What's New at EDI - May 2017

What’s New at EDI – May 2017

April 30, 2017
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Ontario to Exhibit at MIXii Biomed Israel in May

Ontario will bring a trade delegation to Israel in May to exhibit in the province’s pavilion at MIXii Biomed Israel 2017, the country’s premier international annual life science conference and exhibition.  The event will be held at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv.  EDI represents the trade and investment interests of the province in Israel.

Invest Hong Kong Assistant Director General to Visit Israel in May

Invest Hong Kong’s Associate Director General Charles Ng will visit Israel in mid-May to assist in promoting Hong Kong as an investment destination for Israeli companies seeking a foothold in Asia.  During his visit he will meet with prospects interested in the region.  EDI represents the investment interests of InvestHK in Israel.

Illinois to Participate in Israel’s ISDEF 2017 Defense Show

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has taken booth space at the ISDEF show in Tel Aviv in June.  At present four defense suppliers based there will be exhibiting at the event scheduled for the Tel Aviv Convention & Exhibition Center.   EDI represents the trade and investment interests of the state throughout the region.

Wallonia to Sponsor Investment Luncheon in Tel Aviv

The Wallonia region of Belgium will sponsor an investment luncheon in Tel Aviv in June at the residence of the Belgian ambassador to Israel.  The event is for Israeli companies thinking about locating a facility in Europe and interested in hearing more about this particular area of southeast Belgium.  EDI has been engaged to plan, administer and recruit for the event.

Virginia to Participate in Israel’s ISDEF 2017 Defense Show

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership has taken booth space at the ISDEF show in Tel Aviv in June.  At present six defense suppliers based there will be exhibiting at the event scheduled for the Tel Aviv Convention & Exhibition Center.   EDI represents the trade interest of the state in Turkey, Israel and Jordan.

EDI Participates in Annual Meeting of Ontario Overseas Reps

In mid-April EDI was represented at Ontario’s first ever meeting of their overseas trade representatives held in Toronto, with additional visits to Ottawa and Waterloo.  The gathering provided an opportunity to the reps to meet with Canadian companies and discuss export opportunities for those companies in each region.  Trade Consultant Sireen Smoom participated in the event on behalf of EDI.  EDI represents the trade, investment and innovation interests of the Province of Ontario in Israel.