Israel Tech Week Miami drew 1,500+ attendees and 150 speakers in 2025, then ran during an active war in 2026 as one of the only major Israeli tech platforms still operating outside Israel. The institution behind the corridor's deal flow.
Israel Tech Week Miami is an annual conference that connects Israeli founders, investors, and corporate leaders with US and international markets in Miami. The event, which drew over 1,500 attendees in 2025, has become a critical platform for Israeli tech companies, especially as it continued to operate during an active war in Israel in 2026, when many other global events were postponed or canceled, according to GlobeNewswire's April 2026 reporting.
What is Israel Tech Week Miami?
Israel Tech Week, known as ISRTW, is a multi-day conference held annually in Miami. Founders Lior Halabi and Ayal Stern created the event to provide Israeli companies with direct access to American capital and government stakeholders. The conference now features multiple vertical-specific summits, rather than a single general track, according to ISRTW's 2026 program materials.
How Has Israel Tech Week Miami Grown?
ISRTW's 2025 edition welcomed over 1,500 attendees, featured 150 speakers, and engaged more than 50 partners from Israel, the US, and global markets, according to a February 2026 announcement covered by Business Wire. The 2026 edition, held April 27 to 30, anticipated a similar number of attendees, including hundreds of participants traveling from Israel and dozens of startups showcasing their innovations, per GlobeNewswire's coverage.
The event's growth extends beyond attendance to its structural expansion. The 2026 program grew to include nine dedicated technology verticals: AI and Data, PropTech and ConTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, DefenseTech and Resilience, Climate and Energy, HealthTech and Life Sciences, SpaceTech, and Travel and Hospitality Tech. Each vertical functioned as its own summit, offering panels, startup showcases, investor meetings, and networking sessions, as detailed in Business Wire's February 2026 release.
Why Did ISRTW Run During an Active War?
ISRTW's 2026 edition proceeded despite the ongoing war in Israel specifically because it had emerged as one of the few major international platforms still operational outside the country that year, when many other global conferences were postponed or canceled, as reported by GlobeNewswire in April 2026. Co-founder Lior Halabi explained the decision, stating, "Israel Tech Week has always been about creating opportunities for innovation to extend beyond borders."
Co-founder Ayal Stern emphasized the event's core value proposition, stating, "The strength of Israel Tech Week comes from the caliber of voices we bring together. This year's speakers are not just thought leaders; they are the people actively building, investing in and shaping the future of their industries, creating opportunities for those in the room." For many attending founders, the event offered one of the only opportunities that year to meet face-to-face with investors and partners outside Israel, according to GlobeNewswire.
Who Sponsors and Attends Israel Tech Week Miami?
ISRTW's 2026 sponsor list mirrors the finance, legal, and defense sectors prominent in the broader Florida-Israel corridor. Confirmed sponsors included Greenberg Traurig as Platinum Sponsor for HealthTech and SpaceTech, Greenspoon Marder LLP as Diamond Sponsor for PropTech and ConTech, Chapman and Cutler LLP supporting FinTech, and Gornitzky and Co. as Israel Legal Firm Partner across DefenseTech, FinTech, and HealthTech, according to Business Wire. Jefferies joined as a premier sponsor alongside Holland and Knight and Stratos Ventures, reinforcing the conference's reach in finance, legal, and defense technology, per GlobeNewswire's April 2026 coverage.
Keynote speakers have included David Blumberg, founder of Blumberg Capital, a global venture firm with successful exits such as Nutanix, Braze, and DoubleVerify. Blumberg also served as an executive at Check Point Software Technologies during its foundational growth period, according to GlobeNewswire. Former Miami mayor Francis X. Suarez has also appeared, indicating direct local government engagement with the conference rather than it being solely a private-sector gathering.
Where Does Israel Tech Week Miami Take Place?
ISRTW's main conference hub is The LAB Miami in Wynwood, with sessions spread across various Miami locations during the four-day program, according to Business Wire's coverage of the 2026 edition. Locating the event in Wynwood, Miami's arts and startup district, rather than a traditional downtown convention center, reflects the informal, founder-centric atmosphere the event aims to foster.
How Does ISRTW Fit Into the Florida-Israel Corridor?
ISRTW serves as a key connector for the Florida-Israel corridor, which Olam has documented as a $7.3 billion economy comprising 429 Israeli-founded companies, covered in Florida-Israel Tech: 429 Companies, $7.3B Corridor. The event's base of finance and legal sponsors aligns directly with institutions profiled in Olam's coverage of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Additionally, its defense technology vertical complements companies detailed in Florida-Israel Defense Tech. While the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator facilitates individual company relocation over several months, ISRTW condenses a similar introduction process into a single week each year.
Frequently Asked Questions About Israel Tech Week Miami
- Who founded Israel Tech Week Miami? Lior Halabi and Ayal Stern co-founded ISRTW to connect Israeli innovation directly with US and international markets.
- How many people attend Israel Tech Week Miami? The 2025 edition attracted over 1,500 attendees, 150 speakers, and more than 50 partner organizations, with the 2026 event aiming for a similar scale.
- What industries does the conference cover? As of 2026, the conference covers nine verticals: AI and Data, PropTech and ConTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, DefenseTech and Resilience, Climate and Energy, HealthTech and Life Sciences, SpaceTech, and Travel and Hospitality Tech.
- Did the war in Israel affect the 2026 conference? The war did not cancel the event. ISRTW proceeded specifically because it had become one of the few major international platforms for Israeli founders still operating outside Israel that year, according to the event's founders.
- Where is Israel Tech Week Miami held? The main conference hub is The LAB Miami in Wynwood, with sessions also hosted at multiple Miami venues throughout the four-day program.
The Takeaway
Israel Tech Week Miami has evolved from a small networking event into a significant annual trade show for the Florida-Israel corridor. Its structured program across nine technology verticals, strong financial and legal sponsorships, and resilience in operating during challenging times underscore its importance. This growth trajectory reflects the expanding capital and company flow between Florida and Israel.
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