Israel Hosts Security Conference to Shape Next Decade's National Defense Strategy

Channel 14 is set to hold the "Israel Security Conference" on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, focusing on national security challenges following the October conflict. The event, titled "Shaping the Security Concept of the Next Decade: Strength, Innovation, and National Security," will convene government ministers, Knesset members, senior defense officials, and leaders of Israel's top defense industries.

The conference agenda includes discussions on Israel's security posture after the October war, multi-domain warfare, the Iranian threat and its regional proxies, and the future of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). It will also address the role of Israel's defense industries as engines of growth, innovation, and diplomatic influence, alongside the economic impacts of ongoing conflicts and the need for national resilience.

Key topics will cover advanced battlefield technologies such as artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, drones, autonomous defense systems, and other cutting-edge weaponry. The conference will feature one-on-one interviews with Defense Minister Israel Katz and CEOs of major defense companies including Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

The event will be broadcast live on Channel 14 from 11:00 to 14:00, with additional coverage across digital platforms, including YouTube and special programming. Attendees include decision-makers from the security establishment, academia, technology sectors, and media, ensuring broad engagement across Israel's defense and public spheres.

This conference aims to forge a comprehensive security strategy for Israel's next decade, integrating military strength, technological innovation, and economic and diplomatic considerations in response to evolving threats.