ARC2025 side event - Startup Nation Central

ARC Summit 2025 Satellite Event

Exclusive Networking Lunch

September 9 | Registration is closed

Join an exclusive, invite-only networking event connecting global healthcare stakeholders with Israel’s health innovation ecosystem. Engage directly with senior leaders from ARC, 8400 The Health Network, Startup Nation Central, and the Israel Innovation Authority to explore opportunities for global collaboration.

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Agenda

This satellite event brings the conversation into an intimate setting, where health organizations leaders and Israeli tech innovators sit together to turn bold ideas into actionable partnerships

13:00

Light Lunch, Networking, and Gathering

13:40

Welcome & Opening Remarks by Avner Halperin- CEO at Sheba Impact

13:45

The Big-picture View

Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central, will share an insider’s look at Israel’s innovation ecosystem and the opportunities it creates for healthcare transformation.

14:00

Shaping the Future of Health

Ari Strasberg, CEO, 8400 the Health Network will introduce Helix US-IL Task Force and reveal their long-term strategy for advancing health tech innovation.

14:10

Policy Meets Practice

Inbar Blum, Head of Healthcare Innovation Sector, Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), will provide a brief overview of the Innovation Authority and share insights on the current state of Israel’s health tech sector.

14:20

Bridging Ecosystems - International Pilots Panel

Hear from Tami Warshavski, Head of Americas & Europe Region, International Division at the IIA, Inbar Blum, Head of Healthcare Innovation Sector at IIA, and Cognishine, a startup that participated in the international pilots program, as they share what it takes to successfully bridge ecosystems.

14:35

Health - Cyber Initiative

Join a candid conversation between Hagai Itkin (Director of Industry Relationships, TAU; Chairman, Ramot & TAU Ventures) and Dr. Iris Adler (Head of Business Development & Global Partnerships, 8400) as they explore why cyber threats in healthcare are a growing global challenge, and how Israel’s unique capabilities position it to lead in this space.

14:50

Networking Continues

Partners

Startup Nation Central is a free-acting NGO providing global solution seekers frictionless access to Israel’s bold and impatient innovators to help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

8400, The Health Network is an NGO spearheading Israel’s HelathTech and Life Science ecosystem to become a global leader in human health solutions and a national growth engine. It has pioneered a core network of ecosystem leaders across private and public domains to untap Israel’s potential. With the recent merger of HealthIL and partnership with SNC, 8400 has become the central catalyst for Israel’s HealthTech ecosystem.

The Israel Innovation Authority is the national anchor of Israel’s innovation ecosystem, driving breakthroughs that fuel growth and global competitiveness. Through unique funding models and national and international collaborations, it empowers startups, entrepreneurs, and companies to turn bold ideas into real impact.

ARC is the innovation arm of Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals. ARC builds global ecosystems that bring together healthcare providers, startups, industry leaders, and investors to accelerate solutions that transform health systems. With hubs spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, ARC is shaping the hospital of the future.

ARC Summit 2025 (September 9–11, Tel Aviv) is a global gathering of 1,000+ leaders from health, technology, startups, and investment. The summit highlights the role of AI, emergency readiness, and breakthrough innovation in redesigning care, while fostering collaboration that turns ideas into impact.
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By registering, you agree that the event may be recorded and may appear in Startup Nation Central marketing material and/or be used for any other lawful purpose, and you waive any rights of privacy or compensation in this regard.