Israel’s tech ecosystem is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year: The NEXT 2026 Summit: The Future Is Israeli Tech — a high-impact half-day summit uniting under one roof over 40 top venture capital funds and 100 of Israel’s most promising startups.
This landmark event is the first live edition of the acclaimed global video series What’s Next in Israel Tech, distributed internationally by ynet Global and Israel Plus TV.
“We’re taking the conversation live,” says Gerson Panitch, host of What’s Next in Israel Tech. “This isn’t just another networking event — it’s where venture capital meets visionary tech. The best minds in the Israeli ecosystem will be in one room, sharing real insights about where technology is headed.”
NEXT 2026 isn’t just about trends — it’s about real conversations that matter. Alongside a vibrant breakfast networking session where VCs and startups can connect, the summit will feature Israel’s top founders sharing hard-earned insights on building successful companies in 2026 and beyond.
And it doesn’t stop there: leading venture capitalists will take the stage to make bold predictions for the year ahead — revealing what’s hot, what’s not, and where the smart money is headed in 2026.
The summit is underwritten by Finnegan, one of the world’s leading IP law firms, underscoring the critical role of intellectual property in driving global growth for Israeli startups.
40+ Leading VCs. 100 promising startups. One room.
Among the participating firms: Vintage, Vertex Ventures, Grove Ventures, Giliot Capital, Startup Nation Central, Earth & Beyond Ventures, Next October, Woman2Woman, Drive TLV, MizMaa Ventures, Horizon Capital, Mobilitech Capital, StageOne Ventures, Triventures, NetZero Tech Ventures, Terra Venture Partners, Iron Nation, Mobilion, ESIL, InNegev and NextGear Ventures.
Collectively, these investors manage billions of dollars and have backed some of Israel’s most successful exits and global tech breakthroughs.
“Israeli innovation continues to inspire the world,” Panitch adds. “NEXT 2026 is about celebrating that creative energy — and amplifying the people and ideas shaping what’s next.”
Bringing the conversation to a global stage
In collaboration with Ynet Global and Israel Plus TV, the summit will connect Israeli entrepreneurs with a worldwide audience of investors, media, and decision-makers tracking the country’s innovation ecosystem.
Expect fireside chats, expert panels, and exclusive networking opportunities designed to spark collaborations that extend far beyond Israel. The Summit will take place at Rokach, Tel Aviv on December 2, 2025. The event is open to VCs and startups, who may request an invitation.
What’s Next in Israel Tech is a weekly video series designed to showcase the exciting innovation emanating from the Israeli tech sector. Each week, What’s Next’s host, Gerson Panitch, interviews the founder of a promising Israeli startup, broadcasting the 90-second interview to encourage interest, partnerships, and investment in Israel. Gerson wears two other hats as Managing Partner of Finnegan, Israel and as a faculty member in the MBA program at Tel Aviv University where he teaches a course entitled, The Development and Use of Patents as Strategic Business Tools.