MIND THE TECH
LONDON
High-Tech
Finance
Innovation
Calcalist's Mind the Tech London conference returns to London for its sixth edition of the technology and innovation conference, emphasizing the interconnectedness of tech ecosystems worldwide. The event aims to explore the dynamic landscape of emerging technologies, addressing global challenges and highlighting the imperative for worldwide collaboration and inventive approaches to urgent issues, from political uncertainties and economic downturns to climate change, food security, and cybersecurity threats.
Attendees can expect insights into industry trends, showcases of leading companies, and thought provoking discussions led by esteemed speakers from finance, technology, and innovation sectors. The event provides a unique opportunity for networking and engagement with senior executives, fund managers, influencers, and trendsetters from both Israel and the UK.
SCHEDULE
19:00
Opening event
A networking cocktail event that will bring together the Israeli and British business communities.
09:00
Mind the Tech 2024 Conference
14:30
Networking Events, Roundtables & B2B Meetings
Champagne, Tea, & Wisdom: An Intimate Chat with Leading Women investors and Founders
The British Embassy in Israel & Yazamiyot, in partnership with the London Stock Exchange
An afternoon of inspiration and insight as we bring together leading female investors and Israeli entrepreneurs for a candid discussion on their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the unique opportunities they’ve seized in the tech world. The event will also feature a special pitch session by the winner of the “Most Promising Entrepreneur of 2024” competition.
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
SPEAKERS
(Preliminary List)
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Simon Anholt](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66bd972fedeb9d6ee2ee4670_Simon-Anholt.jpg)
Simon Anholt
Executive Chairman, Anholt & Co.
The world's number 1 expert in nation branding;
Lead advisor to Brand IL
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
Special Appearance
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Hanan Friedman](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66d9c49e59589b37441f5bac_Hannan%20Fridman-new.jpg)
Hanan Friedman
President & CEO
Bank Leumi
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Julia Hoggett](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/6602cb8cda335de73d973dc3_ps_julia-hoggett.jpg)
Julia Hoggett
DBE CEO
London Stock Exchange
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Nir Zuk](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb819b488dd9a4e71fab4_Nir%20Zuk.jpg)
Nir Zuk
Founder & CTO
Palo Alto Networks
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Steve Cannella](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb8191b8f5ed56be78a63_Steve%20Cannella.jpg)
Steve Cannella
Editor in Chief
Sports Illustrated
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Howard Dawber](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66a1f95f240b9b702b24b122_Howard%20Dawber.jpg)
Howard Dawber
Deputy Mayor of London for Business
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Andrei Brasoveanu](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb81a080be25220111ba4_Andrei%20Brasoveanu.jpg)
Andrei Brasoveanu
Partner
Accel
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Arik Shtilman](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/6697b92c143ff1267302d541_Arik%20Shtilman.jpg)
Arik Shtilman
CEO
Rapyd
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![René Rechtman](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668e6d510e53b6dd921dd164_Rene%CC%81%20Rechtman.jpg)
René Rechtman
Founder & CEO
Moonbug Entertainment
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Emma Sinclaire](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66d4605cf10fc3992bc5916a_Emma%20Sinclaire.jpg)
Emma Sinclaire
MBE, CEO
EnterpriseAlumni
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Davor Hebel](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb81a93ad3b3bd4770241_Davor%20Hebel%E2%80%8D.jpg)
Davor Hebel
Managing Partner, Head of Europe, Eight Roads
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Michael levy](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66d83038ab78be3fd49b857c_Michael%20Levy.jpg)
Michael levy
Brother of Hamas hostage Or Levy
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Saul Klein](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb8190cf4b8bb4274a27c_Saul%20Klein%E2%80%8D.jpg)
Saul Klein
General Partner
LocalGlobe
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Maya Eisen Zafrir](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66b46f5afec09c1420f2cbcc_Maya%20Eisen%20Zafrir%20new.jpg)
Maya Eisen Zafrir
CEO
LeumiTech
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Tomer Raved](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66669aa1f010f14082f76a9f_tomer%20ravd.png)
Tomer Raved
Executive Chairman
Bezeq
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Liat Shuv](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66b0c6619b29e96dbc0895d0_Liat%20Shuv.jpg)
Liat Shuv
Head of Corporate Banking
Bank Leumi
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Eytan Wirtheim MD](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb81a1f33f285d536ee97_Eytan%20Wirtheim.jpg)
Eytan Wirtheim MD
CEO
Beilinson Hospital
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Anna Pelkin](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66c1b48a4fea369ef47eaf1e_Anna%20Pelkin.jpg)
Anna Pelkin
IL Country Manager; Global Business Solutions
TikTok
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Avi Balashnikov](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66bc63c40d219ae2481e8dec_Avi%20Balashnikov.jpg)
Avi Balashnikov
Chairman
Israel Export Institute & Lauder Employment Centers
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Uri Pearl](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66a8ac35c0ff3145dea20232_Uri-Pearl.jpg)
Uri Pearl
Head of Marketing, PAPAYA
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Gideon Argov](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66ab2afe1109e85eac589c3d_Gideon-Argov2.jpg)
Gideon Argov
Managing Partner &
Co-Founder
New Era Capital Partners
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Daniella Gilboa](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66b356631635b57a1c662440_Daniella%20Gilboa.jpg)
Daniela Gilboa
Co-Founder & CEO
AIVF
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Uri Gruenbaum](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66af4959bae81283fbcb6543_Uri%20Gruenbaum2.jpg)
Uri Gruenbaum
Co-Founder & CEO
Tipranks
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Asaf Peled](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb81aafa008902c0863ed_Asaf%20Peled.jpg)
Asaf Peled
Founder & CEO
Minute Media
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Keren Shurkin](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66d4605a6a1cec7559ddcaed_Keren%20Shurkin.jpg)
Keren Shurkin
Director
UK-Israel Tech Hub
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Shlomi Zafrany](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66bdd233f32cad065db8d6a4_Shlomi%20Zafrani1.jpg)
Shlomi Zafrany
VP Commercial & Industrial Affairs
El Al
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Michelle Taycher](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66af4959bae81283fbcb653f_Michelle%20Taycher%20Nishry2.jpg)
Michelle Taycher Nishry
Senior Investment Manager, Qualcomm Ventures
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Anita Leviant](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb81bc09733c6fa0c1677_Anita%20Leviant%E2%80%8D.jpg)
Anita Leviant
President, Israel-British Chamber of Commerce & Innovation
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Eze Vidra](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb819446eaca62556eefc_Eze%20Vidra%E2%80%8D.jpg)
Eze Vidra
Managing Partner Remagine Ventures
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Ella Goldner](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66af4a0be30b267f5379c13f_Ella%20Goldner2.jpg)
Ella Goldner
Co-Founder
Zinc VC & Alma-angels
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Hilla Ovil-Brenner](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/668bb81a22d6842fb26108f9_Hilla%20Ovil-Brenner%201.jpg)
Hilla Ovil-Brenner
Co-Founder & CEO
Yazamiyot - Women Entrepreneurs
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Amy French](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66b4bca484f6bd0c87738c69_Amy%20French.jpg)
Amy French
Director, Level39
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Michal Freeman-Shor](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/66cdbca0a13ce1d7d85ed215_Michal3.jpg)
Michal Freeman Shor
Head Primary Markets Israel London Stock Exchange
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
![אנדרו אביר](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/65ad4ad76128437ef93a78f5_speakers_250x250.jpg)
![Nimrod Cohen](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/661293f73c6e3f14f4560469_nimrod%20cohen.jpg)
Nimrod Cohen
Managing partner
TAU Ventures
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
Agenda
Moderator: James Spiro CTech by Calcalist
08:30
Gathering
09:30
Opening
Michael levy Brother of Hamas hostage Or Levy
Yoel Esteron Founder & Publisher @ Calcalist
Hanan Friedman President & CEO @ Bank Leumi
10:00
Resilience in Adversity: Innovating Through Global and Local Market Challenges
Securing the Future: How Israel's Cybersecurity Drives the Nation's Tech Dominance
Nir Zuk Founder & CTO @ Palo Alto Networks, in a fireside chat with Sophie Shulman Calcalist
A Macro Perspective on Israel's Tech from the Eye of Investment Giant Accel
Andrei Brasoveanu Partner @ Accel, in a fireside chat with Yarden Rozanski Calcalist
Grow.Innovate.Deliver: Charting the Strength of Israel's Economy
Liat Shuv Head of Corporate Banking @ Bank Leumi
10:40
Business Growth Beyond Limits: Exploring and Entering New Markets
Connecting Global Tech to London’s Financial Heart
Julia Hoggett, DBE CEO, London Stock Exchange @ London Stock Exchange, in a fireside chat with Yarden Rozanski Calcalist
London’s Tech Magic: Navigating the New Wave of Innovation
Howard Dawber Deputy Mayor of London for Business
Transcending Boundaries, Reaching New Heights: Money Innovation and Fintech's Vision for a Borderless Economy
Arik Shtilman Co-Founder & CEO @ Rapyd, in a fireside chat with Meir Orbach Calcalist
Tale of Two Rivers: Israel's Investment Horizon
Tomer Raved Executive Chairman @ Bezeq
11:20
Disrupting Industries with AI: Pioneering the Next Wave of Technology
Revolutionizing the Creative Economy with Intelligent Technology
Anna Pelkin IL Country Manager, Global Business Solutions @ TikTok
The Future of AI for Retail Investors: Competing with Institutional Giants
Uri Gruenbaum Co-Founder & CEO @ Tipranks
Can ChatGPT Help Heart Teams Make Better Decisions?
Edward Itelman MD @ Beilinson Hospital
Next-Gen IVF: Redefining the Path to Parenthood
Daniela Gilboa Co-Founder & CEO, AIVF
11:50
Special Appearance: The Art of Nation Branding - Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Simon Anholt Executive Chairman, Anholt & Co.; The world's number 1 expert in nation branding; Chief strategist of Brand IL inc. a private venture to rebrand Israel
12:10
Creative Disruption in the Age of Innovation: Redefining the Future of Media & Entertainment
Enriching the Legacy: Leveraging Technology for Innovative New Channels
Steve Cannella Editor in Chief @ Sports Illustrated & Asaf Peled Founder & CEO Minute Media, in a fireside chat with Yarden Rozanski Calcalist
The Intersection of Sports, Technology, and Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Premier League
Victor Murineanu CISO @ Chelsea Football Club
The Evolution of Content in a Connected World
René Rechtman Founder & CEO @ Moonbug Entertainment
12:45
Adapting to the Future: Investment Insights in a Rapidly Evolving Technological Era
Moderator: Sophie Shulman Calcalist
Davor Hebel Managing Partner, Head of Europe @ Eight Roads
Saul Klein General Partner @ LocalGlobe
Maya Eisen Zafrir CEO @ LeumiTech
Gideon Argov Managing Partner @ New Era Capital
Eze Vidra Managing Partner @ Remagine Ventures
13:15
Lunch
![dream team title](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/667d01f5422f8dbe68da464d_dream-head.png)
![dream team image](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65a5114e714bc2dd19a810da/6682598509498155d053e8f1_Asset-2.png)