Innovation in Motion

MNC Summit

4-Nov-24 @Tel Aviv museum of art

Israel is home to over 430 multinational organizations operating R&D and innovation activities. As part of our Innovation in Motion series, this summit will provide Israeli-based MNC leadership and management representatives with practical strategies, the latest insights, and “Why Israel, Why Now” toolkits for better engagement with global headquarters. 

Israel’s innovation ecosystem is moving forward.

From tackling challenges to sharing knowledge and providing actionable tools, this series of events was created by Startup Nation Central to offer tailored opportunities for the Israeli tech ecosystem.

Whether you’re navigating growth, connecting with global companies, or seeking new strategies, join us in driving success through collaboration and bold, Impatient Innovation.

RSVP

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Adi Sofer

Adi
Soffer

VP & GM

Meta Israel

Barak Regev

Barak
Regev

GM

Google Israel

Orna Kleinmann - Managing Director SAP Labs Israel & Senior Vice President at SAP

Orna Kleinmann

Managing Director & SVP

SAP Labs Israel

Tomer
Simon

Chief Scientist

Microsoft Israel R&D Center

Rinat

Rinat
Zilberstein

General Manager
VP R&D

AT&T Israel

Amit Krig - SVP Engineering & Israel Site Leader at Nvidia

Amit
Krig

SVP Software Engineering and Israel Site Leader

NVIDIA

Avi Hasson

Avi
HASSON

chief executive officer

Startup Nation Central

Einat (Dan) Zinger - CEO at The Business Roundtable Israel

Einat (Dan) Zinger

chief operating officer

Business Roundtable Israel

Gediminas Ramanauskas

Gediminas Ramanauskas

First Counselor
Head of Research & Innovation Section

EU Commission, Israel

Ilana Sherington Hoffman - Director of global partnerships at Startup Nation Central

Ilana Sherington Hoffman

Director of global partnerships

Startup Nation Central

Amit
Harel

Partner

Deloitte Catalyst Leader

Rotem
Dolev

Partner

Monitor Deloitte Israel

Ayal Somech - Head of Growth and Innovation at Boeing Israel

Ayal
Somech

Head of Growth & Innovation

Boeing Israel

Ori Shpigel - Software & Digitalization Technology Lead at Siemens Energy

Ori
Shpigel

Software & Digitalization Technology Lead

Siemens Energy

YARIV
LOTAN

VP of Product & Data

Startup Nation Central

Alon Segal - Deutche Telekom

Alon
Segal

Managing Director, Israel

Deutsche Telekom

MATI
GIL

chief executive officer

AION Labs

TAMARa MANSFELD

VP Global AI and Data

Pfizer Oncology

Dr. ERAN
HARARI

SVP Clinical Development

Teva Global R&D

Carmel Yoeli

Carmel
Yoeli

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Atreo

Ari Seror

Ari
Seror

Sr. Solutions Architect

DocuSign

Ezequiel Garfinkel

Ezequiel
Garfinkel

Head of Science & Technology

Merck Israel

Designed for representatives of multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in Israel, whether with lean scouting teams or robust R&D facilities, this event is part of the Innovation in Motion event series created to support the local ecosystem in navigating the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

Agenda

8:30
Gathering and Networking Breakfast

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9:00
Welcome Remarks

By Avi Hasson, CEO, Startup Nation Central.

9:15
Tech is the New Oil

Technology is shaping the new global power map. This keynote sets the stage by connecting the dots between tech leadership and geopolitical shifts.

9:30
AI: The Ultimate Disruptor

Top investors from the US, EU and Israel explore how AI is redefining markets and why Israel is a magnet for next-gen investments.

10:00
Are You Business Ready?

Multinational and industry giants answer tough questions about future-proofing business growth. Spoiler: partnering with Israeli tech might be your smartest move.

10:30
Growing Against All Odds: Next-Gen Unicorn Showcase

Meet the Israeli unicorns defying the odds. Scaling isn’t easy, but these founders built world-class companies and get what it takes to grow fearlessly in uncertain times.

11:00
Future-Ready Deep Tech: Use Cases

Step beyond theory into tangible tech. This powerful showcase of deep tech solutions goes beyond market hype to what being “future ready” truly means.

11:30
Evergreen Stability: CVC and Startups

Corporate Venture Capital offers a stable source of strategic funding in a volatile landscape often backed by evergreen capital. So, what do CVCs look for before investing?

12:00
Hot Seat Roundup with Avi Hasson

Avi Hasson closes the morning with untold stories and sharp insights from top tech leaders who have shaped Israeli innovation. An intimate, fast-paced dive into what makes this ecosystem thrive.

13:00
Launch Break

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Our Collaborators

Finder Resources

Finder, our business engagement platform delivers in-depth insights into private and public companies, highlighting investment details, leadership profiles, mergers and acquisitions, and industry trends.

Innovation in Motion

From tackling challenges to sharing knowledge and providing actionable tools, this series of activities was created by Startup Nation Central to offer tailored opportunities for the Israeli tech ecosystem.

Whether you’re navigating growth, connecting with global companies, or seeking new strategies, join us in driving success through collaboration and bold, Impatient Innovation.

Innovation in Motion

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.

Looking forward to seeing you at the event

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.

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Our team will review the submission and will be in touch at the earliest opportunity. 

Have a great day!