Economic Summit 2025

'The Human Capital in Israeli High-Tech Proved Itself During the War'

The "Battle for Money" panel took place during the 2025 Maariv-Walla conference. Among the topics discussed were import and export challenges and the tourism sector in the aftermath of the war.

"The Battle for Money: The Challenges of the Israeli Economy" panel
 Chevron Managing Director Jeff Ewing: "Contractors initially hesitated to come to Israel."

Chevron Executive stated: "We kept projects in Israel ongoing, even amidst the war."

 Yaron Bloom, CEO of the Diplomat Group

Diplomat Group CEO: 'We are creating competition for local manufacturing giants'

 Dennis Brodetsky, CEO of Blueground Israel

CEO of Blueground Israel: 'We were surprised by the demand for flexible rental apartments'


Mekorot's CEO: "Israel's ability to manage water resources has left the world in awe."

At the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, CEO Amit Lang discussed the difficulties of war: "We worked under fire and made sure the water supply remained intact as usual."

 Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot.

NewMed CEO: 'We Brought National Oil Companies Here'

Yossi Abu, who participated in the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, spoke about granting exploration licenses to a consortium that includes Azerbaijan's national oil company.

 Yossi Abu, CEO of NewMed Energy,

Leumi CEO: "The governor and banking supervisor were cruacial on saving the economy during the war.

Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman addressed the challenges facing Israel's economy during the ongoing war at the 2025 Economic Conference of Ma'ariv and Walla.

CEO Hanan Friedman.

Senior Government and Business Leaders to attend Maariv-Walla Economic Conference

WATCH: The Maariv and Walla 2025 Economic Conference will take place on March 18 at the Carlton Hotel, Tel Aviv. Israel’s economic and political leadership will gather to set the agenda.

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