​DefenseTech Summit: The Frontlines of Innovation and Technology for National Defense

​Join us for the DefenseTech Summit at Israel Tech Week Miami 2026, where founders, defense industry leaders, investors, and defense primes will explore how dual-use technologies, AI, autonomy, mission systems and platforms are shaping the future of national security and infrastructure.

​Where Defense Innovation Meets Capital and Industry

​As part of Israel Tech Week 2026, this summit is the meeting point of two of the most active defense innovation ecosystems in the world. Israeli defense technology, forged through decades of real-world operational experience, is increasingly finding strategic partnership with American capital, industry, and government frameworks.

​This summit connects Israeli innovation with the U.S. defense ecosystem, creating real opportunities for partnerships, deployment and investment.

​What to Expect

​Industry Collaboration in DefenseTech. How are defense primes, procurement bodies, and emerging tech companies building the pipelines that get innovation from development to deployment?

​Investment in DefenseTech. Where is smart capital flowing, and why? Leading investors and fund managers break down the market dynamics, deal structures, and geopolitical considerations driving defense investment today.

​Thank you to our vertical sponsors and partners supporting the DefenseTech & Resilience Summit and helping bring together leaders across defense, government, and innovation.

• ​Stratos VC

• ​Holland & Knight

• ​Florida Israel Business Accelerator

​Community Partner

• ​CET.VC

• ​MAFAT, Directorate of Defense Research & Development

​This session will feature expert-led discussions, startup showcases, and high-level networking opportunities.

​🎯 Featured Speakers

​Dom Aquilina Managing Director Aerospace, Defense & Government, Jefferies

​Dr. Matt Swanson Head of Select Florida

​Meital Stavinsky Partner, Holland & Knight

​Gen. Micheael Barbero Lieutenant General (Ret), US Army, MDB Partners

​Aviad Grinfeld General Partner, Stratos Ventures

​David Mendelson Vice President of Acquisitions, Heico

​Ariel Sagee Partner, Gornitzky

​Janel Brown Director, DISA and Defense Agencies Zscaler

​David Blumberg Managing Partner, Blumberg Capital

​Robert Harvey President and Executive Director of the Florida Opportunity Fund

​Miguel Mendoza Founder & CEO, PI Americas

​Tahlia Townsend Co-Chair International Trade Practice, Holland & Knight

​Thomas Feddo Founder, The Rubicon Advisors, LLC

​Aviram Kalev Managing Director, Eden Global Partners

​Jillian Goldberg General Partner, CET Ventures

​Alon Ozer, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Omnia Family Wealth

​Startup showcase featuring:

• ​Combatica

• ​Tenna

• ​Navairo

• ​Skapion

• ​Orgenesis

• ​Carbyne

​ACCESS TO EVENTS BY TICKET OR APPROVED INVITE

​Please note: Registration alone does NOT guarantee entry. Attendance is limited to ticket holders or approved invitees only.

​Industry experts invited by partners or the Israel Tech Week team will receive confirmation upon approval.

​Registration & Tickets

​To attend this event, unless you are an approved industry invitee or partner guest, please purchase a General Admission or VIP ticket for Israel Tech Week 2026.

​The VIP ticket grants access to all Israel Tech Week events, including this session and additional VIP experiences throughout the week.

​Partners’ guests may register to RSVP and request access, but registration may require approval. Only upon confirmation will you be able to attend.

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