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World Summit – 2023

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The most influential event in the field of
counter-terrorism today

Lectures. Simulations. Workshops. Networking.

130+
Expert Speakers
15+
Expert Panels
40+
Keynote Addresses
500+
Attendees
The ICT’s World Summit on Counter-Terrorism is the largest and one of the most influential events in the field of counter-terrorism today. The conference is a vital opportunity for high-profile experts from a diverse set of disciplines to establish professional relationships and serves as a platform for the formation of international cooperation. Over 1,400 top decision-makers, defense, intelligence, and police officials, prominent academic scholars, and security industry leaders from over 65 countries take part in the world summit on counter-terrorism.​
*Representatives of the press and media are kindly requested to register with the Reichman University External Relations Office at [email protected]
*As the World Summit has reached participant capacity, registration for the 2023 World Summit on Counter-Terrorism is now CLOSED. We hope you will be able to join us for next year’s World Summit!
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Prof. Uriel Reichman

Founding President & Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Reichman University, Israel

Prof. Rafi Melnick

President, Reichman University, Israel

Mr. Jonathan Davis

Vice President for External Relations & Head of the Raphael Recanati International School (RRIS), Reichman…

The Honorable Moshe Fadlon

Mayor of Herzliya, Israel

Prof. Boaz Ganor

Founder & Executive Director, ICT; Ronald Lauder Chair for Counter- Terrorism, Lauder School of Government,…

Col. (Ret.) Miri Eisin

Incoming Managing Director, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University, Israel

Mr. David Barnea

Director of the Mossad, Israel

Assistant Commissioner Krissy Barrett

Assistant Commissioner Krissy Barrett, Assistant Commissioner for Counter-Terrorism and Special Investigations, Australian Federal Police, Australia

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Professor Isaac Ben-Israel

Founder and Head, Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security, Tel Aviv University, Israel

MK Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Gadi Eizenkot

Member of the Knesset (National Unity) & Former IDF Chief of Staff, Israel

The Honorable Yoav Galant

Minister of Defense, Israel

MK Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Benjamin Gantz

MK (Nation Unity) and Former Minister of Defense & Chief of the IDF General Staff,…

ASG/ED Natalia Gherman

ASG/ED Natalia Gherman, Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED),…

Mr. Tzachi Hanegbi

National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister, and Head of the National Security Council, Israel

Mr. Brian Jenkins

Senior Advisor to the President, RAND Corporation, USA

Dr. Christian Klos

Director General for Public Security, Ministry of Interior, Germany

EAD Larissa Knapp

Executive Assistant Director, National Security, FBI, USA

President Olaf Lindner

President, Federal Police Special Operations Command 11, Germany

Col. Sean Morrow

Director, Combating Terrorism Center (CTC), US Military Academy, West Point, USA

Mr. Manuel Navarrete

Director, Intelligence Center against Terrorism and Organized Crime, Ministry of Interior, Spain

Captain Frank Schlereth

Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché, US Embassy to Israel

Prof. Alex Schmid

Director, Terrorism Research Initiative (TRI) & Research Fellow at the International Centre for Counter Terrorism…

LTC Aaron Schwengler

US Army War College Fellow, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University, Israel

Ms. Anna Sjöberg

Director, European Counter Terrorism Centre, Europol

DAC Laurence Taylor

Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Metropolitan Police, UK

Mr. David Tessler

Director, Dangerous Organizations and Individuals Policy Team, Meta, USA

Mr. Yigal Unna

Former Director General, National Cyber Directorate & Fellow, ICT, Reichman University, Israel

Mr. Tor Wennesland

Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, United Nations

Mr. Christopher A. Wray

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), USA

Ms. Isabelle Arnson

Senior Policy Analyst and Lead for Tech Against Terrorism Europe, Tech Against Terrorism, UK

Dr. Eitan Azani

Director of Research, ICT, Reichman University, Israel

The Honorable Omer Bar Lev

Former Minister of Public Security, and Former Commander of Sayeret Matkal, IDF, Israel

Dr. Michael Barak

Senior Researcher, ICT, Reichman University, Israel

Mr. Shalom Ben Hanan

Fellow, ICT & Former Senior Official, Israel Security Agency (ISA), Israel

Mr. Ilan Berman

Senior Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council, USA

Mr. Yonah Jeremy Bob

Senior Military and Intelligence Analyst, The Jerusalem Post, and Author, “Target Tehran”, Israel

Mr. Iulian Chifu

President, Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning & Former Advisor to the Prime Minister,…

Mr. Daniel Cohen

Research Fellow, ICT, Reichman University, Israel

Prof. Irwin Cotler

Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Canada

Ms. Olga Deutsch

Vice-President, NGO Monitor, Israel

Mr. Graham Ellis

Delivery Lead, National CT Exercise Team, Homeland Security Group, Home Office, UK

Rear Admiral (Res.) Yuval Eylon

Former Head of Naval Intelligence & Researcher, INSS, Israel

Dr. Sarah-Masha Fainberg

Senior Researcher and Head of the Great Powers Research Program, Aspire Center for Air and…

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Aharon Ze’evi Farkash

Former Head, Military Intelligence Directorate, Israel Defense Forces, Israel

MP Theo Francken

President of the Belgian Delegation, NATO Parliamentary Assembly & Former State Secretary for Migration, Belgium

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilead

Executive Director, Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS), and Chairman, Herzliya Conference Series, Reichman University, Israel

Mr. Steven Gillen

Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Department of State, USA

Dr. Beatrice Gorawantschy

Director, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), Israel

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gershon Hacohen

Former Commander, Northern Corps, Israel Defense Forces, Israel

Mr. Andy Harding

Strategic Manager for Less Lethal Weapons and Counter Drones, National Police Chiefs’ Council, UK

Ms. Ayesha Hashem

Head of Public Policy for Afghanistan and Nepal, Meta

Adv. Deborah Housen-Couriel

Chief Legal Officer and VP Regulation, Konfidas Ltd., and Fellow at ICT, Reichman University, Israel

Dr. Amira Jadoon

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Clemson University, USA

Dr. Avi Jager

Research Fellow, ICT, Reichman University, and Intelligence Threat Department Manager, ActiveFence, Israel

Dr. Ely Karmon

Senior Researcher, ICT, Reichman University, Israel

Prof. Christian Kaunert

Professor of International Security, Dublin City University, Ireland, and Professor of Policing and Security, University…

Dr. Ariel Koch

Research Fellow, ICT and Adjunct Lecturer, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, Reichman University,…

Mr. Jonah Leff

Director of Operations, Conflict Armament Research (CAR), UK

Mr. Nitzan Levi

Fellow, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University, Israel

Dr. Christina Schori Liang

Head of Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Switzerland

Dr. Dina Lisnyansky

Adjunct Lecturer, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, Reichman University, Israel

MEP Antonio López-Istúriz White

Chair of the Delegation to Israel and Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, European…

Col. (Res.) Lior Lotan

Senior Researcher and Former Executive Director, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University, Former Prime…

Ms. Sigalit Maor-Hirsh

Fellow, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University, Israel

Dr. Vera Mironova

Associate Fellow, Davis Center, Harvard University, USA

Mr. Denis Monette

Deputy Undersheriff for Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security, Nassau Country, New York & Professor in…

Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Executive Director, European Leadership Network (ELNET), Israel

Mr. Felix Neumann

Policy Advisor for Counter-Terrorism, Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), Germany

Mr. Oz Noy

Fellow, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University, Israel

Adv. Ilit Ostrovitch-Levi

Director General, Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority, Israel

Dr. Emanuele Ottolenghi

Senior Fellow, Foundation for the Defense of Democracy (FDD), USA

Mr. Alexander Pack

Researcher and Lecturer, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), Reichman University, Israel

Prof. Ami Pedahzur

Chaikin Chair for Geo-Strategy, University of Haifa, Israel

Ambassador Mark Regev

Chair, Abba Eban Institute for International Diplomacy, Reichman University, Israel

Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak

Senior Researcher, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) & Assistant Professor, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy…

MP Darya Safai

Member of the Defense Committee and Committee on Foreign Affairs, Chamber of Representatives, Belgium

Ambassador Steffen Seibert

Ambassador of Germany to Israel

Mr. Daniel Shadmy

Spokesperson, European Leadership Network (ELNET), Israel

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Eduard Simion

Senior Associate Expert, New Strategy Center & Former Director of NATO HUMINT Center of Excellence,…

Prof. Gerald Steinberg

Founder and President, NGO Monitor, Israel

Dr. Guido W. Steinberg

Senior Associate, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, SWP), Germany

Ms. Ksenia Svetlova

Fellow, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism ICT, Reichman University and Former Member of Parliament, Israel

Dr. Lorenzo Vidino

Director, Program on Extremism, George Washington University (GWU), USA

Prof. Abraham Wagner

Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs & a Senior Research Scholar, Saltzman Institute for…

Prof. Gabriel Weimann

Senior Researcher, International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) & Full Professor at the Lauder School of…

Dr. Craig Whiteside

Associate Professor, U.S. Naval War College, USA

Dr. Dana Wolf

Senior Researcher, ICT & Lecturer, Lauder School of Government, Reichman University, Israel

Ms. Jennifer Woodard

Co-Founder & CEO, INSIKT Intelligence, Spain

Prof. Moran Yarchi

Senior Researcher, ICT and Head of the Digital Influence & Perceptions Specialization, Sammy Ofer School…

Lt. Gen. (Res.) Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon

Former Minister of Defense and IDF Chief of Staff, Israel

Ambassador Joshua L. Zarka

Deputy Director General for Strategic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel

MORE SPEAKERS COMING SOON!

World Summit participants are individually responsible for organizing their accommodations for the event.

Each year, the ICT team attempts to negotiate special discounted rates for World Summit participants. Such discounts will be listed on this page if they become available. All accommodations and any associated discounts on this page are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Herods Herzliya

Herods Herzliya is located at the Herzliya Marina, approximately 12 minutes by car from Reichman University. Herods Herzliya has generously offered a special discounted rate for any World Summit attendees reserving dates between 08-15 September 2023.

Please make all reservations with Herods Herzliya by entering their website, selecting the Herods Herzliya hotel, and using the promocode: ReichmanUN.

For any questions about the reservation or the process, please be in touch with Herods Herzliya directly.

Approximate Cost Per Night

Deluxe Garden View Room: €180.31 – not including VAT

Hotel Website
NYX Herzliya

NYX Herzliya

NYX Herzliya is located just east of the Herzliya Marina, approximately 11 minutes by car from Reichman University. NYX has generously offered a special discounted rate for any World Summit attendees reserving dates between 08 – 15 September 2023.

Please make all reservations with NYX Herzliya directly through their site using the promocode: ReichmanUN

Approximate Cost Per Night

Deluxe Room: €160.55 – not including VAT

Hotel Website

Publica Isrotel

Publica Isrotel is located at 9 Abba Eban Boulevard, approximately 13 minutes by car from Reichman University. Publica Isrotel has generously offered a special discounted rate for any World Summit attendees reserving dates between 10-12 September 2023.

Please make all reservations with Publica Isrotel by completing their form (to the best of your ability) below. After downloading and completing the form, please send it via email to [email protected]

For any questions about the reservation or the process, please be in touch with Publica Isrotel directly at [email protected]

Cost Per Night

Double, with Breakfast: ₪995 NIS – not including VAT

Single, with Breakfast: ₪915 NIS – not including VAT

Reservation Form
Publica Isrotel
Dan Accadia Herzliya

Dan Accadia

The Dan Accadia Herzliya is located north of the Herzliya Marina, approximately 14 minutes by car from Reichman University. The Dan Accadia Herzliya has generously offered a special discounted rate for any World Summit attendees.

Please make all reservations with the Dan Accadia directly through their website using the promocode: reichman-univ

Approximate Cost Per Night

Herzliya Room – Single occupancy: ₪900 NIS – not including VAT

Deluxe Sea View – Single occupancy:₪1,110 NIS – not including VAT

Hotel Website

Daniel Herzliya Hotel

The Daniel Herzliya Hotel is located just north of the Herzliya Marina, approximately 15 minutes by car from Reichman University. The Daniel Herzliya Hotel has generously offered a special discounted rate for any World Summit attendees who utilize their special registration link.

Please make all reservations with the Daniel Herzliya Hotel directly through their site via the link below. All discounts are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Discount Link

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We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone whose generosity has made the 22nd annual ICT World Summit possible.