Arik Segal is a mediator and an educator who specializes in the design and facilitation of innovative dialogue structures. He established and manages Conntix-- a consultancy that aims to connect people through innovation and technology.Arik works in cooperation with international organizations, governments and think tanks [such as: The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, US Embassy in Jerusalem, German political foundations, The Israeli Internet Union and others] in frameworks that impact decision makers and civil societies. Among his projects are a unique crisis management initiative between Israel and Turkey and an online-offline dialogue project between hundreds of Israeli and Arab young leaders. He also leads several digital campaign projects that fight against the spread online disinformation. Arik is an award winning lecturer at Reichman and Bar-Ilan Universities, where he teaches courses about innovative conflict resolution, digital political campaigns and international negotiations. He trains influencers, community managers and security agencies about the challenges of online communication such as: Fake News, hate speech and online incitement. Arik teaches in the Rotary Peace Fellowship, in Chulalongkorn, Thailand and had the opportunity to give a guest lecture at Harvard Kennedy School. Arik established the "Israeli IR Pros" group and publishes op-eds in various local and international media platforms. He is a regular speaker in international conferences, a US State Dept. international exchange alumni and a graduate of the international academy for leadership in Gummersbach, Germany..