Ami will be delivering the talk Rhinos, Rickshaws and Revolutions at The Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 9, 2019 at 7pm. Learn more and purchase tickets here. “I realized that if I wanted to cover anything, I should spend time to understand it. And to do that, you have to go live [ … ]

With its diverse landscapes, rapidly-growing cities and rich natural history, Texas is a microcosm of the world. We’re contending with challenges that are tougher than ever—but there are also remarkable opportunities for us to ensure a resilient and thriving future. Join us on May 7 as we turn A Global Lens on the most important [ … ]

I am honored to be speaking at the upcoming Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue in which high-level policymakers, industry, science and members of society are given the opportunity to share their experiences and ideas on a safe, affordable and environmentally responsible global energy transition. It takes place April 9 & 10 in Germany. Attending is free, [ … ]

Ami will be delivering a Tedx talk in Bergamo, Italy on Mar. 16. The topic for the talks is Wonder. Purchase tickets here.

New York WILD is a must-attend film festival for anyone curious about groundbreaking wildlife behavior, astonishing feats of adventure, and topical stories about the environment. The festival runs from Feb. 22-24. The film Ami Vitale made of Dave Matthews visiting Reteti Elephant Sanctuary will be screened on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the 6th Annual New [ … ]

Ami will be judging the Hungarian Press Photo Contest Jan. 25-27, and on Jan. 28 she will be giving a talk. More details to follow.

The National Geographic Storytellers Summit is a multiday celebration for written and visual storytellers whose craft changes people’s understanding of the world. Hear from influential and award-winning photographers, filmmakers, journalists, and data visualizers who witness the major events of our time, illuminate critical issues, and inspire action. Together, their powerful stories help us further understand [ … ]

I am excited to be speaking for Nikon again at CES January 8th! I have the honor to share the stage with two incredible conservationists, Jim Balog (Chasing Ice) and Brian Skerry (a National Geographic underwater photographer extraordinaire) at 2 pm for a panel discussion. Later, I will be giving a separate talk on using [ … ]

I’ll be giving a short talk and signing copies of Panda Love: The Secret Life of Pandas at the National Geographic Fine Art Galleries on Monday, Jan. 7 from 5-7pm. RSVP for Monday 5-7PM, Jan. 7 by calling 702-781-5920 or email vegasforum@natgeofineart.com

I’m embarking on a book signing tour with National Geographic Fine Art Galleries. Join me at the La Jolla gallery on December 16th. National Geographic Fine Art Galleries La Jolla 1205 Prospect Street, Suite A La Jolla CA 92037

After more than a decade covering conflict, photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale noticed that the less sensational, but equally true stories were not getting told—the wedding happening around the corner from the revolution, or the small triumphs amidst seemingly endless devastation. Vitale argues that “you can’t talk about humanity without talking about nature.” This idea [ … ]

I will be speaking at the opening of the World Press Photo exhibition opening in Washington, DC. The exhibitions covers a broad range of issues including the Rohingya crisis, conflicts in the Middle-East, marathons in the Moroccan desert, the impact of climate change, the interplay between race and policing in the US and gender identity. [ … ]

I’ll be speaking in the Nikon booth at the 2018 Photo Plus Expo at the Javits Center in New York City on Oct. 25. You can catch us in booth 519. Presentation times to be announced.

I will be in Mesa, AZ delivering the talk, “Rhinos, Rickshaws & Revolutions,” which is all about my exploration of the world from temples to war zones and rhinos to pandas. I am speaking as part of the National Geographic Live Series at the Ikeda Theater in the Mesa Arts Center on October 17, 2018 [ … ]

I’ll be speaking as part of the CreativeLive Photo Week as part of their In Focus series in Seattle. This free class will take place at CreativeLive at 228 Dexter Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 and will also be broadcast live on October 9, 2018, at 5:00 pm PDT. Click here for more information and [ … ]

Challenge the way you view the world around you by examining your community and your life through the art of visual storytelling. In this workshop, held Aug. 27-Aug. 31, we examine the art of cohesive storytelling and narrative, and work together to create a storyline and rich understanding of place and culture. With this overarching [ … ]