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MIND the TECH
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March 25-26, 2025

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Innovate. Deliver. Impact
2 Days
10 Events
800 Attendees
100 Startups
200 B2B Meetings
Calcalist returns to New York for its annual Mind the Tech NY conference, focusing on the new challenges facing the Israeli high-tech industry and the global tech sector. Renowned for its resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and adaptability, the Israeli tech industry continually demonstrates an ability to navigate and recover. The conference will emphasize innovation as a key driver of economic resilience during crises, exploring the potential synergy between artificial intelligence and human ingenuity.
This exclusive event will bring together the Israeli high-tech community and its American counterparts for a dynamic two-day experience. Through a series of impactful discussions, thought-provoking keynotes, and curated networking opportunities, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge innovations, explore promising investment avenues, and forge meaningful connections with global leaders shaping the future of technology and innovation.

INITIAL SCHEDULE

Initial Schedule
Tuesday
March 25th

9:00am-4:00pm

Mind the Tech NY 2025 Conference

Innovate.Deliver.Impact

12:00pm

It's All about the Ecosystems

Shared insights from the Israeli and the US ecosystems

By Bank Leumi

1:30pm

Dream Team Showcase: Pitch & Dine

An exclusive business lunch featuring live startup pitches from Showcase IL's most promising startups

Wednesday
March 26th

8:30am

All Founders Breakfast

Founders & VCs

By Israeli Mapped in NY & Valley Bank

12:00pm

‍Ringing the Bell: Celebrating Israeli Innovation on Nasdaq

Join industry experts for insightful luncheon discussing liquidity opportunities for Israeli tech companies in the U.S. capital markets

By Sullivan & Worcester

Event registration is now closed! To join the waiting list, please contact cbendavid@sullivanlaw.co.il

7:30pm

Closing Cocktail Event

Greetings

Noa Tamir CEO, Calcalist

‍Dina Ben Tal Ganancia CEO, EL AL

Anat Katz Economic Minister, North America

Invite only

AGENDA

Agenda
Tuesday
March 25th - Innovate. Deliver. Impact
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Moderator: Tamar Ish-Shalom, Journalist & Television Presenter

9:00am Innovate

Unveiling the Next Game Changers in Tech

Maya Eisen Zafrir CEO, LeumiTech

The Q: Spotlight on Tomorrow’s 10 Growth Companies

Openning: Boaz Dinte Managing Partner, Qumra

From Vision to $20 Billion: How to Scale Like the Giants‍

Udi Mokady Founder & Executive Chairman, CyberArk, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

10:00am

Breakfast & Bond

Main Plenary

10:30am Deliver

A Macro Perspective on Tech Sector Resilience

The Secret Opening:
Exploring AI, Music, and Creative Innovation
Opening Remarks‍

Yoel Esteron Founder & Publisher, Calcalist‍

Hanan Friedman CEO, Bank Leumi

Moshe Lion Mayor of Jerusalem

Investing in the Future of Defense: The Vision of the Legendary Investor on Tech's Hottest Sector‍

Shaun Maguire Partner, Sequoia Capital, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

11:10am

The AI Visionaries: Shaping Tomorrow’s World Today

A Future 2 Create: Leveraging Technology to Overcome Challenges and Shape Tomorrow

Alon Haimovich GM Israel, Microsoft

Competing in the Tech Giants' Playground: Innovating from Scratch to Shape the Future of AI

Dean Leitersdorf Co-Founder & CEO, Decart

Generative AI in Action: Unleashing Business Potential and Industry Disruption

Ruben Falk Head of Generative AI & Machine Learning, Capital Markets, AWS

11:40am

CEO Forum: Harnessing Growth Opportunities in the New Israel-US Landscape

Moderator: Yarden Rozanski, Calcalist

Yaki Noyman CEO, Doral

Ira Robbins CEO, Valley Bank

Adam Singolda Founder & CEO, Taboola

From Captivity to Recovery: The Journey of Medical Treatment and Healing in National Trauma

Michal Steinman, PhD, Director of Nursing, Beilinson Hospital in a fireside chat with Netally Binshtock, Calcalist

12:10pm

Disrupting Industries: The Innovators Redefining the Future of…

Fueling Global Innovation: Andreessen Horowitz’s Vision for the Next Wave of Disruptive Ventures

David Haber General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz, in a fireside chat with Yarden Rozanski, Calcalist

The Sound of Innovation: Disruption, Creativity, and the Power of AI

Yaki Gani, Musician, Member of the Rockfour band & Entrepreneur

The Journey from Startup to Global Leader Through Houzz’s Game-Changing Success

Adi Tatarko Co-Founder & Executive Chair, Houzz, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

Transforming Energy with Technology: Redefining Refining

Ido Biger EVP, CIO, Delek US

Revolutionizing Business Travel: Innovating for a New Era of Corporate Mobility

Steve Singh Executive Chairman & CEO, Spotnana, in a fireisde chat with Iya Magen CEO, Talma Travel Solutions

From Tel Aviv to Wall Street: Building a Global Fintech

Gal Krubiner CEO, Pagaya

Why Israel? Insights on Business Leadership and Investment in the Startup Nation

Nir Zuk Founder & CTO, Palo Alto, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

1:30pm

Driving Innovation In a Rapidly Changing Tech Landscape: Vision and Insights from Investors and Tech Leaders

Moderator: Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

Max Rimpel Partner, General Catalyst

Shira Eting, Partner, Vintage Investment Partners

Julia Abramovich Head of Markets Americas & Board Member, KPMG

John Caplan CEO, Payoneer

Jesse Middleton General Partner, Flybridge

Closing Remarks

Eyal Ben Haim, Head of the Retail Division, Bank Leumi

2:00pm

Lunch & Business

3:00pm Impact

Building a Better Future with Diverse Tech Innovation

Hilla Ovil Brenner Founder & CEO, Yazamiyot

Guy Franklin  Founder & General Partner, Israeli Mapped in NY Ventures

Beyond the Screen: A Journey of Inspiration and Leadership Across Borders

Ingrid Jean-Baptiste Founder & CEO, Chelsea Film  Festival in a fireside chat with Anat Katz Economic Minister, North America

Next Gen Impact: Women Entrepreneurs Reshaping the Future

Moderator: Dina Pasca-Raz Partner, Head of Technology, KPMG Israel

Lital Leshem Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Protego Ventures

Sanaz Yashar Co-Founder & CEO, Zafran Security

Jessica Beck  Co-Founder & CEO, Alfred

Jenny Fielding Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Everywhere Ventures

Leading with Impact: Executive Leadership in the Age of Disruption

Moderator: Ariela Karmel CTech by Calcalist

Gidi Mark CEO, Taglit-Birthright Israel

Dean Sysman Co-Founder & CEO, Axonius

Tali Miller Partner, Avid Ventures

Mobilizing the Israeli Tech Community to Rebuild Israel

Batell Blaish-Sultanik Executive Director, AID Coalition

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Winner of Next Gen Impact Competition for Women Entrepreneurs

Innovation for Impact: Revolutionizing Protein Production for the Food Industry

Maya Sapir-Mir Co-Founder & CEO, PoLoPo

4:15pm

Champagne & Network

SPEAKERS

Shaun Maguire
Partner
Sequoia Capital
A vocal supporter of Israel, Shaun Maguire is at the forefront of investing in defense-tech, one of the hottest sectors today. With a visionary approach, he identifies and nurtures transformative startups, driving Sequoia Capital’s mission to back companies shaping the future of technology.
Adi Tatarko
Co-Founder & Executive Chair
Houzz
One of the most successful Israeli entrepreneurs globally, Adi Tatarko has revolutionized the home design industry. Under her leadership, Houzz has become the world’s premier platform for homeowners and professionals, redefining how we plan, design, and renovate spaces.
Hanan Friedman
CEO, Bank Leumi
David Haber
General Partner
Andreessen Horowitz
Combining strategic acumen with deep industry insight, David Haber champions cutting-edge ventures, ensuring Andreessen Horowitz remains a leader in fueling the next wave of global innovation.
Nir Zuk
Founder & CTO, Palo Alto
Udi Mokady
Founder & Executive  Chairman, CyberArk
Rinat Zilberstein
VP R&D, AT&T;
GM, AT&T Israel
Ruben Falk
Head of Generative AI & Machine Learning, Capital Markets, AWS
A leader in the intersection of AI and finance, he pioneers the development of advanced machine learning solutions at AWS, reshaping the future of capital markets and empowering organizations to harness the power of generative AI.
Moshe Lion
Mayor of Jerusalem
Ira Robbins
CEO
Valley Bank
Maya Eisen Zafrir
CEO
LeumiTech
Max Rimpel
Partner
General Catalyst
Julia Abramovich
Head of Markets Americas & Board Member, KPMG
Adam Singolda
Founder & CEO, Taboola
Michal Steinman, PhD
Director of Nursing, Beilinson Hospital
Yaki Noyman
CEO
Doral
Dina Ben Tal Ganancia
CEO
EL AL
Alon Haimovich
GM Israel
Microsoft
Ido Biger
EVP, CIO
Delek US
Boaz Dinti
Managing Partner
Qumra
Dean Leitersdorf
Co-Founder & CEO
Decart
Leads one of the most exciting and rapidly growing companies in the GenAI space. With its meteoric rise, Decart is at the forefront of groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence, revolutionizing industries and shaping the future of technology. Dean’s leadership is driving a new era of innovation, making him a key figure to watch in the world of cutting-edge AI advancements.
Dina Pasca-Raz
Partner, Head of Technology
KPMG Israel
Gal Krubiner
Co-Founder & CEO
Pagaya
Sanaz Yashar
Co-Founder & CEO
Zafran Security
An Iranian-born Israeli cyber pioneer, Sanaz has over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, including leading cyber threat research at FireEye - Mandiant (acquired by Google) and serving in the IDF's elite Unit 8200. At Zafran Security, she leads the development of a platform that identifies and mitigates exploitable threats, empowering organizations to enhance their security. Zafran has raised over $70 million, with Sequoia Capital leading the latest.
Steve Singh
Executive Chairman & CEO, Spotnana
Iya Magen
CEO
Talma Travel Solutions
John Caplan
CEO, Payoneer
Avi Balashnikov
Chairman, Israel Export Institute & Lauder Employment Centers
Anat Katz
Economic Minister, North America
Lital Leshem
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Protego Ventures
Gidi Mark
CEO
Taglit-Birthright Israel
Batell Blaish-Sultanik
Executive Director, AID Coalition
Yotam Segev
Co-Founder & CEO, Cyera
Tal Barnoach
General Partner, Disruptive VC
Shira Eting
Partner
Vintage Investment Partners
Ruby Chen
Father of Itay Chen, an Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza
Guy Franklin
Founder & General Partner, Israeli Mapped in NY Ventures
Eyal Ben-Haim
Head of the Retail Division,
Bank Leumi
Ori Kaufman Gafter
Head of International & Tech Banking
Valley Bank
Dean Sysman
Co-Founder & CEO
Axonius
Jenny Fielding
Managing Partner
Everywhere Ventures
Eitan Israeli
VP, Corp Dev & Business Ops
Wix
Jesse Middleton
General Partner, Flybridge

DREAM TEAM

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* Registration is valid until Feb 18, 2025

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