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SUMMIT FAQs

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AMPLIFY: Investor Summit in Israel

​Event Basics


Q: Who is eligible to attend the AMPLIFY: Investor Summit?
A: The summit is exclusively for Chief Investment Officers (or equivalent investment leaders) of U.S.-based Jewish foundations, federations, and donor-advised funds (DAFs) with assets of $80M or more. The summit is limited to 15 participants and participation is by invitation only.


Q: What if I don't have an in-house CIO?
A: Your outsourced Investment Officer is eligible to attend. If the head of your investment committee is a senior investment professional, they may also be eligible. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation.


Q: When and where is the summit taking place?
A: The summit will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel from March 31 - April 2, 2025. The program includes sessions at various locations including the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) and exclusive venues across the city.


Q: What is the goal of the summit?
A: The summit aims to support CIOs in exploring opportunities to allocate 5% of their organization's invested assets to Israel by the end of 2025. It provides direct access to premier investment opportunities in capital markets and those across multiple sectors including technology, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, and real estate.


Program Content

 

Q: What types of investment opportunities will be presented?

A: You will have dedicated time to meet and build relationships with leaders across Israel's key investment sectors, including:

  • Technology sector investments led by successful founders and leading funds

  • Venture capital opportunities presented by established firms with proven track records

  • Private equity funds focusing on both growth companies and traditional industries

  • Hedge fund strategies targeting Israel's unique market opportunities

  • Real estate investments in Israel's dynamic property market

  • Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) opportunities and public market access

The summit's intimate format ensures meaningful interactions with investment leaders through structured sessions, informal discussions, and one-on-one meetings.

 

Q: Who is leading this summit?
A: The summit is co-chaired by:

  • Michael Lustig (Impact Investor and Educator; Adjunct Professor of Finance, NYU; Former Managing Director, BlackRock)

  • Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (Special Envoy for Trade & Innovation, Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

 

Q: Who are the confirmed speakers?
A: We have confirmed an exceptional lineup of investment leaders including:

  • Avi Hasson, CEO, Startup Nation Central

  • Shelly Hod Moyal, iAngels

  • Barak Rabinowitz, F2

  • Lior Segev, KH2

  • Itai Ben-Zeev, CEO Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

  • Eugene Kandel, Chairman Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

  • Ariel Sternberg, Community Fund

  • Ron Senator, Spera Capital

  • Mark Lesnick, Fortissimo Capital

  • David Ram, Goldrock Capital

  • Ilan Rubinstein, Chairman and Founding Partner Ruby Capital

  • Yael Gruenbaum Cohen, aMoon

  • Brian Friedman, Israel Investment Advisors

  • ​Abe Finkelstein, Vintage Investment Partners

  • Leading executives from Alpha Capital and Ion Asset Management

  • Senior leadership from premier Israeli tech companies

 

Logistics & Participation

 

Q: Is there a cost to attend?
A: Yes, please see the event page for detailed information about attendance costs and what's included.

 

Q: Can I send someone else from my organization?
A: This invitation is specifically for Chief Investment Officers or equivalent investment leaders and is non-transferable to other roles within the organization.

 

Q: What is included in the program?
A: The program includes:

  • Two full days of professional sessions

  • Opening reception and networking opportunities

  • Private dinners with notable speakers

  • One-on-one meeting opportunities

  • Access to exclusive investment presentations

  • Networking with peer CIOs and Israeli investment leaders

  • Investment Focus

  • Optional tours to Masada or Jerusalem

 

Q: Why the 5% allocation goal?
A: The 5% allocation goal represents a strategic opportunity to align investment strategy with philanthropic mission while accessing compelling investment opportunities in one of the world's leading innovation economies. This 5% goal is also in-line with a fiduciary approach to bring alternative assets with high expected returns into a diversified portfolio with a long time-horizon

 

Registration & More Information

 

Q: How do I register or get more information?
A: For registration and additional information, please visit our event page or contact Ruthie Rotenberg.

 

Q: Who are the organizing partners?
A: The summit is being organized in cooperation with:

  • Startup Nation Central

  • Israel Foreign Ministry Office for Trade and Innovation

  • Aon (Premier Sponsor)

  • AllianceBernstein (Lead Investment Partner)

  • Leading U.S. Jewish foundations

  • Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

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