350 Executives Arrive in Tel Aviv for High-Stakes Business Summit

International investors and corporate leaders will arrive in Tel Aviv next week for a three-day summit designed to link global capital with Israeli innovation. The event, scheduled for November 1 through 3 at the Hilton Tel Aviv, is the first global business gathering hosted by Birthright Israel. Organizers expect more than 350 participants to attend, including executives, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs from over 15 countries.

More than 100 attendees will fly in from abroad, representing nations such as Argentina, Australia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. The agenda focuses on business strategy, innovation, and philanthropy. Gidi Mark, the organization's Global CEO, described the summit as a natural extension of the group's mission. He stated that bringing global leaders to Israel at this moment serves as a powerful statement of confidence in the country's future.

The opening gala on November 1 will honor key supporters of the organization. President Isaac Herzog is expected to speak alongside Dr. Miriam Adelson, a long-standing donor. Other prominent figures attending include Meir Shamir, chairman of the Israeli Board of Donors, and Josh Nash, the international chairman of Birthright Israel. Representatives from NVIDIA, Wiz, Elbit Systems, El Al, and monday.com will also be present.

The main conference sessions on November 2 will feature speakers from technology, finance, and public life. The lineup includes Sir Ronald Cohen, co-founder of Apax Partners, and Eyal Waldman, founder of Mellanox. Sean Rad, founder of Tinder, will speak as a Birthright alumnus, alongside Amit Krig, NVIDIA's Israel site leader. Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen and ICON founder Yasmin Lukatz are also scheduled to address the group.

The program will highlight the professional trajectories of Birthright alumni. Avinatan Or, an NVIDIA engineer held captive by Hamas for 738 days after the October 7, 2023 attacks, will participate. Moran Samuel, a Paralympic basketball player and world champion rower, will also take part. Ethy Levy, Vice President of Global Resource Development, noted that conversations at the event could lead to business partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, or new investments in Israel.

On November 3, attendees will visit Israeli companies and innovation centers. They will also volunteer with current Birthright participants and meet with communities engaged in recovery efforts following October 7. This final day builds on the group's existing Business Forum, which currently includes nearly 60 Israeli companies.

Birthright Israel has operated since 1999, with nearly one million young adults from 70 countries participating in its programs. The organization estimates its activities have added approximately $2.6 billion to the Israeli economy over 26 years through travel and local spending. A March 2026 study by Brandeis University found that connection to Israel rose 60% among politically liberal Birthright participants, while it fell 26% among those who applied but did not attend.