A historic landmark hotel in Jerusalem that has hosted world leaders for decades.
9:30 AM
Tour of the Old City (Optional)
Morning tour for early-arriving delegates.
Lunch at the Hotel (At Leisure)*
Morning tour for early-arriving delegates.
1:00 PM
Opening Session
Formal opening and launch of the 34th International Mayors Conference in Israel.
2:00-3:00 PM
Start-Ups Presentations: MIND + NoTraffic
Israeli entrepreneurs showcase cutting-edge technologies in AI, smart cities, and sustainability.
3:00 PM
Depart to Mobileye
3:30-5:00 PM
Visit to Mobileye
Recognized as a global leader in AI-driven mobility, developing advanced vision and mapping technologies for safer transportation and autonomous driving.
5:30-7:30 PM
Break
Time to relax and prepare for the evening
7:45-9:00 PM
Celebratory Dinner
A festive dinner with diplomats and fellow Mayors at the Grand Hall of the King David Hotel.
Monday, November 17 - Jerusalem
Breakfast at the Hotel (At Leisure)*
8:00 AM
Depart to the President's Residence
8:45-10:30 AM
Meeting with the President of The State of Israel, Mr. Isaac Herzog
Formal reception at the President's Residence with the President.
11:00-1:00 PM
Visit to the Knesset and Meeting with the Speaker
Tour of Israel's Parliament and meeting with the Speaker of the Knesset, Party Leaders, and Members of Knesset.
1:30-4:30 PM
Lunch and Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar
Dialogue on international cooperation, city diplomacy, and AI's role in public governance.
5:00-6:00 PM
Tour of Jerusalem Command Center
Overview of the city's smart infrastructure and AI-based emergency management systems.
6:00-7:00 PM
Reception with Mayor Moshe Lion at Jerusalem City Hall
Discussion regarding Jerusalem's innovation programs and cultural preservation.
7:30-8:30 PM
Dinner
Evening meal with local partners and guests.
9:00 PM
Moonlight Tour (Optional)
A guided cultural walk through Jerusalem's historic landmarks under the night sky
Tuesday, November 18 - Tel Aviv
Breakfast at the Hotel (At Leisure)* and Check-out
9:30 AM
Depart to Yad Vashem
10:00-11:00 AM
Guided Tour at Yad Vashem
An immersive experience at Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Center.
11:00-11:30 AM
Yad Vashem Commemoration Ceremony
Memorial tribute honoring the victims and enduring lessons of the Holocaust.
12:00 PM
Depart to Tel Aviv
12:30-1:30 PM
Lunch at Kiryat Anavim
2:15-5:00 PM
Visit to Check Point
Check Point, a global leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, featuring Unistream presentations on innovation and youth entrepreneurship in Israel’s periphery.
5:30 PM
Check-in at Dan Tel Aviv Hotel
Luxury beachfront historical hotel located in the heart of Tel Aviv.
7:00 PM
Depart from Hotel
7:30-9:00 PM
Dinner at Sarona Market
Dinner at Qumran TLV in the historic Sarona complex, a vibrant center of Tel Aviv’s culinary scene.
Wednesday, November 19 - Tel Aviv & Southern Israel
Breakfast at the Hotel (At Leisure)*
8:30 AM
Depart to Southern Israel
10:30-12:00 PM
Visit to Kibbutz Kfar Aza
A visit to Kfar Aza, one of the communities devastated in the October 7th terrorist attack, where participants will hear stories of resilience, rebuilding, and the enduring spirit of the residents.
12:30-2:30 PM
Lunch and Visit to Sderot Innovation Center; Meeting with Mayor of Sderot
Exploring technological ingenuity in Israel’s southern communities.
5:00 PM
Return to the Hotel
Rest and refresh before the evening program.
7:00 PM
Depart for Dinner
Rest and refresh before the evening program.
7:30 PM
Festive Dinner in the Old City of Jaffa and Night Tour
Dinner in one of Israel's oldest cities followed by a guided heritage tour.
Thursday, November 20 - Tel Aviv
Breakfast at the Hotel (At Leisure)*
8:15 AM
Depart to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
9:00-9:45 AM
Start-Ups Presentations: DARWIN
A centralized platform enabling state, local, and educational institutions to safely adopt, manage, and govern AI tools while ensuring compliance, accountability, and responsible innovation.
9:45-10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony at Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Attend official trade opening at Israel's financial and innovation hub celebrating technological advancement and economic growth.
10:30-11:00 AM
Meeting with Chemi Peres
Dialogue on peace, innovation, and advancing global cooperation through technology with Co-founder and Managing Partner of Pitango Venture Capital, and Chairman of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation.
11:30-12:30 PM
Meeting with Yoav Shoham
Insights on AI's role in the future from renowned AI researcher and entrepreneur, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, and Co-founder of AI21 Labs, a leading AI company developing advanced natural language models and AI-driven writing technologies.
12:30-2:00 PM
Networking Lunch and Start-Ups Presentations: ZENCITY + EXOTIGO
Exploring emerging technologies and collaboration between global cities and Israeli startups.
2:00-2:30 PM
Farewell Event
Final reflections, key takeaways, and next steps for continued cooperation.
2:30 PM
Return to the Hotel for Check-out
End of conference program and farewell to participants.
*Breakfasts and lunches marked "at leisure" at the hotel are covered by the conference organizers.