# Defense Tech Week

- Dates: 2 December 2026 to 3 December 2026
- Location: Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Organiser: DefenseTech Week
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

DefenseTech Week is a summit held December 2-3, 2026 at Tel Aviv University that brings together influential minds to explore innovations in defense technologies for global security. The event highlights real-world scenarios and includes exposure to defense startups, networking across the defense ecosystem, and international speaker sessions.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://defensetech-week.com/)
- [Registration](https://defensetech-week.com/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://defensetech-week.com/agenda#content)
- [Call for speakers](https://defensetech-week.com/call-for-startups/) (submissions close 2026-09-01)

## Topics

- Security & Defense

## Speakers

- ISR Avi Eyal, Entrée Capital
- Israel Professor Dame Fiona Murray, MIT School of Management
- GBR Shaun Maguire, Partner, Sequoia Capital, Sequoia Capital
- Dame Fiona Murray, Associate Dean of Innovation, MIT School of Management, MIT School of Management
- Shaun Maguire, Partner, Sequoia Capital, Sequoia Capital
- Francois Chopard, Starburst

## Where to stay

- **Ciname Hotel**: 630 m from the venue, 1 זמנהוף
  - [Hotel website](https://www.atlas.co.il/cinema-hotel-tel-aviv-israel)
- **Center Chic**: 640 m from the venue, 2 זמנהוף
  - [Hotel website](https://www.atlas.co.il/center-hotel-tel-aviv)
- **בקסטייג**: 770 m from the venue
- **Holy Guest**: 880 m from the venue
- **מלון Jacob Samuel**: 890 m from the venue
- **מלון גראנד דבורה**: 920 m from the venue
- **Link**: 990 m from the venue
- **Prima City**: 1.0 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/defense-tech-week/