ICAR Summit
February 24-25, 2025
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:
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The ripple effect of personal and collective trauma.
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Building a trauma-informed society and the role of knowledge in empowering individuals and communities.
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The biological, familial, and societal dimensions of resilience.
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Training mental health professionals during times of crisis.
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Addressing workforce shortages with stratified care models and technology.
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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:
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Advancing personalized precision medicine through neurotechnology, psychedelics, and innovative therapies.
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Supporting Soldiers and Reservists - leveraging technology and tailored interventions for mental health on and off the field.
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The role of philanthropy, impact investment, and strategic partnerships in advancing Mental Health solutions.
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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
Roy Peled
Government and Community Relations Manager
Prof. Danny Brom
Founder
Nitzan Horowitz
Board Member (Male)
ICAR-Collective
Gila Tulob
General Manager
ICAR-Collective
Prof. Eyal Fruchter
Medical Division Manager
ICAR-Collective
Moshe Bar Siman Tov
Director-General of the Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health
Mrs. Michal Herzog
The First Lady of the State of Israel
Daniel Goldman
Chairperson of the Executive Committee
Ronen Gellshtein
CEO
Sheatufim
Yarden Abarbanel
TEVA
Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer
Head of Mental Health Services
Major Amir Gordon
מפקד יחידת ליב׳׳ה
Prof. Nurit Yirmiah
Head of the Psychology Department, Former Chief Scientist
Yael Pumerantz
Startup Nation Central
Gal Nisim Imanuel
Prof. Nitsa Nacash
PE
Alex Frenkl
CEO, Kai.ai
Avraham Abu Ja'far
CEO
Tamar Foundation
Prof. Anat Brunstein Klomek
Dean of Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology
Oded Arbel
Head of the Psychedelic Research and Treatment Center
Talma Cohen, Ph.D.
Board Member (Female)
ICAR-Collective
Hannan Lis
Board Member (Male)
Prof. Gal Richter -Levin
Ariella Raviv
Board of Directors
Orna Alshech
Director
DM Charitable Trust
Efrat Stern
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Avital Shapira
Arim Roshi
Arim Roshi
Efrat Shaprut
CEO
Prof. Shlomo Mandelovitz
CEO
Shalvata Mental Health Center
Prof. Dani Horesh
Prof. Yossi Levi-Belz
Chair of The Lior Tsfaty Center
Inbal Dor Kerbel
CEO,
Reef Refael Peretz
Chairperson and member of the Board of Directors
Prof. Jonathan Huppert
Director, Laboratory for the Treatment of Mental Health
Prof. Itamar Grotto
Public Health Physician
Lisa Silverman
Development Division Manager
ICAR-Collective
Alona Barnea
Head, Neurotechnology Resilience, Mafaat
Prof. Itamar Grotto
Prof. Dan Ariely
Board Member
ICAR-Collective
Dr. Lilach Rachamim
Director of the Post-Trauma Clinic, Cohen-Harris Resilience
Gilad Shalmor
Media expert, documentarist and reporter.
Izhar Shay
יזהר שי
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Board Member
Esther Howard
CEO & Founder
BEZYL
Reut Ohana
General Manager
Clalit Innovation
Gabi Peretz
Head Psychologist
Ministry of Health
Keren Hardan
Enosh
Yonatan Amster
Ministry of Health
Dr Tali Shmueli
Chief Psychiatrist
Eran Orr
CEO, XR Health
Dr. Rony Paz
Ari Strasberg
CEO
The 8400 Network
Prof. Nadav Davidowitz
Taub Center
Dr. Dekel Taliaz
Taliaz and Healthy Mind
Avital Shapira
Arim Roshim
Dr. Gal Noyman Veksler
Iris Haim
איריס חיים
Yehuda Ish-Shalom
Head of Trauma Division
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization
Inbal Yarkoni
Nursing Department, Mental Health Centers Division
Thomas Huebl, Ph.D.
Chairperson
Dr Maria Blekher
Impact VC Founding Partner - Investing in startups transforming Neuro&Mental Health
Gal Noyman
Partner, LionBird VC
Prof. Orly Manor
Chairman of the Board
Prof Charles Marmar
Chair of the Department of Psychiatry
Uri Fleishman
Nurses and Nurses’ Union - CEO
Prof. Amit Bernstein
Director of the Observing Minds Lab
University of Haifa
Prof. Zahava Solomon
Head of the Multidisciplinary Center of Excellence
Dr. Inbal Mozes
CEO,
Dr. Sami Hamdan
Head, Master's Program in Educational Psychology
Prof. Ran Balicer
Chief Innovation Officer & Deputy Director-General
Clalit Health Services
Yoav Fischer
Technological Innovation expert
Prof. Mario Mikulincer
Department of Psychology
Hebrew University
Minister Uriel Buso
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health
Ofir Amir
Co-founder, Tribe of Nova Foundation and Nova Massacre survivor
Naama Margolis
Board Member (Female)
ICAR-Collective
Prof David Silbersweig
Director of the Neurosciences Center
Idan Kleiman
Chairperson
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization
Prof. Eva Gilboa-Schechtman
The Multi-disciplinary Brain Research Center
Bar-Ilan University
Hila Segev Stern
Leader in the philanthropy space - donor and staff management, development, and campaigns.
ICAR-Collective
Taly Levanon
CEO, Israel Trauma Coalition
Mr. Eyal Shviki
GM
President’s Residence
Prof Yuval Neria
Director of the Division of PTSD at the New York State Psychiatric Institute
Columbia U - New York State Psychiatric Institute
Prof. Ido Lurie
Adult Clinic Director
Anthony Hassan
Network CEO
Cohen Veterans Network
Dr. Hila Hadas
CEO,
Meira Primes
CMO Advisor
Participants
Partners and Supporters
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