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 - *Invite only
9:00 | 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
Side tech rooms & B2B
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

Agenda

Moderator: James Spiro CTech by Calcalist

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08:30

Gathering

09:30

Global Tech Ecosystems: Rewriting the Map

Yoel Esteron Founder & Publisher at Calcalist
Hanan Friedman
CEO, Bank Leumi

Galia David  Mother of Hamas hostage Evyatar David

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

Moderator: Yarden Rozanski Calcalist
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

From Israel’s Biggest Exit to Tomorrow’s Vision – Wiz, Wonderful, and the Index Bet on Israeli Innovation
Hannah Seal Partner, Index Ventures, and Bar Winkler Co-Founder & CEO, Wonderful, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

LiveStartup Pitches Featuring Israel's Most Promising Startups

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14:00-16:00 | Side tech rooms & B2B  

In-depth roundtable discussions bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and leading corporations
14:30
Go-to-Market in the UK & Europe
by LeumiTech
14:00
The VC Club: Where Capital Meets Vision  
by UK- Israel Tech Hub - register now
14:45
Tea & Champagne Time: Women Entrepreneurs and Investors Sharing Their Journey
by Yazamiot

Speakers, Investors & Entrepreneurs*

*Preliminary list
Hanan Friedman
CEO, Bank Leumi
Hannah Seal
Partner, Index Ventures
plus-1

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

 Harry Stebbings
Founder, 20VC
plus-1

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.

Chris North
Managing Partner, L Catterton; Former President  & CEO, Shutterfly & UK Managing Director, Amazon
plus-1

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.

Catherine Lenson
COO, Phoenix Court - home of Local globe, Latitude & Solar funds
Matt Robinson
Partner, Accel
plus-1

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
plus-1

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.

Haim Shani
Co-Founder and General Partner, Israel Growth Partners; Chairman UK-Israel Tech Hub
Shelly Hod Moyal
Founding Partner, iAngels
plus-1

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.

Yoram Naveh
CEO, Clal Insurance and Finance
Guy Podjarny
Founder & CEO, Tessl; Founder, Snyk
plus-1

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.

Maya Eisen Zafrir
CEO, LeumiTech
Sia Houchangnia
Partner, Seedcamp
plus-1

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.

Prof. Noa Eliakim-Raz‏
Head of Returning Hostages Department,
Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson
plus-1

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.

Yaron Inger
Co-Founder & CTO, Lightricks
plus-1

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

Gajan Rajanathan
Partner, Highland Europe
plus-1

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.

Yoni Hantis
CEO, Doral
Tomer Raved
Executive Chairman, Bezeq; CEO, BCommunications
Michael Reitblat
Co-Founder & CEO, Forter
Oded Hermoni
Managing Partner, J-Ventures
Bar Winkler
Co-Founder & CEO, Wonderful
Avi Balashnikov
Chairman, The Israel Export Institute
 Nadav Tamam
Enterprise Regional Director,
Israel and Middle East, Airwallex
Dr. Michael Bahar
Head of Rehabilitation Department Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital
Yair Cassuto
Partner, Pitango First
Ido Vigdor
Managing Partner, Viola Credit
Galia David
Mother of Hamas hostage Evyatar David

Leadership Board

The Leadership Board is a leading team of senior industry professionals and executives that
provides guidance and mentorship to the Dream Team ahead of the conference's key moments.
Yuval Horn
Chair of Technology & Life Sciences
Practice, Gornitzky GNY
Yodfat Harel Buchris
Managing Director, Blumberg Capital
Yair Snir
Managing Director, Dell Technologies Capital
plus-1

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

Eze Vidra
Managing Partner, Remagine Venture
Sarit Firon
Managing Partner, Team8
Maya Eisen Zafrir
CEO, LeumiTech

TICKETS

Startup admission
$390
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General admission
$690
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Free cancelation until September 10th, 2025
// Registration must be confirmed // Limited availibility
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 London Innovation and Technology Conference, featuring participation from leading figures in the global high-tech industry.

Road to London

 August 3, 2025
Registration Closes
Final date to apply for the startup delegation
 August 10, 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 London conference
August 24, 2025
Bootcamp
A full-day intensive designed to sharpen pitches, refine go-to-market strategies for the UK, 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
what do you get
Pitch on the main stage to top global investors & corporates
Spotlight session at the exclusive Showcase IL event
Curated 1:1 meetings with leading international investors
Pro bootcamp and mentoring with top industry experts
Full conference access for 2 C-level execs
VIP access to our B2B meeting platform
Be featured as part of Calcalist & IL Showcase’s Dream Team 
Registration is closed

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