Shaping the Future of Defense Technologies

Save the date for DefenseTech Week, December 2-3, 2026, at Tel Aviv University. Drawing on Israel’s expertise and leadership in the sector, this event gathers the world’s most influential minds to explore the next generation of defense tech. Join us for a firsthand look at the innovations defining the future of global security.

About defensetech week

Where Innovation Meets Security

Highlighting complex, real-world scenarios, this summit will go beyond theoretical discussion to provide invaluable lessons from Israel’s cutting-edge technologies and strategies addressing global security challenges and shaping the future of defense technology.

Demo Day & Startups

Gain exposure to leading startups breaking new ground in the area of defense

Networking

Meet people from the entire defense ecosystem - from startups and VCs to the military and industry

International speakers

Hear from leading thinkers from across the globe

Key Topics

The Future of Warfare

Autonomous Systems & AI-Driven Warfare

Defense Startups & Innovation Ecosystems

Robotic Combat Vehicles

UAVs & Drones

Cybersecurity & Information Warfare

Case Studies & Lessons Learned

Public-Private Partnerships

Medical Technologies for Battlefield Care

International Collaboration

Our Past Speakers

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir

Former Director General, Israel Ministry of Defense

Current Chief of Staff, IDF

ISR

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram

Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense

ISR

Avi Eyal

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Entrée Capital

Israel

Professor Dame Fiona Murray

William Porter (1967) Professor of Entrepreneurship, MIT School of Management

GBR

Shaun Maguire

Partner, Sequoia Capital

USA

“The defense-tech landscape has fundamentally shifted. Startups are now competing directly with major defense contractors and winning.”

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold, Head, Directorate of Defense Research & Development (IMOD/DDR&D-MAFAT)

“Will we innovate at pace? Will we industrialize at scale? And will we be independent enough so we can take the actions that we have to when it matters?”

Dame Fiona Murray, Associate Dean of Innovation, MIT School of Management

“Reality never stands still both in strategy and in technology, and anyone who fails to adapt is eventually left behind.”

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense

“This is not just about developing new weapons. It’s about fundamentally transforming the way we defend our nations and protect our shared interests.

Michael “Mike” Dodd, Assistant Secretary of war for Critical Technologies and Acting Deputy Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, USA

“The future of disinformation and information wars is obviously AI-driven.”

Shaun Maguire, Partner, Sequoia Capital

“Remember technology is a means to an end. It’s not the end. Never lose sight of the end.”

Admiral (Ret.) Michael S. Rogers, Senior Partner, Aurelius Capital; Former Director, U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)

“We see the importance of space and when we are missing the air observation capabilities the GPS capabilities the satellite communication, when we lose everything, then we realize space has become an asset.”

Francois Chopard, CEO & Founder, Starburst

DefenseTech 2025

Report & Highlights

DefenseTech Week 2025 bridged the gap between operational reality and technological growth. With 54% of attendees coming from the military and high-tech sectors, the event focused on battle-tested innovation and the rapid expansion of the dual-use market. Our 2025 report breaks down the elite network of decision-makers and the key trends that defined the year. View the full report to see the scope of our attendees and speakers.