Steven Sasson

Steven Sasson is an electrical engineer famed for being the inventor of the portable digital camera. Boasting over 35 years of experience in digital imaging and product development, Steven is now a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Advanced Discovery and Innovation, in addition to sharing his inspirational story of inventing the digital camera as a keynote speaker. When hired as a keynote speaker, Steven shares highlights from his distinguished career along with his expert knowledge of innovation, technology and intellectual property. 

Educated at the Brooklyn Technical High School in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and later at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Steven began his career in technology and photography at Kodak. By 1975, Steven had developed a self-contained, battery-operated digital camera, which was later awarded a US patent. Following his successful invention, Steven retired from Kodak, going on to work as a consultant in intellectual property, becoming the President of Steven J. Sasson Consulting LLC in 2011. Having made such a revolutionary advancement in the realms of technology, Steven is now a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Advanced Discovery and Innovation, University of Southern Florida.

Such a distinguished career as an inventor and engineer has seen Steven become the recipient of countless awards. One of his most prominent awards includes being the recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, bestowed upon him by then-President Barack Obama. Steven has also earned his place in the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame, along with becoming a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. His influence is recognised globally, having also been the recipient of the Culture Award from the Photographic Society of Germany and the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain’s Progress Medal. Most recently, Steven has claimed the American Society of Photographers International Award and the Lucie Foundation Spotlight/Visionary Award – a testament to the impact that Steven continues to have in the fields of technology and innovation. 

Aside from his commitments at the University of Southern Florida, Steven Sasson is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker for events themed on technology and innovation. Sharing anecdotes from his time at Kodak and his influence in the invention of the portable digital camera, Steven is inspiring the next generation of budding inventors. If you are looking for an innovation speaker with a truly inspirational story to share, hire Steven Sasson today!