Benjamin Bargetzi
Benjamin Bargetzi is Global Lead Future Technologies at WEF World Economic Forum.
Benjamin B. Bargetzi is a globally sought-after expert in business transformation and digitalization who unravels the complex future of technology and its impact both on our daily lives and the human brain itself.
His extensive experience in Silicon Valley, Asia, and Europe enables him to present an informative and positive vision of the future to his audience as he dives into the intricate world of tech in an inspiring and passionate manner.
A former leading employee of Google and Amazon as well as a global tech entrepreneur and investor, Benjamin Bargetzi possesses comprehensive insights into the tech giants and the future of artificial intelligence. He points out where the journey is heading with Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft & Co., is always up to date when it comes to the newest startups and technologies from the US, China and elsewhere, and explains with concrete examples how these developments will influence our lives and the businesses of today and tomorrow.
Benjamin Bargetzi Keynote topics
- Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple & Co: Digital transformation, process optimization, company culture and innovation; this is how the big players function
- Changing Customer Behaviors – Digitally informed, competent & ready to buy. How will the customers of tomorrow evolve in the coming years and what can we learn from neuroscience to grow with these changes?
- Technology, Culture & Entrepreneurship – How to develop a future-open corporate culture ready for the next decades? How to optimize collaboration between tech and business teams, and how can we create positive, future-open mindsets?
- Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT and Generative AI – How can these new technologies be used optimally for your company?
- Big Tech meets Neuroscience – How to scale business models and enter new markets in the age of AI?
Before entering the tech industry, Benjamin Bargetzi devoted himself to neuroscientific research at leading universities in Oxford, London, Singapore, and Zurich. He explored the impact of a rapidly changing future on our brains and how the brain deals with uncertainty, risk, and fear. What psychological impacts will the technologies of the future have on us? How can we prepare ourselves and seize the opportunities that arise while feeling overwhelmed with the pace of technology? How precisely will the human brain respond to a world it wasn’t originally designed for?
In his keynotes and lectures, Benjamin Bargetzi presents concrete advice for the future of your business. He combines insights from the tech world and neuroscience with practical strategies to prepare companies for change, rethink their current business models, and strengthen their innovative capabilities, whether in technology, business models, HR, sales, marketing, or leadership.
Fundamentally, Benjamin Bargetzi is not just an expert but also a passionate ambassador for his lecture topics. His energetic, positive presence and catching presentations enable his audience to understand the full potential of AI, entrepreneurship, and the workings of companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. He draws out his own lessons from working in these companies, from researching neuroscience, and his own entrepreneurial spirit to help businesses prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Benjamin Bargetzi is the key to unraveling the complex tech world and making it accessible to everyone in an energizing and passionate manner.
Feedback on his presentations:
«Benjamin is a truly inspirational speaker and master of his craft. He has the ability to capture his
audiences in a way like I have never seen it before, and we immediately booked him for a second
speech after having seen him once. Bridging the fields of neuroscience, technology, and innovation
with concrete business applications, he deeply inspired our teams, leaving a lasting impact on our
organization.»
– Jan Baur, Senior Director Innovation, TotalEnergies
«As a fellow neuroscientist, I am deeply impressed with Benjamin’s creative intellect, profound
expert knowledge, and scientific pedigree. I consider him a leading expert for neurobiology, decision
science, and psychology. I am convinced that he will leave an intellectual legacy in this world.»
– Professor Karl J. Friston, the world’s most-cited and influential neuroscientist
»Benjamin is an exceptionally captivating speaker whose visionary ideas, enthusiasm, and openness
profoundly resonated with our audience. His expertise in AI, combined with an inspiring passion for
the subject, took us on a transformative journey. I highly recommend him.»
– Frank Kindervatter, CEO of N.E.W. Group
«Amazingly thrilling insights from Benjamin Bargetzi into the future potential of AI. He truly
inspired and energized his audience to embrace the coming decade and not be afraid. A hugely
credible speaker on the topic with an outstanding ability to tailor his message to his specific
audiences.»
– Andrea Stürmer, CEO of Zurich Insurance Group AT
«Benjamin Bargetzi left our audience in awe, taking us on a trip through both the current state and
the future of the world, emphasizing the importance of responsibility and ethics in the digital age.
Equipping us with concrete advice and ideas to take home, Benjamin’s authentic and incredibly
competent presentation was convincing in every respect.»
– Christoph Balmer, Chairman of Bücher Balmer Group
«Benjamin Bargetzi’s keynote on embracing change left a lasting impact on our organization and
ranks among the most exceptional keynote speeches I’ve ever experienced. We will carry his
insightful philosophies and principles with us into the future, and he truly changed the mindsets of
our teams and leadership. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity for future collaboration!»
– Zina Thaifa, Senior Director, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
«Benjamin Bargetzi’s keynote on the neuroscience of consumer behavior and its relevance to
investment strategies added a unique and exceptionally valuable dimension to our event. Benjamin’s
ability to convey complex concepts with clarity and enthusiasm made his presentation both
informative and entertaining, and we were privileged to host such an insightful and internationally
known speaker.»
– Jelena Noe, Event Lead, CAPinside Investment Congress
«Benjamin Bargetzi is an excellent speaker and moderator with a true talent for intriguing
storytelling and the show business. He spoke at our Doomsday Challenge event hosted in a futuristic
underground tunnel, and Benjamin’s passion for innovation, digitalization, and future trends made
him the best possible moderator we could have asked for. The audience left the event simply amazed,
and with clear action steps to take home.»
– Dr. Michael Kompatscher, General Manager VSH Group
«Benjamin Bargetzi has received the highest rating any keynote speaker has ever gotten in our
history of Mobiliar Leadership events! Simply brilliant speaker combining visionary thinking and the
latest facts from the tech world!»
– Zaida Mendez, Event Lead, Mobiliar Management Summit
«Benjamin Bargetzi possesses the unique ability to break down the digital transformation between
people, business, and technology into “Core Essentials” with highly precise and empathetic language.
Through practical examples and his optimistic personality, he infuses these explanations with energy
and vitality. Thank you for the fantastic inspiration.»
– Wolfgang Eger, CIO of Swiss Post Group
«Benjamin Bargetzi fully captivated our guests with his visionary outlook into the future and
received standing ovations. His insights are particularly authentic due to his real-life experiences that
he can share from his background in Big Tech, startups, and a dozen countries in the world. Benjamin
deeply inspired a proactive desire in us to shape the future with enthusiasm.»
– Bernhard Schuster, CEO Infotech LLC