Birthright Israel Opens Tel Aviv Summit to 350 Global Executives

The Hilton Tel Aviv will host the first Taglit Global Business Summit from November 1 to 3. The event is scheduled to bring together more than 350 business leaders, investors, and philanthropists. These attendees will engage in discussions regarding innovation and the economic future of the country. The gathering serves as a direct interface for international capital and local enterprise.

Over 100 participants are traveling from more than 15 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. They will meet with Israeli executives to explore specific business and philanthropic opportunities. Organizers view this meeting as a key development in the organization’s 26-year history. It represents the first time the group has hosted such a large-scale international business conference.

The opening evening on November 1 will feature a Gala Evening of Recognition. President Isaac Herzog is expected to address the crowd alongside global supporters. The event will honor long-standing contributors, including Dr. Miriam Adelson. Other prominent figures attending include Meir Shamir, chairman of the Israeli Board of Donors, and Josh Nash, international chairman of Birthright Israel. Executives from NVIDIA, Wiz, Elbit Systems, El Al, and monday.com are also listed among the attendees.

The main program on November 2 includes speeches from leaders in technology and finance. Speakers include Sir Ronald Cohen, co-founder of Apax Partners, and Eyal Waldman, founder of Mellanox. Yinon Costica, co-founder of Wiz, and Sean Rad, founder of Tinder, will also present. The agenda features Avinatan Or, an NVIDIA engineer who was released from Hamas captivity after 738 days. Moran Samuel, an Israeli Paralympic basketball player, will also participate in the sessions.

Gidi Mark, Global CEO of Birthright Israel, described the summit as a natural extension of the organization's mission. He stated that bringing global leaders to Israel is a powerful statement of confidence in its future. Ethy Levy, Vice President of Global Resource Development and Partnerships, noted that conversations at the event could lead to business partnerships or investments. She emphasized the potential for these interactions to support Israel's next generation of entrepreneurs.

On November 3, the conference moves beyond the hotel setting. Attendees will visit Israeli companies, innovation centers, and communities involved in rebuilding. They will also volunteer alongside current Birthright Israel participants. This final day allows visitors to see the communities and initiatives the organization has supported since the October 7 attacks.

Since 1999, nearly one million young Jewish adults from 70 countries have participated in Birthright Israel programs. The organization estimates its activities have contributed approximately $2.6 billion to the Israeli economy over the last 26 years. A March 2026 study by Brandeis University found that connection to Israel rose 60% among liberal young Jewish participants. In the same group, connection fell 26% among applicants who did not take part in the program.