TAU Innovation Conference 2015

27 April 2015

TAU Innovation Conference is a unique, large-scale international event led by StarTAU, Tel Aviv University’s Entrepreneurship Center and RAMOT Technology Transfer Office. For the third year in a row, entrepreneurs, industry personnel, diplomats, investors, the university community and other entrepreneurial parties will come together for a week of education, investment and networking.Our theme this year is ‘Trends 2015: New Direction, new Spirits, new Inventions’, a noteworthy and inspiring ambition for all of our budding startups.

This year’s event will include the following:

‘Trends 2015: New Direction, new Spirits, new Inventions’ entrepreneurship event featuring local and international keynote speakers, among whom seniors from Google, MailChimp, TechStars, Axel Springer and more.
‘Startup Avenue’: Startups from around the world will have an opportunity to exhibit their companies in over 65 different booths.
VIP Cocktail Event: This will be an exclusive opportunity to network with distinguished event guests such as senior government officials, investors, business executives, top entrepreneurs and academia leaders.
A showcase of the most interesting new technologies being developed in Israel, as well as social and other ventures.

Agenda:

May 7, 2014

20:00 - 22:00 Rothchild Bar Events | 7 Bars, 7 Communities, 7 Fields

7 bars on the famous Rothschild Ave. will provide an urban cocktail of alcohol and knowledge. It doesn't matter if you're an experienced entrepreneur or just a beginner – this is the place for you! Each bar will discuss one fascinating topic, from EdTech to transportation.

May 10, 2014

10:00 – 17:00 Startup Avenue | 60 startups & leading TAU Technologies

What does an engineer from Italy, a social entrepreneur from Greece and a high-tech executive from Israel have in common? They're all going to be at TAU Innovation Day! One of Israel's biggest expos will present new, innovative startups from all over the world. Meet the next big thing!

11:00 - 16:30 TLV Startup Challenge | 40 Startups & 20 Judges

The stage is set… The mic is open… Now is the time to shine! 40 young, exciting startups will compete for the right to fly abroad and present at the world's biggest companies! Don't miss the stars of tomorrow!

17:00 – 21:00 Main Speaker Event | The Stars of Innovation

The speakers: John Foreman – Chief data scientist @ MailChimp | Peter Shankman – Marketing and CS guru | Greg Rogers – Managing director @ TechStars | Nir Chinsky – Head of MEA cloud platform @ Google

Highlights