Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2026

Top financial experts weigh opportunities in Israel at JPost conference

“In the most difficult years of the war, in 2024 and 2025, Israel had a positive GDP growth. The Israeli economy and industry and innovation are more attractive now than ever.”

Josh Wolfe, American Venture Capitalist, Nathan Tsror, Economic Minister, North America TradeIL- Economic Mission to the USA – East Coast & Alex Witkoff, CEO, Witkoff Group; Board Member, US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Alex Bruesewitz, CEO of X Strategies & Adviser to President Trump

X Strategies CEO at Jerusalem Post Conference

Mark Levenson, Co-Chair, New Jersey-Israel Commission

Co-Chair of New Jersey-Israel Commission speaks at Jpost Conference

Harley Lippman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Genesis10

Harvey Lippman, philanthropist and business leader at Jpost conference


Decade-long weapons development cycles ‘unacceptable,’ Key Elements Group CEO says

The lesson from Ukraine, David Zaikin argued, is that speed of adaptation has become more important than lengthy development cycles.

Key elements_ David Zaikin, Founder and CEO, Key Elements Group

Jerusalem home to 400+ hi-tech firms, JDA chief Tsachi Namir tells 'Post' conference

His remarks were delivered during a panel titled “Innovation to Impact: Building Israel’s Next Economic Engine,” moderated by Dr. Efraim Chalamish.

Jerusalem Development Auhority  - Tsachi Namir

Wingate, Israel Basketball League chair talks Israeli athletes' challenges overseas

“No athlete should have to choose between representing their country and feeling safe or accepted in their sport.”

Ari Steinberg_, CEO, Ashmoret

October 7 a 'daily reality' for survivors, SafeHeart global ambassador tells 'Post' conference

Ori Schnitzer, Global Ambassador for SafeHeart, "We've worked with over 3,000 survivors. We see that the basis is to create a connection, when they went through the unimaginable."

Ori Schnitzer, Co-founder, SafeHeart and Maayan Dee Nova survivor

Nirim Youth Village head discusses turning trauma into strength at 'Post' conference

“If you have just one person who believes in you, and gives love and limits, change can happen. It’s not a miracle. It’s hard work.”

Raz Karni, Head of Nirim Youth Village

At 'Post' conference, HaGal Sheli CEO highlights surf therapy's role in national recovery

“Every wave becomes a teacher, and every wipeout is a chance to rise again. We cannot prevent trauma, but we can control what happens next, one wave at a time.”

Yaron Waksman, Co-Founder and CEO of HaGal Sheli (My Wave)

ZAKA, National Sheriffs’ Association highlight growing partnership at 'Post' conference

The two organizations' collaboration includes training of US law enforcement agencies in handling terrorism incidents and mass casualty events

Moshe Rozenberg, Executive Director, ZAKA USA with Sheriff Greg Champagne

Israeli academia must adapt to fast-changing security and tech challenges, HIT president says

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT spoke about the growing role of Israeli academia in national resilience and workforce development

Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT

Dganit Senker-Lange: New olim need government and NGOs working together

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry director-general highlighted the resilience of new immigrant families, particularly mothers, during wartime.

Dganit Senker-Lange, Director-General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration

Naamat International President: Women's leadership is a democratic imperative, not a women's issue

"My golden advice to women is: don't wait for permission. If you want to do it, do it. Get to the table and sit there, and don't wait for opportunity."

Hagit Peer, President Naamat International