Meet Ben! Microsoft’s National Technology Officer in Israel. In his role, Ben partners with organizations, governments, and regulators in order to help them realize the promise of new technologies. Ben loves to talk about the most cutting-edge technology trends (anybody said GenAI or Quantum) and how their adoption might drive societal change. He has a unique skill set which includes deep understanding of AI, AI Ethics, Privacy, and Cyber-Security. Ben also has deep understanding of geo-political trends and how they influence technology or are influenced by technology trends. Ben is also a lecturer at Reichman University's MA program and is a PhD candidate researching public private partnerships in cyber security.