The Institute for Politics and Society in cooperation with Professor Karel Rais, Member of the Chamber of Deputies Parliament of the Czech Republic and Czech-Israeli Mutual Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 3rd Czech – Israeli University Conference, taking place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10 am at the Czech Parliament.

This year’s edition, titled „Cooperation in Education, Science, and Technology Transfer,“ will focus on strengthening academic and industry partnerships between the two nations. It will be held under the auspices of MP Prof. Ing. Karel Rais, CSc., MBA and Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Doc. Ing. Karel Havlíček, Ph.D., MBA.

The conference brings together leading academics, government representatives, and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in education, science, and technology transfer. Attendees will gain valuable insights into cross-border collaboration and explore opportunities for future partnerships.

Programme:

8:30 – 10:00   | Registration
10:00 – 11:30 | Opening & Introductory Speeches
11:30 – 11:45 | Break
11:45 – 12:45 | First Block: Education
12:45 – 13:30 | Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 | Second Block: Research
14:45 – 15:45 | Third Block: Firms Collaboration


15:45 – 16:30 | Conclusion – Discussion & Summary

Speakers:

  • Karel Havlíček – Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic
  • Anna Azari – Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic
  • Marek Ženíšek – Minister for Science, Research, and Innovation
  • Karel Rais – MP & Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport
  • Representative, Czech-Israeli Mutual Chamber of Commerce
  • Albert Pinhasov – Rector, Ariel University, Israel
  • Vojtěch Petráček – Rector, Czech Technical University in Prague
  • Milena Králíčková – Rector, Charles University
  • Ladislav Janíček – Rector, Brno University of Technology
  • Miroslav Lavička – Rector, University of West Bohemia
  • Yael Catalan – Director of the International Office, Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College

Important Information:

Entry Requirements: To access the Chamber of Deputies, please use the entrance at Sněmovní 1. A valid ID card or passport is required, and all visitors must pass through security screening.

Join us for an inspiring day of knowledge exchange and collaboration as we strengthen academic and technological ties between the Czech Republic and Israel.

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