​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.

​Agenda

​Opening Hosts

• ​Guy Katsovich - Managing Partner, Fusion

• ​Guy Lachmann - Senior Partner, Pearl Cohen

​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

​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

​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.