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.

TECH

FINANCE

INNOVATION

KEY

TOPICS

From Economic Challenges to Tech Hub

How the UK became Europe’s go-to destination for innovation

Local Sparks, Global Impact

How small ideas create massive change

Israel x UK:  A Partnership  for the Future

Cross-border collaboration in a global tech world

Disruption vs. Evolution

Cutting through the hype in AI, fintech, and beyond

Next-Gen Venture Capital

More than money— how investors shape ecosystems

Initial Schedule

15.9

19:00 | Festive Opening Cocktail

09:00 | Main Plenary Session

Keynotes, Presentations, and Panel Discussions

13:00 | Dream Team Showcase

Live startup pitches featuring Israel's most promising startups

14:00 | Ecosystem 360

In-depth roundtable discussions bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and leading corporations

16.9

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

A Glimpse into Our Headlining Speakers

Harry Stebbings

Founder, 20VC

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.

Matt Robinson

Partner, Accel

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

Noa Havazelet

Head of Google Accelerator, EMEA

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.

Sia Houchangnia

Partner, Seedcamp

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.

Guy Podjarny

Founder & CEO, Tessl; Founder, Snyk

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.