Tech & Invest

Calcalist continues its series of international conferences to spotlight economic interest centers worldwide and foster connections between the Israeli business community and those abroad. In November 2024, Calcalist will host a tech & innovation conference in sunny Miami, which has emerged as the technological capital of the southeastern United States.

Miami has long been a magnet for millions of visitors, drawn by its pleasant weather and unique cultural diversity. In recent years, Miami has attracted high-tech companies and a considerable workforce by adopting hybrid work models, relaxed restrictions, and generous tax incentives the city offers. At the conference, we will examine Miami's ascent as an investment and technology hub, spurred by the proactive support of the mayor. We'll delve into the city's key strengths and notable sectors within its burgeoning ecosystem, focusing on the most promising and hottest startups. We'll assess whether Miami could emerge as a viable alternative to San Francisco and Silicon Valley and explore its future trajectory. Additionally, we will explore how tech and innovation manifest in various fields, from national defense, cybersecurity, and AI to energy and climate challenges.

Health

Green Tech

Proptech & Real Estate

Cybersecurity & Defense

Health

Tech Green

Proptech & Estate Real

Cybersecurity & Defense

Schedule

Nov 13^th

19:00

Cocktail Reception

Greetings

Noa Tamir, CEO at Calcalist

Steven Meiner, Mayor of Miami Beach

Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, Consul General of Israel in Miami

Nov 14^th

09:00-16:00

Tech & Invest Miami 2024 Conference

+ Dream Team Showcase

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11:00-14:00 By Pre-scheduling

B2B Meetings Appointments

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14:30 By invitation only

Resilience, Growth, Renewable Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future

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The event will take the form of a roundtable discussion centered on "Resilience, Growth, Renewable Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future." Senior representatives from diverse sectors will discuss ways to ensure a stable economy through innovation, infrastructures, and renewable energy. The conversation will cover economic growth drivers, the social impact of ESG investments, and the essential role of technology in addressing challenges and navigating global political shifts.

In Partnership with Doral

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16:00By invitation only

Champions of Innovation: Exclusive Networking Cocktail

In Partnership with Miami_Israel Collective & Yazamiyot

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Nov 15^th

09:00 By invitation only

Discover the Heart of Miami’s Urban Life

G City Ltd. Brickell Real Estate Tour

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10:00By invitation only

Breakfast Tech Network Event

In Partnership with Miami_Israel Collective

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Agenda

Moderator: James Spiro CTech by Calcalist

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09:00

Gathering

09:45

Opening

Yoel Esteron Founder & Publisher at Calcalist
Hanan Friedman President & CEO at Bank Leumi
Chaim Katzman Founder & CEO at G City

Defending Democracies: Leveraging Economic Partnerships for Global Stability

Thomas Nides Vice Chairman at Blackstone; Former US Ambassador to Israel, in a fireside chat with Yifat Oron Senior Managing Director; Head of Tel Aviv Office at Blackstone

+ Ruby Chen Father of Itay Chen, an Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza

10:40

Miami's Tech Evolution: Investment Opportunities in a New Political Landscape

From Garage to Greatness: The Journey from Seed to Tech Titans through the Eyes of a Visionary Investor

Keith Rabois Managing Director at Khosla Ventures, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

Transforming Miami into a Global Tech Hub

Moderator: Yarden Rozanski, Calcalist
Melissa Medina Co-Founder, CEO & President at eMerge Americas
Howard Lerman Founder & CEO at Roam; Co-Founder at Yext
Garry Fatakhov COO & Co-Founder at Siemplify
Zohar Dayan SVP of Product at Vimeo; Co-Founder at Wibbitz

11:20

The AI Future is Now: Transforming Industries and Minds #1

In Agriculture: Pioneering Off-Road Autonomy: Securing the Future of Farming and Beyond

Ben Alfi Co-Founder & CEO at Bluewhite

In Health: Agile Medical Hospital Management in Wartime

Oshrat Fono Yativ MD Deputy Director at Beilinson Hospital

11:35

The Case of Israel: A Beacon of Stability in Uncertain Times

Air Power and Defense Innovation: The Evolution of Israel's Air Force and Defense Industries

Maj Gen (Ret.) Amir Eshel Former Commander of the Israeli Air Force; Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman, Calcalist

Energizing the Future: Empowering Growth through Renewable Energy and Infrastructure

Yaki Noyman CEO at Doral, in a fireside chat with Yarden Rozanski, Calcalist

Navigating Israel's Tech Economy Through Turbulent Waters: Leadership and Innovation in the Face of Disruption

Moderator: Sophie Shulman, Calcalist
Ilan Twig Co-Founder & CTO at Navan
Nili Shalev CEO at Israel Export Institute
Rinat Zilberstein VP R&D @ AT&T; GM at AT&T Israel R&D Center
Bruce Taragin Managing Director at Blumberg Capital

The Impact of Civil Aviation on National Resilience

Dina Ben Tal Ganancia CEO at El Al, in a fireside chat with Adrian Filut, Calcalist

12:35

Real Estate Reimagined: Innovation, Investment, and the Future Landscape of the East Coast

Moderator: Anat Katz Economic Minister at North America
Zvi Gordon CEO at Gazit Horizons
Liat Shuv Head of Corporate Banking at Bank Leumi
Melissa Rose Senior Managing Director at JLL
Shlomo Khoudari Managing Partner at Elion Partners

Russell Galbut Managing Director, Crescent Heights; Chairman, GFO Investments

13:00

The AI Future is Now: Transforming Industries and Minds #2

In Cloud: Harnessing AI for Next-Gen Applications: From Concept to Impact

Kevin Cochrane CMO at Vultr

In Dual-Use Technologies: AI Beneath the Surface: Revolutionizing Subsurface Exploration Across Industries from Defense to Real Estate

Jeremy Suard Co-Founder & CEO at Exodigo

In Media: The Future of News and Fake News in an AI Age

Peter Yared Founder & CEO at InCountry

13:30

Lunch

14:30

Investing in Israeli Tech - Dream Team Showcase

Opening: Maya Eisen Zafrir CEO at LeumiTech & Asaf Horesh Managing Partner at Vintage

SPEAKERS

Hanan Friedman

President & CEO

Bank Leumi

Keith Rabois

Managing Director, Khosla Ventures; An Early-Stage Startup Investor, and Executive at PayPal, LinkedIn, Slide, and Square

Major General (Ret.)
Amir Eshel

Former Commander of the Israeli Air Force; Former Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense

Rinat Zilberstein

VP R&D at AT&T; GM of AT&T Israel R&D Center

Thomas Nides

Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations Blackstone; Former US Ambassador to Israel

Chaim Katzman

Founder & CEO

G City

Nili Shalev

CEO

Israel Export Institute

Ilan Twig

Co-Founder & CTO

Navan

Melissa Medina

Co-Founder, CEO, and President, eMerge

Americas

Dr. Oshrat Fono Yativ

Deputy Director

Beilinson Hospital

Peter Paltchik

Global CEO, Paltchik Foundation; Two-time Olympic Medalist

Peter Yared

Founder & CEO, InCountry

Garry Fatakhov

Co-Founder & COO

Siemplify

Steven Meiner

Mayor of Miami Beach

Maya Eisen Zafrir

CEO

LeumiTech

Jeremy Suard

Co-Founder & CEO

Exodigo

Yaki Noyman

CEO

Doral

Dina Ben Tal Ganancia

CEO

El Al

Kevin Cochrane

CMO

Vultr

Howard Lerman

Founder & CEO, Roam; Co-Founder, Yext

Liat Shuv

Head of Corporate Banking

Bank leumi

Zvi Gordon

CEO

Gazit Horizons

G City Ltd. (USA)

Anat Katz

Economic Minister, North America, Israel Economic Mission to the USA

Maor Elbaz-Starinsky

Consul General of Israel in Miami

Ben Alfi

Co-Founder & CEO

Bluewhite

Yifat Oron

Senior Managing Director; Head of Tel Aviv Office

Blackstone

Ayal Stern

Co-founder

Miami-Israel Collective

Gideon Argov

Founder & General Partner

New Era Capital

Nicole Priel

Partner

Ibex Investors

Nimrod Cohen

Managing Partner

TAU Ventures

Dotan Weiner

Head of Real Estate

TS Group

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Asaf Horesh

Managing Partner Vintage Investment Partners

Aya Peterburg

Founding Partner SCapital VC

Eyal Bino

Founding Partner

97212 Ventures

Melissa Rose

Managing Director

JLL

Shlomo Khoudari

Managing Partner

Elion

Prof Idit Maya

Head of Nephrogenetic Clinic and Genomic School forPhysicians, Beilinson Hospital

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Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Co-Founder & CEO

Yazamiyot - Women Entrepreneurs

Russell Galbut

Managing Director

Crescent Heights; Chairman, GFO Investments

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TICKETS

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