Events – DatA-IL

Future Events

DatA-IL Connect 2026

Startups – this is your opportunity! 🚀

DatA-IL is excited to return with DatA-IL Connect 2026, together with our event partners AWS, Cloudera and Teva RISE.

This B2B event is designed to connect Data & AI startups with leading business and government organizations facing real-world challenges and looking for innovative solutions.

Among the participating companies: Samsung, Bazan, Strauss Group, Israel Electric Corporation, Israel Police, leading healthcare organizations, Dorel Tech and more.

The event will feature 1:1 B2B meetings, carefully matched based on your solution and the challenges presented by the participating organizations 🎯

Have a solution that can address one or more of the challenges? This is your chance to connect with leading organizations and unlock real business opportunities.

DATA TLV

DataTLV is the leading conference for Israel’s data community. The conference is a non-profit initiative, organized entirely by a volunteer team.

The conference has been held annually since 2015. Last year, it took place at Cinema City Rishon LeZion and attracted over 1,000 data professionals from more than 350 companies across a wide range of industries and sectors.

The event featured a full day of technical sessions held across six cinema halls. In addition, a dedicated CxO track brought together more than 50 senior executives and leaders from organizations across Israel.

Participants registering through DatA-IL can enjoy a 10% discount using a special registration coupon.

Past Events

From your data to an applied AI project

The collaboration between the Hebrew University and DatA-IL continues for its third consecutive year 🎓✨

The program connects organizations from the public sector and industry with Big Data specialization students, transforming real-world data challenges into impactful Data & AI-driven projects.

This year, projects were presented for the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Ministry of Health, industry companies, and the Hebrew University — covering areas such as forecasting, optimization, AI systems, and data-driven decision-making.

📢 We are already shaping the next cycle!
If your organization has a Data/AI challenge and is looking for innovative solutions — we would be happy to connect you with the program.

Introductory webinar ahead of the launch of the 2026 Call for Proposals

DatA-IL Innovation community were pleased to host yesterday’s introductory webinar ahead of the launch of the 2026 Call for Proposals by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology IL | משרד החדשנות, המדע והטכנולוגיה, in collaboration with the מערך הדיגיטל הלאומי – Israel National Digital Agency.

The session provided an overview of the Call for Proposals, its objectives and focus areas, while highlighting the importance of collaboration between academic researchers and public sector professionals to promote data-driven innovation and improve public systems in Israel.

For your convenience, we are sharing:
🔹The webinar recording: https://lnkd.in/eBz2zYUP

🔹A matchmaking document to help connect academic researchers with relevant public sector organizations: https://lnkd.in/eNW_SAmk

🔹 The Call for Proposals: https://lnkd.in/eQsvNXS5

Thank you to everyone who took part, and best of luck to all applicants!

DataThon 7X7 2026

We were delighted to take part once again in the 7X7 Datathon, an event that brings together data, AI, and innovation professionals around projects with real-world impact.

As part of the event, we were exposed to seven impressive projects from the public, defense, and business sectors.

Congratulations to the winners:
🥇 Israel Tax Authority for the “Israel Invoice” project.
🥈 Shahar Unit for its Self-Service Data & AI platform.

The Challenges Behind AI: A Cross-Sector CDO Forum

The government’s data and the market’s data came together in the same room.

In a special DatA-IL gathering, CDOs and Heads of Data from both the public and private sectors convened for a joint discussion on the challenges and opportunities in a world where data is a strategic asset and AI is transforming the way organizations operate.

The event included professional talks, roundtable discussions, and open dialogue on Data Governance, enterprise AI adoption, Responsible AI, and the connection between technology and business.

Two sectors. One responsibility.

Want tickets to the RAISE Summit in Paris?

We are pleased to announce the winners of our recent giveaway!

Ten Israeli startups have won complimentary tickets to the RAISE Summit in Paris – one of the largest and most prominent AI conferences in Europe.

The conference brings together more than 9,000 participants and hundreds of companies from around the world, serving as a hub for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and industry leaders to connect and collaborate.

The program features keynote talks from leading AI experts, hackathons, a startup competition, and countless opportunities for networking and partnership-building.

We wish all the winners the best of luck at the conference and hope you enjoy your time in Paris! 🚀

🚀 The AI Industry shift

AI Comes to the Factory – AI in Industry Webinar

In the webinar we held on June 9, 2026, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Industry, we discussed the use of AI to streamline and improve complex industrial workflows and processes.

Dr. Danny Bixon from Camtek / Visual Layer and Yohai Pagi from Psistar.ai presented their technologies and solutions, demonstrating how they can be implemented in complex industrial environments to enhance efficiency and operational performance.

CodeBreast Hackathon Grand Finale

The CodeBreast Hackathon finale event has come to an end 💗

We were proud to take part in this meaningful initiative led by Inbar Berger and to see so many inspiring ideas focused on women’s health, AI, and medical data innovation.

You can read the full event summary below, and congratulations to the winning teams

The CodeBreast Hackathon is officially underway! 🚀

We at the Data-IL Innovation community are proud to partner in the Codeburst Hackathon—an inspiring initiative by InnoMode and the Ganim Tovim association. This event focuses on developing AI and data-driven solutions for breast health and BRCA gene mutations.

Teams are already working hard alongside their mentors , and we can’t wait to see the impact these innovative solutions will have on patients’ lives.

Read more at the link below:

Webinar: Global Opportunities in AI: Connecting the Israeli Ecosystem to the International Arena

DatA-IL took part in a webinar hosted by the Israel Innovation Authority in collaboration with ISERD, C4IR, and MINDS AI, focusing on international opportunities for the Israeli AI ecosystem.

The webinar discussed ways in which startups, industry companies, academic institutions, and public organizations can engage with global AI initiatives and platforms. The session presented programs and tools connecting the Israeli ecosystem with leading international frameworks, alongside an overview of national initiatives and potential collaborations.

During the session, several AI initiatives and tools available to Israeli companies were presented, along with the activities of the DatA-IL community in promoting data-driven collaborations and funding opportunities through Horizon Europe.

The webinar also introduced the MINDS AI initiative by the World Economic Forum, which focuses on organizations that have successfully implemented AI solutions at scale and created measurable impact in processes, business models, or public policy. In addition, the role of C4IR Israel was presented, highlighting its work in connecting the local ecosystem to global initiatives as part of the World Economic Forum’s network of Centers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

"Panel - “What will education look like in 2030

We got a glimpse into the future of education and AI.
Last week, DatA-IL Innovation community had the pleasure of hosting the “Education 2030” panel in hashtagEduAIcation 2026, with leading experts in the field.

Special Webinar: From Academia to the High-Tech Industry as Data Scientists

DatA-IL hosted a special webinar together with From PhD to Industry, where two former academics and current data professionals shared their personal journeys from academia to the data and AI industry.

Roy Yanovsky talked about his transition from marine biology to data science through hands-on work, a bootcamp, and an industry internship — which became his entry point into high-tech.

Matan Goldstein emphasized that the path is not always linear, and that the key is not just learning new skills — but translating and properly positioning the skills we already have in the language of the industry. In the end, what matters most are delivery, communication, and impact.

We also discussed the key data roles:
Data Analyst | Data Scientist | Data Engineer | ML / AI Engineer, and more.

Thanks to everyone who joined — and for those who missed it, the webinar summary and recording can be found here:

From Pitch to Partnership - Investor meeting

“I never heard a customer ask a company whether they have a moat.”

That line kicked off one of the most fascinating discussions we’ve had about early-stage investment in AI companies.

DatA-IL Innovation community brought together four leading VCs to give founders honest, practical advice on a question many are grappling with: How do you truly differentiate your AI company when it feels like everyone is building one?
Do you go broad and experiment across use cases – or focus relentlessly on solving one specific problem better than anyone else?
The conversation was candid, insightful, and refreshingly grounded in real-world experience.

Smart Agent Hackathon

Smart Agent is a unique, long-term program that enables teenagers (grades 8–12), with no prior background in AI or coding, to design and build real AI agents in one of today’s most innovative fields.

The program spans 3 months and combines learning, hands-on creation, and mentoring by industry professionals. Participants work in teams on AI-based solutions for social challenges, gaining practical technical skills and confidence to create in the age of AI. The process includes three in-person hackathons. Today, more than 300 students in 75 teams from Jerusalem and Ashdod are participating, with plans to expand to additional locations soon.

The next two meetups in Jerusalem: Meetup #2 – January 19, Meetup #3 – March 16.
We are currently recruiting mentors for the event — if you would like to join, you can register using the link below.

AI WEEK TLV

We had a great time at Tel Aviv University AI Week TLV Last week!
This event is quickly becoming a favorite tradition within the AI community in Israel, drawing participants from all over the world.

Inter-Ministerial Forum for AI-Based Economic Growth

Last week, we took part in a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Forum for Economic Growth, which focused on Israel’s opportunities and challenges in the age of artificial intelligence.
It was a gathering where government and industry came together for a shared discussion on the actions needed in this new AI-driven era.

24HBootcampTLV

What an incredible 24 hours at 24Hour Bootcamp TLV – a whirlwind of innovation, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. 🚀
DatA-IL Innovation community is proud to team up with Yossi Dan who lead the initiative and with Herzog, AI21 Labs, Tel Aviv Global and many more.

AI in Industry: Integrating Startups and Growth Tools

Integrating AI into advanced manufacturing can save millions — but how do you do it right?

The DatA-IL Innovation community participated in a webinar dedicated to the integration of AI within Israeli industry, together with the Center for Advanced Industry and the Ministry of Economy and Industry.

Opening Up Datasets & NLP Models!

The Israel Innovation Authority רשות החדשנות and MAFAT have mapped and curated unique data repositories, models, and tools—now made accessible through a dedicated portal for the R&D community.

GovTech

Government, business, and technology come together on the same field to shape a new future for the citizen. Connecting the public sector with the world of technology — this time around national challenges.

Webinar: AI New Rules Are Here

👉 Imagine investing millions in development — only to find out your product isn’t approved in Europe!

🚨 AI Companies, Developers & Policy Thinkers – This One’s for You!
The EU AI Act is officially in motion, and it’s time to find out what it means for you.

DataThon 7X7

Cancer treatment? Urban planning? Smarter healthcare? Or maybe a digital assistant on construction sites?

These are just a few of the amazing innovations showcased at the 7×7 event by Eternity-IT IT in collaboration with DatA-IL Innovation community.

How we helped to create A big data and AI-driven research project

A few months ago, DatA-IL Innovation community was asked to help connect MBA students from the Data Science track at the Hebrew University with public sector organizations.
The goal? A big data and AI-driven research project to help these organizations make better data-informed decisions.

Today, it's no longer about how many employees you have – but how many agents you have.

The question of whether a solo founder, a pair of entrepreneurs, or a whole group is better has preoccupied the tech world for years.

DatA-IL Innovation community hosted Foreign Trade Administration - Ministry of Economy & Industry and leading Israeli data and AI startups

The goal: to create connections and new global opportunities, hear about the unique challenges and barriers facing Israeli data and AI startups internationally , and explore potential solutions.

Networking and Innovation event in Jerusalem

During April, we had the pleasure of meeting with you – entrepreneurs from the Jerusalem and Northern regions – at two events held in partnership with AWS, Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem, and the Max Stern Yezreel Valley College.
We were delighted to meet you, share about our community’s activities, and present the latest innovations in the field.

To read about Eemek Yizrael’s event
To read about Jerusalem’s event

Last week, we wrapped up the Generators program—
an AI micro-venture accelerator we ran in collaboration with our amazing partners, Kinneret Innovation Center and Norterra aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs in the field of artificial intelligence.

Last Thursday, we participated in Data TLV, one of the largest and most professional annual conferences in the fields of data and AI.

DatA-IL Innovation community took part in the event.
Talya Vaish, our Ecosystem and Business Development Manager at DatA-IL, gave a talk on cross-sector collaborations in data and AI, and shared insights from our upcoming ecosystem report, which is set to be released later this month.

It was a pleasure meeting you and attending so many excellent talks!
Thank you to the organizers and partners!

Demystifing AI: Investor Panel Discussion

Vision Zero - Data and AI to Reduce Accidents

How can data and AI play a role in Vision Zero – decreasing the amount of traffic accidents. What are some of the challenges and innovative solutions out there.

From Crisis to Recovery - Data and AI as growth catalysts

DatA-Il’s 2024 annual conference dealt with the role data and AI had during the Oct. 7th crisis, the role they are playing in recovery efforts in various fields and the role they will play in planning ans carrying out growth and “build better” efforts

Past, present, future Hackathon

Hackathon led by techcreate in partnership with DatA.IL dedicated to finding solutions to national challenges specifically – resilience, commemoration and recovery

Advocacy Hackathon

Hackathon dedicated to finding technology solutions to advocacy challenges. Lead by Afeka College in partnership with DatA-IL

Seeing it – Data Visualization for advocacy

Creating successful data visualization dos and don’t and how to use data viz for advocacy. With speakers Omer Biber and Nir Smigla for Viz for Iron Swords

Crisis Data – data used by civic initiatives in a crisis event

How did civic initiatives collect, analyze, and share data. What are the challenges these type of organizations face and what insights did they gain. In partnership with Digital Leaders’ community and with speakers from different civic initiatives.

Insights from the masses – how to generate value from the data surrounding us

An event, in partnership with SNPI think tank, focusing on the way data from business sources generates value to the public, and this data’s potential to assist the public sector.