We are delighted to welcome Ben Peters as a guest speaker to our flagship Annual Conference taking place at Chester Cathedral this November.
Ben will be joining us on Day 1, November 11th as guest speaker at the Digital & Operational Excellence Networking Live session, 'Value Driven Growth: Empowering Through Innovation' where he will share insights into how we can build AI tools to enhance efficiency and identify growth opportunities into our organisations.
ABOUT BEN
Ben Peters is the co-founder and CEO of Cogna - the AI Software Factory for Physical Industries. With two decades of experience in engineering, product and business management, Ben has a proven track record of turning complex software challenges into successful ventures. As the Co-founder and VP of Product at Five, a self-driving car startup acquired by Bosch in 2022, Ben spearheaded the development of a large-scale SaaS platform that transformed driving data into actionable insights, playing a crucial role in securing nearly $70 million in venture capital and driving a successful exit. Before Five, Ben honed his expertise in product strategy and team leadership at Neul, which was acquired by Huawei in 2015, and NXP Semiconductors in Germany.
As a visionary leader in AI-powered operational excellence, Ben brings a wealth of experience in scaling digital solutions that empower teams to work smarter, faster, and with greater impact. His session promises to spark meaningful conversations around innovation, agility, and the evolving role of technology in driving sustainable performance.
We are thrilled to have Ben join our shared services community of changemakers and look forward to the ideas and inspiration he will bring to the session.

























































