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Mr Arik Segal

  •   Givatayim, Israel
About

Arik Segal is an international mediator and educator who specializes in the application of technologies in innovative dialogue structures. He established and manages “Conntix” – a consultancy that aims to connect people through innovation and technology.
Born in Canada and raised in Israel, he holds an HBA in International Relations from the University of Toronto and a Masters' degree from Tel Aviv University in Diplomacy Studies, as well as a Mediator's certificate from Gevim Group. Following a political position at the Embassy of Korea in Israel, he set up his own independent consulting firm which addresses complex communication challenges on virtual and physical spaces.
Arik works in cooperation with international organizations, governmental agencies and think tanks [such as: US Embassy in Israel, German political foundations, Israeli Internet Union and others] in frameworks that impact decision makers and civil societies.
Among his projects are a unique "backchannel" between Israeli and Turkish officials and an online-offline dialogue project between hundreds of Israeli and Arab young leaders. He also leads several digital campaigns that fight against the spread online disinformation.
Arik is a lecturer at Reichman and Bar-Ilan Universities and teaches courses about innovative conflict resolution, and digital political campaigns. He delivers workshops and teaches about the challenges of online communication such as: “Fake News”, hate speech and online disputes in international programs such as the Rotary Peace Fellowship and as a guest lecturer at Harvard Kennedy School.
Arik established the "Israeli IR Pros" group and regularly publishes op-eds in various local and international platforms. He is US State Dept. international exchange alumni and a graduate of the International academy for leadership in Gummersbach, Germany.

Trainings Offered
Topic Levels Languages
Conflict transformation Advanced English
Conflict management & conflict resolution Advanced English
Mediation & negotiation Advanced English
Peacebuilding Advanced English
Countering hate speech Advanced English
Experiences
Trainer
Rotray Peace Fellowship
2/2018 - Present
Bangkok, Thailand
Chief facilitator
Peres Center For Peace
11/2011 - 11/2014
Tel aviv, Israel
Mediator, trainer, educator
1/2010 - Present
Tel aviv, Israel
Mediator
Friedrich Naumann Foundation
5/2010 - Present
Istanbul, Turkey
Target Audience
  • Military
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Policy makers
  • Local authorities
  • Media
  • Youth
  • NGO staff
  • Women
  • Other
Certificates
  • Integrative mediation
  • FNF International Academy for Leadership - Conflict management
  • US Department of State programs Alumni
  • Harvard Program on Negotiation training
Customised Trainings  Yes
Skills
  • Conflict management
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Online facilitation and mediation
  • Design of digital campaigns
  • Digital Diplomacy
  • Process design
  • Teaching, training
Publications
Going Hybrid: Using Facebook Groups for People-People Dialogue

Technology is all about people
https://www.protegopress.com/technology-is-after-all-people/

Coronavirus crisis offers opportunities for innovative Israeli diplomacy
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/coronavirus-crisis-offers-opportunities-for-innovative-israeli-diplomacy-626334

How to understand technology and conflict resolution?
http://politybooks.com/ict-and-smart-conflict-resolutions/

The impact of technological developments on conflict resolution
https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/conflict-resolution-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution/

How can technology improve conflict transformation?
http://www.transconflict.com/2016/06/technology-in-the-service-of-international-conflict-resolution-276/

The impact of technology and social media on political campaigns
https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Are-social-media-biased-567548
Education
University of toronto
Honors Bachelor of Arts,  Arik segal
9/2002 - 9/2006
Toronto,  Canada
Tel aviv university
Masters,  Arik segal
9/2007 - 9/2009
Tel aviv,  Israel
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