Naftali Bennett Keynote Speaker
- 13th Prime Minister of Israel (2021-22)
- Defense Minister of Israel (2019-20)
- Leader - Jewish Home (2012-18) and the New Right (2018-22)
Naftali Bennett's Biography
Naftali Bennett is an Israeli politician, businessman and charismatic leader with a vision for the future of Israel. He is one of the most well-known and respected politicians in Israel. He’s sought-after for his unique perspective and dynamic topics ranging from leadership to innovation and Israeli advocacy.
In 2021, Naftali was elected as the 13th Prime Minister of Israel, serving until mid-2022. He was then selected as Alternate Prime Minister until late 2022. Naftali served as the head of The Jewish Home party from 2012 before serving in a similar capacity for the New Right party in 2018. He created the Yisraelim (Israelis) group to promote The Israel Stability Initiative by strengthening Zionism among centre-right followers and fostering interaction between religious and secular sectors.
His previous roles in the Israeli parliament include Minister of Economy, Minister of Religious Services, Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Minister of Education, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Community Affairs.
Naftali began his political career as an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the early 2000s.
Before joining the Israeli parliament, Naftali had a highly successful career as a software entrepreneur and executive in high-tech companies. He founded and served as CEO of the anti-fraud software company Cyota, later selling it while securing positions for 400 Israelis at two branches. He also held the CEO position at Soluto, providing cloud-based remote assistance for mobile and desktop devices. Naftali was in active service for the Israeli Defense Forces for six years, escalating to Major while serving in the reserves.
Naftali strongly advocates for Jewish values and believes they are the key to success in both personal and professional life. As a speaker, he is sought-after for his authenticity and reputation in public service.