The conference focused on the key issues shaping the future of technology, innovation, and research, serving as a platform for meaningful dialogue between leaders from industry and academia. Throughout the day, participants took part in sessions, panel discussions, and lectures addressing breakthrough developments in artificial intelligence, computing, entrepreneurship, and technological innovation.
The event received extensive media coverage in TheMarker‘s digital and print editions, as well as across social media platforms, highlighting the Faculty’s and the Technion’s position as leading centers for knowledge creation, pioneering research, and strong industry collaboration.
The broad participation, high caliber of discussions, and significant public interest surrounding the conference reflected the importance of this platform and its contribution to advancing discourse on the challenges and opportunities of an evolving technological landscape. Recordings of all conference lectures and panels are available on the Technion’s YouTube channel.
The Faculty’s presence was reflected not only in hosting this distinguished conference but also through active participation in two featured sessions:
MRI for the Masses: When Technology and AI Meet
Dr. Efrat Shimron
What Will Happen to Academia in the Age of AI?
Panel Participants:
- Prof. Shahar Kvatinsky, Dean, Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technion
- Naomi Farkash, VP Human Resources, Aidoc
- Hila Lifshitz, VP Strategy & Policy, Growth Companies Forum and Government Relations, Wix
- Mariana Waxman, Strategic Partnerships, Academia Relations & Ecosystem Manager, Intel Israel
Moderator: Ruthie Levy, TheMarker journalist.



