He’s delivered keynote speeches at ASU+GSV Summit, SXSWedu, and TEDx, as well as numerous international conferences. He’s frequently invited to present a pragmatic perspective on AI in education, and is always willing to debate those who put hype ahead of substance. And he always aims to make his audiences laugh.
Trained as an advocate, Ben believes passionately in making complex scientific ideas accessible to non-scientists. Whenever possible, Ben collects data from attendees of his engagements to inform his commentary. His lectures are engaging and interactive—he endeavors to practice good pedagogy in every presentation.
Ben is a super compelling speaker who provides gravitas, content knowledge, and a provocative flair that keeps audiences riveted from start to finish.
—Alex Grodd, CEO, The Disagreement podcast
Ben Riley brought in a standing-room audience at our summit because he is the kind of speaker who makes you lean forward, take notes, and rethink what you thought you knew.
—Mary McCall Leland, ASU+GSV Summit
