"Jerusalem Business Overview" - Hosted by JYP Forum & America Hub Israel

"Jerusalem Business Overview" - Hosted by JYP Forum and America Hub Israel

Come join us for an exciting in-person event at America Hub Israel (U.S. Embassy in Israel) where we will dive into the business landscape of Jerusalem and how young professionals in Jerusalem can further enhance their careers.

Hosted by JYP Forum (Jerusalem Young Professionals) and America Hub Israel, this event promises to be informative and engaging. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for gaining insights and networking with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your horizons in Jerusalem's business ecosystem!

Jerusalem Ecosystem Panel

Mahmoud Khweis is a Researcher for the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs with a focus on the East Jerusalem economy. He is also an entrepreneur and CEO of Techlinic - a Software Development Company located in Jerusalem that offers enterprise IT solutions & services to improve business processes and leverage technology innovation.

Talia Vekshtein is the CEO of Lissan, a grassroots non-profit organization that promotes gender and social equality in Jerusalem by improving Hebrew education for Palestinian women to provide them with greater access to rights, resources, and opportunities. Lissan also aims to bridge the gap between East and West Jerusalem and strengthen East Jerusalemite women.

Keynote Business Panel

Shulamit Geri is the Director General of the Bank of Israel. She was previously CEO and Vice President for Administration and Finance at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Mike Calvert is a member of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service serving in U.S. Embassies around the world to advance U.S. commercial interests. He is currently serving on a four-year tour as the Deputy Commercial Counselor in the Tel Aviv Embassy Branch Office in Israel.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

America Hub Israel, 19 Keren HaYesod Street, Jerusalem, Israel