Agenda
February 11-13, 2020 | Jerusalem, Israel
Confirmed Sessions — Stay Tuned for New Additions!
The Summit provides unprecedented insight into the world of startup venture capital, with exclusive exposure to cutting-edge technologies, the entrepreneurs behind them, and the corporate leaders deploying them. Speakers are not paid for their stage appearance — passion and expertise are the only criteria. Attendees have become accustomed to being wowed by the content, inspired by the ideas, and surprised by the unexpected.
In an intimate and customized gathering, investors, entrepreneurs and corporate innovation executives will have the opportunity to trade ideas and get business done. From its unique position at the center of the global tech ecosystem, OurCrowd facilitates the meetings to ensure the right people are getting together.
OurCrowd Advisory Forums harness the extensive knowledge and experience held by OurCrowd’s most elite investors and senior corporate contacts. Knowledge Advisors from all over the globe will share perspectives, leverage their networks, and tackle the biggest challenges in their sector.
Sneek peek into Israel's cutting-edge technologies and high velocity growth.
Join the Summit crowd at one of the hottest nightspots in Tel Aviv, a center of innovation as well as legendary partying. The networking and good times promise to be epic. Location to be announced.
Investor Track
Meet with other sophisticated investors for rich content, including tutorials, roundtables and educational workshops.
Corporate and CEO Track
Workshop with fellow CEOs and corporate representatives to discuss challenges and best practices of the startup-corporate partnership potential, including roundtables and informative discussion with peers.
Working Roundtables
15 tables of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate representatives conducting lively discussions of 15 important themes, each table led by an industry thought leader. The result is always greater insight, collaboration, and practical steps – a true example of the power of the crowd.
Lunch
Delicious mix of gourmet Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food.
Pre-Scheduled Networking
An unparalleled opportunity to connect with leaders of the tech ecosystem.
The OurCrowd Cocktail Gala brings together luminaries of the tech ecosystem from inside and outside Israel for an evening of wonderful food, fine wine, and great conversation.
Don’t miss the chance to extend the networking and good times into the night at an iconic nightspot in Jerusalem. The Summit crowd will gather for great food, drink, and conversation. Location to be announced.
Startups: Going Beyond
A series of eye-opening sessions revealing how startup technologies are creating astonishing solutions to old problems, overturning industries, and impacting individuals and societies alike. Showcases from the entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and investors making it happen – as well as the people whose lives are being changed by the tech.
The State of the Crowd
OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved provides an intriguing update on the tech landscape, the Innovation Nation, and how the crowd continues to revolutionize startup investing. He will also debut a special video presentation.
Investment Spotlights
Sneak peeks and snapshots of some of the most exciting startups and funds available today.
OurCrowd University: Education for Investors
Get schooled on the fundamentals of investing in startups in this three-part intensive course. Front-line experts will teach you everything you need to know, from valuations and term sheet essentials to deal selection and portfolio diversification
OurCrowd Business School: Master Classes for Entrepreneurs
Eat the Sharks: The Startups Grill The VCs
We’re turning the tables again on the venture capitalists, as the founders of two successful startups put the feet of three leading investors to the fire. The VCs compete to explain what they can do for their investments, illuminating the upsides and downsides of the whole venture process. Once again, the sharks are in the cages, looking out.
Global News Desk: Tech Announcements and More
Breaking news and features on major announcements from around the world, including OurCrowd, portfolio companies, partners and more.
Top 10 Tech Trends for 2020
What’s going to be hot, disruptive, and actionable in the coming year. A highly anticipated presentation by senior OurCrowd investing leaders.
Demo Theater: No Pitches, Just Wow
A lineup of the coolest, most eye-popping technologies from leading-edge startups. Live demonstrations by the innovators themselves, with a bit of unique audience participation mixed in.
TEK Talks
Educational, entertaining, and inspiring presentations from the most interesting high-profile figures in the industry and beyond. A can’t-miss session for Summit attendees.
Maimonides Award
The third annual OurCrowd Maimonides Award for Lifetime Achievement in Science, Leadership and Menschlichkeit, will be presented to the industry figure whose career and character have driven progress and inspired colleagues.
Let loose at the legendary OurCrowd post-Summit party, featuring Israeli craft beer and a whole bunch of surprises.
ShukTech meshes the power of the tech ecosystem with the amazing culinary and social experiences of Mahane Yehuda Market, the cultural center of Jerusalem. At the end of Summit Day, attendees will experience a night of informal pitches, CEO meetups, delicious food, craft beers, live music, and video art in the heart of the hopping market. Buses will be available from the Summit Day venue directly to Mahane Yehuda.