fintech junction
winter 2025

Collect your badge, enjoy a delicious breakfast & connect with fellow attendees

Kick off FinTech Junction with our conference moderator, the Lynx team, and our partners representatives!

Event MC: Sophia Tupolev-Luz, Host & Producer @ The Endgame – Israel’s Tech M&A Show

• Ben Pelled, Conference Founder @ Lynx
• Amir Karlin, Marketing & Partnerships @ Lynx
• Yossi Duani, Sponsorships & Sales @ Lynx
• Ariel Yosefi, Partner, Head of Tech Regulation Dept. @ Herzog
• Tali Bloch, Senior Field Marketing Manager @ Snowflake
• Lior Bernstein, Senior Business Manager @ WideOps

Event MC: Evyatar Edri, Co Founder, Let’s AI

• Ben Pelled, Conference Organizer, Lynx
• Amir Karlin, Marketing & Partnerships, Lynx
• Yossi Duani, Sales & Business Development, Lynx
• Gal Benkin, Sales & Business Development, Lynx

Kick off the summit with welcome remarks and inspiring words from our organizers and partners

Shift4 improved its customer experience and operational efficiency using Snowflake cloud data platform. The platform enabled Shift4 to streamline processes, enhance business insights, and deliver a seamless, data-driven customer experience.

• Ilan Zaitoun, Co-Founder @ Vision.bi
• Dalia Averbuch, Director of Business Operations @ Shift4

Accelerate your research using Google’s NotebookLM, an AI tool that works only with the data you provide to help you analyze and synthesize information Accelerate your research using Google’s NotebookLM, an AI tool that works only with the data you provide to help you analyze and synthesize information.

Boris Shoostin is a Solutions Architect at WideOps, specializing in cloud infrastructure and AI solutions. Skilled in C, C++, Java, Python, and frameworks like TensorFlow and scikit-learn, he focuses on applying AI to real-world challenges.

At Modelyo, we are redefining secure AI processing with our multi-patented technology. Our solutions provide encrypted GPU processing, ensuring the highest level of data security for industries like finance, healthcare, and government. As the need for secure, confidential computing grows, we’re leading the charge in enabling organizations to harness the full power of AI while protecting their sensitive data. With our expansion into the global data center market, we’re positioned to bring disruptive innovation to cloud AI, GPU computing, and beyond.

Benny is an IDF Lieutenant Colonel in reserve duty who served elite military units specializing in technological operation systems and special operations. He won the award for innovation from the Chief of Staff in 2021.

We are entering the “Agentic AI” era — where artificial intelligence doesn’t just create content, but acts, plans, and collaborates independently.

In this keynote, we’ll explore the future of AI agents: from personal productivity boosters to complex ecosystems that think and work together.

We’ll discover how this shift will not only redefine how organizations operate, but also challenge us, as humans, to lead, create meaning, and stay uniquely irreplaceable in a world of thinking agents.

Explore the transformative power of generative AI, from cutting-edge diffusion models to real-world business applications in content creation and marketing. Discover how to leverage this technology for competitive advantage while navigating the ethical implications of generated content and intellectual property.

Evyatar Edri is the Co-Founder of Let’s AI and a leading expert in generative AI and AI design. He has delivered AI-driven solutions to major companies, including Microsoft, Fiverr, and SodaStream. An experienced educator, Evyatar has taught AI courses to thousands of participants in Israel and internationally, both in academia and the private sector. He is also the host of the AI podcast “AI וחברים” and frequently appears on Israeli media to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Moran Ofir interviewing Ariel Yosefi

A conversation on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding the convergence of crypto, AI, and fintech. Our speakers will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by these disruptive technologies, and how regulation can foster innovation while mitigating risks in this rapidly changing environment.

• Dr. Moran Ofir, Associate Professor @ Reichman University
• Ariel Yosefi, Partner, Head of Tech Regulation Dept. @ Herzog

Conversation between a Founder & Investor

• Aviv Barzilay, VC Investor
• Chaked Roger Joseph Sayedoff, Co-Founder & CEO @ Stealth Startup

Join a dynamic conversation between an AI startup founder and a leading venture capitalist specializing in AI investments. This fireside chat will delve into the current state of AI funding, exploring the key trends, challenges, and opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking capital. They’ll discuss what investors are looking for in AI startups, the importance of a compelling vision and execution strategy, and the evolving dynamics of the AI investment landscape.

Aviv is a Senior Associate at Pitango First, investing in early-stage companies. He previously led strategy at Herzog Fox & Neeman, advised global clients on tech investments in Israel. He teaches at Tel Aviv University and holds law and business degrees from Reichman and Berkeley.

Chaked is an entrepreneur who is currently building his own AI startup. Chaked has vast experience in AI, LLMs among many other things.

Refreshments and networking opportunities for attendees.

Data silos hinder innovation and collaboration in the financial sector. This panel will delve into how secure data sharing in the cloud can unlock new opportunities for fintech companies. Discover how to leverage cloud platforms to foster collaboration, improve data accessibility, and drive new business models while ensuring compliance and security.

Moderator: Omer Harari, Co-founder @ LetsAI

Speakers:

• Ben Greenberg, Sr Developer Advocate @ Couchbase
• Ilan Zaitoun, Co-Founder @ Vision.bi
• Yaniv Toledano, VP Information Technology & Cyber @ Pagaya

The crypto world is buzzing with anticipation: are we on the cusp of mainstream adoption or facing another speculative bubble? This panel convenes leading experts to dissect the current state of cryptocurrencies, explore their potential impact on global finance in 2025, and debate the key factors that will determine their ultimate success or failure.

Join us for a lively discussion with key players in the Israeli crypto ecosystem.

Moderator: Nir Hirschmann Rub, CEO @ Crypto, Blockchain, Web 3.0 Companies forum

Speakers:

• Noa Mashiah, CEO @ Israeli Bitcoin Association
• Ran Goldi, SVP Payments & Network @ Fireblocks
• Shauli Rejwan, Managing Partner @ Masterkey