Program

By invitation only

CHAIR: Ms. Dafna Meitar-Nechmad, Chairwoman of the Board of Governors

MC: Ms. Mika Almog

A rare opportunity to visit some of the most innovative laboratories in the world and see cutting-edge science in action

* Please bring comfortable shoes for walking around campus

Our renowned annual event presenting the latest happenings in the region.

CHAIR: Prof. Uzi Rabi, Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African
Studies

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Brig.-Gen.(res.) Dr. Danny Gold, Head of the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Research and Development, co-inventor of the Iron Dome and TAU alumnus.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Izhar Shay, Entrepreneur and former Minister of Science and Technology

Everyone is invited!

7:15pm Welcome Reception

8:30pm Award Ceremony

Prizes will be conferred upon the nine winners

**Dress code: Semi-formal

**By invitation only

Prepare to be surprised by new views on health, work and school.

CHAIR: Prof. Mark Shtaif, Rector

Hear inspiring stories of students from all sectors of Israeli society who benefit from TAU’s proactive strategy to boost equality on campus.

Three small group sessions will be run simultaneously to enable you to have a real conversation with the students.

Attend one of three simultaneous sessions that showcase TAU’s uniquely cross-disciplinary research culture, and hear teams describe their fascinating approaches to research challenges.

MODERATOR: Prof. Jacob A. Frenkel, Chairman Emeritus of the TAU Board of Governors, Former Governor of the Bank of Israel

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore
Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies,
Chairman, Monetary Authority of Singapore; Deputy Chairman, GIC

Everyone is invited!

TAU is proud to honor our 2023 recipients.

A special ceremony marking 75 years of Israeli economic growth, and the awarding of the Hugo and Valerie Ramniceanu Scholarship in Economics

2023 PRIZE RECIPIENT

Prof. Amnon Shashua, Israeli computer scientist and artificial intelligence expert, serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Mobileye and other successful startups.

Presentations by the 2023 Award Recipients

CHAIR: Prof. Dan Peer, Vice President for Research and Development

CHAIR: Ms. Dafna Meitar-Nechmad, Chairwoman of the Board of Governors

MC: Ms. Mika Almog

CELEBRATING WITH THE COLTON FAMILY

1:45pm: Lunch Reception

2:45pm: Ceremony

Enjoy Friday night dinner with your fellow Governors

*** Transportation will be available from the Hilton Hotel

Pull out your blue & white clothes,  put on your dancing shoes, and join in for a fun evening of dinner, dancing and live performances saluting Israel’s 75th birthday and the completion of TAU’s 10-year Global Campaign.

Post-BOG Trip: In the Footsteps of Sages and Pilgrims

This one-day excursion will amaze you with an entirely new perspective on the Dead Sea and Judeo-Christian heritage. The trip will focus on the fascinating history of the Dead Sea region, from ancient times through the birth of Christianity, the establishment of the State and up to the present day, and will feature a tour of sites located in a closed military zone – opened by the IDF specially and exclusively for our group.

We will explore topics ranging from archaeology and agriculture to climate and the environment, and enjoy intriguing geopolitical and historical insights from a team of TAU experts who will accompany us throughout the entirety of the trip: Archaeologist Dr. Guy Stiebel, and Middle East scholars Dr. Arik Rodinsky and Dr. Amos Nadan.

Our trip will begin at Qasr al-Yahud on the western bank of the Jordan River – the site where the Children of Israel crossed into the Promised Land after wandering in the desert for 40 years and where, almost 1,500 years later, Jesus was baptized. Located about 20 minutes north of the Dead Sea, Qasr al-Yahud is the third holiest site in the Christian world. With Jordan just yards away, we will be able to wave at the soldiers and tourists on the Jordanian side of the river.

After an exciting tour of the abandoned, yet strikingly beautiful “Land of the Monasteries,” we will continue to more Dead Sea adventures, including a visit to an archaeological dig of an ancient synagogue at Ein Gedi.

We will end our day with a lavish private beach party featuring wine-tasting and music. And for anyone interested in a dip in the Dead Sea – don’t forget your bathing suit!

Please note:

Due to the early hour of departure, a light breakfast will be distributed on the bus.

Parts of the trip will take place in off-road vehicles that are not accessible for the disabled.

*** Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.***