NASHVILLE–ISRAEL HEALTH SUMMIT
Where Israeli Healthcare Innovation Meets the U.S. Healthcare Market
Building bridges. Advancing innovation. Improving lives.
Presented by the
Friends of the Tennessee–Israel Caucus
Thank you for being part of the 2026 Summit.
We are grateful to the founders, healthcare leaders, speakers, partners, and supporters who helped strengthen the bridge between Nashville and Israel.
Press & Resources
Read the official press release and see coverage of the inaugural Summit.
About the Summit
Bringing two healthcare ecosystems together for a focused day of connection.
Healthcare City USA
- 900+ health companies call Nashville home
- $97B in global revenue generated by Nashville-based health companies
- 17 publicly traded healthcare companies headquartered in Nashville
- Manages more than half of all privately owned U.S. hospital beds
The Startup Nation
- 1,600+ health tech companies — nearly 25% of Israel's entire startup ecosystem
- More NASDAQ-listed companies per capita than any country outside the U.S.
- #1 globally in tech unicorns per capita — 90 active unicorns
- $5.5B+ in digital health venture funding raised over the past decade
The Summit created practical connections between Israeli startups and U.S. healthcare leaders, companies, investors, and partners positioned to help bring promising innovation to market.
Nashville Healthcare Week
The Summit was part of one of Nashville's most active weeks for healthcare innovation.
Visiting startups, investors, executives, and partners gathered across the city for healthcare, entrepreneurship, and investment events during Nashville Healthcare Week.
Israeli Healthcare Startups
Innovative Israeli healthcare startups connected with leaders across the U.S. market.
Why this matters for Israeli startups
Because this is where U.S. healthcare gets built.
Nashville gives founders access to the people who understand how healthcare is actually bought, implemented, operated, reimbursed, scaled, and commercialized in the U.S.
The Summit helped Israeli companies connect with health systems, operators, investors, channel partners, and healthcare executives who can help turn promising technology into real U.S. market traction.
Priority Focus Areas
Participants & Speakers
A thoughtful mix of leaders bridged Israeli innovation with the U.S. market.
Participants joined as speakers and panelists, and contributed through conversation, mentorship, introductions, sponsorship, or strategic participation.
Industry Participants
- Health system executives
- Healthcare company leaders
- Channel partners and commercialization experts
- Investors and venture partners
Discussion Topics
- Entering the U.S. healthcare market
- Selling to health systems and healthcare enterprises
- Building commercial partnerships
- Raising capital for healthcare
Program Highlights
A focused, high-value gathering built around meaningful conversations.
Israeli startup showcase presentations
Speaker sessions and panel discussions
Curated introductions
Structured networking
Conversations with U.S. healthcare leaders, investors, and channel partners
Opportunities to connect during Nashville Healthcare Week
Sponsors, Partners & Supporters
Made possible by organizations committed to building meaningful bridges for better healthcare.
The Maria & Bernard A.
Pargh Family Foundation
Organized by Volunteers. Driven by Purpose.
The Nashville-Israel Health Summit is presented by the Friends of the Tennessee-Israel Caucus, a nonpartisan organization of Tennessee leaders dedicated to strengthening the Tennessee–Israel partnership across business, healthcare, innovation, and culture.