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

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
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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