
MIND THE TECH
BERLIN
2025
December 2-3
ABOUT THE
CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE
Mind the Tech Berlin 2025 held by Calcalist-Israel's leading business publication and Bank Leumi, will bring together top tier executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from Israel and Germany in Berlin for technology, innovation and finance conference. Marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel, the conference will explore how innovation drives resilience and economic renewal in times of global uncertainty. Through keynotes, panels, and curated networking, participants will gain insights and forge meaningful collaborations.
KEY TOPICS
60 Years of Israeli-
German Partnership
German Partnership
01
Business, Invesments and Collaboration
Building Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
02
Innovation as
an Economic Driver
an Economic Driver
Beyond the Algorithm
AI’s Leap from Disruption to Transformation
03
Safeguarding the Future
Deep Tech, Cyber & Defense
04
Engines of Renewal
05
E-commerce, Health Tech, Energy & Real Estate
Venture Capital in the 21st Century
06
Beyond Money, How Investors Drive Ecosystem Shifts
SCHEDULE
2.12
19:00
Opening Cocktail Reception
3.12
09:00 | Main Plenary Session
Keynotes and panels on tech innovation, disruption, and collaboration
12:30
Lunch & Networking
13:30 | Dream Team Showcase
Startup pitches by Israel’s most promising startups
14:30 | Ecosystem 360
In-depth roundtable discussions bringing together policymakers
,entrepreneurs, investors, and leading corporations
,entrepreneurs, investors, and leading corporations
Speakers, Investors & Entrepreneurs


Kai Wegner
Mayor of Berlin


Hanan Friedman
CEO, Bank Leumi


Amikam Norkin
Former Commander of the Israeli Air Force; Managing Partner, Ace Capital


Eveline Steinberger
Founder & CEO, The Blue Minds Company; Shark on Austria’s Shark Tank


Dr. Nikolai Ardey
Executive Director, Group Innovation, Volkswagen AG


Filip Dames
Founding Partner, Cherry Ventures; Founding Team, Zalando


Boaz Levy
CEO, IAI


Hila Zigman
General Partner,
Cyberstarts
Cyberstarts


Oliver Holle
Managing Partner,
Speedinvest
Speedinvest


Hilla Haddad Chmelnik
Co-Founder & CSO,Moonshot Space; Former Director General of the Ministry of Innovation


Ron Prosor
Ambassador of Israel to Germany


Maya Eisen Zafrir
CEO,Leumi Tech


Tsofit Shachar
CISO, EL AL


Frank Roseen
Executive Director Capital Markets, Aroundtown


Larissa Schneider
Co-Founder & COO, Unframe


Dr. Yonatan Cohen
Co-Founder & CTO,
Quantum Machines
Quantum Machines


Fiona Darmon
Managing Partner, Sunvest Capital Partners


Daniel Shinar
CEO, ClalTech; Head of Tech Investments, Access Industries


Hemdat Sagi
Director, Konnect - VW Group Innovation Hub TLV


Jonas Hornung
Principal, Übermorge

Applications can be submitted until October 29th
If you have a startup that has received initial funding, showcases technological innovation, and is targeting the European market, apply now to take part in the Berlin Innovation and Technology Conference, featuring participation from leading figures in the global high-tech industry.
Road to BERLIN
29 October 2025
Registration Closes
Final date to apply for the startup delegation
9 November 2025
Selection Committee
An in-person event featuring a panel of senior investors, strategic partners, and industry experts. Twenty shortlisted startups will pitch to the committee, which will select the finalists to present on stage at the Berlin conference
19 November 2025
Bootcamp
A full-day intensive designed to sharpen pitches, refine go-to-market strategies for Europe, and equip the delegation with insights, tools, and connections through expert-led workshops and hands-on sessions
Champagne, Tea, & Wisdom: An Intimate Chat with Leading Women investors and Founders
The British Embassy, Yazamiyot & the London Stock Exchange
An afternoon of inspiration and insight as we bring together leading female investors and Israeli entrepreneurs
5 Things you need to know about Tech in Europe
LeumiTech Round Table
Top things you need to know about Fundraising, Marketing Strategies, Taxes, and Regulations
The Must-Have Insights of AI for Investors and Innovators in the UK
IBCC and London & Partners Round Table
Empowering your Business by embracing the New Tools while understanding Compliance
TICKETS
Free cancelation until November 20th, 2025
// Registration must be confirmed // Limited availibility
// Registration must be confirmed // Limited availibility









