Ben Pring is a vice president at JFF, where he leads the Center for AI & and the Future of Work. In that role, he directs JFF’s efforts to develop strategies and advance policies, practices, and investments that harness the power of artificial intelligence to transform U.S. education and workforce systems and drive economic success for people, businesses, and communities.

His skills and areas of expertise include:

• Artificial intelligence
• Innovation, technology, and digital transformation
• Insights, thought leadership, research, and market analysis
• Public speaking and communication
• Organizational leadership and strategy

A widely recognized IT futurist and thought leader, Pring is the co-author of several books about the impact of technology on the future of work, including What to Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data. Before joining JFF, he was vice president of the Gartner for General Managers program at Gartner Inc. and vice president, head of thought leadership, and director of Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work, among many other roles.

Educational background:

• Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, University of Manchester (England)