About the event
Space Tech Summit Israel is returning for it’s 2th edition. The event escalates the industry to new heights in an unparalleled showcase of the latest technologies, networking opportunities and topical debates. Join your colleagues, peers and competitors this May for a face-to-face collaboration, where you will also get to explore new technologies, meet new business partners, and learn from the industry’s most in-demand thought leaders.
Partners
Some of the world’s greatest companies are part of this event
Summit Moderators
Dror Globerman
N12 & Keshet
Dror Globerman
N12 & Keshet
Eyal Ben-Ze'ev
Moderator
Eyal Ben-Ze'ev
Moderator
Keynote Speakers
Avi Loeb
Professor of Science, Harvard University
Avi Loeb
Professor of Science, Harvard University
Abraham (Avi) Loeb is the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University and a bestselling author (in lists of the New York Times,Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, L'Express and more). He received a PhD in Physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel at age 24 (1980-1986), led the first international project supported by the Strategic Defense Initiative (1983-1988), and was subsequently a long-term member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton (1988-1993). Loeb has written 8 books, including most recently, Extraterrestrial, and nearly a thousand papers (with h-index of 122 and i10-index of 557) on a wide range of topics, including black holes, the first stars, the search for extraterrestrial life and the future of the Universe. Loeb is the Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation (2007-present) within the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and also serves as the Head of the Galileo Project (2021-present). He had been the longest serving Chair of Harvard's Department of Astronomy (2011-2020) and the Founding Director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative (2016-2021). He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the American Physical Society, and the International Academy of Astronautics. Loeb is a former member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) at the White House, a former chair of the Board on Physics and Astronomy of the National Academies (2018-2021) and a current member of the Advisory Board for "Einstein: Visualize the Impossible" of the Hebrew University. He also chairs the Advisory Committee for the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative (2016-present) and serves as the Science Theory Director for all Initiatives of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. In 2012, TIME magazine selected Loeb as one of the 25 most influential people in space and in 2020 Loeb was selected among the 14 most inspiring Israelis of the last decade. Click here for Loeb's commentaries on innovation and diversity.
Personal website: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/
Hilla Hadad
Former Director General | Ministry of Science and technology
Hilla Hadad
Former Director General | Ministry of Science and technology
Hilla Haddad Chmelnik is Former Director-General of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. She Is an aerospace engineer from the Technion, Master's degree in diplomacy and business administration, from Tel Aviv University as well as a Master's in public policy and government, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, as part of the "Cadets for Civil Service" program. Haddad Chmelnik has a rich management experience. Her management positions began during her military service, as an officer in the Air Force where she was a member of the Iron Dome system development team. Following the completion of her military service, Hilla continued to serve the public in the Ministry of Transportation, where she served as head of the Israel Highways Administration and managed a large number of projects in the field of national infrastructure with a budget of over 27 billion NIS. For the past two years, she served as the VP of Strategy and Innovation at "Netivei Israel". This days Hilla starting a new role as Dots chairpersonDots is a agritech startup located in bee’r sheva
Prof. Asaf Pe'er
Physics department in Bar Ilan University.
Prof. Asaf Pe'er
Physics department in Bar Ilan University.
Associate professor in the physics department in Bar Ilan University. My research focuses on theoretical high energy astrophysics.
Prof. Ofek Birnholtz
Bar-Ilan's LIGO Scientific Collaboration
Prof. Ofek Birnholtz
Bar-Ilan's LIGO Scientific Collaboration
Bar-Ilan's LIGO Scientific Collaboration group, for studying Gravitational Waves, and Astrophysical systems of Black Holes, Neutron Stars.
Lior Herman
Co Founder | TYPE5 SpaceTech Group
Lior Herman
Co Founder | TYPE5 SpaceTech Group
Lior is an IT Product engineer who worked with leading enterprises like Microsoft, Facebook company, Varonis, IAI, and IDF. Lior is a serial entrepreneur and futurist by heart, an expert in products research and deep tech analysis, technology architecture, and experience in leading companies from early vision to execution and delivery.
Idan Adler
Head of R&D and Innovation Center at Deloitte
Idan Adler
Head of R&D and Innovation Center at Deloitte
Idan Adler is the Head of Deloitte’s R&D Center in Israel and leads the Innovation Group within Deloitte Catalyst. Idan oversees the development of multiple software products that integrate into a variety of Deloitte’s offerings in the US and globally. He works closely with the Israeli ecosystem in order to bridge together Israeli innovation, Deloitte and its clients. Idan advises businesses, regulators and NGOs on innovation and disruption, and helps them form a strategy around innovation. Idan Brings over 15 years of experience in Strategy, Engineering, and Innovation from his service in the intelligence force of the IDF, establishing 2 start-up companies, and his 7 years with Deloitte.
Ilan Sagiv, PhD
Space System Engineering, Elbit Elop
Ilan Sagiv, PhD
Space System Engineering, Elbit Elop
Ilan Sagiv has a PhD in astrophysics with experience working on various scientific projects with goals from exploring the early universe to discovering new events in the transient sky.At Elbit -Elop Ilan leads the space systems engineering team as a detector specialist and a team leader for space systems.
Ilan has led the full development of a multispectral channel implementing a novel CMOS-TDI detector to be used in Elop's Jupiter space camera system.
Dr Dana Porrat
Senior Algorithm Developer IAI
Dr Dana Porrat
Senior Algorithm Developer IAI
Dr Porrat received her PhD in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 2003. She has taught communications, information theory and radar in a number of universities in Israel. Dr Porrat has been with IAI since 2012, she has worked on radar and signal processing and is lately working on machine learning algorithms for space systems.
Uri Oron
Israel Space Agency - Director.
Uri Oron
Israel Space Agency - Director.
Jonathan Geifman
Co Founder & CEO at Helios
Jonathan Geifman
Co Founder & CEO at Helios
Einat Berkovitch
Co Founder | TYPE5 SpaceTech Group
Einat Berkovitch
Co Founder | TYPE5 SpaceTech Group
Kohei Yoshioka
Co-CEO and CFO of IDDK Co., Ltd.
Kohei Yoshioka
Co-CEO and CFO of IDDK Co., Ltd.
Aviel (Avi) Tenenbaum
CEO, Cyviation | Entrepreneur
Aviel (Avi) Tenenbaum
CEO, Cyviation | Entrepreneur
Gal Shefer
Stealth Mode Project | LIGO UAE
Gal Shefer
Stealth Mode Project | LIGO UAE
Former mentor at Viola Growth,
Priel Manes
Stealth Project Strategy Director | LIGO UAE
Priel Manes
Stealth Project Strategy Director | LIGO UAE
Eli Cohen
Technical Sales & BizDev Leader at Microsoft
Eli Cohen
Technical Sales & BizDev Leader at Microsoft
Mika Mänz
Founder | CEO acitoflux
Mika Mänz
Founder | CEO acitoflux
Having built his career working with iconic brands
and institutions such as Daimler, Mercedes-Benz,
Fuso, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen, as well as the
European Commission, Airbus, Fraunhofer,
nextcontinent and P3 group, Mika offer entrepreneurs,
executives and VCs/FOs a radical new way forward.
Gil Doron
Director General the Ramon Foundation
Gil Doron
Director General the Ramon Foundation
Gil Doron is an experienced C level executive in the fields of operating and partnerships
leader in the social, Nonprofit and Non-Government organizations in Israel.
Driven by the value of equal opportunity to everyone, Gil takes pride in providing a true
impact on Israel’s future leaders by finding the exact interface between all sectors.
Gil is a graduate MBA from Haifa University business school.
Yaron Sagi
Co Founder | TYPE5 SpaceTech Group
Yaron Sagi
Co Founder | TYPE5 SpaceTech Group
Laurent Bensimon
Venture Partner | TYPE5
Laurent Bensimon
Venture Partner | TYPE5
Burt Ross
Venture Parner | TYPE5
Burt Ross
Venture Parner | TYPE5
Gilad Majerowicz
Chairman of the Israel Japan Chamber of Commerce, Senior partner in the Commercial Department at Herzog, Fox & Neeman
Gilad Majerowicz
Chairman of the Israel Japan Chamber of Commerce, Senior partner in the Commercial Department at Herzog, Fox & Neeman
Gilad Majerowicz is the Chairman of the Israel Japan Chamber of Commerce and Friendship Society. In addition, Gilad is a senior partner in the Commercial Department at Herzog, Fox & Neeman, one of Israel's largest law firms, and serves as head of the firm's Japan Practice. Gilad has more than 25 years of experience representing clients from all over the world in various matters related to their business activity in Israel and abroad, particularly in connection with technology-related matters. For more than a decade, Gilad has been focusing on representation of Japanese clients in various matters related to their activity in Israel, including investments, acquisitions of Israeli companies, establishment of innovation centers, strategic collaborations, regulatory matters, and legal disputes. In addition, Gilad is supporting a growing number of Israeli companies that are expanding their business into Japan.
Noemie Alliel
Managing Director Israel @ Starburst Aerospace
Noemie Alliel
Managing Director Israel @ Starburst Aerospace
Roi Lavi
Venture Partner Swiss Market | TYPE5
Roi Lavi
Venture Partner Swiss Market | TYPE5
Noga Yaari
VP Ecosystem Development Earth & Beyond Ventures
Noga Yaari
VP Ecosystem Development Earth & Beyond Ventures
Avi Barda
Founder and Chairman, AYECKA
Avi Barda
Founder and Chairman, AYECKA
Melody Korman
Rakia Flight Operation Manager
Melody Korman
Rakia Flight Operation Manager
Dr Tamas Rev
Materials & Mechanical Engineer at Acktar Ltd.
Dr Tamas Rev
Materials & Mechanical Engineer at Acktar Ltd.
Dr Tamas Rev is a Materials & Mechanical Engineer at Acktar Ltd. especially focused on Space Applications. Tamas has extensive research experience in the Aerospace and Defense industries. Former collaborative partners include NASA Langley Research Center, ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Tamas holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, an MRes and PhD in Advanced Composites from the University of Bristol, and a former Postdoctoral Fellow at Technion.
In his current role at Acktar Ltd, Tamas leads global business activities for the company as well as space technology development projects collaborating with key players in the industry: ranging from research institutions to traditional Space Agencies and New Space startups.
As a young professional, Tamas is passionate about innovation and collaboration in the fields of space technology and advanced materials & applications. Through collaboration, the Israeli space ecosystem can be advanced, transforming Israel from the startup nation to the Space Tech nation.
Itay Rand
General Partner at 10D
Itay Rand
General Partner at 10D
Itay has over 10 years of experience in finance, management consulting and technology. Itay started his investment career with a Chicago based private equity shop focused on mobile chip technologies. He later joined the 83North (formerly Greylock IL) investment team, later becoming a Managing Partner at Founders Group, an early stage fund. Itay gained investing experience in various domains, including SaaS applications, last mile logistics, Enterprise software, cybersecurity and more.
Before his investment career, Itay consulted international corporations and the biggest enterprises and investment shops in the world with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), working on global expansion and restructuring projects. Itay later became the CEO of a Tel Aviv based international media technology company.
Before the 2007 financial crisis hit, Itay joined The ISA – Israel Securities Authority Corporate Finance department. This experience honed his business acumen and prepared him for navigating investments during uncertain times.
Itay holds an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management, an LLB and a BA in Accounting from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Aviv Kanelbaum
Business Development and Marketing manager for IAI’s Space Division
Aviv Kanelbaum
Business Development and Marketing manager for IAI’s Space Division
Aviv has been in the space industry since 2013 working as an engineer in IAI’s Space
Division’s AIT group. During the past years Aviv took hands-on than managerial roles
in the AIT and launch processes of many satellites including Ofek 10, Ofek 11, Venus,
OptSat3000, Beresheet Lunar lander and more.
From there Aviv took a shift for the business world and became IAI’s Space Division’s
Business Development and Marketing manager.
Aviv holds a BSc. in Aerospace engineering, MSc. in System engineering and an MBA.
Maya Glickman-Parient
CEO, SPACECIALIST
Maya Glickman-Parient
CEO, SPACECIALIST
Head of Space Operations, SAS
Founder of “My space academy”
Maya has a B.Sc. in Aerospace engineering and an M.E. in system engineering from the Technion Institute in Israel. She is a mother of two and has been working in the space industry since the year 2000. She is also an alumnus of the SSP04 ISU summer session program in Adelaide, Australia and was co-chair of the space engineering department during SSP16 that was held in Israel. She is currently the CEO of Spacecialist (the first Israeli privately owned company), as well as the Head of Space Operations at Sky and Space company (SAS).
Maya is a certified STK (Satellite Tool Kit) expert, specializing in astrodynamics and mission analysis, and is considered one of the leading experts in that field in Israel.
Maya is also a senior communications satellite engineer with experience in satellite operations, personnel training (operators and satellite engineers), operational procedure writing and SCC (satellite control centre) optimization. She worked at MBT-SPACE division of Israel Aerospace Industry for 6 years. During this period, she was also part of AMOS-3 Development team, LEOP and IOT mission, and has won 4 business improvement awards.
As part of her job, Maya led a team of operators and engineers providing real time 24/7 situation awareness, station keeping activities, telemetry analysis, 24/7 communication payload services, and more. Maya was also in charge of the EOL design for AMOS-1 satellite and involved in the design, planning, and testing of other AMOS satellites.
Later, Maya was part of the development team that worked on Effective Space Solutions “SpaceDrone” initial operational concept. She was also in charge of the operations design of the of SAS three Diamonds (3D) satellites and is currently, since June 2017, responsible for the successful operations of the 3D satellites including differential drag formation flying as well as the design of the new satellite constellation and SAS network operations concept to be launched in the coming year.
During the past years Maya has founded an online digital space engineering course “My Space Academy” based on the vast experience of both hers and Meidad, her business (and life) partner of over 50 years in the space industry creating an extraordinary course including practical examples
Prof. Ran Ginosar
President of Ramon Space
Prof. Ran Ginosar
President of Ramon Space
Ran Ginosar is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Technion, and the co-founder and president of Ramon.Space. His contribution spans across various computing and silicon companies in Israel and worldwide, as well as educating multiple engineering professionals and executives.
Omree Wechsler
Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC)
Omree Wechsler
Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC)
Kobi Menashe
Manager of Guidance department and Spectrum Defense
Kobi Menashe
Manager of Guidance department and Spectrum Defense
Kobi Menashe, Manager of Guidance department and Spectrum defense, Defense Division at the INCD. Kobi is responsible on behalf of INCD to deliver methodologies, guidance and professional support in cyber spectrum defense to critical infrastructure and cyber units at the government offices, and for the guidance of Israel Mapping Center since 2019. Kobi holds a Bsc degree in History and Practical Engineer in Electronics, specializes in satcom networks, GNSS and CRF in organizational consultant and development. In his previous role, Kobi Served 30 years at INOD C4I as the head of the Satcom branch.
Tsvi Lev
Managing Direcor of NEC | Corporation's Israeli Research Center
Tsvi Lev
Managing Direcor of NEC | Corporation's Israeli Research Center
Tsvi Lev is the Managing Direcor of NEC Corporation's Israeli Research Center, the first Open Innovation center of NEC globally. The center is engaged in applications of AI to Cyber, Physical Safety and Medical.
Before that Tsvi was VP of Strategy at Amdocs, leading the Amdocs team in the AT&T Open Innovation Organization – the AT&T Foundry.
Previously, Tsvi managed the R&D Center of Samsung Electronics in Israel, a center devoted to innovation and cutting-edge development for Samsung’s future consumer electronics and cloud products.
Tsvi was an Entrepreneur in the Mobile Multimedia and Computer Vision space, and sold his company to Emblaze Systems.
A Talpiot Graduate, Tsvi holds a Masters in Theoretical Physics, is the author of numerous patents, and a frequent speaker at events related to technological innovation. During his service Tsvi worked as integration team leader and Chief Engineer of Israel’s first imaging satellite, Ofeq 3, in 1995.
Shahar Sillis
Board Member at 9900 Alumni Association | Director at Viola Credit
Shahar Sillis
Board Member at 9900 Alumni Association | Director at Viola Credit
Shahar is a Director at Viola Credit, responsible for sourcing, analyzing, executing, and managing private debt investments in Israel.
Shahar has 10 years of experience in research, engineering, and management. She started her career as an engineer in the semiconductor industry, working for Intel Corporation and Tower semiconductors.
Prior to joining Viola, Shahar was the CEO of Power in Diversity Israel, a bottom-up initiative inspired by the American National Venture Capital Association’s, bringing together 75 Israeli venture capital funds and 200 Israeli corporations to promote diversity and inclusion in the Israeli tech ecosystem.
Shahar is a board member and an alumnus of 9900, Elite Intelligence Unit.
Shahar holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Prof. Meir Ariel
Head of the Tel Aviv Uni. New Space Center
Prof. Meir Ariel
Head of the Tel Aviv Uni. New Space Center
Prof. Avi Pe'er
Photonics and Optics Research | Bar Ilan University
Prof. Avi Pe'er
Photonics and Optics Research | Bar Ilan University
Moshe Karako
CTO at NTT Innovation Labs Israel
Moshe Karako
CTO at NTT Innovation Labs Israel
Moshe Karako brings more than 25 years of experience in Technology Innovation, research and development filling executive and engineering positions in multi-national corporates including NTT, NEC, Samsung, and Intel as well as various start-up companies.
Moshe serves as the Chief Technology Officer of NTT Innovation laboratory Israel, whose mission is to leverage Israel’s cutting-edge technology to support the evolution of NTT and customer businesses and promote innovation and digital transformation.
NTT is a Fortune 100 company and a world leader in providing technology and business solutions to people, clients and communities. With $112B in revenue and more than 380,000 employees in over 190 countries and regions, we are committed to being a long-term trusted partner and always contributing to society through our business operations.
Inbal Kreiss
Head of Innovation Systems, Missiles and Space Division, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
Inbal Kreiss
Head of Innovation Systems, Missiles and Space Division, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
Inbal Kreiss is the Head of Innovation, Systems, Missiles and Space Group,
Israeli Aerospace Industry Ltd. In addition to that, she is the chairwomen of
the scientific and technological committee @ RAKIA mission to the
International Space Station.
Since 2013, Inbal was the Deputy General Manager for the Space Division and
led development, construction, launch and operation of observation and
communication satellites for Israeli and foreign users.
Mrs. Kreiss also led the IAI team in the design and build of SpaceIl’s Beresheet
lunar lander, and during Israel’s breakthrough mission to the moon.
During her career she has held leadership positions across Israel Aerospace
Industries, including chief engineer of Arrow 2 anti- ballistic missile defense
system and the program manager of Arrow 3 exo-atmospheric interceptor
development.
Inbal Kreiss received her B.S.c Bachelor of Science degree with honors in
Chemical Engineering from the Technion, the Israeli institute of Technology,
Haifa. Received her Executive Master in Business Administration (E.M.B.A)
Degree with honors from The Tel Aviv university, and accomplished MIT
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA) aeronautics &
Astronautics department visiting research fellowship.
Inbar Blum
Deputy Head of Business Development at the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA)
Inbar Blum
Deputy Head of Business Development at the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA)
Inbar Blum is a versatile professional with expertise in environmental management, business administration, and innovation. She has a Master of Advanced Management from Yale School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Engineering from the Technion. As Deputy Head of Business Development at the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), she founded a governmental forum with 70 participants to promote innovation in government and to strengthen sharing knowledge, solutions, and network. Previously, as Pilot's Fund Director, she led $12M yearly investment activities in hi-tech companies with collaboration from 20 governmental offices, including the Israel Space Agency. Inbar sees the IIA as a crucial driver of the Israeli economy through cross-sector collaborations, innovative policy ideas, and regulation.
Ofir Azriel
Managing Director of Astroscale Israel
Ofir Azriel
Managing Director of Astroscale Israel
Ofir Azriel, Managing Director of Astroscale Israel, is a veteran of the space industry with over 20 years experience in space programs. In his current role leading the development of capabilities for space debris mitigation and in-orbit servicing at Astroscale. Previously lead development of a major communication satellite, imaging satellite programs and science missions.
Deborah Housen-Couriel
Chief Legal Officer and VP Regulation for Konfidas Digital Ltd.,
Deborah Housen-Couriel
Chief Legal Officer and VP Regulation for Konfidas Digital Ltd.,
Deborah is the Chief Legal Officer and VP Regulation for Konfidas Digital Ltd., a leading Israeli cybersecurity, data protection and crisis management company advising on high-level strategies for legal planning and regulatory compliance in the areas of cyber preparedness, data protection, corporate governance, and cyber incident response.
Deborah’s experience at the international level includes her work as a member of the International Group of Experts that drafted the 2017 Tallinn 2.0 manual on state activity in cyberspace; as a Core Expert for the Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (MILAMOS) project; and as a member of the Editorial Board of the McGill Encyclopedia of International Space Law. Deborah is currently a member of the Advisory Board for Hebrew University's Federmann Cyber Security Research Center; and a research fellow at Reichman University’s Institute for Counter-Terrorism. She teaches at Hebrew University Law School and Reichman University, and has served as a guest lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Exec Ed Program on Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology. In 2011, Deborah co-chaired the Regulation and Policy Committee of the National Cyber Initiative launched by the Prime Minister’s Office; and in 2013-4 served on the National Cyber Bureau’s Public Committee on the Cyber Professions. She is currently researching innovative, polycentric regulatory models for information sharing to mitigate cyber threats.
Tal Inbar
Senior research fellow - missile defense advocacy alliance
Tal Inbar
Senior research fellow - missile defense advocacy alliance
Tal Inbar studied Political Science (Bachelor’s degree) and Security Studies (Master’s degree), both in Tel Aviv University, Israel. He started working at the Fisher Institute for Air and Space Strategic Studies in 2003 and became the director of the institute’s space and UAV research canter in 2007 until the closing of the institute in 2019. He co-founded the international Ilan Ramon Space Conference in 2006. Mr. Inbar follows the space and missile programs of Israel for 30 years and has written numerous articles and op-eds in national and international media. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences, workshops, and seminars. Mr. Inbar contributed to the Space Competitiveness Index (Futron product) and several other classified report
Yossi Yamin
Space pharma Founder and CEO
Yossi Yamin
Space pharma Founder and CEO
Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of proven technology in Space leading in the biotechnology industry. Led 9 Space missions all around life science and flow chemistry, 28 experiments, and 9 new technologies currently used on earth. Early growth preparative and super dedicated to embedding the technology into the pharmaceutical industry. Four (4) more systems are expected to be launched to orbit LEO during 2023. That will bring the company to 13 launched delicate Organ on-a-chip, Lan on-a-chip, and Liquid handling systems to LEO. All within a full autonomous space bio lab weights 4-5Kg.
Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Company Presentations, Entrepreneurship, and International Business. Strong professional graduated from San Diego, CA, USA (UOP) as well as Tel Aviv University for the Directorate Program.
Yaela Machlis
Mayor at Yahud Monosson Municipality
Yaela Machlis
Mayor at Yahud Monosson Municipality
The city of Yehud Monosson, led by Mayor Machlis, is dedicated to implementing progressive policies and prioritizing the well-being of its residents. As part of the city's commitment to sustainable community and urban development, Mayor Machlis is actively working to create new employment opportunities by establishing Yehud Monosson as a prominent hub for the Israeli space industry.
To achieve this goal, Mayor Machlis aims to build a supportive ecosystem that seamlessly integrates the space industry into the local community. This involves fostering job creation, expanding educational opportunities, and forging strong connections between the space industry and the broader population of Yehud Monosson.
Mayor Machlis fully recognizes the immense potential offered by the space industry and is determined to capitalize on this opportunity for the benefit of the city and its people. With his visionary leadership, Yehud Monosson is well-positioned to become an essential contributor to the development of the space industry in Israel. Mayor Machlis envisions a future where Yehud Monosson remains an exceptional place to live and work, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable environment for future generations.
Dr. Ron Tomer
Dr Ron Tomer - the president of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel (MAI)
Dr. Ron Tomer
Dr Ron Tomer - the president of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel (MAI)
Dr. Ron Tomer serves as the president of the Manufactures' Association of Israel (MAI) and as the Chairman Of the Israeli Employers and Business Organizations Presidency (IEBO), which is the umbrella organization
of private sector employers in Israel. In addition, he is the owner and co-CEO of the generic pharmaceutical
company "Unipharm Ltd".
Dr. Tomer was born in Tel Aviv in 1966 to Zebulon and Shoshana Tomer, who founded "Unipharm LTD",
which develops, manufactures and markets generic drugs since 1975. Following the footsteps of his parents,
Dr. Tomer obtained a bachelor's degree in pharmacy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, a master's
degree in Business Administration at Tel Aviv University and a PhD in Pharmacy at the University of London.
Upon graduating his studies, Dr. Tomer became involved in the activities of Unipharm, and a few years later,
together with his younger brother Gil, he took on the management of the company. The two brothers led to the growth of the company, and in 2017 they established their new factory in the "Mevo Carmel" industrial
area in the north of Israel, which currently employs Over 220 employees.
Alongside his business activities, in 2010 Dr. Tomer began his public action in the Manufactures' Association
of Israel. Among other things, he served as a member of the presidency of the Manufactures' Association, the
Chairman of the 'Made in Israel' Council at the MAI, and the Chairman of the Economy and Regulations
Committee in the organization.
In 2020, he was elected by a majority of votes to the most senior position of
the organization - the President of the Manufactures' Association, and at the same time, he was elected to
the position of Chairman of the Employers' and Businesses' Organization presidency.
Under his management, the position of the Manufactures' Association strengthened, and today it is
considered the most significant employers' organization in Israel. A variety of economic newspapers have
named Dr. Tomer numerous times for the lists of the most influential persons on the Israeli economy.
Dr. Tomer volunteers frequently and has multiple charity duties. Among other things, he serves on the board
of trustees of the organization "Beit HaGalgalim", which helps people with cerebral palsy, and as a board
member of the organization "Nitsan Horim" which helps parents who are dealing with their children's'
attention disorders.
Dr. Tomer lives in Tel Aviv, he is married to Esti and has three daughters - Amit, Hila and Dana.
Shahar
Head Of Space Center
Shahar
Head Of Space Center
Maya Schwartz
CEO of the Israeli high-tech association
Maya Schwartz
CEO of the Israeli high-tech association
HTA helps Israeli high-tech companies with industry challenges and various business opportunities.
Maya has vast experience with industry 4.0 innovative processes as well as implementing innovative technologies in manufacturing facilities and business development.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The summit will host over 500 participants
- CEOs and VPs
- Attorneys and CFO’s
- Developers
- Investors, Entrepreneurs
- CIOs, CTO’s, CMO’s
- Marketing Managers
- Designers (UI/UX)
- Business Development VPs
- Account Managers in Organization
- Space and Aerospace Executives
- Enterprise decision-makers
- Application developers
- Start-up executives
- Investment Bankers
Sponsors
A list with all the event sponsors will be published soon
List of Topics & Agenda
Panels:
– The Israeli Space Tech Sector
– Cyber security in space
– Space Economy – The $1T Market?
– Climate Change & Space
– In orbit services & applications
– Quantum computing & space
– LIGO and Black Holes- from Research to Technology Development
– Japan / Israel SpaceTech Collaborations
Keynotes
– Blockchain in Space
– Ultrasat: Israeli Telescope for deep space
– Challenges and Innovation in LEO SATCOM
– Introduction to the science of black holes
– AI and Satellite Management
– Online Talk – Galileo Project (AI, Image analyses,
UAP’s)
AWS Workshop: Democratising Earth Analytics with AWS Cloud
16:00-19:00
Earth analytics is becoming fundamental to data strategies across industries. The growing number of commercial satellite constellations for Earth Observation, together with the proliferation of cubesats, nanosats and even chipsats, have resulted in large amounts of geospatial data accessible and available to everyone. While industries of all kinds can benefit from geospatial insights in applications such as infrastructure project monitoring, land use surveying, precision agriculture, carbon footprint tracking and so on; high cost of IT infrastructure that is associated with analyzing earth observation datasets remains an entry barrier that constraints widespread adoption of earth analytics. Over the years, AWS cloud services have accelerated innovation. Come join us in this session to get a hands-on experience with acquiring, processing and analyzing satellite data cost-effectively and at scale.
Startup application
SpaceTech Summit Pitch Awards®
SpaceTech Summit Pitch Awares® | Powered by TYPE5
Startups in the field of space technologies are invited to submit their applications and will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
– Innovative and disruptive tech
– Dual usage space and earth applicability
– Scalable and impact solutions
The Awards for 3 finalists will be invited to the Summit main stage,
In front of the most influential people in the Space industry from Israel and aboroad.
Application closes on 15/05/2023
After the successful Space Tech Summit last year, the 2nd Space Tech Summit will host in Tel Aviv, EXPO the world’s leading aerospace entrepreneurs, space pioneers and technology enterprises, who are working on expanding their business lines into earth orbit and beyond.
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The SpaceTech Summit will be held by TYPE5 AeroSpace Investment fund.
Ortra +972-3-6384444
Limor Urfaly: limor@ortra.com | +972-3-6384493 | +972-54-7001770
Ronen Karpen: ronen@ortra.com | +972-3-6384478 | +972-54-7475883
Ticket & Registration
Ortra +972-3-6384444Ravit Nachman: Spacetech@ortra.com | +972-3-6384452Or direct purchase
About the host of the summit
TYPES is the 1st Aerospace investments fund in Israel focused on Space-to-Earth game changer innovations that will lead the transformation of entire industries both for life on earth and beyond.