MIND THE TECH
LONDON
2025
September 15-16

Calcalist returns to London for the 7th Mind the Tech Conference, bringing together global leaders in tech, finance, and entrepreneurship for a two-day deep dive into the forces reshaping our world.
Mind the Tech London will explore the evolving Israeli high-tech landscape, addressing both local and global challenges. The conference will spotlight Israel’s flourishing tech ecosystem, which has established itself as a global innovation leader across various sectors.
Join top entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders from Israel, the UK, and beyond as we explore how innovation drives economic resilience, shapes industries, and builds the future. Hear from visionary founders, global VCs, and senior executives, and connect with key decision-makers who are shaping the next wave of global tech.
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Initial Schedule
08:30
Gathering
09:30
Global Tech Ecosystems: Rewriting the Map
Yoel Esteron Founder & Publisher at Calcalist
Hanan Friedman CEO, Bank Leumi
From Podcast to Portfolio: Betting on Europe in a U.S.-Dominated Game
Harry Stebbings Founder, 20VC, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman Calcalist
The UK’s Journey to becoming Europe’s Leading Tech Destination
A Special Discussion with the London Stock Exchange
10:30
A Closer Look at the Foundations of the AI Economy and How They Reshape Our World
AI in Action: Transforming Visual Content Creation
Yaron Inger Co-Founder & CTO, Lightricks
The Intelligent Consumer Economy: How AI is Redefining Identity, Payments, and the Future of Commerce
Chris North Managing Partner, L Catterton; Former President & CEO, Shutterfly & UK Managing Director, Amazon, and Michael Reitblat Co-Founder & CEO, Forter, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist
Leading an AI Revolution, Not Evolution: Lessons from Tessl's Drive to Reinvent AI Infrastructure
Guy Podjarny Founder & CEO, Tessl; Founder, Snyk
11:05
Building National Resilience Through Innovation
Safe Bet or Smart Risk? What Keeps Israel on the Global Investment Map
Yoram Naveh CEO, Clal Insurance and Finance
The Energy of a Nation: Building Resilience from the Grid Up
Yoni Hantis CEO, Doral
Beyond Connectivity: Resilience, Innovation, and Investor Confidence in a Shifting Landscape
Tomer Raved Executive Chairman, Bezeq; CEO, B Communications, in a fireside chat with Yarden Rozanski, Calcalist
Behind the Headlines: Inside Israel’s Medical Response to National Crises
Prof. Noa Eliakim-Raz Head of the Returning Hostages Department, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson, in a fireside chat with James Spiro, Calcalist
11:50
Venture Capital in the 21st Century :Beyond Money, How Investors Drive Ecosystem Shifts
The End of the Old Playbook: Investing Amid Political and Economic Volatility
Matt Robinson Partner, Accel
Sia Houchangnia Partner, Seedcamp
Shelly Hod Moyal Founding Partner, iAngels
Gajan Rajanathan Partner, Highland Europe
12:15
Lunch
13:00 | Investing in Israeli Tech- Dream Team Showcase
Opening: Maya Eisen Zafrir CEO, Leumi Tech
LiveStartup Pitches Featuring Israel's Most Promising Startups
14:00-16:00 | Side tech rooms & B2B
Speakers, Investors & Entrepreneurs*



the pioneering fund behind WIZ’s first investment and a continued driving force in Israel’s innovation ecosystem


British entrepreneur and investor, host of “The Twenty Minute VC” podcast, featuring interviews with tech leaders such as Sam Altman, Marc Benioff, Marc Andreessen, Reid Hoffman, and Adam Mosseri. In 2020, he launched the 20VC venture capital fund, which has raised over $600 million for early-stage investments across Europe and North America.


Veteran tech and consumer executive with over two decades of leadership across global giants. At L Catterton, he helps manage over $35billion in assets, backing some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Previously led Amazon UK and Shutterfly through major growth phases, combining deep operational experience with investment acumen.



One of the world’s most renowned venture capital firms, known for early bets on companies like Facebook, Spotify, Slack, Atlassian, and Miro. With decades of experience and billions in assets under management, Accel backs ambitious founders at the seed, early, and growth stages—particularly in software and infrastructure. The firm is a key player in Europe’s tech ecosystem and continues to shape global innovation from its offices in London, Palo Alto, and beyond


Leading one of Google’s flagship programs, Noa Havazelet is shaping the region’s innovation landscape by supporting high-potential startups with access to mentorship, infrastructure, and advanced technologies. As Head of the Accelerator in EMEA, she helps early-stage companies scale faster through Google’s tools, networks, and expertise. The program supports dozens of cohorts annually, with a strong emphasis on AI, sustainability, and inclusive tech.



One of Israel’s most influential venture investment platforms, backing dozens of early-stage startups. A leading voice in global VC and a new judge on the upcoming season of Shark Tank Israel.



A serial entrepreneur and thought leader, Guy Podjarny is the founder of Snyk, the developer-first security company valued at over $7 billion, and one of the fastest-growing players in global cybersecurity. Last year, he launched Tessl, an AI-native development platform based in London, which raised $125 million in its Series A and is redefining software development with a shift from code-centric to spec-centric programming.



One of Europe’s leading seed funds backing over 350 startups, including Revolut, UiPath, TransferWise, and Hopin. With over $250M in assets under management and a fresh £78M fifth fund, the firm focuses on early-stage software investments and supports Europe’s boldest founders from day one.

Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson

Dr.Eliakim-Raz leads the medical and emotional response for returning hostages at Rabin Medical Center. With a background in infectious diseases and emergency care, she oversees one of Israel’s most sensitive missions- supporting recovery and reintegration during a time of national trauma.


The AI-powered unicorn revolutionizing visual content creation with cutting-edge generative AI tools that enable millions of creators and brands worldwide to produce professional-grade media instantly and at scale


A growth-stage venture capital firm backing category-defining companies across the continent. With a portfolio that includes Wolt, WeTransfer, Content square, and Zwift, Highland focuses on scaling fast-growing European startups in software, commerce, and consume technology. Gajan works closely with ambitious founders to help them expand globally and build long-term, sustainable businesses.







Israel and Middle East, Airwallex




Leadership Board
provides guidance and mentorship to the Dream Team ahead of the conference's key moments.

Practice, Gornitzky GNY



Dell Technologies Capital (DTC) is Michael Dell’searly-stage VC. Some of the companies that it has backed from the get go areVAST Data, Zscaler, JFrog, and Redis



TICKETS
// Registration must be confirmed // Limited availibility

Road to London
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 London conference
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