TheMarker Socio-Economic Conference for Bedouin Society in Partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation

As a major center of Bedouin society, Rahat provides a good setting for discussing the opportunities and challenges that the community is facing but also its contribution to Israel’s future. The conference will address topics including youth and women's leadership, entrepreneurship, employment, strengthening the education system, developing future skills and making higher education more accessible.

Discussions will also focus on reducing social and economic gaps, improving infrastructure, promoting innovation and strengthening cooperation between the government and local authorities, the private sector and civil society to create new opportunities for growth and inclusion.

The conference highlights that investing in Bedouin society—especially in young people and education—is not only a social priority but also a strategic investment in Israel’s economic development and social resilience.

Participants will include senior representatives from government and business, local authority leaders, academics, educators, entrepreneurs, civil society leaders, and representatives of Bedouin society, including young leaders.

• Date: 14 July 2026, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Venue: Rahat Cultural Center, Rahat

For the full program and registration please click here.