In the wake of the October 7th attack and the ongoing war, every sector in Israel has been deeply impacted. Key among these is the technology industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economic strength. Join us for an in-depth conversation on the current economic and security challenges facing Israel, and how Israel is leveraging its technological prowess to navigate defense sector advancements.

Startup Nation Central CEO and former Chief Scientist of the Israeli Ministry of Economy Avi Hasson will be joined by Israeli Entrepeneur and stealth Startup Co-Founder, Hamutal Meridor, to share insights on how Israel’s tech ecosystem is navigating the current challenges, the strength of the Defense Sector, the implications for innovation and investment, how philanthropy can strengthen and secure this critical sector, and what the future might hold.