'De Malach' Summit - Day 1
We are delighted to welcome you to the “De Malach Summit”, celebrating 100 years of Yoel De Malach’s visionary work in turning the desert into a flourishing center of agriculture, innovation, and community.
Please note: Your RSVP applies to the first summit day – November 11th, 2025.
First-Day Agenda
10:00 – 11:00 - Gathering at the Ramat Negev Desert Agriculture R&D Center, Welcome Reception, “Time Tunnel” Exhibition in memory of Yoel De Malach, and meet the Frontiers' startups
11:00 – 12:30 Opening Remarks & Panel “Leveraging innovation for desert communities under climate change"
The story of Ramat HaNegev R&D center - Using innovation in agriculture to promote food security in the face of global climate challenges
-Opening remarks: Eran Doron, Or Haviv, Dr Yuval Kaye, Itzik Zur + invited reps
-Panel Moderator: Yariv Erez
-Panellists: Prof. Moshe Sagie, Dr Yuval Kaye, Or Haviv, Gad Shahar.
12:30 – 13:30 - Lunch & Meet the Frontiers' startups
13:30 – A Glimpse into Ancient Desert Agriculture and Its Relevance Today | Dr. Shahar Shilo
14:15 – Economic Cooperation in the Middle East in a Challenging Political Reality | Amira Oron, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies, former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt
15:00 – Professional Tour of agricultural farms and pilot projects – Innovations in Desert Agriculture at the Experimental Station
16:30 – 18:00 - “Time Tunnel” Exhibition Round 2 | Raising a toast to wrap up the day - Wine tasting from the Negev and light refreshments
About Frontier Innovation Center:
Frontier RNG is a global innovation hub for desert agriculture and climate solutions, headquartered in Israel’s Negev Desert. Established in 2021 by the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council and the Arieli Group, Frontier connects researchers, startups, and industry leaders to commercialize breakthrough agri-climate technologies.
About Ramat HaNegev:
The Ramat HaNegev Regional Council is Israel’s largest municipal district, spanning a third of the country’s landmass. With more than 60 years of cutting-edge agricultural research and community development, it serves as a living laboratory for sustainable solutions to global climate and food security challenges.
The event will be held in English!
(The RSVP button on this page will register your attendance for Day 1)
If you wish to attend Day 2, please click here.