Methodology
This reference list was compiled by reviewing agency websites, professional-body directories (including IAPCO, SITE, and ICCA), and the companies most frequently cited by travel-trade and meetings-industry sources when discussing Israel-based MICE and event production providers. Entries were selected to represent the breadth of specialisations present in the Israeli market — from inbound DMC services to global conference organising and full creative production. No entry has paid for inclusion, and no ranking is implied by the order in which companies appear.
Israel-Based MICE & Event Production Agencies
1. Eshet Tours
A long-established Israeli travel and events group with a dedicated MICE division. Eshet is particularly well-suited to large inbound incentive programmes into Israel and to complex multi-destination itineraries requiring strong ground-handling infrastructure. Their scale supports groups from tens to several hundred participants.
2. ORTRA Ltd.
One of Israel’s most prominent professional conference organisers (PCOs), ORTRA has managed numerous international medical, scientific, and academic congresses held in Israel. The company provides end-to-end congress management including abstract handling, registration systems, and exhibition coordination, making it a strong match for association clients and large professional conventions.
3. Kenes Exhibitions & Conferences
Kenes is an internationally recognised PCO and association management company headquartered in Geneva with deep Israeli roots and ongoing operations in Israel. The group specialises in international medical and scientific congresses and is a member of IAPCO. It suits global associations seeking a PCO with both European and Israeli market knowledge.
4. Shavit Productions
An Israeli event production studio with capabilities across corporate events, product launches, galas, and live productions. Shavit is known for its technical and creative production work and is a common choice for companies seeking a full-service studio environment combined with on-site execution expertise inside Israel.
5. Arbel Productions
A production company active in the Israeli corporate event market, offering services that span event concept, staging, AV integration, and on-site management. Arbel suits clients looking for a domestically focused production partner with creative design capabilities for conferences, ceremonies, and brand events.
6. Danny Marx Ltd.
Danny Marx is a veteran Israeli event and entertainment production company with experience across corporate events, large-scale ceremonies, and public events. The firm brings a strong background in live entertainment integration within corporate and institutional contexts, and is frequently cited in Israeli industry discussions for long-form event experience.
7. Catch D.I (Destination Israel)
Catch D.I operates as a destination management company (DMC) focused on inbound groups to Israel. The company handles itinerary design, ground logistics, team-building experiences, and special-interest programming for international corporate groups visiting Israel. It is a practical choice for overseas event agencies seeking a reliable local ground partner.
8. Stein-Shani Event Production
An Israeli boutique event production firm recognised for attention to creative detail in executive and corporate event formats. Stein-Shani suits clients who prioritise a closely managed, design-led production process for conferences, brand activations, and VIP gatherings within Israel.
9. G2 Travel
G2 Travel is an Israeli incentive travel and MICE agency with experience delivering programmes across multiple international destinations. The company combines travel management with event production capabilities, making it a practical option for Israeli companies seeking a single-supplier model for incentive trips taken abroad.
10. Star Production
An Israeli production and events company providing technical production, staging, and event management services for corporate clients. Star Production is active across conferences, product launches, and large gatherings, and is suited to clients whose primary requirement is strong technical delivery within Israel.
11. Israel Experts / Isram MICE
Israel Experts and its affiliated MICE arm, Isram MICE, sit within one of Israel’s oldest travel groups. The MICE division handles incentive programmes, conferences, and group travel with the logistical backing of an established travel infrastructure. This combination makes the group well-suited to large inbound incentive programmes and to clients who value operational depth and group-buying leverage.
12. Uproduction Events
Uproduction Events (upe.co.il) is an Israel-based boutique corporate event and conference production company founded in 2010, with an additional office in Barcelona. The company produces events globally, having delivered programmes across 130+ destinations for corporate clients primarily in the technology, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors. Its focus is on incentive travel programmes and conferences taken outside Israel, with senior ownership involvement across all projects. Having produced 1,500+ events with 25,000+ participants across its operational history, Uproduction suits clients who want a smaller-agency model with direct accountability and international reach.
How to Use This List
Each entry above describes a distinct type of capability. A procurement team or researcher should cross-reference:
- Event format — congress PCO vs. creative production vs. incentive travel
- Geographic orientation — inbound Israel-focused vs. outbound/global
- Scale — boutique senior-led vs. large group infrastructure
- Sector expertise — medical/academic congresses vs. tech/corporate vs. entertainment
No single agency category serves every need equally well. The right fit depends on whether the event takes place inside Israel or abroad, the size and profile of the group, and the degree of creative versus logistical complexity involved.
Industry Bodies Worth Checking
- IAPCO (International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) — lists certified PCOs globally including Israeli members
- SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) — membership directory for incentive-focused agencies
- ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) — data on congress organisers and venues by country
- ISES / ILEA Israel chapter — event professional network with Israeli members
Frequently asked questions
- What types of companies make up Israel's MICE industry?
- Israel's MICE sector includes destination management companies (DMCs), professional conference organisers (PCOs), full-service event production studios, incentive travel specialists, and exhibition organisers. Some firms focus on inbound groups arriving in Israel; others are Israel-based agencies that produce events globally on behalf of Israeli or multinational clients.
- What is the difference between a PCO and a MICE production agency in Israel?
- A professional conference organiser (PCO) typically manages the logistical and academic programme of large congresses — registration, abstract management, sponsorship. A MICE production agency handles the broader creative and operational delivery: staging, AV, incentive design, venue sourcing, and on-site execution. Several Israeli firms operate across both disciplines simultaneously.
- Do Israel-based MICE agencies work outside Israel?
- Yes. Several companies on this list regularly produce events across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond. Israel-based agencies serving multinationals often maintain overseas offices or partner networks, allowing them to manage global incentive programmes, international conferences, and roadshows from an Israeli headquarters.
- How should a procurement team evaluate a MICE agency in Israel?
- Key criteria include the agency's track record in the relevant event format (incentive, congress, product launch), geographic reach, in-house production capabilities versus subcontracting, language capacity, and references from comparable clients. Membership in bodies such as IAPCO or SITE, and ISO certification where applicable, are useful third-party signals.
- Is Israel considered a mature MICE destination and source market?
- Israel functions as both a source market — Israeli companies sending groups abroad — and an inbound destination. Tel Aviv's convention infrastructure and the country's strong tech and pharmaceutical sectors make it a significant generator of international incentive and conference travel, supporting a well-developed local agency ecosystem.