Naftali Bennett became Israel’s 13th Prime Minister in 2021 leading the most diverse government in the nation’s history. The government headed by Prime Minister Bennett – included Left and Right, religious and secular, and for the time in Israel's history, an Arab party in the coalition. Prime Minister Bennett's government delivered rapid results in a one-year period including: bringing the quietest year to Israel’s residents along the Gaza border and the Negev, overcoming a wave of terror, passing a reform-packed budget, successfully dealing with two waves of COVID, moving the conflict with Iran to its own soil, and reducing unemployment and the national deficit to record lows. 

Bennett also took bold action in an attempt to mediate a peaceful solution between Russia and Ukraine by travelling to Moscow to hold talks with President Putin, while speaking with President Zelensky on the phone. Following the historic Abraham Accords, Bennett became the first Israeli Prime Minister to visit the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Before moving into politics, Bennett enjoyed a successful career as a hi-tech entrepreneur. In 1999, he co-founded the information security company Cyota with three partners and served as CEO until the company was sold in 2005 to RSA for $145 million. In 2009, Bennett served as CEO of Soluto, a cloud computing start-up, which was later sold to Asurion for $130 million.

Throughout his decade in Israeli politics Bennett served as Minister of Economy, Minister of Education and Minister of Defense, and is known for his innovations and bold reforms.

Bennett served as a combat soldier in Sayeret Matkal and as a Company Commander in the Maglan Special Forces Unit, where he commanded a series of operations in Lebanon behind enemy lines. During the Second Intifada in 2002, Bennett took a hiatus from his duties as CEO at Cyota to join Operation “Defensive Shield” and in 2006 he commanded search and destroy missions during the Second Lebanon War.

Daniel leads the management and execution for the $1.4 billion US Air Force and Space Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. Previously, Daniel was the Chief Engineer at USAF Kessel Run, the Technical Director at the US Special Operations Command Program Executive Office Fixed Wing aircraft, and the Autonomous Vehicles Lead Engineer for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center. Daniel earned an MSx in Management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business through the USAF Civilian Development program and a BS/MSE in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Mr. Daryl Haegley's distinguished career includes over 30 years of military, federal, civilian, and commercial consulting experience.  In his last assignment within the Office of the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, his role encompassed overseeing strategic cyber efforts to protect the control systems and operational technology (OT) enabling the Department of Defense's (DoD) critical missions. Significant accomplishments include leading a multi-Federal Department coordination and writing of the report to the President addressing cyber physical systems skills and training gaps and drafting the DoD's Control Systems Cyber Defense Reference Architecture. His current role is the first DoD Senior Executive Service position created to focus on OT, Technical Director-Control Systems Cyber Resilience, he serves as the senior Air Force and Space Force expert providing policy and technical oversight for Air and Space Force world-wide operations dependent upon critical infrastructure control systems. Established the Cyber Resilience Office for control Systems (CROCS) overseeing and prioritizing security for all installation OT. For over decade, Mr. Haegley is readily recognized as DoD's leading champion in bringing awareness and critical thinking to the ever-increasing cyber threat to control systems. Past President, CS2AI Washington DC Chapter, current Fellow at CS2AI, ICIT and member, Federal Advisory Committee Member, George Mason University. 

Dan Leventry is a seasoned executive leader with deep expertise in AI, digital transformation, and operational strategy. With a track record of driving large-scale change in complex organizations, he thrives at the intersection of innovation and execution. A disruptor by nature, Dan specializes in leading teams through high-impact transformations, ensuring technology and strategy align for measurable results. His experience includes leadership roles in both the private and government sectors, including his current role at US CENTCOM. Passionate about cutting through bureaucracy to get things done, Dan brings a no-nonsense, results-driven approach to every challenge.

Mr. Myers was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Virginia. He was married to Fatima Myers on May 19, 1995. Together they have 3 children and 2 stepchildren. Mr. Myers started his career in the Department of Defense when he enlisted in the United States Army in June 1991 and served until his retirement in December 2012. He started his civilian career in 2012 and currently serves as the J64 User Support Division Chief at Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM).

In 2021 Mr. Myers transferred to HQ USSOCOM to serve as the J64 User Support Division Chief. The J64 provides services on unclassified and classified networks including Desktop computing, Telephone, Audio Visual/Video Teleconferencing, Cybersecurity, Plans and Projects, Mobility, Commercial Solutions for Classified devices, IT Asset / Change Management, and Networking (LAN).

In 2018 Mr. Myers continued serving USASOC as the G-6 Operations Director assisting the Deputy CIO with planning, managing, and directing programs, and projects for USASOC and advising the CIO/G-6 in matters relating to IT. In 2015, he became the G-6 Operations/SA Division Chief, responsible for the direction of day-to-day operations relating to Information Technology (IT) hardware/software, telecommunications, network operations, and information assurance. Mr. Myers started his Civilian career with the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) G-6 as the Chief of Information Technology Specialist in the USASOC Sensitive Activities (SA) Directorate. In this role he advised the SA and Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G-6 in the management, monitoring, planning, coordination, and engineering of the command's "total network" as well as other DOD and government agencies' networks.

In 2010 Mr. Myers joined the 5th Signal Command as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Sergeant but was tapped to deploy to Afghanistan with the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Sergeant from March 2011 until April 2012. After the deployment ended, he returned to the 5th Signal Command. It was from this post that he retired.

After his deployment he returned to Germany as the Deputy Commander’s Communication Team NCOIC member with the 52nd Signal Battalion. During his three-year tour, he traveled to 18 countries in the European Area of Responsibility. In August 2006 he was reassigned to the 112th Signal Battalion Special Operations Airborne, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and served as the S-3 System Integration NCOIC until 2008. In this position he supported four companies’ deployment to Iraq with new equipment fielding. Mr. Myers was tapped to assume responsibility of the 112th Signal Detachment Hawaii as the Detachment First Sergeant from 2008 to 2010. As the First Sergeant of a Special Operations detachment, he supported Special Operations Command Pacific by providing deployable communication packages within 48-hours of notice.

Mr. Myers deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom from December 2002 to June 2003. He served in Kuwait with the 335th Theater Signal Command serving as a Frequency Manager.

Mr. Myers started his military service with the 587th Signal Company, Stuttgart Germany as a Red Switch Operator/Maintainer. He served in Germany from 1992 to 1996 and departed as a Network Switching Systems Operator. He next served a year in the Pentagon as an Army Switch Operator. During his time in the Pentagon, he was selected to join the Joint Staff where he served as a Secure Voice Console Operator and a Network System Administrator. His next move took him to Bravo Company, 125th Signal Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI where he served as a NCOIC for the Electronic Maintenance Shop and Platoon Sergeant of a Nodal Platoon.

Mr. Myers has numerous awards including the Superior Civilian Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal (2nd award), Defense Meritorious Services Award (2nd award), Joint Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3rd award), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2nd award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, with two Campaign Stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Sean Applegate currently serves as Chief Technology Officer for SwishData, a customer-centric technology and engineering services provider. In this role, Sean leads innovation strategy, solutions, and services. Sean is passionate about delivering life cycle services to ensure clients realize maximum value for technology investments.

Sean is life-long student of culture, specifically the creation of innovative, high-velocity organizations that empower employees to experiment, learn quickly, and push themselves to new levels.

Prior to joining Swish, Sean spent nine years with Riverbed Technology helping large enterprises understand, optimize and control performance of global IT architectures. He filled several technical leadership roles at Riverbed, including Senior Director of the Portfolio Solutions Group and Public Sector Technology Strategist.

Before Riverbed, Sean worked with several OEMs doing business in the Public Sector. He has also worked as a technology consultant, and served as an active duty United States Marine.

Carlos is an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience in the control systems and telecommunications industry. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and a master's degree in telecommunications. Throughout his career, Carlos has held various roles such as Principal Systems Engineer, Senior ICS Cybersecurity Consultant, Solutions Architect, Technical Account Manager, Principal Solutions Architect and CTO across the globe. He has been a key player in numerous brown and green field projects for industrial control systems in the manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas sectors. From defining concepts to overseeing project commissioning, Carlos has a proven track record of successful project execution. In the past 10 years, he has focused his efforts on implementing cybersecurity solutions for industrial networks, contributing to the overall operational efficiency and safety of these systems.

Jonathan Mayne serves as Senior Systems Engineer for ExaGrid, and has been training and providing pre-sales and technical briefings for customers and strategic partners for over 15 years. Prior to joining ExaGrid, Jonathan worked at Seagate Technology where he ran customer evaluations and developed sales strategies. Jonathan holds a degree in Integrated Studies: Philosophy & Communication from Utah Valley University.

Marlin McFate serves as Public Sector Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for Cohesity, bringing more than 20+ years of engineering, leadership and technology experience leading long-term technical initiatives. In his role as Public Sector CTO/CISO, he explores emerging technologies, and recommends strategies, through research and collaboration with business and technology leaders across the company and public sector organizations. He is the strategic and supportive voice for customers, partners and team members, ensures successful secure solution delivery and advises on the direction of Cohesity’s research and development of its ML/AI powered data security and management solutions. An engaged leader, marlin is an Army veteran and an experienced technologist focused on mission success.

Elad is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with a wealth of experience spanning both corporate giants and innovative startups. He recently embarked on an exciting journey by founding Lasso Security, a startup dedicated to revolutionizing LLM Security.

In 2020 Elad's entrepreneurial journey achieved a significant milestone by successfully selling his previous startup Segasec to the leading cybersecurity corporation Mimecast. Following the acquisition, Elad assumed the role of VP of Brand Protection, where he focused on safeguarding organizations against the ever-evolving threat of phishing attacks aimed at their customers.

As a true serial entrepreneur, Elad's passion for technology and innovation is beyond building and scaling his ventures, he is also deeply committed to paying it forward. Elad actively invests in and mentors early-stage startups, offering invaluable guidance and support to help them flourish into thriving companies to continue to shape the future of digital security and inspire the next generation of tech leaders.

Joe Bailey is a Solutions Architect at Swish, specializing in IT modernization and infrastructure transformation. With a background in support, installations, and design, he helps organizations overcome IT challenges with tailored, high-impact solutions that drive mission success. His expertise spans cloud, automation, containerization, and secure data solutions that align with Swish’s commitment to modern, scalable, and mission-ready IT solutions.