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8:30 - conference opening, MAIN STAGE

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  • 8:30: Registration, Breakfast & Opening Sessions


  • Breakfast
    08:30 - 09:20Breakfast
    Registration & Networking Breakfast
    By Breakfast

    Start your day with fresh coffee, light breakfast, and meaningful connections. Pick up your badge, meet fellow attendees, and ease into the day’s conversations before the main stage kicks off.

     

    • Exhibition Area: open to all attendees for casual networking and a lively atmosphere.
    • Meeting Lounge: an exclusive setting for speakers, sponsors, founders, and investors to start the day with high-value conversations.
  • 09:20 - 9:30Opening Remarks
    🎤 Let's Get It Started: Welcome Remarks, Unfiltered

    • Sophia Tupolev-Luz, Host & Producer, The Endgame – Israel’s Tech M&A Show
    • Ben Pelled, Conference Founder, Lynx Events

     

    No long intros. No fluff. Just a fast-paced, high-energy welcome to FinTech Junction 2025. Our MC Sofia takes the stage alongside Ben, to kick things off with purpose and personality. Expect a sneak peek at what’s coming, a few surprises, and a clear message: this isn’t just a conference – it’s where things gets real.

  • Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin
    09:30 - 09:40Keynote
    Trust at Scale: How AI is Reinventing Identity in a Borderless World
    By Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin, Head of AI/ML @ Sumsub

    As financial systems expand across borders and regulations grow more complex, the need for fast, accurate, and trustworthy identity verification has never been greater. In this opening keynote, Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin, Head of AI/ML at Sumsub, shares how cutting-edge AI is transforming digital onboarding, fraud prevention, and compliance – from KYC to deepfake detection.

    Expect real-world insights, live trends, and a bold vision for building trust at scale in a frictionless, global fintech ecosystem.

  • Avishay Levran
    09:40 - 09:50Keynote
    The Intelligence Layer: Where Data Becomes Power
    By Avishay Levran, CTO @ ONE data.ai

    Keynote by Alteryx & ONE data.ai.

    Data is everywhere – but value comes from what you do with it. This keynote explores how modern businesses and financial institutions are building an “intelligence layer” powered by analytics, automation, and AI.

    Learn how leading teams are breaking down silos, reducing time-to-insight, and transforming raw data into precise, business-moving decisions that drive real results across compliance, risk, and customer experience.

  • Keren Ben Zvi
    09:50 - 10:00Keynote
    The Data Multiplier: Unlocking Value Across Fintech with Smart Architecture
    By Keren Ben Zvi, Chief Data Officer @ PayU

    Data is no longer just an asset – it’s an ecosystem. In this keynote, Keren Ben Zvi, Chief Data Officer at PayU, explores how fintech leaders are rethinking their data foundations to scale smarter, move faster, and stay compliant across global markets.

    In collaboration with Snowflake, this session dives into modern data architecture, real-time decisioning, and the shift from reactive reporting to proactive intelligence.

    Whether you’re optimizing risk, personalizing customer journeys, or breaking silos, you’ll learn how to turn data into a multiplier – of speed, trust, and innovation.

  • 10:00 - 10:30Lightning Talk
    Top Startups Pitches

    Quick-fire pitches from 6 promising fintech startups

    MCs:

    • Sophia Tupolev-Luz, Host & Producer, The Endgame – Israel’s Tech M&A Show
    • Ben Pelled, Conference Founder, Lynx

     

    Startups will be revealed soon.

  • 10:30 - 11:00
    Session will be revealed soon
  • Coffee Break
    11:00 - 11:30Coffee Break
    Coffee Break
    By Coffee Break

    Recharge, connect with fellow attendees, and explore the exhibition area over great coffee


11:30 - tracks

Founders & Investors

Where Founders Meet Capital & Opportunity

IT, Cloud & Security

Building & Managing Secure, Scalable Infrastructure

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  • 11:30: Founders & Investors


  • 11:30: IT, Cloud & Security


  • SPEAKERS IN THIS TRACK

    Meet the speakers in this track. We’ll reveal who’s speaking where very soon.

    • Noam Inbar, Partner, Viola Fintech
    • Yonatan Mandelbaum, Partner, TLV Partners
    • Ron Arbel, Co-Founder & CEO, Aryon Security
    • Idan Wiener, CEO & Co-Founder, illustria.io
    • Michal Freeman-Shor, Head of Primary Markets (Israel), London Stock Exchange
    • Adi Levanon, Founder & Managing Partner,  Selah Ventures
    • Maya Hawlasewicz, Principal, Pitango
    • Dan Amiga, Co-Founder & CTO, Island
    • Omer Nagar, MP & CEO, The Garage
    • Alon Zieve, CEO & Co-founder, Aption
    • Lirone Glikman, Global Business Development Expert, The Human Factor
  • 11:30 - 11:40Opening Remarks
    Welcome to Founders & Investors Track

    We open this track with a special welcome to our founders, investors, and partners – the people building the future of financial technology, despite some of the toughest times in recent memory.

    Over the past 20 months, Israeli startups have shown extraordinary resilience in the face of war, uncertainty, and global market shifts. In this session, we’ll highlight the themes of 2025 and celebrate the strength and creativity of our ecosystem.

  • 11:40 - 12:05Panel Discussion
    Where Did All the Israeli FinTech Startups Go?

    Moderator: Noam Inbar, Partner, Viola Fintech

    Speakers:

    • Yonatan Mandelbaum, Partner, TLV Partners

     

    The State of the Startup Scene in 2025 – and How to Spark the Next Wave of Innovation

    Israel was once a fintech powerhouse—but in recent years, new startup activity has slowed dramatically. While sectors like cybersecurity boom, fintech appears to be in retreat.

    In this session, top VC investors will explore what’s behind the decline, whether it’s a global or local trend, and what it will take to reignite fintech innovation in Israel. We’ll look at the data, the drivers, and the real opportunities that still lie ahead.

  • 12:05 - 12:15Keynote
    From Zero to $1B Valuation: Lessons from Building a Scalable FinTech Startup in Turbulent Times

    What does it take to grow a FinTech company amid war, political uncertainty, and constrained capital? A founder shares lessons from scaling a business in Israel and abroad — from fundraising and hiring to building customer trust during crisis.

  • 12:15 - 12:25Keynote
    Why Now Is the Best Time to Launch a Startup

    While the headlines may focus on layoffs and down rounds, some of the most enduring companies are born in times of crisis. Learn why the current climate — including shifts in regulation, consumer behavior, and AI adoption — creates opportunity for mission-driven founders ready to solve hard problems.

  • 12:25 - 12:50Panel Discussion
    Unicorn or Cockroach? Navigating Growth vs Survival

    Startups in 2025 must balance two paths: the high-burn race to scale, and the lean journey to profitability. This panel addresses both — from Israeli companies that stayed lean to those that doubled down on growth despite wartime constraints.

    Topics include remote team challenges during mobilization, fundraising delays, resilience planning, and how to build durable companies in uncertain markets.

  • SPEAKERS IN THIS TRACK

    Meet the speakers in this track. We’ll reveal who’s speaking where very soon.

    • Miri Gelbort, CIO, Clal Insurance & Finance
    • Amit Geva, CIO, Ayalon Insurance Company
    • Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin, Head of AI/ML, Sumsub
    • Dan Amiga, Co-Founder & CTO, Island
    • Ron Arbel, Co-Founder & CEO, Aryon Security
    • Shai Avital, SVP, Head of Technology Banking, Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank
  • 11:30 - 11:40Opening Remarks
    Welcome to IT, Cloud & Security Track

    Join us as we kick off the track with insights into the themes and what’s ahead, and welcome speakers, sponsors, and guests.

  • 11:40 - 12:05Panel Discussion
    From Institutional Infrastructure to Instant Threats: Real Talk with CIOs and CISOs

    Moderator: TBA

    • Miri Gelbort, CIO, Clal Insurance & Finance
    • Amit Geva, CIO, Ayalon Insurance Company

     

    CIOs and CISOs from leading financial institutions are under pressure to modernize legacy systems while staying ahead of fast-moving cyber threats. This candid panel explores how tech leaders balance operational stability with agility and lead secure, strategic transformation across complex organizations.

     

  • 12:05 - 12:15Keynote
    The Role of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) in Financial Services

    Learn how institutions are using CSPM tools to continuously monitor, secure, and govern multi-cloud environments while staying compliant with regulations.

  • 12:15 - 12:25Keynote
    Accelerating Innovation with APIs and Microservices

    Find out how API-driven architecture and microservices are empowering financial institutions to launch new services faster, reduce technical debt, and scale flexibly.

  • 12:25 - 12:50Panel Discussion
    Identity, Authentication, and Fraud: The New Cybersecurity Battleground

    Moderator: TBA

    • Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin, Head of AI/ML, Sumsub

     

    Deepfakes, synthetic IDs, and real-time fraud are disrupting how financial institutions verify and protect their users. This panel explores advanced biometrics, continuous authentication, and behavioral security technologies that can safeguard both FinTechs and traditional banks.


12:50 - tracks

Retail, Payments & CFO

Seamless, Secure, Instant: The Future of Commerce

AI, Data & Vibe Coding

The Biggest Revolution in Decades is Here

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  • 12:50: Retail, Payments & CFO


  • 12:50: AI, Data & Vibe Coding


  • SPEAKERS IN THIS TRACK

    Meet the speakers in this track. We’ll reveal who’s speaking where very soon.

    Track Chair: Michal Hayon, Founder & CEO, 2DO!

    • Adam Cohen, Chief Growth Officer, Payoneer
    • Hagit Liran, GM Strategy, Zemingo Group
    • Roy Carmel, Group CIO, Golf & Co
    • Valery Migirov, CEO & Founder, B24club
    • Idit Chen, CIO, Lubinski Group
    • Tsuriel Horin, Chief Business Officer @ Cherries
    • Gil Tal, CTO @ Comax
    • Snir Mazuz, CFO & Deputy CEO @ Pandora
  • Michal Hayon
    12:50 - 13:00Opening Remarks
    Welcome to Retail, Payments & CFO Track
    By Michal Hayon, Founder & CEO @ 2DO!

    Join us as we kick off the track with insights into the themes and what’s ahead, and welcome speakers, sponsors, and guests.

  • 13:00 - 13:15Fireside Chat
    From Counter to Concierge: Reinventing Retail and Payments in the Luxury Experience

    Discover how Pandora, in partnership with Nayax, is merging elegance with efficiency, creating a seamless, high-touch shopping experience that removes friction from payment and elevates in-store service. Snir Mazoz, CFO & Deputy CEO @ Pandora ,shares how advanced retail tech transforms every purchase into a premium, concierge-like moment.

     

    • Michal Hayon, Founder & CEO @ 2DO!
    • Snir Mazuz, CFO & Deputy CEO @ Pandora
  • Adam Cohen
    13:15 - 13:25Keynote
    Scaling with Purpose: What it takes to Thrive in Global Fintech Today
    By Adam Cohen, Chief Growth Officer @ Payoneer

    In a world where fintechs can go global overnight, growth is no longer just about speed – it’s about intention. In this keynote, Adam Cohen, Chief Growth Officer at Payoneer, shares what it truly takes to scale with purpose in today’s complex, opportunity-rich financial landscape.

    From navigating regulation to building resilient infrastructure and customer trust across borders, Adam will reveal hard-won lessons and future-forward strategies from one of the world’s leading global payment platforms. Whether you’re a startup eyeing expansion or a scaleup chasing sustainability, this session delivers the blueprint for going big without losing your edge.

  • 13:25 - 13:50Panel Discussion
    Connected Commerce: Powering Omnichannel Retail with Tech & Data

    Moderator: Michal Hayon, Founder & CEO, 2DO!

    • Roy Carmel, Group CIO, Golf & Co
    • Idit Chen, CIO, Lubinski Group

     

    As retail continues to evolve, customers expect seamless, personalized experiences across digital and physical touchpoints. This panel explores how technology and data are bridging the gap between online and offline, enabling frictionless, omnichannel journeys.

    Hear from industry leaders on how they’re using AI, real-time data, and integrated platforms to deliver connected commerce that drives engagement, loyalty, and growth.

  • 13:50 - 14:00Keynote
    The Future of Loyalty: AI-Powered Rewards and Personalization

    How AI is redefining customer loyalty by powering real-time offers, predictive rewards, and hyper-personalized customer journeys across finance and retail.

  • 14:00 - 14:10Panel Discussion
    Reinventing Customer Loyalty Through Financial Services

    Loyalty is now built through seamless, value-driven experiences. This session explores how banks, retailers, and FinTechs are using BNPL, embedded finance, and new loyalty frameworks to deepen customer relationships.

  • SPEAKERS IN THIS TRACK

    Meet the speakers in this track. We’ll reveal who’s speaking where very soon.

    • Ben Pelled, Conference Founder, Lynx
    • Idit Neuderfer, CEO, Redhead Method
  • 12:50 - 13:00Opening Remarks
    Welcome to AI & Data Track

    Join us as we kick off the track with insights into the themes and what’s ahead, and welcome speakers, sponsors, and guests.

  • 13:00 - 13:10Keynote
    From Data to Decisions: Operationalizing AI in Finance

    Discover how leading financial organizations turn raw data into actionable AI-powered insights that drive smarter customer experiences, underwriting, and fraud detection.

  • 13:10 - 13:35Panel Discussion
    The AI-Powered Financial Institution: Personalization, Automation, and Decision-Making

    Moderator: TBA

    • Assi Dahan,VP Data Science & AI, ONE data
    • Adi Yona, VP Product, Cherries

     

    AI is reshaping every facet of financial services, from underwriting and risk analysis to hyper-personalized customer journeys. This panel showcases how leading players are operationalizing AI to enhance performance and outcompete rivals.

  • 13:35 - 13:45Keynote
    Unlocking the Power of Small Data in a Big Data World

    Learn why small, high-quality datasets are critical for fine-tuning AI models for financial applications — and how institutions are curating strategic data assets.

  • 13:45 - 13:55Keynote
    Building Ethical AI: Practical Steps for Financial Services

    Explore frameworks and best practices to ensure transparency, fairness, and trustworthiness in AI solutions deployed across banking and financial institutions.

  • 13:55 - 14:10Panel Discussion
    Data Privacy and Responsible AI: Building Trust in Financial Services

    Trust is everything in finance — and with AI, it’s under new pressure. This session focuses on how financial institutions and FinTechs are balancing data-driven innovation with privacy, transparency, and ethics.


14:10 - tracks

Web3, Blockchain & Crypto

Decentralizing Finance: Beyond Traditional Boundaries

Risk & Compliance

Navigating the New Era: Compliance and Innovation

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  • 14:10: Web3, Blockchain & Crypto


  • 14:10: Compliance & Risk Management


  • SPEAKERS IN THIS TRACK

    Meet the speakers in this track. We’ll reveal who’s speaking where very soon.

    • Adam Benayoun, Founding Partner, Collider Ventures
    • Vitaly Konovalov, Marketing Manager, B24club
    • Shauli Rejwan, Managing Partner, Masterkey VC
    • Ran Goldi, SVP Payments & Network @ Fireblocks
    • Nir Hirschmann Rub, CEO @ Crypto, Blockchain, Web 3.0 Companies forum
    • Dan Danay, Head of Web3 @ Check Point Software
  • 14:10 - 14:20Keynote
    Welcome to Blockchain & Crypto Track

    Join us as we kick off the track with insights into the themes and what’s ahead, and welcome speakers, sponsors, and guests.

  • 14:20 - 14:30Keynote
    Institutional Adoption of Digital Assets: Challenges and Opportunities

    Explore how banks, asset managers, and custodians are integrating digital assets into traditional finance — and what hurdles must still be overcome.

  • 14:30 - 14:50Panel Discussion
    Fortifying the Future: Real-Time Security Infrastructure for Digital Assets

    • Dan Danay, Head of Web3 @ Check Point Software

     

    As crypto adoption grows, real-time security is no longer optional – it’s essential. This panel exploreד how on-chain firewalls and threat prevention are reshaping digital asset protection.

    From contract exploits to bridge hacks and compliance risks, the threat landscape is evolving fast. How can institutions, protocols, and investors stay ahead? What does real-time defense really mean — and who’s responsible for implementing it?

    Join us for a deep dive into the technologies and strategies defining the future of crypto security.

     

  • 14:50 - 15:10Panel Discussion
    From Fintech to Cryptotech: How Unicorns Are Integrating Digital Assets

    Moderator: Adam Benayoun, Founding Partner, Collider Ventures

     

    As crypto matures and regulation clarifies, fintech giants are no longer sitting on the sidelines. This panel will explore how leading fintech companies – including unicorns like Payoneer – are building real-world integrations with crypto and blockchain infrastructure.

    What are the business drivers, compliance challenges, and customer use cases? Meet the leaders who are shaping the convergence of traditional finance and the decentralized economy

  • 15:10 - 15:30Panel Discussion
    Crypto, Tokenization, and CBDCs: What Financial Institutions Need to Know

    As CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets gain momentum, financial institutions face both new opportunities and challenges. This session unpacks how banks, wealth managers, and payment providers are preparing for the tokenized economy.

  • SPEAKERS IN THIS TRACK

    Meet the speakers in this track. We’ll reveal who’s speaking where very soon.

    • Meiran Galis ,CEO & Founder, Scytale
  • 14:00 - 14:10Keynote
    Welcome to Compliance & Risk Management Track

    Join us as we kick off the track with insights into the themes and what’s ahead, and welcome speakers, sponsors, and guests.

  • 14:10 - 14:25Keynote
    RegTech 2025: The Next Frontier of Compliance Automation

    Discover how AI, blockchain, and smart contracts are powering the next generation of regulatory technology, transforming compliance from burden to competitive advantage.

  • 14:25 - 15:05Panel Discussion
    Navigating Global Regulation: How Financial Institutions and FinTechs Can Scale Safely

    From GDPR to MiCA to the AI Act, financial players must navigate complex regulations. Risk, legal, and compliance executives will share how they future-proof operations and accelerate growth without running afoul of regulators.

  • 15:05 - 15:15Keynote
    Financial Crime and AML in a Digital Age

    Understand how digital onboarding, real-time payments, and DeFi are changing the game for anti-money laundering (AML) — and what new defenses financial institutions are building.

  • 15:15 - 15:25Keynote
    Building a Culture of Compliance: Beyond Checklists

    Learn why successful financial institutions embed compliance into their culture, operations, and innovation strategies — not just in regulatory checklists.

  • 15:25 - 16:00Panel Discussion
    From Burden to Opportunity: How RegTech is Transforming Compliance

    Regulatory pressure is rising, but smart tech is turning compliance from a cost into a competitive advantage. Hear how banks, insurers, and FinTechs are automating onboarding, KYC, AML, and reporting with new RegTech platforms.


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  • 15:30: Happy Hour


  • Beer & Networking
    15:30 - 16:30
    Happy Hour
    By Beer & Networking

    Connect with fellow attendees over drinks and snacks in a relaxed networking atmosphere



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