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

Lynx Team + Event MC + Sponsor Representatives

Kick off the summit with inspiring words about the explosive phase of AI in 2025

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

Keynote by WideOps

Unlock AI’s potential for scalability, efficiency and cost savings with cloud solutions. WideOps, a Google Cloud Premier Partner, demonstrates how to streamline operations, reduce expenses, and accelerate growth. Learn how their 360° support in Cloud, DevOps, Kubernetes, and AI empowers businesses to optimize workflows, minimize resource waste, and achieve rapid scalability. Discover how to leverage AI to transform your business and drive sustainable savings.

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.

Speaker TBA

Investigate the cutting-edge development of autonomous AI agents and their potential to transform industries. Discover how reinforcement learning and robust AI systems are driving advancements in automation and decision-making, while addressing the challenges of safety, control, and the impact on the workforce.

Speaker TBA

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

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

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.

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

Key Players in Israeli AI Ecosystem

Moving AI from proof-of-concept to production-scale is a significant hurdle for many organizations. This panel gathers AI engineers, cloud infrastructure experts, and talent acquisition specialists to discuss the multifaceted challenges of scaling AI. We’ll examine the complexities of building and maintaining robust AI infrastructure, managing massive datasets, and securing the specialized talent needed to drive successful AI deployments. The discussion will focus on practical strategies for overcoming these obstacles and achieving sustainable AI growth.

Key points will be:

• Infrastructure bottlenecks: How to design and optimize cloud infrastructure for large-scale AI workloads.
• Data management and governance: Strategies for handling massive datasets, ensuring data quality, and maintaining compliance.
• Talent acquisition and retention: Addressing the shortage of skilled AI professionals and building effective AI teams.
• Model deployment and monitoring: Best practices for deploying AI models at scale and ensuring ongoing performance and reliability.
• Cost optimization: strategies for managing the high costs associated with scaling AI initiatives.

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