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About the summit

This is the second Blue Tech international summit to be held in Israel’s major port city Haifa.  This year it will focus on advancing the Blue Economy through responsible and sustainable technological innovation, addressing critical global challenges such as energy security, food and water security, and economic growth.

Program

Please find the full PROGRAM HERE.

Speakers

Hila Ehrenreich

Chief Executive
The Israeli National Center of Blue Economy

Photo: Orly Eyal Levie

LIOR HANUKA

Lior Hanuka

CEO
HiCenter Ventures

Photo: Micha Brikman

Yona Yahav

Mayor of Haifa

Photo: Elad Malka

Dr. Udi Graff

Chairman of the Board
HiCenter Ventures

Photo: Micha Brikman

Dror Bin

CEO
Israel Innovation Authority

Photo: Hanna Taieb

Nati Amsterdam

Country Director
NVIDIA Israel

Photo: Niv Kantor

Izhar Shay

Izhar Shay, Former Minister of Science & Technology, VC Investor & Entrepreneur

Photo: Elad Malka

Prof. Shaul Chorev

Director
The Institute for Maritime Policy & Strategy

Photo: Orly Eyal Levie

Dov Moran

Managing Partner
Grove Ventures

Photo: David Garb

Willem Visser

Sector Portfolio Manager Emerging Markets & Impact
T. Rowe Price (Remote)

Chris Gorell Barnes

Founding Partner of Ocean 14 Capital

Photo: Infinity Focus Photography

Galit Ofer

Partner, Head Environment & Sustainability Practice
Shibolet & Co

Photo: Orly Oren Dai

Peter Bondrop

VP Product
Aperio.AI

Photo: Gili Merdinger

Joshua Gold

Investor
TMV

Zvi Schechterman

General Manager
Israel Shipyards Ind ltd 

Photo: Dror Gil

Dan Weintrob

CEO
Ratio Technologies

Photo: Tom Weintrob

Ruben Eiras

Secretary General
Fórum Oceano

Photo: Fórum Oceano

Yoel Cheshin

Chairman
2B.VC

Photo: Tammy Sgan – Cohen

Ronit Kastro

General Cargo Manager
SIPG bayport

Photo: Tammy Sgan – Cohen

Sarai Kemp

Managing Partner
New Fund

Photo: Einav Kopolovich

Yonadav Buber

CEO
Baromar

Photo: Orly Eyal Levi

Roni Sussmann

CEO
AquacultTech

Photo: Moti Biton

Anne Baer

CEO
iKare Innovation

Juergen W.E. Roider

CEO, Chairman of the Board
Ocean Quest International AG

Photo: Jeff Baker

Charlotte Vogt

Principal Investigator
Technion, Israel Institute of Technology

Photo: Nitzan Zohar

Tiko Gadot

Acting CEO
Israel Ports Company

Photo: Lior Simci

Iddo Tsur

Co-founder & CEO
CarbonBlue

Photo: CarbonBlue

Paula Sylvia

Director, Aquaculture & Blue Technology/Blue Economy Incubator
Port of San Diego

Photo: Port of San Diego Marketing & Communications Department

Shaul Schneider

Executive Chairman
Ashdod Port

Photo: Avishag Shaar-Yashuv

Efrat Lev

CEO
Seakura

Amir Horowitz

CEO
ESIL

Inbal Kreiss

Head of Innovation
Missiles Systems and Space Division - IAI

David Balsar

Head of Innovation and Ventures
Israel’s national water company

Tammy Gannot Rosenstreich

Deputy Executive Director
Adam Teva V'Din

Camila Edry

Director for cyber for emerging technologies
cyber division – Elta

Photo: Ido Lavie

Israel Lupa

EVP & CTO
Elta

Photo: IAI

Iris Tzur

Head of Int. Relations
Israeli National Center of Blue Economy

Photo: Orly Eyal Levi

Panels

Creating an Effective Innovation Ecosystem

This session focuses on building a robust and collaborative framework that fosters innovation. Leading industry experts from various sectors will discuss how to cultivate environments where creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology can thrive. This session will explore key elements such as cross-sector partnerships, and access to resources that are essential for driving sustainable growth.

Catalyzing Global Growth through Investment & Innovation

“Catalyzing Global Growth through Investment & Innovation” will explore how strategic investments and cutting-edge innovations are driving the blue economy forward. Featuring insights from international thought leaders and industry experts, this session will delve into the transformative power of financial backing and technological advancements in scaling sustainable maritime solutions.

Exploring Blue AI: Tech Innovation and Future Trends

This panel will delve into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the blue economy. It will feature experts discussing cutting-edge AI applications revolutionizing ocean industries. From smart fisheries to autonomous shipping and predictive marine analytics, this session will highlight the latest technological innovations and explore future trends.

Shaping the Future of Energy and Carbon

 

In this session, industry pioneers will discuss the transition to sustainable energy sources and strategies to reduce carbon emissions within the blue economy. We will explore innovative technologies, policies, and collaborative efforts that are redefining energy production and consumption in marine industries.

Investments for a Sustainable Food and Water Future

This panel will bring together global experts to discuss the critical role of investment in securing sustainable food and water resources. This session will highlight innovative solutions in aquaculture and food production that address the challenges of a growing global population.

Photos from Blue Tech Summit IL.24

Photographer: Ronen Topelberg

Startup Zone

The Blue Tech Summit IL.24 will feature a diverse group of around thirty Israeli startups, all developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of the Blue Economy. 

Partners

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