Hungarian Senior University Officials to Visit Israel
In mid-June, a group of Hungarian senior university officials (rectors and deans) will visit Israel under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. EDI, as a certified vendor to the Ministry, has planned the visit and will accompany the group while here, as they meet with their counterparts throughout the country.
US Law Firm Wiggin and Dana to Present in Israel
Wiggin and Dana, a US law firm headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut with offices as well in Stamford, Hartford, Greenwich (all in Connecticut) as well as New York and Philadelphia, are sending two of their senior partners to Israel in early July. The purpose of the visit will be to update the local legal community on the topic of “Navigating the complex web of risk posed by the long arm of United States export/technology transfer controls and economic sanctions.” The firm has developed a professional specialty in this area. EDI will handle the planning for the two seminars they will conduct while in the country, one in Herzliya and the other in Tel Aviv.
French Academics Visited Israel
In mid-May, a group of French academics visited Israel under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. EDI, as a certified vendor to the Ministry, planned the visit and accompanied the group while here, as they met with their counterparts throughout the country.
Argentinian University Faculty Visits Israel
Representatives of the University of San Martin in Argentina were in Israel during the week of May 1st to meet with their counterparts in the country. EDI was engaged by the university to organize the group’s schedule and organize meetings during their few days in Israel.
Illinois to Exhibit at WATEC 2015 in Israel
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity has reserved booth space at Israel’s bi-annual international water technology exhibition and conference, scheduled for October 13-15 in Tel Aviv. It is anticipated that at least six Illinois-based companies will exhibit at this event which draws some 40,000 visitors from Israel and the world. EDI engages in trade and investment promotion on behalf of the state throughout the Middle East region.
New Mexico to Bring Business Mission to Israel
New Mexico will be bringing a business mission to Israel in October, to coincide with the WATEC 2015 event. The mission is being organized by the New Mexico Israel Business Exchange in cooperation with the New Mexico Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Association of Commerce & Industry. The Israel Economic Mission in Houston is supporting the mission as well. EDI handles trade and investment promotion on behalf of the state throughout the Middle East region.