Benjamin B. Bargetzi is a neuroscientist, tech entrepreneur and motivational keynote speaker who unites brain science with cutting-edge technology. His headline achievement is serving as Global Lead, Future Technologies at the World Economic Forum (WEF). A former Senior Key Account Manager at Google and EU Programme Lead, Business Intelligence at Amazon, he is also author of ‘The End of Emptiness’.
Raised in Switzerland, Benjamin pursued cognitive science and neuroscience across leading universities, researching how the brain navigates uncertainty and change. Those formative years shaped an approach that blends academic rigour with practical tools leaders can apply immediately. Early in his career he founded ACIT Global Future Institute in 2014 to explore AI and neuroscience and to champion accessible education, a venture that expanded across four continents. These experiences honed Benjamin’s ability to turn complex ideas into clear, human messages that resonate with boards, engineers and frontline teams alike.
Benjamin’s track record spans Big Tech, venture building and global forums. At Amazon he led as EU Programme Lead, Business Intelligence, then at Google as Senior Key Account Manager for high-growth partners. He went on to advise WEF leadership and operate as Global Lead on AI and metaverse strategy, while building Bargetzi & Company Venture Investments and serving as Founder & President of ACIT Global. He has delivered a TEDx talk on “Big Tech meets Neuroscience,” and his 2025 book, ‘The End of Emptiness’, distils 42 insights at the crossroads of psychology and performance. Regularly cited among Europe’s Top 30 most-booked keynote speakers, Benjamin is trusted by multinational brands and governments seeking foresight and execution.
Organisations hire Benjamin to make the future actionable. He speaks on AI and the Future of Technology, Change Leadership, Innovation Cultures, Customers of Tomorrow, The Neuroscience of Courage, and AI, Cybersecurity and Responsible AI. These topics matter because competitive advantage now depends on human adaptability, ethical technology and data-driven decision-making. Benjamin’s keynotes translate frontier research and real-world lessons from WEF, Google and Amazon into simple frameworks, leaving audiences aligned, motivated and ready to execute the next day.
Books
The End of Emptiness: 42 thoughts, that will transform your life - and the neuroscience behind them | Life-Changing Insights, Quotes, Applicable ... from Psychology, Brain Science and Philosophy
Benjamin Bargetzi's official speaking topics are listed below:
- AI and the Future of Technology and Society
- Change Leadership and Leading People Through Change
- Innovation Cultures and Lessons from Google and Amazon
- Customers of Tomorrow and Consumer Neuroscience
- The Neuroscience of Courage and High-Performance Mindsets
- AI and Cybersecurity; Responsible and Ethical AI
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Benjamin is a truly inspirational speaker and master of his craft." – Jan, Senior Director Innovation, TotalEnergies
"Amazingly thrilling insights into the future potential of AI." – Andrea, CEO, Zurich Insurance Group AT
"Benjamin’s keynote changed the mindsets of our teams and leadership." – Zina, Senior Director, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
"Deep insights, clearly explained and entertaining." – Jelena, Event Lead, CAPinside Investment Congress
"He received the highest speaker rating in our leadership events." – Zaida, Event Lead, Mobiliar Management Summit
"I am convinced he will leave an intellectual legacy." – Karl, Neuroscientist, University College London
- 2025 – Published 'The End of Emptiness'
- 2024 – Global Lead at AI & Metaverse Strategy, World Economic Forum
- 2023 – Global Lead at Metaverse Strategy & Development, World Economic Forum
- 2023 – Programme Lead at AI Platforms & Technology Leadership Council, World Economic Forum
- 2023 – Founder & CEO at Bargetzi & Company Venture Investments LLC
- 2022 – Founder & CEO at Bargetzi & Company Group
- 2021 – Named among Europe’s Top 30 Most-Booked Keynote Speakers
- 2020 – Senior Key Account Manager at Google
- 2019 – EU Programme Lead, Business Intelligence at Amazon
- 2015 – Founder & President at ACIT Global Future Institute
How to hire Benjamin Bargetzi
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