010 Ryan began working full time on television and documentary film production and has produced and presented several large multi-episode television series for major broadcasters in the USA, Canada, UK, Asia (including CHINA), and continental Europe.
Awards
2019 – Winner: Best Director – Asian Television Awards
2019 – Nominated: Best Documentary Series – Asian Television Awards
2014 – Explorer of the Year – Geographical Society of Philadelphia
2013 – Governor General of Canada – Gold Medallion
2012 – Guinness World Record – Adventure Motorcycle Riding
2010 – PDN Photo Annual – Winner
2009 – PDN 30 – Emerging Photographer
Television Series
2020 – Expedition Asia: Season #1 – Discovery Channel | Amazon Prime
2019 – Extreme Treks: Season #3 – BBC Earth || Amazon Prime
2017 – Extreme Treks: Season #2 – BBC Earth || Amazon Prime
2016 – Tough Rides: Brazil – Travel Channel || Amazon Prime
2014 – Extreme Treks: Season #1 – Discovery Channel || Amazon Prime
2014 – China’s Great Gateway: Shaanxi – Discovery Channel
2014 – Tough Rides: India – Travel Channel || Amazon Prime
2013 – Tough Rides: China – Travel Channel || Amazon Prime
Publications
2017 – Sacred Mountains of China – Photography Book
2016 – Tough Rides: Brazil – Written Book
2015 – Sacred Mountains of China – Written Book
2014 – Chinese Turkestan – Photography Book
2014 – The India Ride – Written Book
2013 – The Middle Kingdom Ride – Written Book
Affiliations
The Asian Institute – Affiliate Member
The Explorers Club – Member
Guinness World Record Holder – Endurance Motorcycle Riding
