Connected Places Catapult
Ben Hawes is an accomplished independent consultant specializing in policy and strategy on AI, smart cities, and emerging digital technologies, currently active since July 2018. In addition to this role, Ben serves as Associate Director at Connected Places Catapult, promoting the procurement of innovative services and network development. Previous positions include Engagement Director for the Benchmark Initiative at Geovation, where Ben co-authored the Locus Charter on the responsible use of location data, and Director of Cities at Digital Leaders. Ben's government experience includes leading public policy on Artificial Intelligence at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and spearheading the Smart Cities and IoT policy at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. With a strong educational background, which includes a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol and postgraduate studies in copyright law, Ben has significantly contributed to the intersection of technology and policy throughout a diverse career.
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Connected Places Catapult
Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership. We provide impartial ‘innovation as a service’ for public bodies, businesses, and infrastructure providers to catalyse step-change improvements in the way people live, work and travel. We connect businesses and public sector leaders to cutting-edge research to spark innovation and grow new markets. We run technology demonstrators and SME accelerators to scale new solutions that drive growth, spread prosperity, and reduce carbon emissions.