Yedioth Ahronoth to Host Major National Conference Ahead of Elections

Yedioth Ahronoth Group will convene its flagship conference, "The People of the Nation - Choosing to Influence," on October 12-13. This two-day event, occurring just before critical national elections, will serve as a central meeting point for politicians, decision-makers, and influential figures.

The conference will feature a wide array of prominent speakers, including President Isaac Herzog in a special interview with Yedioth Ahronoth commentator Chen Artzi Soror. Other participants include party leaders, renowned chef Moshik Roth, food blogger Gal Zahavi, photographer Ziv Koren, creator Noam Horovitz, former IDF General Giora Eiland, senior Yedioth Ahronoth analysts Nahum Barnea and Ronen Bergman, Central Elections Committee Director Dean Livneh, Teachers Union Secretary-General Yaffa Ben-David, Federation of Local Authorities Chairman Chaim Bibas, and heads of various national organizations and institutions such as the Higher Education Council, the Israel Medical Association, and the Israel Ports Company.

Discussions will cover a broad spectrum of critical issues facing Israel. The political-security arena will be examined, focusing on Iran, security threats, national strategy, and the day after current challenges. The upcoming elections will be a key topic, with party leaders discussing their platforms and visions for Israel's future. Other sessions will address the future of the education system, culinary trends, Israeli culture through the eyes of artists, personal stories of women injured in war, and the mechanics of elections and democratic processes.

The conference will be hosted by Sharon Kidon and will be broadcast live on the ynet website and app, with extensive coverage in ynet and the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper.