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
THE SUMMIT BEGINS IN
September 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM Central Time
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 is designed to create practical connections between Israeli startups and the U.S. healthcare leaders, companies, investors, and partners who can help bring promising innovation to market.
Nashville Health Innovation Week
One of Nashville's most active weeks for healthcare innovation.
Visiting startups, investors, executives, and partners can engage with a broader set of events across the city.
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A gathering of healthcare leaders, executives, and innovators focused on the future of healthcare.
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Learn more →Calling Israeli Healthcare Startups
We're seeking innovative Israeli healthcare startups ready to engage 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.
This Summit is designed to help 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
Attend or Speak
A thoughtful mix of leaders bridging Israeli innovation with the U.S. market.
Some participants join as speakers or panelists. Others contribute 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
What to Expect
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 Health Innovation Week
The full agenda, speaker lineup, and participating companies will be announced as the program develops.
Sponsors, Partners & Supporters
Made possible by organizations committed to building meaningful bridges for better healthcare.
Interested in supporting the Summit?
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations interested in supporting startup participation, programming, networking, and the broader Nashville–Israel healthcare innovation corridor.
Contact Us About SponsorshipOrganized 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.