Program outline

 

Sunday Nov. 3rd: INTRODUCTION

09:00

Transportation to HIT
Pick up:
09:00 – Dan Hotel, 99 Hayarkon Street  
09:20 – David Intercontinental Hotel, Yosef Levi Street
10:00-10:30 Registration and refreshments
10:30-11:00 Greetings
Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President, HIT
& Mr. Motti Sasson, Mayor, City of Holon
11:00-11:30

Introduction to HIT: Research and Innovation activities
Dr. Refael Barkan, Head, Research, Innovation and International Ventures Authority (R.I.I.V.A)
& CEO of A.Y.Y.T (HIT's Tech Transfer Office)
11:30-12:00

HIT's international outreach
Dr. Guy Yoskovitz, Head, International Ventures
12:00-12:30

Presentation of HIT's Multidisciplinary Studies
Dr. Nava Shaked, Head, Multidisciplinary Studies Department
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:30 Cross Cultural Lecture: "Hacking Israeli Culture"
Mr. Yair Paz, Global Eyes
14:45-16:30 Tour of the campus and facilities:
  • Cyber Security Center
  • Robotic Lab
  • Design workshop facilities & 3D printing lab
  • The Multidisciplinary Assistive Design and Engineering (MADE) Lab
  • Entrepreneurship Center FutureHIT
  • Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Antenna Lab
16:30 Transportation to Tel-Aviv
  Leisure time
19:30 Welcome dinner

Monday Nov. 4th: CONFERENCES

 

Conference 1 - Leonardo Da Vinci Conference
The Annual Distinguished Scientist Conference will focus on the legacy of Leonardo Da Vinci and his research in the fields of Engineering, Aerodynamics and Mechanics, Hydraulics, Anatomy, Physiology, Zoology, Cartography, and the Arts.

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Conference 2 - Study in Israel: Erasmus+ & Beyond

The New Study in Israel Initiative
Ms. Marissa Gross-Yarm, Head, International Student Affairs, Israel Council for Higher Education

Erasmus+ cooperation opportunities
Ms. Kathrin Theurillat, Director, the Israel National Erasmus+ Office

Good Practice: Erasmus+ Capacity Building project "ITEM"

Good Practice: The joint international multidisciplinary course in the field of Assistive Technologies

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Tuesday Nov. 5th: HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY TOUR

Israel is known as the "start-up nation"- a hub of innovation.

In 2019, it ranked 5th most innovative nation, with increased research and development spending, growing manufacturing capabilities and a greater concentration of high-tech public companies (Bloomberg’s annual Innovation Index).

In order to maintain up-to-date curricula and state-of-the-art R&D activities, HIT holds close ties with the industry. Our staff, students and alumni are thus involved in real-life challenges, academic projects and joint entrepreneurial initiatives.

We will visit four selected leading high-tech companies and research facilities with which HIT collaborates.

 

08:30 Transportation from Tel Aviv
Pick up:
08:30 – Dan Hotel, 99 Hayarkon Street  
08:45 – David Intercontinental Hotel, Yosef Levi Street
10:00-10:30 Visit of the Levinson Visitors Center
Location: The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot
11:00 Departure
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-13:45 Visit of Orbotech
Location: Yavne
14:00 Departure
15:00-16:00 Visit of Water-Gen Ltd.
Location: Herzeliya Pituach
16:00 Departure
17:00-18:30 Visit of Checkpoint
Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo

Wednesday Nov. 6th: POPULAR SCIENCE & STUDENT FAIR

09:00 Transportation to HIT
Pick up:
09:00 – Dan Hotel, 99 Hayarkon Street  
09:20 – David Intercontinental Hotel, Yosef Levi Street
10:00-10:30 Refreshment & mingling
Location: Building 3, 2nd floor, Conference Hall
10:30-11:00 Keynote lecture: "Navigate your adventure – the broad definition of designers"
Mr. Ishay Halmut, Design Lead @ Dyson UK and HIT Alumnus
11:00-11:15 "Digital Health and the Third Age"
Dr. Refael Barkan, Head, Research, Innovation and International Ventures Authority
11:15-11:30 "My Avatar and me"
Dr. Nava Shaked, Head, Multidisciplinary Studies Department
11:30-11:45 "New technologies, Education & Training"
Prof. Gila Kurtz, Head, Master Degree, Faculty of Instructional
11:45-12:00 "Biomimicry as a model for Innovation"
Dr. Elad Segev, Lecturer, Faculty of Sciences
& Dr. Sayfan Borghini, Lecturer, Faculty of Design
12:00-12:15 "Cyber Security – the Dark Side of Technology"
Dr. Harel Menashri, Head, Cyber Security Center
12:15-12:30 "The Renaissance of Renaissance in Multi-Disciplinary Studies"
Dr. Yoel Tawil, Lecturer, Multidisciplinary Studies Department
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:00 International Student Fair & Professional meetings
Location:  Building 5, Student Union's outdoor
15:00 Departure to Tel Aviv
  Leisure time
18:00

GALA EVENT

Transportation from Tel Aviv
Pick up:
17:30 – Dan Hotel, 99 Hayarkon Street  
17:40 – David Intercontinental Hotel, Yosef Levi Street

18:00-19:15 | Guided tour of the Shimon Peres Center for Peace and Innovation

19:15-22:00 | Gala Dinner
Dress Code: Formal, elegant
Location: Shimon Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, Tel Aviv-Yaffo

Thursday Nov. 7th: Excursion to JERUSALEM & the DEAD SEA

*** Based on meteorological forecasts, the excursion schedule might be subject to changes.

09:00 Departure from Tel Aviv
Pick up:
09:00 – Dan Hotel, 99 Hayarkon Street
09:20 – David Intercontinental Hotel, Yosef Levi Street
11:00-12:30 Leisure time at the Kalya Beach, Dead Sea
Swimming is possible – please bring a bathing suit, sandals, a towel and toiletry
12:30 Departure to Jerusalem
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-18:00 Guided tour of Jerusalem including:
- a tour of the Old City
- visit of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- visit of the Western Wall
- visit to the Mahane Yehuda market - culinary culture experience
And more…