"Ben Whitaker is a freelance consultant working with a range of schools and organisations on both digital and cultural transformation. Prior to this, Ben worked for 15 years in UK education, latterly as an Assistant Principal, focusing on Digital Transformation. He is co-host of the popular Edufuturists podcast where he explores the future of education by interviewing thinkers from around the world, most notably around the implications of A.I. in Education. A Google Certified Innovator, Trainer & Coach, Ben is recognised as a global speaker on effective tech integration that has an impact on learning and culture. He is active on social media as @itsbenwhitaker and is the author of the new book, The Ideas Guy (www.theideasguy.io). Ben writes a weekly FRiDEAS newsletter around his 5 core themes of Innovation, Digital, Education, Authenticity & Strategy (IDEAS). He co-founded a digital marketing storytelling agency in 2024 and is now working with a range of clients across the UK and beyond, supporting them with strategic direction and marketing services. Ben has been married to Amanda for almost 18 years and is dad to Niamh (14) and Martha (10)."