Ben Gilad – Head, TCS Co-Innovation Network, Europe & Israel. As a lead for TCS Co-Innovation Network in Europe & Israel, Ben is responsible for interacting with the Israeli technology eco-system stakeholders both from the academic and industry domains. Ben started his career as a software engineer in the information security domain with Memco Software (acquired by Computer Associates) and Pelican Security (acquired by Microsoft). Thereafter he has held varied management positions both in Israeli and international high-tech companies. During his free time, Ben plays the guitar, flies gliders and trains in Krav-Maga