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AgFood2025
The Annual Conference by MAF

Sustainability | Innovation | Leadership

* The conference is supported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection

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AgFood 2025 – The Annual
Conference of the Modern Agriculture Foundation
Sustainability | Innovation | Leadership

AgFood2025 Conference Summary

AgFood2025, the Annual Conference of the Modern Agriculture Foundation, was an unforgettable event.
In partnership with the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, and in collaboration with venture capitalists, startups, researchers, and government leaders, we gathered to envision and shape a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable food system.
From the first handshakes over light refreshments to the final applause at the awards ceremony, AgFood2025 exemplified the sense of community, purpose, and momentum we have collectively built.
We were captivated by the Startups Panel, which discussed innovative solutions for a sustainable food system. Leading startups presented breakthroughs in alternative proteins, cultivated food technologies, and circular economy principles.
Experts shared their insights on Global Food Security in a TED Talk-style format, addressing ESG integration, Foodtech as a growth catalyst, and innovative models for creating lasting impact.
Finally, we were joined by key industry figures who provided valuable perspectives on building a resilient and inclusive Foodtech Ecosystem, focusing on investment trends, gender equality in economic growth, and the financial viability of Foodtech.

* The conference is supported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection

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Recordings

Full Recordings of AgFood2025 Speakers

Prof. Ofra Benny
Levana Shifman
Startup and Business Development Panel: Circular Economy and Innovation in Times of Crisis
Ronit Eshel
Prof. Ofir Benjamin
Juliet Stein
Keren-Or Rosner
Yair Avidan
Ilanit Kabessa
Miki Haimovich
Michal Ansky
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Gratitudes:

Sincere gratitude to all who contributed to the success of AgFood2025:


To our partners – The Ministry of Environmental Protection, Reinhold Cohn Group, Juliet Stein, Tnuva, Tivall, Tel Hai Academic College, AgriFoodTech Valley, MIGAL, Noga Plus, The Kitchen, Morrison Foerster, and SRI – for your trust and support.


To our hosts at the Faculty of Agriculture, particularly Dr. Keren Kles, Prof. Zvi Hayouka, and the entire faculty team – for your valuable partnership.

To our esteemed speakers – Juliet Stein, Miki Haimovich, Yair Avidan, Prof. Ofra Benny, Keren-Or Rosner, Ilanit Kabessa, Nurit Ben, Yonatan Golan, Ifat Peled Dinstag, Dr. Dorit Rozner, Dana Marom, Dr. Lior Levy, Dr. Meital Nuriel Ohayon, Prof. Nurit Argov-Argaman, Michal Ansky, Prof. Ofir Benjamin, and Ronit Eshel – for your insightful contributions.



This event was not just a conference, but a celebration of our shared commitment to a sustainable, resilient food system.

Meet the Speakers

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Ilanit Kabessa

Managing Partner

Urika Partners

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Yair Avidan

Chair of the Advisory Committee –

Arison Center for ESG

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Miki Haimovich

Former MK and News Anchor

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Michal Ansky

Culinary Visionary, Media Personality & Food Innovation Advocate

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Keren-Or Rosner

Founder & CEO of

Ray of Impact

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Dr. Meital Nuriel Ohayon

VP R&D

ProFuse Technology

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Juliet Stein

Vice President of

WD Biotech

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Nurit Ben

PeakBridge

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Prof. Ofir Benjamin

Researcher and senior lecturer,

Tel Hai College

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Prof. Ofra Benny

Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, HUJ

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Dana Marom

Co founder & CTO

Day 8

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Yonatan Golan

Co-founder & CEO

Brevel

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Shirley Azar

Gender Equality Advisor

MAF

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Ronit Eshel

Senior Director

Israel Innovation Authority

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Levana Shifman

CEO

MAF - Modern Agriculture Foundation

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Dr. Lior Levy

VP of Value creation

Migal

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Prof. Nurit Argov-Argaman

Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, HUJ

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Ifat Peled Dinstag

Co founder & CEO

LiVA Bio

2025 LWF Awards

Leading Women in Foodtech Awards;

Elevator Pitches by the Winners 2025

The highlight of the conference – we celebrated the outstanding winners of the 2025 Leading Women in Foodtech Awards, recognizing bold leadership and visionary impact. Congratulations to the winners:

  • Dana Marom, Co-founder & CTO, Day 8
    Promise of the Year

  • Liron Cohen Yanay, CEO, AgriPass
    Promoting the Ecosystem

  • Shelly Lotan, Co-founder & CEO, Medium Well
    Meeting the Consumers

  • Michal Beressi Golomb, CEO, Celleste-bio
    Investment and Financial Growth

  • Sruthi Sadanand, Founder, Altruistic Innovations
    Global Inspiration

  • Suzannah Gerber, Executive Director, AMPS
    Global Inspiration

Their achievements are driving progress not just in Foodtech, but in how we understand innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity.

Michal Beressi Golomb (Presented by Bosmat Sade)
Dana Marom and (Presented by: Tamar Morag-Sela)
Suzannah Gerber, PhD.
Liron Cohen Yanay (Presented by Brian P. Sylvester)
Dr. Dorit Rozner
Shelly Lotan, Adv. (Presented by: Dr. Orly Savion)

>> Tuesday | May 20, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

>> The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Rehovot

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See you next year!​
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Conference Partners

Platinum Partners

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Gold Partners

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Silver Partners

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