(Rebecca Stadlen Amir/Israel21c) The first-ever Forbes Under 30 Summit Global will take place May 6-9 in Israel, Forbes has announced. The summit will bring together roughly 800 of the most successful young entrepreneurs from its 30 Under 30 lists around the world, representing 35 countries.
“This summit represents a true crossroads, a meeting of people who will help run every field in every country for the next half-century,” said Randall Lane, editor of Forbes.
The first Israeli 30 Under 30 list was compiled by Forbes in 2016.
The four days of programming will include panels, performances, product demos and keynotes designed to highlight the culture of Israel. Highlights from the itinerary include ringing the opening bell at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, a food and bar crawl in Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, a music festival, a service day in Jerusalem and a beach party in Tel Aviv featuring dishes from Jewish and Arab chefs.