The Czech Republic, with its strong technological and scientific background, and Israel, known for its dynamic start-up scene and advanced technologies, together create an ideal environment for mutual growth and innovation. The Forum also promotes technology transfer and the exchange of expertise, helping both countries to develop their technological and economic potential.

PROGRAM

09:00 – 09:30   REGISTRATION

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09:30 – 09:40   OPENING REMARKS

• Anna Azari, Ambassador, Embassy of Israel in the Czech Republic
• Pavel Smutný, President, Czech-Israeli Mutual Chamber of Commerce
• Jan Macháček, Chairman of the Board, Institute for Politics and Society

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09:40 – 10:00   KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Karel Havlíček, Vice-President, Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic
• Nati Bloch Damti, Senior Director, Israel Innovation Authority

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10:00 – 11:00   START-UP NATION MENTALITY

• Yuval Ben-Itzhak, General Partner, Evolution Equity Partners
• Linda Štucbartová, Founder, Diversio s.r.o.
• Tomáš Jelínek, Executive Board Member, Czech-Israeli Innovation and Partnership Center (MVŠO)
• Pavel Kysilka, Founder; Chairman of the Board, 6D

Moderator: Ondřej Malý, Analyst; Former Deputy of the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade

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11:00 – 12:00   INSPIRATION FOR JOIN PROJECTS 

• Miroslav Žižka, LTG ret.; Managing Director, LPP s.r.o.
• Omer Frank, Marketing and Business Development Director, Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Sagi Mizrahi, Co-Founder; Vice President Business Development, Bagira
• David Marek, Executive Director, Springtide Ventures s.r.o.

Moderator: Ondřej Malý, Analyst, Former Deputy of the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade

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12:00 – 13:00   LUNCH

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13:00 – 14:00  INNOVATIONS AND RESILIENT SOCIETIES

• Nissim Alon, Former President and CEO of Leumit Healthcare Services; Head of Health Management Department, Hadassah Academic College
• Pavel Častulík, Center of Excellence Manager, Dekonta CBRN Ltd
• Nir Koren, Chief Executive Officer; Founder, Buildinn
• Petr Kolouch, Director, Prague Emergency Medical Service

Moderator: Filip Lukeš, Analyst, Institute for Politics and Society

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14:00 – 15:00   STRATEGIC ALLIANCE: GEOPOLITICAL SYNERGY BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC 

• Anna Azari, Ambassador, Embassy of Israel in the Czech Republic
• Tomáš Pojar, National Security Adviser; Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Office of the Government of the Czech Republic
• Daniel Shek, Former Ambassador in France, Embassy of Israel in France
• Jiří Schneider, Former Ambassador in Israel, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Israel