Entertainment

KNS – International Keynote Speakers Agency

KNS (short for Keynote Speakers) is an international Agency that specialises in bringing international lecturers, hosts, and experts in various fields to conferences, conventions, and content events in Israel. The company, which operates from its headquarters in Tel Aviv, is in close contact with the largest and leading speaking and talent agencies in the world and produces unique content events in various fields.

Our Services

KNS serves as a one stop shop for companies and organisations that wish to integrate international speakers and experts in their events and campaigns and provides them with a full service package that includes:

  • Curating – holding content meetings with the client, cracking the event brief and building a list of speakers suitable and customised for the client/event (Custom Made)
  • Booking – Closing the talents (Booking) – closing the international speakers scheduled for the event under direct agreements with the talents and/or with the agencies
  • Hosting – Organising all hospitality services and personal care for speakers: work permits, booking flights, airport VIP services, local transport, hotels, security, catering, backstage management, leisure & tourism tours, etc.

KNS divisions

  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Wellness & health
  • Psychology & relationships
  • Sustainability and environment
  • Finance, business, and economics
  • Politics
  • Beauty
  • Culinary
  • High-tech & AI
  • Design, culture, and art

KNS – who are we?

Marilyn Ambach – event planner, concert producer and hospitality expert. Graduated with honours at Antwerp University with a Masters’ degree in Communication & Philosophy. Marilyn moved to Tel Aviv in 2007 and has been working with A list artists ever since: from Leonard Cohen, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Guns ‘n Roses, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, Bon Jovi, Elton John, Maroon5, Rihanna, international DJ’s, actors, models, influencers  etc.

Oren Naim – entrepreneur, content & creative expert, and specialist in communication and digital media. Graduated from the Film and Television Department of Tel Aviv University. In the past, Oren served as the creative-digital director of Network 13, as the head of the digital division of the Moto Mass Communication group of magazines, and as a co-founder of a number of Israeli and international companies and ventures, including: the online magazine “Vitrina” for culture and leisure, the social network for Israelis abroad Toosoo, the onlinemagazine platform Allmag, the production company Koma 2 and the youth project “Tachles”.

Our team of showbiz industry experts are bridging talents and unforgettable Experiences

At our core, we are a dynamic team of professionals hailing from diverse fields within the showbiz industry. From politics to speakers, authors to culinaria, our collective expertise covers a broad spectrum of talent and entertainment. We take immense pride in our excellent personal and direct relationships with talents worldwide, enabling us to curate unparalleled experiences for our clients.

With years of experience under our belts, we have honed our skills and developed an extensive network, allowing us to connect with top-tier artists, influencers, and luminaries.

Our passion and commitment to excellence fuel our drive to go above and beyond for our clients. We take the time to understand their vision, needs, and aspirations, tailoring our services to suit each individual requirement. It is this personalized approach that has earned us the trust and respect of both talents and clients alike.. Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills to the table, ensuring that we handle every aspect of the job with precision and flair. Whether it’s arranging show-stopping concerts, organizing thought-provoking speaker events, coordinating book launches for celebrated authors, or curating culinary experiences that tantalise the senses, we excel in delivering unforgettable moments.

In an industry where success hinges on making the right connections, our team’s extensive network plays a pivotal role. Through years of dedication, we have fostered direct relationships with talents, managers, agents, and representatives, enabling us to navigate the showbiz landscape with ease. These connections empower us to secure exceptional opportunities for our talents and ensure seamless collaborations. Our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we are thrilled to continue supporting talents as they shine brightly on the global stage.

General · History · Lifestyle · Tel Aviv

Lady Godiva in Tel Aviv

Thank you Theodor Herzl for having created Israel in Israel. Did you know that here we have 300 days of blue skies a year?  It’s fall and we reach the 30°. Yes, that is a big deal for a Belgian. And no, I’m not only here for the good weather. What is it that makes this country so special? Why do people leave behind their good lives in far away countries to start over here? It’s loud, it’s chaotic; life can be rough and tough. Welcome to the jungle?  It’ll take more than this post to explain the phenomenon and many have tried. Books have been written about the success story of this tiny little country, like this one: Start-up NationThe book addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel – a country only 60+ years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources—produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada, and the UK? How is it that Israel has, per person, attracted over twice as much venture capital investment as the US and thirty times more than Europe?

In Israel there are about 7 million inhabitants of which 76% are Jews, 16% Muslims and about 2% Christians, Druze and other religions. Tel Aviv has around 400,000 residents of which half are under the age of 35. How does such a young country create its identity?  I can only share with you my perspective. Who are we and who do we want to be? We Wonder, We Wander. Tel Aviv has European and American influences yet is it is Middle-Eastern and Meditteranean. The population consists of immigrants from all over. Ashkenazis, Sefardim, so many roots and cultures mixing in. On a sociological level, many try to define that Israeliness. What is typical Israeli? What does “Rak be’Israel” (only in Israel) really mean? By locals is it mostly used for the bad side; I’m all about balancing it up.

Why is it so difficult to just stand in line here? Because we are ‘The Chosen People’? Why do cars need to honk all the time? What’s with the Chutzpe? Israel. The only country with Katiushes coming from Lebanon, Scuds from Irak, bombshells from Syria, Suicide bombers from Gaza but a bedroom apartment in a dump building is more expensive than in Paris, London or NYC. The only country in which we can build computer programs to fly drones and high technology, but to get a technician for the tv we wait a week and he might show up between 11 and 6. Israel Post. Packages I send/receive in the mail hardly ever arrive. Fed Ex Israel does not deliver packages at all. Making aliyah, going to the bank, dealing with bureaucracy definitely confirm the ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ slogan. And why don’t cars let ambulances pass? Some men go to the beach in their underwear; wtf? Politeness, aesthetics, style, finishing are just not always priorities here (yet?).  My daily encounter of having to explain to Israelis I’m not French but Belgian. Why give me an english menu while I just spoke Hebrew with the waitress? Maybe I will always be considered a foreigner here. And in my country of origin. Everywhere. But all by all: I’m in love with Tel Aviv and I do feel at home here!

I used to have a little radio item called Lady be Tel Aviv in a show by two journalist friends Attila Somfalvi and Raz Shechnik on 102fm in which we would discuss these ‘Rak Be’Israel’ items. Every week I’d share some experiences like the above . We’d talk about semantics (and how there is no right translation for certain words like stam, titchadesh, bekarov etslech, baktana) or the advantages of dating an ‘olah chadasha’ (no fighting for family diners) with an accent (quite impossible to have a serious fight). Listen to the Purim item (08-03-2011) or live in the studio (25-03-2011).  

“Fragments of Tel Aviv” photos by our special guest photographer Kara Bieber from London. Backed by the Anglo Israel Association, Kara is in Tel Aviv undertaking a major photographic project highlighting the very best of creative talents in the country. Aimed at showcasing Israel’s image as a hub of creativity and innovation, the completed body of work will form an exhibition and possibly an accompanying book which will be launched in London in 2013 . Visit Kara’s website – Facebook page