Czech-Israeli Business Relations: Innovation and Technology as the Engine of National Success

The Institute for Politics and Society, under the auspices of the Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, Karel Havlíček, is organizing a conference titled Czech-Israeli Business Relations: Innovation and Technology as the Engine of National Success, which will take place on December 9, 2024.

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Israel, a small country with limited natural resources, has nevertheless become a global leader in innovation and technology. Through a strong emphasis on creativity, technological advancement, and entrepreneurial courage, Israel has fostered a vibrant start-up ecosystem with global impact and significant international investment. The Israeli experience and achievements can serve as inspiration for the Czech business environment.

Czech companies and entrepreneurs can draw inspiration from Israel’s strategies to support innovation and technological growth. Strengthening cooperation between the Czech Republic and Israel, including joint projects and experience sharing, has the potential to enhance competitiveness and bring new opportunities to Czech industries.

How can the Czech Republic take inspiration from Israel’s economic model? What can Czech businesses and entrepreneurs do to drive innovation and expand into global markets? And how could deeper collaboration with Israel contribute to strengthening the Czech economy?

PROGRAM

09:30 – 10:00 | REGISTRATION

10:00 – 10:15 | OPENING REMARKS

  • Karel Havlíček, Deputy Speaker, Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic
  • Roni Abramson, Deputy Ambassador of the State of Israel

10:15 – 10:45 | BOOK PRESENTATION: THE GENIUS OF ISRAEL & DISCUSSION

  • Saul Singer, Editor and Consultant; Co-author of the book the Genius of Israel

10:45 – 11:00 | VIP TALK

  • Ondřej Bočkay, Executive Director, Czech-Israeli Mutal Chamber of Commerce
  • David Marek, Managing Partner, Venture Capital Fund Tachles VC; Co-founder, Czech-Israeli Technology & Innovation Forum

Moderator: Filip Lukeš, Institute for Politics and Society

11:00 – 12:30 | INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY AS THE ENGINE OF NATIONAL SUCCESS & DISCUSSION

  • Saul Singer, Editor and Consultant; Co-author of the book the Genius of Israel
  • Or Haviv, Partner and Head of Global Innovation, Arieli Capital
  • Jan Michal, Director General, CzechInvest Agency
  • Tomáš Jelínek, Vice-rector for Science and Reserch,, Moravian Business College Olomouc
  • Tomáš Pluhářík, Entrepreneur, Startup Founder, Lecturer

Moderator: Vojtěch Kristen, Journalist, Info.cz

12:30 – 13:00 | BOOK SIGNING WITH SAUL SINGER

  • Saul Singer, Editor and Consultant; Co-author of the book The Genius of Israel

12:30 – 13:00 | LUNCH

The event’s working language is English. The event is by invitation only.

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