The Business Delegation to Paris
CONNECTING LEADERS TO OLYMPIC EXCELLENCE
Paris 2024 | By invitation only
On May 22–23, 2024, a delegation of senior business executives from Israel, led by Calcalist and Bank Hapoalim, will visit Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Delegates will devote two days to enhancing the international business ties between Israel and the French and international community, highlighting the values of excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship that define the Israeli economy. The purpose of these two days is to strengthen business ties, and foster collaboration between France and Israel through a variety of content sessions, meetings, and tours.
A special cocktail event will be held on May 23 to bring together the French and Israeli business communities. Aiming to address both local and global issues, the exclusive event will emphasize the importance of a united global business community, and the shared vision that innovation is a central driver of economic growth and resilience, highlighting the crucial role that business communities play in providing hope for the future of both industries and nations.
MAY 22, 2024
Business Events
Round tables I Networking events & meetings I CTech interviews studio
Charting Europe's Potential: How Can Europe Become a Significant Target Market for Israeli Companies? Round table by Bank Hapoalim led by Michal Kissos Hertzog CEO, Poalim Tech
Next Gen Investments: Advancing Emerging Impact Technologies Towards a Greener Future Round table by the Israel Export Institute led by Gal Mor Head of the Economic and Trade Mission, Embassy of Israel, Paris
AI 2.0: The Next Generation and Investment Opportunities Round table by Microsoft led by Alon Haimovich Israel Country General Manager, Microsoft Israel
MAY 22, 2024
Opening Evening
Innovating for Impact: Business, Media, and Tech at the Crossroads of Change
Keynote Speaker
Maurice Levy - Chairman, Publicis Groupe & Co-Founder, VivaTech
Maurice Lévy, Chairman of Publicis and a leading figure on the global media stage, has played a pivotal role in elevating the advertising agency to become the world's third-largest media group. Additionally, he is the visionary behind the VivaTech conference, now a premier event that has positioned France as a frontrunner in innovation and disruption worldwide. Mr. Lévy will delve into the transformative power of innovation, highlighting its ability to drive impact and reshape our reality amidst the ongoing global technological shift and uncertainties in geopolitics and economics.
MAY 23, 2024
VivaTech VIP Experience
An Exclusive tour of the Tech & Innovation exhibition
MAY 23, 2024
Beyond the Rings:
Exploring the Economics Behind Olympic Excellence
Visit to the Olympic grounds and address by Mr. David Lappartient, President of French National Olympic and Sports Committee
MAY 23, 2024
Inspiring Visions Across Borders
Unique evening of visionary talks from European and Israel's top minds
Keynote Speaker:
Nicolas Dufourcq | CEO of Bpifrance -
The french public investment bank
Business Leaders
* Initial list
Nicolas Dufourcq
CEO
Bpifrance - the French public investment bank
Bpifrance’s objective is to help French companies by facilitating their export capacity and improving the attractiveness of their offers to foreign customers
Maurice Lévy
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe & Co-Founder
VivaTech
Maurice Lévy is the Chairman of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group. All throughout his career, Maurice Levy has driven Publicis Groupe through various important strategic phases, including Groupe’s international data expansion. He co-founded Viva Technology, Europe's biggest startup and tech event
David Lappartient
President of the French Olympic Committee
During his career, David Lappartient has demonstrated a strong commitment to the development of sport, particularly in the field of cycling. President, of the French Cycling Federation, President of the European Cycling Union and currently President of the Union Cycliste Internationale
Josée Sulzer
Chief Investment Officer
Dassault Group
The Dassault Group is a French conglomerate known for its aerospace, defense, and luxury goods businesses. It includes companies like Dassault Aviation, famous for its Mirage and Rafale fighter jets, and Dassault Systèmes, a leader in 3D design software. The group also has interests in real estate, media, and wine estates
Arthur Dreyfuss
CEO
Altice France
Altice is a French multinational telecommunications and mass media company with official headquarters in the Netherlands, founded and headed by the French-Israeli billionaire businessman Patrick Drahi
Nicole Guedj
Former French Minister and Secretary of State Attorney at Law Paris Bar
Altice is a French multinational telecommunications and mass media company with official headquarters in the Netherlands, founded and headed by the French-Israeli billionaire businessman Patrick Drahi
Corinne Mrejen
Director General, Les Echos-Le Parisien Partenaires; Chief Impact Officer, Les Echos-Le Parisien Group
a key French media outlet, covers financial news with a constant focus on comprehensiveness and quality. Owned by LVMH, it has an economic liberal stance and "defends the idea that market is superior to plan
Stéphanie Bensimon
Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Real Estate, Ardian
Pierre-Eric Leibovici
Co-founder & Partner
Daphni
a European VC firm that invests in user-oriented startups with European DNA and strong international ambitions. a generalist fund with a strong focus on positive impact, everything from social inclusion, tech for good, circular economy, and climate
Ruben Krupik
Chairman, Bank Hapoalim
Bank Hapoalim is Israel's leading financial institution, providing a wide range of banking and financial services to millions of customers and playing a pivotal role in the rapid growth of the Israeli economy. Bank Hapoalim is the leading banking brand in Israel and holds over 100 years of reputation of trust, integrity and professional excellence
Corinne Mrejen
Executive Director
Les Echos
Les Echos, a key French media outlet, covers financial news with a constant focus on comprehensiveness and quality. Owned by LVMH, it has an economic liberal stance and "defends the idea that market is superior to plan"
Dov Kotler
CEO
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Hapoalim is Israel's leading financial institution, providing a wide range of banking and financial services to millions of customers and playing a pivotal role in the rapid growth of the Israeli economy. Bank Hapoalim is the leading banking brand in Israel and holds over 100 years of reputation of trust, integrity and professional excellence
Yael Arad
Chairperson, Olympic Committee of Israel; First Israeli Olympic medalist
The first Israeli Olympic medalist, boasting 20+ years in entrepreneurship and international business development. A market leader in crafting and executing marketing campaigns, especially in sport
Alfred Akirov
Founder & Owner
Alrov Group
Leading real estate development company, investing in and operating luxury projects in Israel, UK, France, Switzerland and The Netherlands
Gil Agmon
Director & CEO
Delek Automotive Systems
Delek Automotive invested over the years in leading autotech companies such Mobileye, Innoiviz and Hailo. Gil is the main shareholder of Delek Motors- a publicly traded company that is the sole importer of Mazda, Ford, and BMW products to Israel
Dina Ben Tal Ganancia
CEO
El Al
Elal is Israel's national airlines, Dina in the First lady to serve as CEO
Avi Balashnikov
Chairman
Israel Export Institute
The Israel Export Institute established in 1958 as a joint venture between the government of the State of Israel and the private sector to encourage and promote Israeli exports and international trade worldwide
Harel Wiesel
Owner & CEO
Fox Wizel Group
Fox Wizel Group is the leading retail group with an ever-growing portfolio of partnerships with homegrown and global fashion & lifestyle brands, with more than 1000 stores worldwide, online capabilities, complete supply chain resources and solid financial status
Zvika Shwimmer
CEO
Electra Consumer Products
Zvika Shwimmer CEO, Electra Consumer Products
Dori Manor
Chairman
David LUBINSKI Group
Lubinsky represents in Israel car brands: Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, and DS from the global Stellantis corporation, alongside the MG brand from SAIC, which has spearheaded the electric car revolution in Israel and is a leading and popular brand in the electric car market
Tamar Yassur
Chairperson of the Board
Isracard
Previously Tamar served as Chairman for Iintoo Investments, Chairman of Leumi Card, Executive Vice President & Head of Digital Banking at Bank Leumi, and Chairman of Max It Finance Ltd
Yuval Cohen
Managing Partner, Fortissimo Capital
Fortissimo is a top Israeli private equity fund, focuses on tech and industrial firms. Our proactive strategy enables us to achieve remarkable results and foster sustainable growth
Avner Stepak
Shareholder
Meitav Investment House
Meitav is one of the largest and leading investment houses in Israel. Meitav manages over 133 billion NIS for thousands of private, business, and institutional clients
Fiona Darmon
Managing Partner
SunVest Capital Partners
Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the venture capital and private equity industry. Highly skilled in Venture Capital and Private Equity, VC Fundraising, Public and Private Markets, Executive Management, Corporate Development, Start-ups, and Operations
Lior Handelsman
General Partner, Grove Ventures; Co-Founder SolarEdge
Lior is the founder of SolarEdge, took part in inventing and developing the company’s technology, and saw it grow from a small startup to a multi-billion dollar global company with a market leadership position in the smart and renewable energy markets
David Fattal
Founder & Owner
Fattal Hotel Chain
Founded Fattal Hotels, Israel's largest hotel organization. The company owns 41 hotels with more than 10,000 rooms in Israel. It also manages 253 hotels in Israel and Europe
Alon Haimovich
Israel Country General Manager
Microsoft Israel
Founded Fattal Hotels, Israel's largest hotel organization. The company owns 41 hotels with more than 10,000 rooms in Israel. It also manages 253 hotels in Israel and Europe
Yasmin Lukatz
Founder & Executive Director
ICON
Founded Fattal Hotels, Israel's largest hotel organization. The company owns 41 hotels with more than 10,000 rooms in Israel. It also manages 253 hotels in Israel and Europe
Itzhak Dayan
Owner
Africa Israel Hotels
The Africa Israel Hotels chain manages eight hotels in Israel under the brands: Crowne Plaza and the Holiday Inn.The hotel chain is owned by the Dayan family and managed by the Dayan brothers: Itzik and Amir Dayan
Michal Kissos Hertzog
CEO
Poalim Tech
Poalim Tech is the tech division of Bank Hapoalim, providing banking services and credit facilities to tech companies. Poalim Tech supports the tech sector through investing resources and sharing knowledge as a leading financial institution. Poalim Tech aspires to empower and nurture the community of entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries while recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the future of the Israeli economy
Ariel Rotter
Managing Partner
JTLV
The JTLV Group specializing in initiation, development, and management of real estate assets. The group manages three funds, with a total equity of approximately 5 billion shekels, and oversees properties with a total value of about 10 billion shekels
Nir Arkin
CEO
Arkin Holdings
Arkin Holdings blends industry expertise, market reach, and substantial investments, managing its own portfolio and fostering the growth of its holdings. With $1.5 billion in healthcare investments across five arms, it draws support from Israel’s leading institutional investors
Neta Meir
SVP Group Innovation
Sodexo
Sodexo, the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, boasts impressive figures: with €22.6 billion in fiscal 2023 revenues, a workforce of 430,000 employees, and operations in 45 countries, it serves a staggering 80 million consumers daily. Notably, it holds the position of the #1 France-based private employer worldwide and possesses a market capitalization of €14.3 billion as of October 25, 2023
Avi Fischer
Chairman & CEO
Clal Industries
Clal Industries is one of Israel’s leading investment groups; it owns and manages a diversified portfolio that encompasses leading industrial, technology, biotech and retail companies. Clal Industries also operates in the real estate and energy sectors
Isaac Hillel
Managing Partner
Pitango Growth
Isaac has been focusing on investments from Pitango Growth Fund, investing in companies scaling from $10-50M to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues, and become category leaders. Among his investments in the Growth Fund are AppsFlyer, Via, Zerto, Logz.io, Foursquare, Graphcore, Mend, and Sayata
Arik Ze'evi
CEO, The Israel Foundation for Olympic Excellence; Olympic Bronze Medallist
An ex-Israeli judoka, earning a bronze at the 2004 Athens Olympics, a silver at the 2001 World Championship, and clinching the European title four times in 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2012
Sarit Firon
Managing Partner
Team8 Capital
Team8 Capital, is the investment vehicle of the Team8 group. Sarit i served as CFO at MediaMind during its Nasdaq IPO and acquisition by DG Corp for $517M, as well as at P-Cube during its $200M acquisition by Cisco. She also led the seed round of Datorama, taking an active board member role until the company’s $800M acquisition by Salesforce
Yahal Zilka
Managing Partner
10D and Magma Venture Partners
Yahal led and was on the boards of Waze (acquired by Google), Onavo (acquired by Facebook), Argus (acquired by Continental), DesignArt Networks (acquired by Qualcomm), and Adience (acquired by Teddy Sagi Group)
Yanai Oron
General Partner
Vertex Ventures
Vertex Ventures is one of Israel’s first and most successful venture capital firms. With over $1.4B raised to its funds, the firm has invested in more than 160 companies across 8 funds, achieving 44 successful Exits to date. Vertex invests early in global-minded entrepreneurs seeking to disrupt large markets
Natalie Refuah
General Partner
Viola Growth
Viola Growth has raised over $786M and invested in over 35 companies, among them Similarweb (SMWB), Bringg, Juganu, Zoomin, Bizzabo, Guesty, and Dynamic Yield (acquired by McDonald’s)
Sivan Shamri Dahan
Managing Partner
Qumra
Qumra Capital, an Israeli dedicated growth capital fund investing in later stage Israeli technology companies. Areas of investment interest: Internet and Media, Enterprise Software, Communications, Semiconductors, Security. Sivan is a Board member in Joytunes , Augury, Aquant, DataRails and Sweet Inn . Sivan also co-led investments in Fiverr and Riskified
Ron Izaki
Chairman
Izaki Group Investments
Izaki Group Investments (IGI) is one of Israel’s largest and longest-established private real estate development companies. IGI has built a strong global presence, with investments and teams in New York, London, Tel Aviv, Warsaw and Budapest
Mark Loebenberg MD
Chief Shoulder and Elbow Service
Beilinson Hospital
The Shoulder and Elbow Service at Beilinson hospital serves as a tertiary referral center for the management of complex conditions of the upper extremity. An integrated team of surgeons manage traumatic injuries and reconstruction opportunities for both elite athletes and the general public
Arik Kleinstein
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Glilot Capital
Arik co-founded Glilot Capital to leverage his startup experience in investment decisions. A board member, he supported 18 Glilot portfolio companies acquired since inception
Tami Mazel Shachar
CEO
Incredibuild
Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the enterpirse SW industry as well as cyber and law enforcement industry . Skilled in General Management, Scaling of Businesses, Complex Media handling , Global Business, and Portfolio management
Ben Pasternak
CEO and Owner
Aman Group
Ben was appointed CEO of the group in 2006. Since then Aman Group has grown substantially, both in terms of its manpower and its range of operations, and today it is considered one of Israel’s seven leading IT corporations, with an average growth rate of 25% over the past decade and more than 2500 employees
Yuval Cohen
Founder & Managing Partner StageOne Ventures
Yuval has led numerous investments across multiple sectors in several successful exits and growing businesses over the past years, including, Epsagon - acquired by Cisco Systems, Otonomo, Minerva- acquired by Rapid7, cVidya - acquired by Amdocs, Traffix Systems - acquired by F5, Guardium - acquired by IBM, and Appoxee – acquired by Teradata Corporation
Nimrod Cohen
Managing Partner
TAU Ventures
TAU Ventures is Tel Aviv University Investments vehicle with more than 65 investments in portfolio companies over the past 10 years, such as Snyk, Bringg, YOTPO, WSC Sports, Coralogix, Cimagine, HouseParty, and more
Liat Hazout
CEO
Poalim Equity
Poalim Equity, a subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim, serves as an investment platform specializing in a diverse range of sectors, geographies, and strategies. Partnering strategically with the renowned US investment bank, William Blair, Poalim Equity extends cross-border investment banking services encompassing IPOs, advisory services, mergers and acquisitions, and private placements.
Yaron Segev
CEO, RGE Group
RGE is Israel’s largest media holding group. The group is owned by Access Industries and Naftali Group. RGE owns and operates leading broadcast and pay-tv channels across existing and emerging media platforms
Tzachi Abou
Owner & CEO
Abou Yehiel Group
The owner of two publicly traded real estate companies valued at approximately NIS 800 million in total. Ari Real Estate, formerly Arena, thrives in the high-yield real estate sector, while Gefen Residential specializes in urban renewal projects
Ben Hamburger
Vice Chairman
Harel
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services is one of Israel's largest insurance and finance groups that provides comprehensive financial and insurance solutions. As of March 31, 2019, the Group manages assets over NIS 250 billion
Sharon Gerszbejn
Deputy CEO
Altshuler Shaham Provident Funds
The Altshuler Shaham Group is a leading Israeli firm in the field of asset management and insurance. The investment house manages some 180 billion shekels for roughly 2.3 million clients and investors
Gilead Halevy
Founding Partner
Kedma Capital
Gilad’s extensive operational and financial experience, gained during his tenure in senior positions with some of Israel’s largest companies, helps our portfolio companies take the next step in their growth process. Gilad serves as the Chairman of Gil Car, as well as being a board member in S.AL, Iskoor, ACE, C-Data, and Carmel Wineries
Hila Rom
Managing Partner
RUNI Ventures
Hila is the Founding Managing Partner of RUNI Ventures, an early-stage VC fund affiliated with Reichman University (RUNI), Israel's only private university and a globally recognized innovation powerhouse
Nir Dagan
Founder & managing partner
Sky Fund
Nir founded SKY in 2005, bringing his broad experience in managing and consulting to many of Israel‘s leading companies. Nir serves as chairman and/or board member at most of Sky's portfolio companies
Shirit Kazum Beiser
Sports Cardiology Clinic Director
Beilinson Hospital
The sports cardiology clinic at Beilinson Hospital, the first and largest in Israel, specializes in advanced diagnosis and treatment for competitive and recreational athletes with heart conditions. In addition, it offers rehabilitation and follow up for athletes who have undergone a cardiac event or procedure and wish to return to intense physical activity
Jonathan Ben Artzi
Founder & Managing Partner
Firstime Ventures
Firstime Ventures invests in entrepreneurs that are building impactful products with a clear business model
Roee Furman
Managing Director
Doral Energy-Tech Ventures
Doral Renewable Energy Resources Group consists of multiple entrepreneurial branches, engaged in a vast variety of renewable energy projects across the world
Dror Glass
Founding Managing Partner
ISF
Israel Secondary Fund ("ISF") acquires interests in Israel-related funds and private companies from investors, founders and employees. Since the inception of the secondary market in Israel in 1998, ISF's partners have played a major role in it, executing dozens of transactions
Nitza Bilet
Chairman
Lilit Cosmetics
Israel Secondary Fund ("ISF") acquires interests in Israel-related funds and private companies from investors, founders and employees. Since the inception of the secondary market in Israel in 1998, ISF's partners have played a major role in it, executing dozens of transactions