Defense Tech in a New Era - Building, Backing and Scaling the Next Generation
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Join us for a special morning bringing together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of Defense Tech in Israel and beyond.
Hosted by Fusion, MAFAT for Startups, and Pearl Cohen, this event will explore how the next generation of defense and deep-tech startups are being built, funded, and scaled in a rapidly changing global landscape.
We’ll discuss:
- Emerging trends in Defense Tech and dual-use innovation
- What investors are looking for in the sector today
- Lessons from founders building in complex and regulated markets
- How startups can work with governments, enterprises, and defense organizations
- The opportunities created by AI, autonomy, cyber, robotics, sensing, and next-generation infrastructure
The event will feature a keynote discussion, founder conversations, and an investor panel with leading voices from the Israeli innovation ecosystem.
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# Agenda
## Opening Hosts
- Guy Katsovich - Managing Partner, Fusion
- Guy Lachmann - Senior Partner, Pearl Cohen
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## 10:00-10:30
Trends in Defense Tech - New Era of Investments
Speakers:
- Maj. Chen Ben-David - Head of Innovation Section, IMOD’s DDR&D / MAFAT for Startups
- Col. Yishai Kohn - Chief Integration Officer, IMOD’s DDR&D
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## 10:30-11:15
Founders Panel
Speakers:
- Dr. Ari Gargir - Founder & CEO, RedC Biotech Ltd.
- Ido Baron - CEO & Co-Founder, Skapion
- Michal Mor - Founder, Smart Shooter
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## 11:15-12:00
Investors Panel
Moderator: Guy Lachmann
Panelists:
- Lee Moser - Co-Founder & General Partner, Protego
- Sarai Bronfeld - Partner, NFX
- Yoav Knoll - Partner, Kinetica VC
## Who Should Attend?
- Defense Tech founders and entrepreneurs
- Investors and VCs exploring dual-use technologies
- Innovation leaders and operators
- Government and defense ecosystem stakeholders
- Deep-tech builders and researchers
Attendance is free, but registration is required due to limited capacity.