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ICAR Summit
February 24-25, 2025

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Working TOGETHER to
Accelerate Healing

The ICAR Summit will take place on February 24-25, 2025, at the ZOA House in Tel Aviv.

 

This event will bring together global experts, policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in mental health and trauma resilience.

how is trauma impacting the health, productivity and security of our nation?

Public Health Surveillance: Is Tracking THE IMPACT OF Trauma in Real Time Possible?

What are the models and technologies that will help address challenges at scale?

The Future of Healing -  ARE WE Getting Closer to Personalized CARE IN MENTAL HEALTH?

how can cross-sector and cross-country collaborations be created?

Agenda

We’re thrilled to announce the ICAR Summit 2025, which will take place on February 24-25, 2025, at ZOA House, Tel Aviv. This unique event will bring together thought leaders from academia, government, business, and the NGO sector for an engaging exploration of trauma, resilience, and mental health in today’s world.


All sessions will offer simultaneous translation in English and Hebrew, ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for our diverse audience. Discount codes are available for anyone unable to pay the suggested donation—please contact info@icarcollective.org for support.


Day 1: From Trauma to Recovery – Building a Resilient Society


The first day of the ICAR Summit 2025 focuses on understanding the multifaceted impact of trauma on health, productivity, and security, as well as exploring pathways to long-term resilience.

Sessions will delve into:

  • The ripple effect of personal and collective trauma.

  • Building a trauma-informed society and the role of knowledge in empowering individuals and communities.

  • The biological, familial, and societal dimensions of resilience.

  • Training mental health professionals during times of crisis.

  • Addressing workforce shortages with stratified care models and technology.

  • Inclusive mental health care for vulnerable and diverse populations.


Day 2: Innovating Mental Health – The Future of Healing


The second day highlights technology and innovation as transformative forces in mental health care.

 

Sessions will delve into:

  • Advancing personalized precision medicine through neurotechnology, psychedelics, and innovative therapies.

  • Supporting Soldiers and Reservists - leveraging technology and tailored interventions for mental health on and off the field.

  • The role of philanthropy, impact investment, and strategic partnerships in advancing Mental Health solutions.

  • Public Health Surveillance: Exploring the possibility of real-time trauma tracking to improve care and measure impact.

 

This day will showcase cutting-edge advancements and foster dialogue on how to integrate innovative approaches into mental health care, creating a brighter future for healing.


Join Us! And be part of critical conversations shaping the future of mental health and resilience. 

Speakers and Guests

Alex Frenkl

CEO, Kai.ai

Alona Barnea

Head, Neurotechnology Resilience, Mafaat

Anthony Hassan

Network CEO

Cohen Veterans Network

Ari Strasberg

CEO, The 8400 Network

Ariella Raviv

Board of Directors

Avital Shapira

Arim Roshim

Dan Ariely

Board Member (Male)

ICAR-Collective

Daniel Goldman

Chairperson of the Executive Committee

Dr Maria Blekher

Impact VC Founding Partner - Investing in startups transforming Neuro&Mental Health

Dr Tali Shmueli

Chief Psychiatrist

Dr. Dekel Taliaz

Taliaz and Healthy Mind

Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer

Head of Mental Health Services

Dr. Hila Hadas

CEO,

Dr. Inbal Mozes

CEO,

Dr. Lilach Rachamim

Director of the Post-Trauma Clinic, Cohen-Harris Resilience

Dr. Rony Paz

Dr. Sami Hamdan

Head, Master's Program in Educational Psychology

Efrat Shaprut

CEO

Efrat Stern

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Eran Orr

CEO, XR Health

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Board Member

Gal Nisim Imanuel

Gal Noyman

Partner, LionBird VC

Gila Tulob

General Manager

ICAR-Collective

Gilad Shalmor

Media expert, documentarist and reporter.

Hannan Lis

Board Member (Male)

Hila Segev Stern

Leader in the philanthropy space - donor and staff management, development, and campaigns.

ICAR-Collective

Idan Kleiman

Chairperson

IDF Disabled Veterans Organization

Inbal Dor Kerbel

CEO,

Inbal Yarkoni

Nursing Department, Mental Health Centers Division

Iris Haim

איריס חיים

Izhar Shay

יזהר שי

Lisa Silverman

Development Division Manager

ICAR-Collective

Major Amir Gordon

מפקד יחידת ליב׳׳ה

Maria Blekher

Founding Partner, Serendipity Impact VC

Meira Primes

CMO Advisor

Minister Uriel Buso

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

Moshe Bar Siman Tov

Director-General of the Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

Mr. Eyal Shviki

GM

President’s Residence

Mrs. Michal Herzog

First Lady

Naama Margolis

Board Member (Female)

ICAR-Collective

Nitzan Horowitz

Board Member (Male)

ICAR-Collective

Oded Arbel

Head of the Psychedelic Research and Treatment Center

Ofir Amir

Co-founder, Tribe of Nova Foundation and Nova Massacre survivor

Prof Charles Marmar

Chair of the Department of Psychiatry

Prof David Silbersweig

Director of the Neurosciences Center

Prof Yuval Neria

Director of the Division of PTSD at the New York State Psychiatric Institute

Columbia U - New York State Psychiatric Institute

Prof. Amit Bernstein

Director of the Observing Minds Lab

University of Haifa

Prof. Anat Brunstein Klomek

Dean of Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology

Prof. Dani Horesh

Prof. Danny Brom

Founder

Prof. Eva Gilboa-Schechtman

The Multi-disciplinary Brain Research Center

Bar-Ilan University

Prof. Eyal Fruchter

Medical Division Manager

ICAR-Collective

Prof. Gal Richter -Levin

Prof. Ido Lurie

Adult Clinic Director

Prof. Itamar Grotto

Public Health Physician

Prof. Jonathan Huppert

Director, Laboratory for the Treatment of Mental Health

Prof. Mario Mikulincer

Department of Psychology

Hebrew University

Prof. Nadav Davidowitz

Taub Center

Prof. Nitsa Nacash

PE

Prof. Nurit Yirmiah

Head of the Psychology Department, Former Chief Scientist

Prof. Orly Manor

Chairman of the Board

Prof. Ran Balicer

Chief Innovation Officer & Deputy Director-General

Clalit Health Services

Prof. Shlomo Mandelovitz

CEO

Shalvata Mental Health Center

Prof. Yossi Levi-Belz

Chair of The Lior Tsfaty Center

Prof. Zahava Solomon

Head of the Multidisciplinary Center of Excellence

Reef Peretz

Chairperson and member of the Board of Directors

Reut Ohana

General Manager, Clalit Innovation

Ronen Gellshtein

CEO, Sheatufim

Roy Peled

Government and Community Relations Manager

Talma Cohen, Ph.D.

Board Member (Female)

ICAR-Collective

Taly Levanon

CEO, Israel Trauma Coalition

Thomas Huebl, Ph.D.

Chairperson

Uri Fleishman

Nurses and Nurses’ Union - CEO

Yehuda Ish-Shalom

Head of Trauma Division

IDF Disabled Veterans Organization

Yoav Fischer

Technological Innovation expert

Yonatan Amster

Ministry of Health

Participants