Science, Technology & Security Dialogues
Science, Technology and Security Conferences
Since 2002 we have brought together researchers, decision makers and industry leaders to discuss the interfaces of science, technology and Israel's security.
For years the series ran as five to six conferences a year, each a full day of discussion with about 500 participants. The conferences examined space, nuclear affairs, intelligence, robotics and artificial intelligence, alongside their strategic, legal, economic and social implications.
Already at the opening conference in November 2002, Minister Shimon Peres addressed the place of science in security policy, and then Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Moshe Ya'alon spoke on the technological component of IDF force buildup. At the "Future Technologies" conference in April 2003, former Prime Minister Ehud Barak lectured on the technological future and its effect on Israel's security, alongside discussions of lasers, multi-robot systems, nanotechnology and brain research.
In December 2005 a conference was devoted to robots and unmanned systems, covering unmanned ground and naval vehicles, swarms, human-robot cooperation and neural interfaces, alongside the effect of robotics on the future battlefield.
In March 2016 the workshop held its 100th conference, on artificial intelligence, with discussions of deep learning, brain-computer interfaces and curious robots. Prof. Sarit Kraus of the Department of Computer Science at Bar-Ilan University presented intelligent systems to support joint human-robot teams.
In April 2024 the Conference on the Methodology of Intelligence Assessment addressed intelligence assessment failures in the Yom Kippur War and on 7 October 2023, and ways to improve the method and logic of assessment. The discussions examined intelligence conceptions, dealing with uncertainty, critique in the assessment process, and relations between intelligence and the political echelon.
At the air defense conference in May 2024, participants examined the development of active defense and its place in the security concept. Inbal Kreiss, Director of Innovation in the Missiles and Space Systems Division at Israel Aerospace Industries, addressed international cooperation as strategy.
Further conferences and events
Alongside the series, international conferences, researcher meetings and roundtables also take place. At the 13th Ilan Ramon International Space Conference in January 2018, speakers included Prof. Johann-Dietrich Woerner, then Director General of the European Space Agency, and Charles Bolden, former NASA Administrator.
At the AI and cyber researchers conference in September 2019, Eyal Waldman, then President and CEO of Mellanox, gave remarks.
Further activity addresses the effect of technology on society and on state institutions: from the "Cyber, Politics and Elections" conference in January 2017, which examined influence operations, sovereignty and democracy in the digital age, to the "Influence as a Defensive Tool" roundtable in April 2026, on harnessing artificial intelligence, network monitoring and strategic communication in the fight against antisemitism.
For Cyber Week and AI Week see Cyber Week and AI Week.
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2002 (2 conferences)
26 Nov 200211 speakersOpening Conference: History, Policy and Challenges
Gathering and Light Refreshments
Break
Opening and Greetings
Prof. Zvi Ben-Zvi, — Chair
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Presentation of the Workshop Idea
Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, — Greetings
Prof. Shimon Yankelevich, — Greetings
Prof. Jacob Ziv, — Greetings
First Session
Mr. Dan Meridor, — The Theory of Security in the Era of Non-Conventional Weapons
Second Session
Prof. Martin van Creveld, — The Future of War
Col. (Res.) Dr. Shmuel Gordon, — The Wars of Knights
Third Session
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Computer Warfare
Prof. Baruch Raz, — Technologies of the Future
Fourth Session
Lt. Gen. Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon, — The Technological Component in IDF Force Building
Fifth Session
Minister Shimon Peres — The Component of Science in Security Policy from Ben-Gurion to Today
24 Dec 200217 speakersConference No. 2: Space
Gathering and Light Refreshments
Break / Technological Trends
First Session: Space and Security
Prof. Shai Feldman, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Space and Security
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Chaim Eshed, — The Israeli Space Program
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu — Satellites in the Future Battlefield
Second Session: Space Research
Dr. Rick Fleeter, — Microsatellite Arrays
Prof. Yuval Ne'eman, — Trends in Space Research
Prof. Joseph Joachim, — The Israeli Astronaut Experiment
Third Session
Mr. Avi Blasberger, — Trends in Optical Photography from Space
Mr. Avi Tzarfati, — Trends in Radar Photography from Space
Prof. Moshe Gelman, — Use of Ionic Engines for Orbit Alteration
Fourth Session: Summary Round Table - Space and National Security
Dr. Marcel Klein, — Moderator
MK Prof. Moshe Arens, — Round Table Participant
Prof. Moshe Gelman, — Round Table Participant
Mr. Chaim Russo, — Round Table Participant
Mr. Avi Har-Even, — Round Table Participant
Mr. Giora Shalgi, — Round Table Participant
Mr. Nissan Yitzhak, — Round Table Participant
Dr. Reuven Pedatzur, — Round Table Participant
2003 (8 conferences)
27 Jan 2003Law
20 Feb 2003Information, Communications and Computing
21 Feb 2003Biology and Medicine
25 Mar 2003Missiles and Guided Weapons
28 Apr 200319 speakersConference No. 6: Future Technologies
Gathering
Break and Light Refreshments
First Session: Society and Security in the Technological Future
Prof. Shlomo Abarbanel, — Chair
Prof. Haim Harari, — Society, Economy and Education in the Technological Era
Prof. Cyril Hilsum, — The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Defense Research
Dr. Yair Sharan, — Future Technologies and Defense R&D
Second Session: Lasers and Robotics
Prof. Baruch Raz, — Chair
Mr. Dov Oster, — Lasers and Optronics
Ms. Sigal Berman, — Multi-Robot Systems
Prof. Shalom Eliezer, — Femto-Lasers - The Lasers of the Future
Third Session: Nanotechnology and Brain Research
Prof. David Horn, — Chair
Prof. Yossi Shacham, — Nano-Science and Technology - Key to Qualitative Advantage
Dr. Yossi Shuv, — Biological Clock, Cognition and the Technological Future
Fourth Session: Summary
Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, — Chair
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Eilam, — Response Team Moderator
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Rozen, — Panel Participant
Dr. Zvi Kaplan, — Panel Participant
Dr. Orna Berry, — Panel Participant
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Aharon Beit-Halachmi, — Panel Participant
Brig. Gen. Ofir Shoham, — Panel Participant
Mr. Ehud Barak, — The Technological Future and its Impact on the State of Israel and its Security
02 Jun 200313 speakersConference No. 7: Nuclear Energy
Gathering and Light Refreshments
Break
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First Session: Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Prof. Amnon Pazy, — Nuclear Fusion - Past, Present and Future
Prof. Dov Schwartz, — Nuclear Fusion - Past, Present and Future
Prof. David Sapir, — Use of Accelerators for Improved Utilization of Nuclear Energy Sources
Prof. Yigal Ronen, — Propulsion in Nuclear Reactors for Space Travel - Science or Fiction?
Dr. Ehud Azulai, — The Nucleus as an Incubator for Advanced Technological Development
Second Session: Nuclear Policy, Proliferation and Arms Control
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Chair
Mr. Gideon Frank, — Between Energy Needs and Prevention of Nuclear Proliferation
Prof. Gerald Steinberg, — Arms Control Regimes - The Challenges Today
Mr. Efraim Halevy, — Coping with Proliferation Threats
Third Session: Mechanisms for Health Preservation, Safety and Environment
Dr. Ariel Levite, — Chair
Mr. Yishai Levanon, — Speaker
Prof. Manfred Green, — Speaker
Dr. Mickey Haran, — Speaker
03 Jun 200318 speakersConference No. 8: Technologies and Government
Gathering and Light Refreshments
Break
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Opening
Mr. Gideon Hoshen, — Opening Remarks
First Session: Technology as Aid to Government
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Chair
Maj. Gen. Aharon Zeevi, — Intelligence Technologies - Creating Information Availability and Priority
Dr. Yitzhak Ravid — Interdisciplinary Research and Decision Making in the Public Sector
Dr. Ilan Amit, — Science and Government - Policy Decision Making
Dr. Yossi Vardi — Empowering the Citizen via the Internet
Second Session: Technology Impacts on State Power
Maj. Gen. (Res.) David Ivry — Chair
Dr. Ido Yavetz, — To Adopt or Not to Adopt: Rewards and Punishments of New Technologies
Mr. Ovadia Harari, — Defense Technology as a Generator and Accelerator of Economic Development
Mr. Didi Arazi, — High-Tech Technologies and Their Contribution to Economic and Social Development
Third Session: Decision Making Processes in Technological Infrastructure Development
Dr. Ben Zion Naveh, — Chair
Dr. Uzi Arad, — US Decision to Enter Nuclear Weapons Development in WWII and Space Domain, Case Studies and Conclusions
Dr. Erez Sverdlov, — Civilian Infrastructure Development in Israel, Case Study - Energy Infrastructure
Fourth Session: Round Table - Interrelations Between Technology and Decision Makers
Mr. Dan Meridor, — Chair
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Round Table Participant
Dr. Imri Tov, — Round Table Participant
Mr. Didi Arazi, — Round Table Participant
Mr. Zvi Yanai, — Round Table Participant
Fifth Session: Summary and Closing
Prof. Shimon Yankelevich, — Chair
Lt. Gen. (Res.) Shaul Mofaz, — Technology and Israel's Security
30 Dec 200312 speakersConference No. 1: New Security Paradigm
Gathering
Break
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First Session: New Security Paradigm
Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, — Chair
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The IDF and Lessons of the War in Iraq
Mr. Uzi Rubin, — Threats Beyond the Horizon
Brig. Gen. Eival Gilady, — The Challenge of Fighting Terror
Second Session: Science, Technology and Security - Social Aspects
Prof. Ina Weiner, — Chair
Prof. Doron Lancet, — The Genome in Service of Human Progress
Prof. Danny Tsiddon, — Sense of Insecurity and the Economic Threat
Prof. Asa Kasher, — Security and Technology - Moral Aspects
Dr. Oded Mudrik, — Security and Law - A Question of Reasonable Balance
Dr. Yoram Peri, — Science, Technology and Security - The Media Aspect
Third Session: Summary Session
Prof. Shimon Yankelevich, — Chair
Lt. Gen. (Res.) Shaul Mofaz, — Issues in Security Concept
2004 (8 conferences)
27 Jan 200415 speakersThe Legal Aspect
Gathering
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First Session: Law and Security
Prof. Zeev Segal, — Chair
Maj. Gen. Dan Haloutz, — Dilemmas in the Use of Force
Adv. Amnon Zichroni, — Rule of Law and National Security
Prof. Gad Barzilai, — Civil Society, Militarism and Freedom of Speech in Crisis
Second Session: International Control of WMD
Prof. Shlomo Abarbanel, — Chair
Dr. Robbie Sabel, — Legal Measures and Verification
Adv. Dr. Eitan Barak, — Weapons of Mass Destruction - Myths and Reality
Third Session: Limits of Technology Use
Dr. Shai Lavi, — Chair
Prof. Daniel Statman, — Fundamental Problems in Just War
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The Normative Aspect of Information Warfare
Dr. Niva Elkin-Koren, — Conscripted Network: Cooperation between State and Service Providers under Law
Dr. Michael Birnhack, — Conscripted Network: Cooperation between State and Service Providers under Law
Adv. Ronen Bergman, — Security and the Public's Right to Know
Summary Lecture
Prof. Israel Tzang, — Chair
Mr. Ami Ayalon, — Security and Law - An Israeli Perspective
08 Mar 2004The War in Iraq (Gen. Tommy Franks)
30 Mar 200414 speakersThe Economic Aspect
Gathering
Break
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First Session: Opening Lecture
Prof. Joshua Jortner, — Chair
Minister Ehud Olmert, — Opening Lecture
Second Session: Resource Allocation for Security
Prof. Danny Tsiddon, — Chair
Mr. Yaakov Lifshitz, — Defense Economics: General Theory and the Israeli Case
Brig. Gen. Ofir Shoham, — Respondent
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Giora Eiland, — Speaker
Mr. Nir Gilad, — Respondent
Third Session: Terror and Economy
Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg, — Chair
Prof. Yona Rubinstein, — The Economics of Terror
Prof. Danny Tsiddon, — The Impact of Terror on the Economy - The Israeli Case
Fourth Session: Defense R&D
Prof. Dan Peled, — Chair
Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg, — Defense R&D in the US in the Post-9/11 Era
Prof. Asher Tishler, — Importance of Economic and Technological Ability, R&D and Defense Industry Structure for Western State Power
Maj. Oren Setter, — Only the Daring Win? Investment in High-Risk R&D
Summary Lecture
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Chair
Mr. Eli Hurvitz, — The Economy and the Weapon
20 Apr 200416 speakersThe Media Aspect
Gathering
Break
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First Session: Media in Limited Conflict
Dr. Yoram Peri, — Chair
Col. (Res.) Daniel Reisner, — Media and Law - New Dimensions in Modern Warfare
Dr. Ron Schleifer, — Media Warfare and Psychological Warfare - Old vs. New
Mr. Yoel Esteron, — Newspaper in Limited Conflict - Editor's Perspective
Mr. Zohar Kampf, — The Power of an Image - The Lynch in Ramallah from National and International Perspectives
Second Session: Globalization and Technology
Prof. Dafna Lemish, — Chair
Prof. Eytan Gilboa, — The CNN Effect: How Global News Broadcasts Changed Decision Making in Foreign Affairs and Security
Dr. Khalil Rinnawi, — Communication Technology in Traditional Society - The Case of Satellite TV in the Arab World
Mr. Yuval Dror, — 3D Communication - A Glimpse into the Future
Dr. Limor Yagil, — Cyber Terror - Terror in the Digital Age
Third Session: IDF Spokespersons Discourse
Mr. Moshe Shlonsky, — Chair - Military-Media Dilemmas in Limited Conflict
Brig. Gen. Ruth Yaron, — Panel Participant
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Oded Ben-Ami, — Panel Participant
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nachman Shai, — Panel Participant
Summary Session
Dr. Leo Corry, — Chair
Prof. Shlomo Sand, — Fighting and Dying in Moving Pictures
11 May 200416 speakersLife Sciences
Gathering
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First Session: Technology, Biology and Security
Prof. Hanoch Gutfreund, — Opening Remarks
Prof. Amihay Freeman, — Nanobiotechnology: Possible Implications for Military and Civilian Security Systems
Prof. Yossi Shacham, — Bioelectronic Systems for Water Poisoning Alert
Prof. Moshe Abeles, — Brain Function: The Difficulty in Cracking the Code
Second Session: Animals in Security Service
Prof. Johnny Gershoni, — Chair
Prof. Yossi Terkel, — Advantages and Limitations of Using Animals for Security Needs
Dr. Ellen Goldblatt, — Advantages and Limitations of Using Animals for Security Needs
Dr. Yossi Leshem, — Coexistence between Birds and Air Force Aircraft
Third Session: Development of Vaccines, Drugs and Treatments
Prof. Ruth Arnon, — Chair
Dr. Avigdor Shafferman, — Development of Vaccines and Drugs using Bioinformatics and Advanced Biotechnologies
Prof. Hermona Soreq, — Identifying Increased Sensitivity to Anxiety and Chemical Warfare Agents
Prof. Michal Schwartz, — Innovative Immune Approach for Treating Nervous System Injuries
Dr. Amir Arav, — Freezing Red Blood Cells for Freeze Drying
Summary Session: Social and Moral Implications
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Chair
Prof. Eran Dolev, — Human Experiments - Whence and Whither?
Mr. Zvi Yanai, — The Genetic Race
08 Jun 200414 speakersEthics and Morality
Gathering
Break
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First Session: Military Ethics of Fighting Terror
Prof. Yossi Shain, — Chair
Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, — Speaker
Prof. Asa Kasher, — Speaker
Second Session: Medicine
Prof. Asa Kasher, — Chair
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hezi Levi, — The Soldier and His Health in Employment and Training Environments (Following the Kishon Committee Report)
Third Session: Terror
Prof. Jacob Ziv, — Chair
Ms. Hagit Mendelvich, — Why is there no Systemic Treatment of Sufficient Technology in Service of Fighting Terror?
Prof. Avi Marmur, — Technological Challenges in Fighting Terror
Mr. Uri Dovkin, — Development of Technology for Remote Detection of Suspects
Fourth Session: In Practice
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Eran Dolev, — Chair
Col. (Res.) Dr. Shmuel Gordon, — Planner Responsibility: Between Test of Intent and Test of Result
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Ethics and Morality in Intelligence
Fifth Session: Refusal - Two Perspectives
Dr. Leo Corry, — Chair
Prof. Chaim Gans, — Speaker
Prof. Daniel Statman, — Speaker
11 Nov 2004The Ideology of the Islamic Fundamentalism & its proponents
30 Nov 200412 speakersThe Big Bang - Revolution in Military Affairs - The Israeli Context
Gathering
Break
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First Session: Cultural Aspect
Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, — Chair
Prof. Zeev Bechler, — Spiritual Revolutions
Prof. Azar Gat, — Technological Revolutions in War
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Giora Eiland, — Is a Revolution in Military Affairs Needed in Israel?
Second Session: Technology - The Basis for Change
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Eilam, — Chair
Dr. Ben Zion Naveh, — Technology and Army Development - Small and Smart Army
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Shimon Naveh, — Transformation: Between Concept and Technology
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Technology as an Engine for Revolution in the IDF
Third Session: The Hidden Dimension - The Operational Concept
Dr. Dov Tamari, — Chair
Maj. Gen. Doron Almog, — The IDF as a Learning Organization
Mr. Gadi Sneh, — Strategy for Assimilating Conceptual Change - The American Case
Maj. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, — The Operational Concept and its Affinity to IDF Force Building
2005 (6 conferences)
09 Jan 2005Intelligence
22 Feb 200517 speakersTerrorism and Homeland Security
Gathering
First Session: Terrorism - The Israeli Experience
Dr. Avi Ginsburg, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror, — Counter-Terrorism Intelligence - Fundamental Principles
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The Suicide Intifada - How Terrorism Was Deterred
Prof. Ariel Merari, — Suicide Terrorism
Dr. Shmuel Gordon, — Deterrence in Limited Conflict
Second Session: Global Terrorism
Mr. Shabtai Shavit, — Securing the Maritime, Aerial and Land Domain
Mr. Ofer Einav, — Securing the Maritime, Aerial and Land Domain
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Alex Tal, — Securing the Maritime, Aerial and Land Domain
Dr. Ehud Ganani, — Securing the Maritime, Aerial and Land Domain
Adv. Gabriel Miron, — Global Financial Jihad
Dr. Mark Last, — The Internet as Terrorist Infrastructure - Current and Future Threats
Third Session: Is Israel Properly Prepared to Deal with Terrorism?
Ms. Hagit Mandelbaum, — Technological Immaturity for Terror Protection as a Symptom of Organizational Lacuna
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Yaron, — Roundtable Discussion
Comm. (Ret.) Shlomo Aharonishki, — Roundtable Discussion
Mr. Yaakov Peri, — Roundtable Discussion
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gabi Ofir, — Roundtable Discussion
Prof. Nadav Liron, — Roundtable Discussion
22 Mar 20059 speakersDiplomacy and Security
Gathering
First Session: Big Brother and Little Sister - US-Israel Relations
Amb. Daniel Kurtzer, — Strength and Continuity in U.S. - Israeli Relations
Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, — Second Term - New Policy?
Mr. Moshe Arens — The First Gulf War
Second Session: The Interface Between Diplomacy and Security
Mr. Eitan Bentsur, — The Diplomatic Angle
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilad, — The Security Angle
Dr. Alon Liel, — "Jerusalem" vs. "Tel Aviv" - An Inevitable Conflict
Third Session: Overt and Covert in Diplomacy
Prof. Yossi Shain, — State Security and People's Security
Dr. Uzi Arad, — Diplomacy, Secret Diplomacy, Back Channels - The Test of Experience
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Eilam, — Defense Exports as a Diplomatic and Economic Tool
10 May 200512 speakersEducation and Society
Gathering
First Session: Education and National Resilience
Mr. Yossi Sarid — Education as a Component of Israel's National Security
Prof. Yaacov Katz, — The Dovrat Commission Report for Education Reform
Prof. Yitzhak Kashti, — Education in a Society in Crisis - Comments on the Dovrat Report
Dr. Dan Ben-David, — Education, Economy and Society - And What lies Between Them
Second Session: Military and Education
Maj. Gen. (Res.) David Ivry, — Conclusions of the Committee for Establishing National Civil Service
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gideon Sheffer, — Limits of Military Engagement in Socio-Educational Issues
Prof. Stuart Cohen, — A New Pattern of IDF-Education System Relations: Design and Implications
Mr. Eviatar Matanya, — The Education System Through the Lens of Talpiot
Mr. Itzik Turgeman, — The 'Atidim' Program - From Vision to Reality
Third Session: Security, Education and Society
Prof. Daniel Bar-Tal, — The Ethos of Conflict in the Israeli Education System
Dr. Neri Horowitz, — The Ultra-Orthodox at the Gates of the Welfare State
Prof. Ruth Zuzovsky, — International Comparative Studies - What Can Be Learned From Them?
31 May 2005Year Summary
13 Dec 200512 speakersRobots and Unmanned Vehicles
Gathering
First Session: Unmanned Vehicles
Mr. Meir Shabtai, — Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Dr. Noam Brook, — "Protector" Unmanned Naval Weapon System
Mr. Arik Yavnai, — Swarms - From Nature to Engineering - What Can Be Learned from Nature?
Second Session: Biological/Hybrid Robots
Prof. Itamar Pitowsky, — Mechanical Substitutes for Human Capabilities
Mr. Gabi Kedma, — Human Traits in Computers and Robots
Prof. Tamar Flash, — From Man to Octopus: Robotics Inspired by Motor Control Studies in Biological Systems
Prof. Yael Edan, — Human-Robot Cooperation
Dr. Shy Shoham, — Neural Interface Engineering: Technological Foundations and Applications
Third Session: UAVs
Lt. Col. Tal Blender, — UAVs - Everything But a Pilot
Mr. Ami Dagan, — UAVs - Past, Present, Future
Mr. Shlomo Tsach, — Future Development Directions in UAVs
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Closing Lecture: Robotics and the Face of the Future Battlefield
2006 (9 conferences)
03 Jan 200610 speakersResearch and Development: Policy and Challenges
Gathering
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First Session: Status of R&D
Mr. Yaakov Toren, — Defense R&D
Dr. Eli Opper, — Industrial R&D in Israel
Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg, — Investment in Civilian R&D as a Lever for Economic Growth
Second Session: Defense R&D in Israel
Brig. Gen. Dr. Daniel Gold, — R&D Management and Systemic and Technological Directions
Dr. Daniel Leshem, — Innovation, Creativity and Initiatives in Defense R&D at Rafael
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — R&D in Israel - The International Context
Third Session: Interfaces with Other R&D Sectors
Prof. Hagit Messer-Yaron, — Academic Research and its Contribution to Society
Prof. Amnon Pazy, — The Connection Between University Research and Defense Research
Brig. Gen. Ofir Shoham, — Resource Allocation - Inputs/Outputs for R&D in the IDF
Closing Remarks
Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz, — Chief of Staff's Lecture
06 Mar 20068 speakersFrom Science to Ethics: A Tribute Conference to the Philosophical Work of Ze'ev Bechler
Break and Light Refreshments
First Session
Prof. Shabtai Unguru, — 'Gli maestri di color che sanno' (The Masters of Those Who Know): Bechler and Aristotle
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Bechler and Kant: On the Limits of Interpretation
Dr. Doron Avital, — The Debate on the Actual Meter in Paris
Second Session
Dr. Meir Hemmo, — 'The World Does Not Exist Out There' / 'The World Exists Out There'
Dr. Avshalom Elitzur, — 'The World Does Not Exist Out There' / 'The World Exists Out There'
Prof. Gideon Freudenthal, — Salto Mortale into Irrationalism
Closing Session
Prof. Adi Ophir, — Brutalism: An Ethical Prologue
Prof. Ze'ev Bechler, — Response
07 Mar 2006Air Power
04 Apr 200612 speakersCommunications and Computers: C4I
Gathering
Break
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First Session: C4I Systems - Vision and Challenge
Maj. Gen. Udi (Shinuter) Shani, — C4I Systems in the IDF - Vision and Reality
Prof. Jacob Ziv, — Broadband Communication, The Connection Between Civilian and Military Challenge
Dr. Oren Setter, — Investment in Defense C4I - Theory and the American Case
Col. (Res.) Didi Ben Yoash, — C4I in Future Land Forces
Second Session: Defense C4I - Civilian Aspects
Dr. Asher Idan, — Web 2.0: Security Implications
Adv. (Eng.) Haim Geron, — Spectrum as a Scarce National Resource and its Effect on C4I Development in Israel
Col. (Res.) Daniel Rosen, — Civilian Technology Potential for Defense Applications
Mr. Chezi Hermoni, — Contribution of C4I R&D to Economic Growth
Mr. David Pollack, — National Satellite Communication - Public-Private Cooperation
Third Session: C4I in the Evolving Battlefield
Dr. Amos Dotan, — Aspects of Information Security
Col. Eitan Eshel, — Network Centric Warfare - NCW
Maj. Gen. Yiftah Ron-Tal, — Development of C4I in Land Forces During Years of Limited Conflict
09 May 200612 speakersThe Naval Arena
Gathering
Break
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First Session: Naval Resilience
Maj. Gen. David Ben-Ba'at, — The Navy in the 21st Century
Dr. Yaakov Sheinin, — The Sea as a National Resource
Dr. Noah Wolfson, — Naval Flanking as a Tool for Achieving Decision - Battle of Jaffa 1192
Second Session: Strategy of the Naval Arm
Prof. Yair Evron, — Naval Arm as a Strategic Nuclear Arm in the World
Mr. Menki Eitan, — The Place of the Navy in Israel's Security Concept
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Aryeh Rona, — Terror Against Shipping
Brig. Gen. Noam Feig, — Limited Conflict in the Naval Arena
Dr. Shmuel Gordon, — Battle of Midway and Control of the Sea
Third Session: Technologies and Weaponry
Mr. Nathan Ostrovsky, — Electronic Warfare at Sea
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Gideon Raz, — The Submarine Force in the Naval Arena
Col. (Res.) Shlomo Cohen — Technological Directions for Force Building in the Naval Arena
Closing Session
MK Maj. Gen. (Res.) Ami Ayalon, — The Navy in the Security Concept of the State of Israel
13 Jun 200613 speakersDecision and Victory
Gathering
Break
Break
Tributes to the Memory of Prof. Yuval Ne'eman
Prof. Dani Leviatan, — Tribute
Prof. Joshua Jortner, — Tribute
First Session: Theory
Dr. Avi Kober, — Decision and Victory - The Pyramid of Achievements in War
Prof. Aaron Shai, — Between Victory and Defeat - The Invisible Border
Dr. Gil Merom, — Decision and Victory - Guerrilla Wars
Prof. Yair Evron, — Decision in the Nuclear Era
Second Session: The Political Context
Dr. Yehuda Ben Meir, — Decision in the Eyes of the Beholder
Dr. Alon Liel, — Is a Political Victory Possible?
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Shlomo Yanai, — Triumph without Victory
Third Session: The Practical Test
Maj. Gen. Gershon Hacohen, — Decision and Victory: Symbiotic Aspects
Col. (Res.) Yehuda Wegman, — Military Language and Military Decision - Do They Go Together?
Col. Itai Brun, — Decision from the Air - From Vision to Reality?
Maj. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot, — Decision Against Terror
28 Nov 2006Strategic Depth and the Eastern Front
12 Dec 2006Nuclear Policy: Between the Stick and the Carrot
19 Dec 200612 speakersAsymmetric Wars and the War in Lebanon
Gathering
Break
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First Session: Asymmetric War - The Conceptual System
Prof. Noah Lewin-Epstein, — Greetings
Col. (Res.) Dr. Shaul Shay, — The War in Lebanon and the Trilogy of Sequential Campaigns
Brig. Gen. Itai Brun, — Post-Modern War
Prof. Efraim Inbar, — The Essence of Small Wars
Second Session: Asymmetric War - History
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Shimon Naveh — From Symmetry to Asymmetry - Operational Concept Change During Fighting: The Case of V Corps in Iraq
Prof. Aaron Shai, — The Enemy Disappears but Conquers Power - The Chinese Case
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Giora Eiland, — The Changing Nature of Wars - Six New Challenges
Third Session: The War in Lebanon
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Ground Battle in the Technological Era
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror, — Lessons from the Last War in Lebanon
Mr. Amir Oren, — War in an Aquarium
Prof. Gabi Weimann, — Terror on the Internet: Hezbollah and the Internet in the 2006 War
Closing Session
MK Benjamin Netanyahu, — Global Challenge
2007 (7 conferences)
16 Jan 200710 speakersThe Future of the Ground Battle
Gathering
Break
Break and Light Refreshments
Break
First Session: The Middle East - Threats and Scenarios
Prof. Eyal Zisser, — The Middle East - Between Tehran and Baghdad, Between Beirut and Gaza
Prof. Gideon Biger, — Determining Borders in the Middle East
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror, — Required Quality Components - As a Basis for Flexibility Against Future Threats
Second Session: The Israeli Response
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Emanuel Sakal — Maneuver as a Component in Deciding the Ground Battle
Col. (Res.) Ehud Gal, — Technology in the Ground Battle
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Malka, — The Integration Between Classic Maneuver Component and Innovative Technology
Third Session: Alternative Approaches
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu, — The Aerial Alternative - Objectives and Limitations
Mr. Haim Assa — Warfare with Virtual Masses
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The Empty Battlefield
Closing Session
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gabi Ashkenazi, — The Future Battlefield
17 Apr 200711 speakersBallistic Missiles and Rockets
Gathering
Break
Break and Light Refreshments
First Session: The Threat
Dr. Azriel Lorber, — Trends in Ballistic Missiles and Rockets Development and Defense Against Them
Mr. Tal Inbar, — Iranian Development Programs
Col. (Res.) Moshe Sharvit — The Weight of Ballistic Missiles in Past Conflicts
Second Session: Defense
Mr. Arieh Herzog, — Technological and Systemic Challenges in Active Defense Development
Brig. Gen. Dr. Daniel Gold, — Concept of Coping with High-Trajectory Weapons for Short and Medium Ranges
Brig. Gen. Daniel Milo, — Shaping the Defense Concept - Trends and Opportunities
Mr. Uzi Rubin, — Trends in Active Defense Systems Development Worldwide
Closing Session: National Security Aspects
Dr. Reuven Pedatzur, — The Arrow and Its Penalty
Dr. Ariel Levite — Defense: A 'Fourth Leg' in the Security Concept
Dr. Isaac Ravid — The Price of Exaggerating Threat Assessment
Mr. Ron Huldai, — The Threat from the Population's Perspective
15 May 200711 speakersIran, the Jews and the Bomb
Gathering
Break
Break and Light Refreshments
First Session: Iran and the Jews
Dr. Meir Litvak, — The Islamic Republic and the Jews - Ideological Roots of Hostility
Prof. Yossi Shain, — Memory as an International Currency
Prof. Dina Porat, — Why Deny the Holocaust?
Dr. Esther Webman, — Arab Reactions to Holocaust Denial in Iran
Second Session: Iran and the Arab World
Dr. Uzi Rabi, — The Iranian-Arab Conflict: The Middle East on the Brink of a Cold War?
Prof. David Menashri, — Iran: From Peripheral State to Regional Power
Dr. Efraim Kam, — Iran's Military Power
Closing Session: Iran and the Bomb
Dr. Avner Cohen, — Iran, Israel and the Bomb - On Nuclear History and Nuclear Policy
Dr. Emily Landau, — The Diplomatic Effort to Halt Iran
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The Reactor in Baghdad - A Case Study
Prof. Arye Naor, — Leadership Considerations in Bombing the Iraqi Nuclear Reactor
28 May 2007The Missile War
05 Jun 200712 speakersScience, Technology and Security in the Middle East
Gathering
Break
Break and Light Refreshments
First Session: Islam and Science
Prof. Zvi Galil, — Greetings
Dr. Avner Ben-Zaken, — The 'Decline' of Muslim Science
Dr. Miri Shefer, — Can Two Walk Together: Medicine and Halakha in Muslim Ottoman Society
Dr. Hillel Frisch, — Human Resources, Science and Technology in the Palestinian Authority from a Security Perspective
Prof. Joseph Kostiner, — Fundamentalist Islam's Approach to Science and Technology: The Saudi Case
Second Session: Trends in the Middle East
Prof. Asher Susser, — The Middle East and the West - Why Hasn't the Technological Gap Closed?
Dr. Paul Rivlin, — Technology in the Arab World - Economic and Military Aspects
Prof. Eyal Zisser, — Higher Education in Arab Countries - The Dream and Its Shattering
Third Session: Technology and Security in the Middle East
Dr. Efraim Kam, — Security Concepts of Arab States
Ms. Deganit Paikowsky, — Space Programs in the Middle East
Mr. Yiftah Shapir, — Has the Revolution Arrived in the Middle East? - Proliferation of Advanced Military Technologies
Closing Session
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Open Society and Terror
22 Nov 200712 speakersThe Nuclear Challenge in the Middle East
Gathering
Break
Break
Opening Lecture
Prof. Zvi Galil, — Greetings
Mr. Shimon Peres, — Guest of Honor
First Session: The Nuclear Challenge in the International System
Mr. Walter Slocombe, — Deterrence in the World of Today
Dr. Ariel Levite, — Trends in Nuclear Proliferation: Past, Present, Future
Prof. Dan Zakay, — 'The Lion Has Roared, Who Will Not Fear': On Deterrence, Psychology and Rationality
Adv. Daniel Reisner, — International Law Coping with Global Threats
Second Session: Political Implications
MK Dr. Ahmad Tibi, — Nuclear Geopolitics
MK Prof. Aryeh Eldad, — Can Fines and Words Stop the Iranians?
Mr. Yosef (Tommy) Lapid, — A Hard Nut to Crack (Nuclear to Crack)
Third Session: Possible Strategies
Prof. Yair Evron, — Is a Stable Nuclear Deterrence Balance Possible in the Middle East
Dr. Reuven Pedatzur, — MAD in the Middle East
MK Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Strategy of Prevention
20 Dec 200711 speakersElectro-Optics in the Future Battlefield
Gathering
Break
Break
Opening Session
Mr. Haim Rousso, — 70 Years of Electro-Optics in Israel
First Session: From the Lebanon War to the Future Battlefield
Col. Dudi Rokeach, — Development of Electro-Optics Based Operational Capabilities on Land
Col. Ilan Harel, — Electro-Optics and the Second Lebanon War in the Air
Mr. Itamar Shushan, — Electro-Optics in the Battlefield - A Look to the Future
Second Session: Space and Visual Intelligence
Brig. Gen. Yuval Halamish, — Intelligence Needs
Dr. Gabby Sarusi, — Trends in Space Photography Systems Development
Mr. Nissim Hadas, — SAR Payloads and Decoding Systems for Visual Intelligence
Third Session: Rocket Defense - The Technological Aspect
Mr. Shimon Lavi, — Laser Weapon Systems for Defense and Interception
Dr. Uri Peled, — Interception Missile Based Defense System
Col. (Res.) Gideon Hoshen, — Defense Suite
Closing Lecture
Brig. Gen. Dr. Daniel Gold, — Around the Corner, Over the Hill, Over the Horizon: Systemic and Technological Vision for Military Electro-Optics
2008 (6 conferences)
27 Feb 20085 speakersNation Empowerment and Space
Introductory Remarks
Mr. Galeb Majadle, — Introductory Remarks
Guest of Honor
The Honorable Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, — Can Space Cooperation lead to Space Security and Peace in the Planet Earth?
Societal Applications of Space Technology
Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, — Societal Applications of Space Technology
Space-age Astronomy
Prof. Hagai Netzer, — Space-age Astronomy
The Israeli Perspective
MK Major Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The Israeli Perspective
03 Apr 200812 speakersOpen Society and Terror
Gathering
First Session: Introduction
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Minister Ami Ayalon, — Democracy vs. Terror
MK Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Terror and Closed Society
Prof. Ariel Merari, — Psychological Aspects of Terror
Second Session: Terror and Media
Mr. Amos Harel, — The Journalistic Perspective: Dilemmas in Covering Terror Attacks
Adv. Dr. Yuval Karniel, — Terror and Media: Indeed Harsh Images
Prof. Yoram Peri, — How Media Assists Terror and Can It Be Used Against It?
Mr. David Witzthum, — Television as a Stage for Attacks
Justice (Ret.) Dalia Dorner, — Journalistic Ethics and Terror
Third Session: Defensive Democracy
Prof. Yossi Shain, — Democracy vs. Terror Threats
Mr. Joseph Agassi, — How to Fight Terror Wisely
Adv. Dan Yakir, — Human Rights and National Security - The Delicate Balance
Prof. Zeev Segal, — Democracy's Right to Defend Itself - The Legal Aspect
29 May 200811 speakersSurvival
Gathering
First Session: Military and Security
Dr. Uri Milstein, — The Survival Principle
Dr. Yitzhak Ravid, — Protection of the Civilian Population
Ms. Sharon Dolev, — The Connection Between Citizen and State in a World of Nuclear Secrets and WMD
Dr. Adir Pridor, — Survival Means in the Strategic Nuclear Equation in the Middle East
Second Session: Biology and Evolution
Prof. Eva Jablonka, — Cooperation as a Survival Strategy
Prof. Tamar Dayan, — Global Climate Change and Biodiversity Survival
Prof. Yakov Ben-Haim, — Survival Under Uncertainty: Is Optimization Really a Successful Strategy?
Third Session: History, Culture and Society
Dr. Ilan Amit, — The Survival Paradox
Prof. Yehuda Bauer, — Survival Methods in the Holocaust
Mr. David Brodet, — The Inflation Crisis in the 80s
Closing Lecture
MK Benjamin Netanyahu, — The Security Challenges of the State of Israel
26 Jun 200813 speakersDefense Technology: Advantages and Limitations
Gathering
First Session: Defense Technology - Chances
Dr. Yigal Sheffy, — In Pursuit of the Deadlock Breaker: The Technological-Doctrinal Revolution in WWI
Col. (Res.) Moshe Sharvit, — The Evolution of Technology's Status in IDF Force Buildup Concept
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Eilam, — Big Technology for a Small State - How?
MK Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Clausewitz in the Mirror of Technology
Second Session: Civilian Technologies
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Yom Tov Samia, — Alternative Energy Technologies as Part of Economic Independence and Security
Prof. Abraham Kribus, — Solar Energy: On the Verge of Revolution
Prof. Rafi Semiat, — Aspects of Desalination and Water Reclamation Processes
Prof. Zev Levin, — Air Pollution and Climate Change - Is the Connection Clear?
Dr. Rafi Yoeli, — Aircraft for Logistic Support and Casualty Evacuation
Third Session: Defense Technology - Dangers and Difficulties
Col. (Res.) Yehuda Wegman, — Caution - Technology
Brig. Gen. Itai Brun, — Technology and the Illusion of the Perfect War
Dr. Dani Peretz, — The Thorny Path of Breakthrough Technology
Closing Session
MK Avigdor Lieberman, — Closing Remarks
04 Nov 200811 speakersSecurity Supremacy: Threats and Challenges
Gathering
Opening
Mr. Aharon Bet-Halachmi, — In Memory of Kobi Toren
First Session: The Security/Military Dimension
MK Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Technological Infrastructure and Military Supremacy
Dr. Mati Steinberg, — Does the 'Price of Loss' Necessarily Deter? - Changes in Arab Strategic Thinking
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Giora Eiland, — The Impact of Threat Changes on Possible Security Arrangements
Prof. Emeritus Martin van Creveld, — Technological Supremacy: Questions and Answers
Second Session: The Political Dimension
Dr. Oded Eran, — Do Alliances Contribute to Israel's Defense?
Dr. Zvi Stauber, — Statesmanship and Israeli Power
Prof. Uzi Arad, — Statesmanship and National Security Policy
Third Session: The Social Dimension
Prof. Arieh Shalev, — Responses of Israeli Society to Security Stress Situations
Dr. Khaled Abu-Asbah, — Arab Society in Israel: A Different View of Security
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Avner Barazani, — Technological Manpower: Sources and Realization
Mr. Aharon Bet-Halachmi, — Scientific Manpower as a Component of Israel's Power
09 Dec 200811 speakersCrisis Management
Opening Lecture
Ms. Tzipi Livni, — The Challenges Facing Us
First Session: Decision Making at the Government Level
Prof. Emeritus Yehezkel Dror, — A Model for Managing Political-Security Crises
Dr. Col. (Res.) Shaul Shay, — Decision Making in the Yom Kippur War
Prof. Arye Naor, — The Government and the First Lebanon War
Dr. Yehuda Ben Meir, — The Weight of the Military Factor in Times of Crisis
Second Session: Crisis Management
Prof. Boaz Golany, — Crisis Management: Planning, Execution, and Learning
Adv. Eli Moyal, — Managing a City Under Qassam Attacks
Prof. Itamar Rabinovich, — Israel and Syria: Conducting Negotiations as an Ongoing Crisis
Third Session: Negotiations on Hostages and Captives
Prof. (Emeritus) Ariel Merari, — Failures in Hostage Negotiations
Adv. Ori Slonim, — Dilemmas and Values in Negotiations for IDF POWs and MIAs
Prof. Israel Aumann, — Long-Term Considerations
2009 (6 conferences)
06 Jan 200914 speakersThe Civil Front and National Resilience
Gathering
First Session: Threats and Strategic Response Concept
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Ami Ayalon, — The Concept of Victory on the Civil Front
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, — Threats to the Home Front of the State of Israel
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Zeev (Voda) Zuk-Ram, — The Concept of National Response to Home Front Threats
Second Session: The Actual Situation - Response to Threats and Strengthening Resilience
Maj. Gen. Yair Golan, — Principles of Civil Space Preparation for Emergency
Ms. Hanna Kovel, — Functioning of Local Authorities in the Second Lebanon War
Prof. Beni Gidron, — The Third Sector - The Missing Component in National Emergency Planning
Third Session: Scientific-Technological Session
Col. (Res.) Dr. Erez Sverdlov, — Investment Balance in Civil Defense Suit: The Broad Strategic View
Prof. Yoram Shapira, — 'Smart Dew' - Wireless Sensor Network for Covert Area Monitoring
Dr. Michael Gozin, — Development of Systems for Detecting Improvised Explosives in Field Conditions
Dr. Ran Bachrach, — Technologies for Sub-Surface Monitoring Using Seismic Systems
Fourth Session: Resilience Session
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Meir Elran, — Introduction to the Issue of Resilience
Prof. Mooli Lahad, — Are We Preparing for the Last War?
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nachman Shai, — The Media in Times of Emergency
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror, — Ideology, Threats, and Civil Resilience
17 Mar 200915 speakersForce Buildup in the IDF
Gathering
First Session: Balances Between the Corps
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Avihu Ben-Nun, — Balances Between the Corps
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Effi Eitam, — Balances Between the Corps
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Zeev Almog, — Balances Between the Corps
Second Session: Future Technologies as Influencing Force Buildup
Prof. Ehud Gazit, — Academic R&D and National Security
Brig. Gen. Dr. Danny Gold, — Security and Technology
Prof. Hagit Messer-Yaron, — The Contribution of Higher Education to Force Buildup
Ms. Dganit Paikowsky, — Space Domains in Contemporary Military Thought
Third Session: The Methodology for Force Buildup in the IDF
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Eival Gilady, — Planning the Unexpected
Prof. Maj. Gen. (Res.) Isaac Ben-Israel, — Methodology of Relative Advantage
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror, — Intelligence as a Contributor to Force Buildup
Col. (Res.) Moshe Sharvit, — The Strategic Context of Force Buildup Methodology
Fourth Session: Industry Leaders Panel
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Ilan Biran, — Technology, Production and Economy in Force Buildup
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Avner Raz, — Technology, Production and Economy in Force Buildup
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Aviv Tamir, — Technology, Production and Economy in Force Buildup
Mr. Yossi Ackerman, — Technology, Production and Economy in Force Buildup
30 Apr 20096 speakersEvening Symposium: Between Space and Nuclear
Between Space and Nuclear
Prof. Neil Gandel, — Greetings
Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz, — Greetings
Ms. Avital Moyal, — Opening Lecture: Between Space Independence and Non-Conventional Weapons
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Discussant
Dr. Ariel (Eli) Levite, — Discussant
Prof. Gerald Steinberg, — Discussant
19 May 200916 speakersPeople's Army? Social Aspects of Military Service
Gathering
Opening Session in Memory of Prof. Yuval Ne'eman
Prof. Joshua Jortner, — Speaker
Ms. Devora Ne'eman — Speaker
First Session: IDF and the Challenge of Diversity
Prof. Stuart Cohen, — The Kippah and the Beret: The Inner World of the Religious Soldier
Dr. Orna Sasson-Levy, — Women in the IDF - Towards Equality?
Dr. Zeev Drori, — Between Faith and Army - The Haredi Battalion in the IDF
MK Shlomo (Neguse) Molla, — Immigrants in the IDF
Lt. Col. (Res.) Dr. Ramzi Halabi, — Integration of Druze in the IDF and its Effect on Integration in Israeli Society
Second Session: Willingness to Serve and Evasion
Prof. Oz Almog, — Reasons for the IDF Service Crisis and Possible Solutions
Col. Aviva Shaked, — The Institutional Structure of Motivation for Service in the IDF
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Ariel Heimann, — The Reserve Array and Motivation for Service - Past, Present, Future
Brig. Gen. Yehudit Grisaro, — Women's Service in the IDF - Vision vs. Reality
Third Session: IDF and Civil Society - Mutual Relations
Col. (Res.) Dr. Reuven Gal, — National Civic Service: Service Without Rifles
Dr. Dafna Shaked, — Trends and Changes in the Integration of Senior Military Personnel in Israeli Society
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Ruth Yaron, — From a Mobilized Society to a Social Army
Dr. Neri Horowitz, — Army and Society: Beyond Traditional Models
Col. (Res.) Itzik Turgeman, — IDF Involvement and Contribution to Strengthening the Periphery and Reducing Gaps
03 Nov 2009Space in Israel: Crisis or Opportunity
22 Dec 200916 speakersRobots, Bacteria and Power
Gathering
First Session: Robots
Prof. Ehud Heyman, — Greetings
Prof. Daniel Hershkowitz, — Greetings
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yakov Nagel, — Roadmap in Defense Robotics
Prof. Gal Kaminka, — It is Not Good for the Robot to be Alone: On Teamwork in Robots
Prof. Moshe Shoham, — Medical Robots
Prof. Sarit Kraus, — Breaking Routine: Intelligent Systems for Protecting Strategic Facilities
Prof. Eshel Ben-Jacob, — Bacteria as Swarms of Smart Robots
Interim Session: Education for Technology and Robotics
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Assaf Agmon, — Being FIRST - Robotics Competitions for Promoting Excellence, Values and Sci-Tech Studies
Second Session: Robots in Security
Mr. Ehud Gal, — Robotics - Technological Challenges
Research Prof. Daniel Weihs, — Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) - Is the Pilot Necessary?
Prof. Zvi Shiller, — Movement in Dynamic Environment of Autonomous Vehicles in Air, Sea and Land
Dr. Alon Wolf, — Bio-Robotics - How Much Can We Learn and Imitate Nature?
Third Session: Sensors for Robots
Prof. Yossi Shaham, — Biological Sensors - Interface to Biology
Lt. Col. Yaron Meirovitch, — Unattended Sensor Networks
Prof. Irad Ben-Gal, — Lion in the Desert: Search Using Sensor Networks
Mr. Itzhak Florentin, — Computer Vision Challenges in Robotics
2010s
2010 (5 conferences)
23 Feb 20105 speakersOn Peacocks and Nuclear Tests - Deterrence and the Burden Principle
The Conference
Prof. Aharon Shai, — Greetings
Ms. Or Rabinowitz, — Deterrence and the Burden Principle
Prof. Amotz Zahavi, — The Handicap Principle and the Evolution of the Threat
Prof. Uzi Arad, — Concepts and Misconceptions in Deterrence Theories
Lt. Gen. (Res.) Dan Halutz, — Deterrence Has Many Faces
09 Mar 20104 speakersIran's Power - The Ayatollah's New Clothes?
Evening symposium
Dr. Moshe Vered, — Iran's power: the Ayatollahs' new clothes? Quantitative and component analysis
Prof. David Menashri, — The Islamic Republic at three decades: stability, society and unfulfilled revolutionary goals
Dr. Ronen Bergman, — How the Iranian nuclear program became the central national-security challenge
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Giora Eiland, — The Iranian rationale for nuclear weapons
13 Apr 201011 speakersInformation Warfare
Gathering
Break
Break
First Session: Cyber Dilemmas
Mr. Yanki Margalit, — Computer or Human - Spot the Differences
Mr. Shay Blitzblau, — Dilemmas in Network Operations
Adv. Deborah Housen-Couriel, — Why Do We Need International Law for Information Warfare?
Second Session: The Threat
Mr. Tsahi Zornstein, — Protecting Critical Assets - Lessons Learned from 'Operation Aurora'
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel, — 'The Network' for War on the Network - International Cooperation in the Cyber World
Dr. Yaniv Leviathan, — Information Warfare in the Service of Terror Organizations
Mr. Yossi Tal, — Botnet Front End: The Silent Cancer
Third Session: The Response
Chief Superintendent Itzik Shophan, — Dealing with Internet Crime
Dr. Oren Eitan, — Encryption as a Response to Information Security Problems?
Mr. Boaz Dolev, — Establishing a Cyber Defense Array for the Government of Israel
Mr. Eyal Yudsin, — Protecting Critical National Infrastructures: The Attacker's Perspective
11 May 2010Conference No. 56
28 Dec 2010Security and the Green Environment
2011 (2 conferences)
30 Jan 2011Space and Science
20 Dec 2011Supercomputing: Computing Technologies
2012 (3 conferences)
20 Mar 2012Cyber and Security in Space
03 Apr 2012Innovation in the Generation of the Future
06 Dec 2012Pillar of Defense: Missiles, Lasers and What Lies Between
2013 (6 conferences)
04 Apr 2013Evening Symposium on Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel's Book on Israel's Security Concept
30 Apr 2013Gaming and Military Simulation Games
21 May 2013Robotics Conference: Toy or Instrument of War?
09 Jun 2013Cyber-Security Innovation Showcase
11 Nov 2013The Effect of Cyber on Future War
24 Dec 201312 speakersFuture Security: From Science Fiction to Reality
Gathering
Break
First Session: Physical Threats and Weaponry
Mr. Ilan Rom, — 3D Printed Weapons - Threat or Curiosity? Material Review, Coping Attempts and Legislation
Mr. Arik Yavnai, — Drone Swarms
Mr. Yoav Landsman, — Space in the Service of Terror
Second Session: Threats in a Knowledge-Rich World
Head of C4I Branch, — Evolution of Security Concepts
Mrs. Esti Peshin, — The Commonality between Cyber Threats and Electronic Warfare
Mr. Menny Barzilay, — An Organization Named Humanity
Ms. Keren Elazari, — The Technology Causing the Shift from Sci-Fi to Reality in the 21st Century
Mr. Guy Mizrahi, — Prism, Espionage and the Future of Privacy
Closing Session
Mr. Erez Livneh, — The Invisible Enemy - Viral Danger and Vecoy Technology
Dr. Aaron Hauptman, — "Wild Scenarios": Expecting the Unexpected
Ms. Liran Antebi, — Unmanned Vehicles, Challenges and Opportunities in Security
Dr. Roey Tzezana, — On the Thin Line: When Not to Panic from Future Threats
2014 (6 conferences)
18 Feb 201418 speakersThe Brain Revolution: Technology and the Human Brain
Gathering
Lunch Break
Break
Opening
Prof. Aharon Shai, — Greetings
Dr. Roey Tzezana, — Improving the Human Brain: What Will Be the Social Implications?
First Session: Brain, Genetics and Other Animals
Prof. Noam Sobel, — Brain Mechanisms of the Sense of Smell in Humans
Mr. Or Sagi, — Computational Biology in the Service of Brain Research
Dr. Yossi Yovel, — Bat Sonar: From Brain to Robotics
Prof. Amir Ayali, — Insect Models in Technology
Prof. Nathan Intrator, — On Elephants, Earthquakes and Brain Research
Dr. Noam Shomron, — Sequencing the Human Genome and Implications for Future Medicine
Second Session: Human Brain and Technological Brain
Mr. Barak Ben Eliezer, — The President's Program
Prof. Amir Geva, — The Brain in Service of the Computer
Prof. Eshel Ben-Jacob, — Man's Advantage over the Computer
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Computer's Advantage over Man
Prof. Amir Amedi, — The Brain Revolution in Vision Restoration for the Blind
Closing Session: Brain Research and Human Behavior
Prof. Talma Hendler, — Man Will Speak to His Brain: Why, How and When?
Dr. Dino Levy, — Closing the Loop Between Brain and Behavior
Dr. Nava Levit-Binnun, — Does the 21st Century Environment Cultivate Brain Resilience?
Dr. Yuval Nir, — Local Waves of Sleep and Fatigue and Their Effect on Behavior
Prof. Yair Bar-Haim, — Cognition and Brain: Threat Monitoring and Resilience Interventions
01 Apr 2014Innovation in Israeli Robotics
09 Apr 2014Book Launch Evening: Dr. Haim Assa and Dr. Roey Tzezana
28 Apr 20141 speakersLuncheon at the GREEN HOUSE with Baroness Caroline Cox
Luncheon
Baroness Caroline Cox, — POLITICAL ISLAM IN THE UK & EUROPE
Baroness Caroline Cox was created a Life Peer in 1982 for her contributions to education and served as a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords from 1985 to 2005. Lady Cox now sits in the Lords as a crossbencher and is a frequent contributor to Lords debates on Sudan and South Sudan, Nigeria, Uganda, and Burma. Currently she is the Chief Executive of HART (Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust). Baroness Cox's humanitarian aid work, for which she has received numerous prestigious international awards, has taken her on many missions to conflict zones, allowing her to obtain first hand evidence of the human rights violations and humanitarian needs in areas such as Sudan; the Armenian enclave of Nagorno Karabakh; Nigeria; Uganda; Burma; and Indonesia. Lady Cox is a member of the advisory board of the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies.
12 Jun 201415 speakers30 Years to the Israel Space Agency - Civilian Uses in Space
Gathering
Break
Break
First Session: 30 Years to ISA - Past, Present, Future
Prof. Joseph Klafter, — Greetings
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — In Memory of Prof. Yuval Ne'eman and Presentation of Appreciation Award to Dvora Ne'eman
Ms. Bina Bar-On, — Award Presentation
Mr. Menachem Kidron, — Israel Space Agency - Past, Present, Future
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amnon Harari, — Launch of Ofeq 10
Prof. Maxim Shoshani, — International Space University Comes to the Technion
Dr. Deganit Paikowsky, — Trends in Civilian Space and Future Outlook
Keynote Speaker
MK Yaakov Perry, — Keynote Address
Second Session: Civilian Uses in Space
Mr. Meir Chen, — Israeli Space Capabilities
Mr. Daniel Brook, — Israel's Mobilization in Remote Sensing to Assist Disaster-Stricken Areas
Mr. Erez Antebi, — Satellite Communication in Emergency Situations and Challenging Conditions
Mr. Tal Dekel, — Location-Based Social Networks in Disaster Events
Third Session: Science and Technology in Space
Prof. Chaim Eshed, — Nano-Satellites, A New Era in Space
Prof. Shay Zucker, — The Gaia Spacecraft and the Expected Revolution in Astronomy
Prof. Pini Gurfil, — Project SAMSON - First Autonomous Cluster Flight in Space
14–15 Sep 201453 speakers4th Annual International Cybersecurity Conference: Cyber Innovation & the Next Generation
Reception & Registration (Day 1)
Afternoon Break (Day 1)
Closing Session (Day 1)
Reception & Registration (Day 2)
Coffee Break (Day 2)
Lunch Break (Day 2)
Coffee Break (Day 2)
Opening Session (Day 1)
Prof. Joseph Klafter, — Greetings
Prof. Jacob A. Frenkel, — Greetings
Introduction to the Workshop & The Frontline of Cybersecurity
Major Gen. (Ret.) Uzi Dayan, — Introduction to the Yuval Ne'eman Workshop
Ms. Gili Drob - Heistein, — Introduction
Gen. (Ret.) Keith Alexander, — The Frontline of Cybersecurity
Mr. Nadav Zafrir, — The Frontline of Cybersecurity
First Session: Cyber Innovation
Mr. Avi Hasson, — Cyber Innovation
Mr. Gil Shwed, — Cyber Innovation
Mr. Lawrence Pingree, — Cyber Innovation
Second Session: Hacking the Brain
Prof. Nathan Intrator, — Hacking the Brain
Dr. Yossi Yovel, — Hacking the Brain
Dr. Roey Tzezana, — Hacking the Brain
Third Session: The Secrets to a Successful Start-Up
Mr. Izhar Shay, — Moderator
Mr. Yoav Tzruya, — Successful Start-Ups
Dr. Orna Berry, — Successful Start-Ups
Mr. Gordon R. England, — Successful Start-Ups
Mr. Amir Orad, — Successful Start-Ups
Fourth Session: Internet of Things
Mr. Mooly Eden, — Internet of Things
Mr. Amir Faintuch, — Internet of Things
Mr. S. Ramadorai, — Internet of Things
Mr. Daniel Jammer, — Internet of Things
Closing Session (Day 1)
Prof. Joseph Klafter, — Closing Remarks
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — Closing Remarks
Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, — Address
Opening Session (Day 2)
MK Yaakov Perry, — Opening Address
Mr. Shai Nitzan, — Opening Address
Mr. Steven Blaney, — Opening Address
Introduction (Day 2)
Ms. Gili Drob - Heistein, — Introduction
Mr. Ram Levi, — Introduction
Dr. Haim Assa, — Introduction
Mr. Sichung NOH, — Introduction
First Session: New Approaches Dealing with Emerging Threats
Mr. Eugene Kaspersky, — Emerging Threats
Lt. Col. (Ret.) William Hagestad, — Emerging Threats
Mr. Laurence Pitt, — Emerging Threats
Mr. Yakov (Yasha) Hain, — Emerging Threats
Second Session: National Cybersecurity Strategy & Challenges
Mr. Christopher Painter, — National Cybersecurity Strategy
Mr. James Quinault, — National Cybersecurity Strategy
Ambassador Sorin Ducaru, — National Cybersecurity Strategy
Fireside Chat
Mr. Shimon Peres, — Fireside Chat
Third Session: Cyber Trends & Solutions
Mr. Michael Fey, — Cyber Trends
Ms. Avivah Litan, — Cyber Trends
Mr. Sanjay Deshpande, — Cyber Trends
Ms. Esti Peshin, — Cyber Trends
Fourth Session: National Cybersecurity - the Defense Industry Perspective
Mr. Hudi Zack, — Defense Industry Perspective
Mr. Yochai Corem, — Defense Industry Perspective
Mr. Haden A. Land, — Defense Industry Perspective
Mr. Doron Rotem, — Defense Industry Perspective
Fifth Session: Threats to the Financial Sector
Mr. Yair Lapid, — Threats to the Financial Sector
Mr. Dave Martin, — Threats to the Financial Sector
Ms. Michal Blumenstyk-Braverman, — Threats to the Financial Sector
Mr. Zvika Naggan, — Threats to the Financial Sector
Mr. Idan Plotnik, — Threats to the Financial Sector
Sixth Session: The Mobile Security Ecosystem
Mr. Asaf Ashkenazi, — Mobile Security
Mr. Coby Sella, — Mobile Security
Closing Session (Day 2)
Mr. Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon, — Closing Remarks
2015 (5 conferences)
31 Mar 20155 speakersUpdate of the Security Concept following 'Protective Edge'
Participants
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, — Chair Opening Remarks
Prof. Boaz Ganor, — Israel and the Palestinians - Basic Assumptions for Updating the Security Concept
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yaakov Amidror, — Security Concept Update
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu, — Security Concept Update
Mr. Avi Issacharoff, — Security Concept Update
01 Apr 20156 speakersAmbassadors' Summit
Registration
Lunch
Greetings
Prof. Raanan Rein, — Greetings
Mr. Iddo Moed, — Greetings
Lectures
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — Lecture
Prof. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Isaac Ben-Israel, — Lecture
Prof. Lior Wolf, — Lecture
Mr. Menny Barzilay, — Lecture
23–24 Jun 201546 speakersCYBER REVOLUTION: The 5th Annual International Cybersecurity Conference
Welcome Reception & Registration
Lunch Break
Welcome Reception & Registration (Day 2)
Coffee Break
Lunch Break
Conference Opening
Major Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, — Opening Remarks
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Prof. Joseph Klafter, — Greetings
Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro, — Greetings
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — Greetings
Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, — Opening Address
First Session: The Secret of Cyber Success
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Zafrir, — The Secret of Cyber Success
Mr. Dean Brenner, — The Secret of Cyber Success
Mr. Amnon Bar Lev, — The Secret of Cyber Success
Second Session: National Policy and International Cooperation
BG (NS) David Koh, — National Policy
Mr. Christopher Painter, — International Cooperation
The Honorable Howard A. Schmidt, — National Policy
Dr. Kyung-Ho Chung, — National Policy
Mr. Rajendra S Pawar, — International Cooperation
Third Session: Beyond Internet
Mr. Patrick M. Dewar, — Beyond Internet
Mr. Brent Conran, — Beyond Internet
Mr. Asaf Ashkenazi, — Beyond Internet
Mr. Bob Kalka, — Beyond Internet
Mr. Opher Doron, — Beyond Internet
Fourth Session: Cyber Idol - Success Stories
Mr. Andrey Dulkin, — Success Stories
Mr. Mark Gazit, — Success Stories
Fifth Session: Cybersecurity and Privacy
Mr. Edward Lucas, — Views from Industry
Ms. Maureen K. Ohlhausen, — Views from Government
Mr. Amit Ashkenazi, — Views from Government
Prof. Michael Birnhack, — Views from Academia
Day 2 Opening & Morning Addresses
Prof. Jacob A. Frenkel, — Opening Remarks
Dr. Giora Yaron, — Opening Remarks
Mr. Jeremy Issacharoff, — Morning Address
Dr. Haim Assa, — Morning Address
Sixth Session: Reinventing Cyber Security
Mr. Gil Shwed, — Reinventing Cyber Security
Mr. Avi Hasson, — Reinventing Cyber Security
Mr. David Keren-Ya'ar, — Youth Perspective
Ms. Shir Veltsman, — Youth Perspective
Keynote Addresses
His Excellency Shimon Peres, — Keynote Address
Mr. Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon, — Keynote Address
Seventh Session: Rethinking Innovation
Mr. Matt Thomlinson, — Rethinking Innovation
Mr. Hudi Zack, — Rethinking Innovation
Dr. Dorit Dor, — Rethinking Innovation
Dr. Yaniv Harel, — Rethinking Innovation
Eighth Session: Cyber Security - Trend Setters
Ms. Marion Marschalek, — Trend Setters
Mr. Nicholas J. Percoco, — Trend Setters
Ms. Avivah Litan, — Trend Setters
Ninth Session: Sony: Lessons Learned
Mr. Bruce Schneier, — Lessons Learned
Mr. Rich Baich, — Lessons Learned
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Zafrir, — Lessons Learned
Tenth Session: Brain & Machine Learning
Prof. Lior Wolf, — Brain & Machine Learning
Dr. Oded Margalit, — Brain & Machine Learning
26 Jun 2015Cyber Revolution
24 Nov 20156 speakersBook Launch: Cybersecurity in Israel
Gathering
Book Review and Lectures
Mr. Lior Tabansky, — Book Overview
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — Lecture
Dr. Ohad Barzilay, — Lecture
Ms. Keren Elazari, — Lecture
Mr. Matan Scharf, — Lecture
Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, — Closing Remarks
2016 (6 conferences)
20 Jan 201614 speakersTerror and Incitement on the Net
Gathering
Coffee Break
First Session: Incitement - Dilemmas and Solutions
Major Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, — Chair Opening Remarks
Dr. Udi Sommer, — Terror on Social Networks
Dr. Anat Peleg, — The Role of Mainstream Media in Legitimizing and Spreading Incitement and Shaming
Dr. Tal Pavel, — The Al-Quds Intifada: New Intifada, Old Incitement
Panel: International Aspects through the lens of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Iddo Moed, — Panel Chair
Mr. Elad Ratzon, — International Aspects
Ms. Dana Benvenisti, — International Aspects
Mr. Akiva Tor, — International Aspects
Mr. Hillel Newman, — International Aspects
Second Session: Terror in Cyberspace
Mr. Ilan Greitzer, — The Beginner Terrorist's Guide
Ms. Keren Elazari, — Anonymous and Terror on the Net
Mr. Roy Yunes, — Business Intelligence on the Net: Locating Wild Incitement on Social Networks (Palestinian Example)
Mr. Menny Barzilay, — What is the connection between Incitement and Cyber?
Dr. Anat Hochberg-Marom, — ISIS Marketing and Incitement Strategy on Social Media
18 Feb 201612 speakers2nd Ambassadors Summit
Registration & Refreshments
Networking & Refreshments
Opening Remarks
Prof. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
Mr. Iddo Moed, — Opening Remarks
Ambassador Alon Roth-Snir, — Opening Remarks
Dr. Giora Yaron, — Opening Remarks
Lectures (Session 1)
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — Lecture
Prof. Joachim Meyer, — Lecture
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold, — Lecture
Dr. Udi Sommer, — Lecture
Lectures (Session 2)
Prof. Michael Birnhack, — Lecture
Ms. Keren Elazari, — Lecture
Mr. Matan Scharf, — Lecture
Mr. Menny Barzilay, — Lecture
22 Mar 201612 speakersArtificial Intelligence: Implications and Solutions
Gathering
Greetings
Prof. Yaron Oz, — Greetings
Prof. Tamar Ronen-Rosenbaum, — Greetings
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Greetings
Lectures
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The Boundary between Natural and Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Gal Kaminka, — Nano-Robots and Asimov's Laws
Prof. Matti Mintz, — Artificial Intelligence copy/paste from the Brain
Ms. Hamutal Meridor, — The Brain - Interface of the Future
Dr. Goren Gordon, — Curious Robots
Prof. Sarit Kraus, — Smart Systems for Supporting Human-Robot Collaborative Teams
Mr. Ofer Lavi, — Cognitive Business - What the Future Holds for Your Profession
Prof. Lior Wolf, — The Deep Learning Revolution
Prof. Nathan Intrator, — Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Computing and Brain-Computer Interface
05 Apr 2016SIMLAB - Simulation Laboratory & Strategic War-Games
20–21 Jun 201643 speakersThe 6th Annual International Cybersecurity Conference
Registration & Gathering (Day 1)
Lunch & Networking (Day 1)
Registration & Gathering (Day 2)
Lunch & Networking (Day 2)
Greetings & Opening Remarks
Mr. Menny Barzilay, — Conference Moderation
Major Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Greetings
Prof. Joseph Klafter, — Greetings
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — Greetings
Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, — Greetings
Mr. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, — Greetings
MK Ayelet Shaked, — Greetings
Mr. Zhao Zeliang, — Greetings
1st Session: Cyber Fast Forward
Mr. Omar Abbosh, — Cyber Fast Forward
Mr. Gil Shwed, — Cyber Fast Forward
Mr. Caleb Barlow, — Cyber Fast Forward
Mr. Udi Mokady, — Cyber Fast Forward
2nd Session: Spotlight on Cyber Innovation
Mr. Bharat Shah, — Cyber Innovation
Mr. Nadav Zafrir, — Cyber Innovation
Dr. Douglas Maughan, — Cyber Innovation
3rd Session: Building Cyber, Protecting Infrastructure
Mr. Mark Gazit, — Protecting Infrastructure
Mr. Richard Puckett, — Protecting Infrastructure
Ms. Terry Roberts, — Protecting Infrastructure
Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, — Protecting Infrastructure
4th Session: Cyber in Motion
Ms. Esti Peshin, — Cyber in Motion
Mr. Arik Mimran, — Smart Cars: Opportunities & Cyber Risks
Mr. Chris Roberts, — Removing the Basics that Humans Need for Survival
Opening Plenary (Day 2)
Ms. Keren Elazari, — Conference Moderation
Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi, — Opening Plenary
Mr. Buky Carmeli, — Opening Plenary
1st Session: Stability in the International Cyber Domain
Mr. David Koh Tee Hian, — Stability in Cyber Domain
Mr. James Andrew Lewis, — Stability in Cyber Domain
Mr. William H. Saito, — Stability in Cyber Domain
2nd Session: Preparing for the Next Threat
Dr. Yaniv Harel, — Preparing for Next Threat
Mr. Beau Woods, — The Case for an Insured Internet
Mr. Ori Eisen, — Preparing for Next Threat
Ms. Wendy Nather, — Challenges of Threat Intelligence Sharing
3rd Session: Business Executives Talk Cyber
Mr. Justin Somaini, — Business Executives Talk Cyber
Mr. Andy Ellis, — Business Executives Talk Cyber
Mr. K Ananth Krishnan, — Business Executives Talk Cyber
Mr. Charles Blauner, — Business Executives Talk Cyber
4th Session: Terror, Espionage and Crime
Mr. John P Watters, — Utilizing Threat Intelligence to Manage Cyber Risk to the Business
Dr. Kenneth Geers, — The Art of Attribution: Classifying Threat Actors in Cyberspace
Mr. Yosef Lehrman, — Terror, Espionage and Crime
Dr. Madan M. Oberoi, — Terror, Espionage and Crime
5th Session: Hackable Humans
Dr. Marie Moe, — Unpatchable: Living with a Vulnerable Implanted Device
Prof. Moran Cerf, — Hackable Humans
12 Dec 201625 speakersU.S.-Israel Growth Summit: Driving Business Growth in Digital Health & Cybersecurity
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Networking Break
Networking
Summit Concludes
Cybersecurity Track: Welcome
Mr. Mark Nunnelly, — Welcome & Opening Remarks
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Welcome
Cybersecurity Track: CIO Dilemma
Dr. John Halamka, — Empowering the Business vs. Fighting Bad Guys
Ms. Ann Margulies, — Empowering the Business vs. Fighting Bad Guys
Mr. Robert Blumofe, — Empowering the Business vs. Fighting Bad Guys
Cybersecurity Track: Can We Stay Ahead of the Fraudsters?
Mr. Paul Maeder, — Can We Stay Ahead of the Fraudsters?
Mr. Michael Daly, — Can We Stay Ahead of the Fraudsters?
Mr. Ken Montgomery, — Can We Stay Ahead of the Fraudsters?
Mr. Marc van Zadelhoff, — Can We Stay Ahead of the Fraudsters?
Digital Health Track: Welcome
Dr. Kevin Tabb, — Welcome & Opening Remarks
Digital Health Track: Impact on Outcomes
Dr. Kevin Tabb, — Digital Health Impact
Mr. Michael Greeley, — Digital Health Impact
Mr. Carl Byers, — Digital Health Impact
Digital Health Track: Startup to Fortune 500
Governor Charlie Baker, — Startup to Fortune 500
Mr. Larry Renfro, — Startup to Fortune 500
Mr. Jonathan Bush, — Startup to Fortune 500
Digital Health Track: Cyber Disease
Dr. John Halamka, — The Healthcare Enterprise at Risk
Mr. Michael Idelchik, — The Healthcare Enterprise at Risk
Main Conference: Putting It All Together
Ms. Katie Stebbins, — Putting It All Together
Mr. David Wajsgras, — Sponsor Remarks
Prof. Joseph Klafter, — Host Remarks
Main Conference: What Israeli Startups Need to Know
Mr. David Goodtree, — US & Global Markets
Mr. Lior Div, — US & Global Markets
Mr. Avner Halperin, — US & Global Markets
Mr. Udi Mokady, — US & Global Markets
Dr. Ido Schoenberg, — US & Global Markets
Main Conference: The Big Picture
Governor Charlie Baker, — The Big Picture
Main Conference: One Degree of Separation
Ms. Katie Stebbins, — Boston & Israel
Ms. Anya Eldan, — Boston & Israel
2017 (4 conferences)
17 Jan 20179 speakersCyber, Politics & Elections
Registration
Break
Introduction
Prof. Yossi Shain, — Opening Remarks
First Session
Prof. Karine Nahon, — When elections fall in the web
Prof. Marco Mayer, — Is there room for democracy in the digital age?
Ms. Barbara Carfagna, — Influence Operations: Russia's Strategy and Tactics
Mr. Lior Tabansky, — Influence Operations: Russia's Strategy and Tactics
Dr. Amir Lupovici, — The new playing field: cyber, sovereignty and international affairs
Second Session
Dr. Roey Tzezana, — Who will Rule the Future: Governments, Industries or the Public?
Dr. Marina Shorer, — Hacked democracy
Dr. Harel Menashri, — Cyber networks, superpowers and the 2016 us elections
06 Feb 201710 speakers3rd Ambassadors Summit: New dimensions in cyber space
Reception
Networking Break
Lunch
Lectures I
Major Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
MK Ayelet Shaked, — Web on Fire - Incitement Online
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — National Cyber Strategy
Prof. Yaron Oz, — Greeting
Adv. Liat Killner, — Legal Aspects of Cyber Crime
Mr. Lior Tabansky, — Cyber Influence
Lectures II
Ms. Mili Bach, — Privacy and Data Protection
Mr. Daniel Cohen, — Terrorism Online
Adv. Deborah Housen-Couriel, — Regulation in Cyber Space
Mr. Ilan Graicer, — Future Threats
21 Mar 20176 speakersInternet of Things (IoT)
Registration
Main Session
Major Gen. (ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, — Welcoming Remarks
Mr. Nir Peleg, — The Inter-Threat of Things
Mr. Matan Scharf, — Deduction and Induction as Tools for Building IoT Security Strategy
Adv. Limor Shmerling Magazanik, — The Importance of Design to IoT Privacy
Mr. Jacob Mendel, — The IoT Growing Cybersecurity Threats and the Business Challenges
Dr. Roey Tzezana, — IoT and the Next Intelligence Revolution
04 Dec 20175 speakersBook Launch: Strangers to Themselves
Book Discussion
Major Gen. (ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, — Strangers to Themselves and the Cyber Information Revolution
Prof. Joseph Agassi, — Human Consciousness vs Technology from a Scientific Perspective
Prof. Moshe Zuckermann, — If Marx Were Alive Today
Prof. Karine Nahon, — Social Networks and Politics
Dr. Haim Assa, — Strangers to Themselves
2018 (4 conferences)
16 Jan 20185 speakersIsrael and the New Strategic Environment
Gathering
Main Session
Dr. Haim Assa, — Moderator
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
MK Tzipi Livni, — Strategic Environment
Lt. Gen. (Res.) Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon, — Strategic Environment
Prof. Shlomo Ben-Ami, — Strategic Environment
28–30 Jan 201866 speakersThe 13th Ilan Ramon International Space Conference
Brochure source marked Tentative Agenda.
Registration & Refreshment (Day 1)
Coffee Break & Networking (Day 1)
Lunch Break and Networking (Day 1)
Coffee Break & Networking (Day 1)
Coffee Break & Networking (Day 1)
Registration & Refreshment (Day 2)
Coffee Break & Networking (Day 2)
Lunch Break and Networking (Day 2)
Coffee Break & Networking (Day 2)
Opening Session
Mr. Peretz Vazan, — Greetings
Prof. Joseph Klafter, — Greetings
Mr. Avi Blasberger, — Greetings
Dr. Deganit Paikowsky, — Greetings
Prof. Isaac Ben Israel, — Greetings
Mrs. Rona Ramon, — Commemoration to the Columbia Crew
Prof. Johann-Dietrich Woerner, — Space 4.0: Governments and Industries Advancing Together into Space
Remote Sensing for Sustainable Development
Ms. Gil Baram, — 2017 A Year in Review: Policy and Security
Dr. Martin Collins, — Historical Perspective on The Developments and Trends of Remote Sensing
Prof. Roberto Battiston, — Panelist
Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, — Panelist
Dr. Eugene Tu, — Panelist
Mr. Sergey Saveliev, — Panelist
Mr. P. Kunhikrishnan, — Panelist
Welcoming Remarks
MK Ofir Akunis, — Welcoming Remarks
Venus Satellite: Science, Technology and Cooperation
Mr. Pierric Ferrier, — Moderator
Prof. Eli Waxman, — 2017 A Year in Review: Science
Mr. Jean-Yves Le Gall, — Israeli-French Cooperation Past & Future
Prof. Arnon Karnieli, — The Scientific Mission: Israeli-French Venus P.I. Cooperation
Dr. Gerard Dedieu, — The Scientific Mission: Israeli-French Venus P.I. Cooperation
Mr. Ehud Hayun, — The Technological Mission
Mr. Ilan Porat, — The Technological Mission
Mr. Jacob Herscovitz, — The Technological Mission
Technological Advancement in the New Space Era
Mr. Tal Inbar, — 2017 A Year in Review: Industry & Technology
Dr. Eugene Tu, — Quantum Computing for Space Missions
Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, — Perspectives on Future Technologies and Cooperation
Mr. David Murrow, — Israel's role in NASA's Exploration Mission-1
Mr. Opher Doron, — Size does Matters: Smaller yet Bigger
Dr. Dan Lev, — Propulsion Solutions for Small Satellites
Mr. Ori Zeisel, — Intelligence as a service
Mr. Ilan Porat, — Cost Effective Space Remote Sensing
The Future of the Space Club
Dr. Deganit Paikowsky, — The Space Club in Transition From Old Space to New Space Ecosystem
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles Bolden, — Current Challenges and Future Roles of Governments
Dr. Reut Sorek-Abramovich, — Visioning Our Future in Space
Earth From Space: Interactive Astronauts Panel
Ms. Helen Wexler, — Moderator
Dr. Donald Thomas, — Panelist
Dr. Michael Barratt, — Panelist
Dr. Thomas-Henry Marshburn, — Panelist
Dr. Jean-Jacques Favier, — Panelist
Day 2 Opening Session
Mr. Luc St-Pierre, — Needs of developing nations in Earth observation data
NewSpace and the Startup Nation
Ms. Agnieszka Lukaszczyk, — Remote Sensing to The Power of Hundreds
Mr. Ami Daniel, — Analytics and Business Intelligence from Space
Mr. Massimo Comparini, — The evolution of geospatial information
Mr. Arie Halsband, — In Orbit Servicing
Mr. David Zusiman, — The Mega Constellations Revolution
Prof. Ran Ginosar, — Software Defined Space
Mr. Moti Elyashiv, — Nontoxic Space Propulsion
New Exciting Space
Mr. Yossi Yamin, — The Micro Gravity Revolution
Dr. Oren Milstein, — Keeping Space Travelers Alive
Ms. Helen Wexler, — Outer Space Manufacturing
Let's Get Down To Business
Dr. Nili Mandelblit, — Government Funding Opportunities
Mr. Avi Gal, — 1+1>2
Adv. Naama Margolis, — Israeli Commercial Space Export Control
Mr. Yonatan Machado, — Associates Investor's Perspective
Mr. Yariv Bash, — How Do I Start? A Founder's Testimony
Prof. Dan Blumberg, — Academia-entrepreneur relations
Mr. Ofer Lapid, — Wrapping-up
Looking into Space
Prof. Yohai Kaspi, — Juice - Jupiter ICY Moon Explorer
Prof. Luciano Iess, — Juice - Jupiter ICY Moon Explorer
Prof. Ehud Behar, — ISS-TAO Transient Astrophysics Observatory
Dr. Jordan Camp, — ISS-TAO Transient Astrophysics Observatory
Prof. Eli Waxman, — ULTRASAT - Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite
Lt. Gen. Larry James, — Robotic Space Exploration: A JPL Perspective
Space and Cybersecurity Panel
Mr. Ram Levi, — Panelist
Mr. Niv David, — Panelist
Capt. (Ret.) Moshe Golani, — Panelist
MARS Habitats for Research, Education and Inspiration
Mr. Ettay Nevo, — A Space in the News
Mr. Roy Naor, — Space simulations as an engine for exploration
Mr. Alon Shikar, — Architecture of Habitats
Dr. Hillel Rubinstein, — D-MARS: The First Israeli Analog Simulation
Ms. Hadas Nevenzal, — D-MARS: The First Israeli Analog Simulation
20 Mar 2018The 4th Ambassadors Summit: Digital Diplomacy
24 Apr 20185 speakersTechnology, Clubs and What Lies Between
Gathering
Clubs in International Relations
Prof. Yossi Shain, — Clubs in International Relations
Dr. Or Rabinowitz, — The Nuclear Club
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The Space Club
Dr. Eviatar Matania, — Is a Cyber Club Possible?
Dr. Deganit Paikowsky, — Closing Remarks
2019 (10 conferences)
01 Jan 20195 speakersSeminar on Cyber, Elections and Politics
Opening Remarks
Ms. Gili Drov-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
Lectures
Mr. Lior Tabansky, — Technology and Power in the International System
Mr. Omri Wechsler, — Consciousness Operations and Cyber Threats on Elections
Mr. Daniel Cohen, — Use of Cyber Warfare for Influence Operations
27–29 Jan 2019The 14th Ilan Ramon International Space Conference
The 14th Ilan Ramon International Space Conference (Save the Date Flyer)
01 Feb 2019AI Week
25 Feb 2019Meetup with Michal Blumenstyk Braverman, Microsoft
28 Feb 2019Ambassadors Summit 2019 – Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence
04 Mar 2019Bilateral meeting - Israel and Italian AI researchers
Closed workshop, 4 Mar 2019, Naftali Building, TAU. Hosted with Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel; Italian Embassy intermediated. Italian side led by Prof. Rita Cucchiara (CINI AIIS); Prof. Daniele Nardi (Sapienza) and colleagues from Bari, Milan, Trento, FBK, IIT, and CNR (Fabrizio Falchi) attended. No published speaker agenda.
16 Apr 2019Annual Researchers Conference of the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center
Annual Researchers Conference of the Blavatnik ICRC - Full Day Seminar (Save the Date Flyer)
30 Apr 20196 speakersBetween a Startup Nation and a Halakhic State
Event Start
Speakers
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
Lt. Gen. (Res.) Dan Halutz, — Discussion
Prof. Eviatar Matania, — Discussion
Prof. Yagil Levy, — Discussion
Prof. Hagit Messer Yaron, — Discussion
Prof. Yossi Shain, — The Israeli Century and the Israelization of Judaism
22 Sep 201911 speakersAI and Cyber Researchers Conference
Gathering and Light Refreshments
Lunch
Opening Remarks
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Mr. Eyal Waldman, — Opening Remarks
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
Mellanox Technologies
Mr. Ariel Kit, — Fast and Secure Communication
Mr. Ariel Levanon, — Cyber Security in the Cloud Era
AI & Future Solutions
Mr. Erez Cohen, — Challenges and Solutions for the AI Era
Mr. Ofir Zamir, — Nvidia AI Platform as a Cyber Accelerator
ICRC Researchers Lectures
Prof. Lior Wolf, — Code Synthesis and Fuzzing with Deep Neural Networks
Prof. Irad Ben-Gal, — Predictive Information under Sparse Pattern Constraints
Prof. Yuval Shavitt, — Using Deep Learning to Understand Internet Routing
Mr. Itai Lang, — Learning to Sample: A Data-Driven Sampling Approach for Point Clouds
03 Dec 20195 speakersCyber and Information Warfare between Great Powers in the 21st Century
Lectures
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Lecture
Mr. Omree Wechsler, — Cyber Warfare and ICS Systems: When Cyber and Physical Worlds Meet
Mr. Daniel Cohen, — Cyber, Consciousness and Influence: Changing the Rules of the Game
Mr. Ofir Barel, — Information Warfare between Great Powers: Perception Differences, Force Buildup and Future Trends
2020s
2020 (10 conferences)
21 Jan 20201 speakersPolitical Science and Strategy: Is War Declining?
Main Lecture
Prof. Azar Gat, — Is War Declining - Why and Where?
26 Jan 2020Astronaut Mark van de Hey Conference
27 Feb 2020Ambassadors 2020 on AI
15 Apr 2020India–Israel
20 Apr 2020Urban Resilience [Zoom]
04 May 2020Role of Apps in National Pandemic Response [Zoom]
Webinar co-hosted with the Israel Tech Policy Institute (ITPI), 4 May 2020. Theme: apps and national COVID-19 coping strategies; privacy, ethics, and immunity passports. Speaker list not published. Also listed: https://techpolicy.org.il/he/event/the-role-of-applications-in-national-...
18 May 2020Urban Resilience 2 [Zoom]
25 May 2020Influence and Disinformation During the Corona Crisis [Zoom]
15 Jun 2020Urban Resilience 3 – Challenges and Opportunities [Zoom]
25 Jun 2020Israel and the Future of Artificial Intelligence [Zoom]
2021 (2 conferences)
19 Apr 2021Ambassadors Summit Event
25 Nov 20217 speakersIsrael / Slovenia Roundtable: AI and R&D Strategies
Program
Minister Mark Boris Andrijanič, — Opening Remarks
Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen, — Opening Remarks
Mr. Ziv Katzir, — Welcome Address
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Keynote – A Global Perspective to Fostering AI
Mr. Marko Grobelnik, — An Academic Perspective
Dr. Blaz Fortuna, — An Industry Perspective
Mr. Yorai Fainmesser, — An Industry Perspective
2022 (2 conferences)
09 Mar 20221 speakersAnnual Executive Cyber Forum 2022 – Ransomware
Executive Cyber Forum on ransomware: panel of academic and government officials; Q&A moderated by Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel.
Panel
Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Moderator
22 Nov 20228th Ambassadors Summit
Theme (ICRC news, 22 Nov 2022): Innovating Digital Health — AI & Healthcare Systems; with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Full speaker list not published.
2023 (2 conferences)
01 Aug 2023Alice Code
12 Oct 2023Ambassadors Meeting
2024 (5 conferences)
13 Mar 202415 speakersCyber Influence Conference
Gathering and Registration
Break
Opening
Ms. Gili Drob Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The rise of the influence element in the world of cyber threats
Conference Program
Mr. Yarden Vatiky, — The spread and the battle for consciousness in the digital space
Ms. Libi Oz, — The spread and the battle for consciousness in the digital space
Dr. Lior Tabansky, — Where is the impact? A scientific view of the issue.
Mr. Michael Matias, — How Deepfakes Will Take Over What We See and Hear, and What Can Be Done About It
Mr. Ofir Barel, — Artificial Intelligence in the Iron Swords War (and the Day After)
Mr. Daniel Cohen, — Use of the Cyber Dimension and influence against Israel during the Iron Swords War
Dr. Shahar Somin, — Cyber security in Encrypted and Anonymous Data: Locating Communities and Groups with Coordinated Activity
Mr. Ilan Greitzer, — AI Takeover of Influence in the Digital Space: The Hamas "LLM"
Dr. Tahila Schwartz Altshuler, — Where was the Digital Frontline Command in the Swords of Iron War? The Fourth Dimension of the War, the (lack of) Preparedness for it, and What's Next.
Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, — IDF Spokesperson Activity and the Importance of International Communication During War
Prof. Irad Ben Gal, — Identification and Monitoring of Hostile and Synchronized Campaigns in Social Networks
Mr. Ran Farhi, — Protection against attacks on social networks
Mr. Doron Feldman, — Taiwan's Struggle in China's Disinformation Warfare and the Lessons for Israel
02 Apr 202416 speakersConference on The Methodology of Intelligence Assessment
Gathering and Registration
Break
Closing Remarks
Opening
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The logic of intelligence assessment
Conference Program
Lt. Gen. (Res.) Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon, — Between the failure of the intelligence assessment on Yom Kippur 1973, and the failure at Simchat Torah 2023.
Col. (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, — Two Types of Intelligence Conception and How to Address Them
Mr. Tamir Pardo, — Why did we get to this point? Will we learn the lesson?
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Malka, — What didn't work in intelligence?
Lt. Col. (Res.) Miri Eisin, — Intelligence Assessment – a known failure.
Lt. Col. (Res.) Dr. Assaf Heller, — The audit in the intelligence assessment process
Dr. Yigal Vardi, — Diagnostic Principles in Intelligence According to Medical Diagnosis
Ms. Sima Shine, — Intelligence Relations and the political echelon – is change required?
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Tamir Hayman, — Intelligence, Surprises and National Security Concept in Light of 7/10
Col. (Res.) Itai Brun, — The Illusion of Certainty: Thoughts on the Methodology of Intelligence Assessment
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilad, — Was the intelligence failure inevitable?
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Aharon Ze'evi-Farkash, — Failures in intelligence assessment and directions for reducing them
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Yadlin, — Intelligence and Security Concept - Between Warning and Decision
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uri Sagie, — Knowledge, Awareness and Opinion
19 May 202410 speakersSecurity Concept Series: The Importance of Air Defense Systems
Gathering and Registration
Break
Opening
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening
Conference Program
Maj. Gen. (Res.) David Ivry, — Active Defense – Early Disputes: The Position of the Ministry of Defense
Ms. Inbal Kreiss, — International Cooperation as Strategy
Col. Ran Kochav, — The development of the concept of air defense in recent years and regional cooperation
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Matan Vilnai, — Active Defense – Early Disputes: The IDF's Position
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — When you say no, what do you mean?
Mr. Arieh Herzog, — The Development of Air Defense Capabilities
Ms. Hilla Haddad-Chmelnik, — Technological Innovation as a Strategic Asset – Building a Sustainable Security Advantage for Israel
Dr. Uzi Rubin, — Active Defense – Early Disputes: Roots
Mr. Dan Meridor, — Defense as an Essential Element in the Security Concept
11 Dec 20243 speakersCISO Club
Inaugural CISO Club Event
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
Commissioner (Ret.) Roni Alsheikh, — Keynote
19 Dec 20241 speakersCIO Breakfast Club: AI and Cybersecurity
Discussion led by Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel with CIOs from Cato Networks, Outbrain, JFrog, Monday, Perion, AppsFlyer, Elbit and Riskified.
CIO Breakfast Club
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — AI and Cybersecurity
2025 (6 conferences)
06 Mar 2025CISO Club
28 Apr 2025Researchers Conference
10 Jul 2025Alice Code
10 Aug 202516 speakersConference on War with Iran
Speaker details have not been verified against the linked programme PDF.
Gathering
Break
First Session
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Opening Remarks
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — The 12-Day War with Iran – Insights
Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, — Opening address (subject to final approval)
Ms. Vered Haimovitz, — Evolution of UAS Systems in Combat
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Tamir Pardo, — War Planning – Questions and Question Marks
Head of the Shin Bet — Opening address (subject to final approval)
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu, — Twelve Days – Interim Assessment
Second Session
Dr. Yuval Steinitz, — The Most Technological War
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Yadlin, — Intelligence and Security Concept in Light of the 12-Day War
Col. Ran Kochav, — Im Kalbi – First Lessons in Air Defense
Mr. Avi Berger, — New Space – Insights from Iron Swords and Im Kalbi
Ms. Ayelet Shavit, — Iran's Posture Following the 12-Day War: Political and Military Lessons and Steps
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Tal Russo, — Lessons from the 12-Day War
Brig. Gen. (Res.) Itai Brun, — Between Gaza and Iran – On Intelligence and Victory
Mr. Boaz Levy, — In conversation with Dr. Liran Antebi
Dr. Liran Antebi, — In conversation with Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI
02 Sep 2025Festive Gathering of Air Force Veterans
01 Oct 2025IT Audit Roundtable: AI, Cyber, and the Future of Audit
Roundtable of Chief IT Auditors from leading organizations at Tel Aviv University. Focus: IT Audit in the AI Era.
2026 (4 conferences)
29 Apr 2026Influence as a Tool of Defense: Professional Roundtable on Combating Antisemitism
Opening and Framing: Presenting the challenge and creating a shared language for cognitive defense against AI-driven antisemitic influence campaigns
Professional Discussion across 5 core pillars: 1. Threat Mapping; 2. Blue Team Capabilities; 3. Counter-Narratives & Strategic Communications; 4. Technology as a Defense Tool (AI, network monitoring, real-time disruption); 5. Building Sustained Cross-Sector Operational Capacity
Summary and Next Steps: Formulating practical action items and laying groundwork for an ongoing inter-sectoral working group
Participants: Former senior security officials, AI researchers, platform content policy and enforcement experts, social media analysts, antisemitism and digital discourse researchers, philanthropists and community leaders
05 May 2026Alice Code – TedTalk
25 May 2026Election Integrity: Consciousness Scenarios in Academia
Academic Discussion & Threat Simulation: Generative AI, Fake News, and Democratic Election Integrity
Core Scenarios: 1. Creation of tens of thousands of digital avatars and bots generating artificial viral spread; 2. Amplified deep-fakes targeting voter turnout and institutional trust; 3. Data leak analytics enabling hyper-targeted, individual-level automated messaging waves
Strategic Preparedness Recommendations for the Central Elections Committee: pre-crisis readiness, AI expert briefings, and structured rapid-response protocols
07 Sep 20269 speakersHackeress 5
Gathering and Registration
Conference Program
Ms. Gili Drob-Heistein, — Moderator
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Opening Remarks
Mr. Shaul Ben-Tal — Lecture
Ms. Hila Tal — Lecture
Mr. Rafi Mor Harel — Lecture
Ms. Anat Shalev — Lecture
Ms. Hanna Yonah — Lecture
Ms. Anat Knafo — Lecture
Ms. Shira Ben-Yehuda — Lecture
Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel, — Closing Remarks
