​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 leaders, investors, and defense primes will explore how dual-use technologies, AI, autonomy, mission systems, and resilience 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 one-day 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 is the meeting point.

​What to Expect

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

​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.

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

​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

• ​MAFAT, Directorate of Defense Research & Development

• ​Florida Israel Business Accelerator

​Community Partner

• ​CET.VC

​This session will feature expert-led discussions, startup showcases, and high-level networking opportunities with key players across defense, dual-use innovation, resilience, and national security.

​🎯 Featured Speakers

​Dr Matt Swansen, Head of Select Florida

​Meital Stavinsky, Partner, Holland & Knight

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

​Aviad Grinfeld, General Partner, Stratos VC

​David Mendelson, Vice President of Acquisitions, HEICO

​Ariel Sagi, Partner, Gornitzsky

​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

​Startup showcase featuring:

• ​Combatica

• ​Tenna

• ​Attis Aviation

• ​Skapion

​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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