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ISRAEL: THE GLOBAL EPICENTER OF CYBERSECURITY One of the world’s major hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship, Israel is fast becoming recognized as the global leader in the field of cybersecurity. With billions of dollars in cybersecurity technology exports, a large and diverse sector of cybersecurity startups, R&D outposts of major multinationals, a deep venture capital focus, and an enlightened government sector, the concentration of companies, talent, and capital in the Israeli cybersecurity sector is unparalleled. MEET WITH GLOBAL LEADERS IN CYBERSECURITY INNOVATION The June 2016 Boston Cybersecurity Mission to Israel will connect senior executives to Israel’s most successful industry innovators and executives. The four-day itinerary includes private meetings with top industry leaders, policy makers, investors, researchers, and visionaries, as well as partnership opportunities and inspiring technology demonstrations. This mission will provide a robust learning environment and lively exchange of ideas with fellow participants and Israeli colleagues to spur collaboration and business development. MISSION BENEFITS Develop relationships for business development, investment, R&D, and other partnerships. Gain new opportunities to address global cybersecurity threats through collaboration between Israeli and Boston firms. Attract Israeli start-ups to Boston as they become ready to globalize. Showcase the Israeli & Boston cybersecurity ecosystems and innovation economies. THE BOSTON CYBERSECURITY MISSION TO ISRAEL TODAY, ISRAEL: Has over 200 cybersecurity firms with Israeli headquarters. Counts one-quarter of the world’s VC-backed cybersecurity startups. Is home to cybersecurity R&D centers for Akamai, Cisco, eBay, EMC, Google, IBM, Intel, Kaspersky, Microsoft, and many other multinational corporations. Accounts for over $6B in cybersecurity technology exports annually, or 10% of the world market, rising rapidly. Spends $200M annually in corporate cybersecurity R&D, or 15% of the global total. Has brought together business, academia, and government in a national collaboration to drive industry growth, called CyberSpark. JUNE 18-22, 2016

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Page 1: THE BOSTON CYBERSECURITY MISSION TO ISRAEL · The June 2016 Boston Cybersecurity Mission to Israel will connect senior executives to Israel’s most successful industry innovators

ISRAEL: THE GLOBAL EPICENTER OF CYBERSECURITY

One of the world’s major hubs of innovation and entrepreneurship, Israel is fast becoming recognized as the global leader in the field of cybersecurity.

With billions of dollars in cybersecurity technology exports, a large and diverse sector

of cybersecurity startups, R&D outposts of major multinationals, a deep venture capital

focus, and an enlightened government sector, the concentration of companies, talent,

and capital in the Israeli cybersecurity sector is unparalleled.

MEET WITH GLOBAL LEADERS IN CYBERSECURITY INNOVATION

The June 2016 Boston Cybersecurity Mission to Israel will connect senior

executives to Israel’s most successful industry innovators and executives. The four-day

itinerary includes private meetings with top industry leaders, policy makers, investors,

researchers, and visionaries, as well as partnership opportunities and inspiring

technology demonstrations. This mission will provide a robust learning environment

and lively exchange of ideas with fellow participants and Israeli colleagues to spur

collaboration and business development.

MISSION BENEFITS

• Develop relationships for business development, investment, R&D, and other partnerships.

• Gain new opportunities to address global cybersecurity threats through collaboration between Israeli and Boston firms.

• Attract Israeli start-ups to Boston as they become ready to globalize.

• Showcase the Israeli & Boston cybersecurity ecosystems and innovation economies.

THE BOSTON CYBERSECURITY MISSION TO ISRAEL

TODAY, ISRAEL:

• Has over 200 cybersecurity firms with Israeli headquarters.

• Counts one-quarter of the world’s VC-backed cybersecurity startups.

• Is home to cybersecurity R&D centers for Akamai, Cisco, eBay, EMC, Google, IBM, Intel, Kaspersky, Microsoft, and many other multinational corporations.

• Accounts for over $6B in cybersecurity technology exports annually, or 10% of the world market, rising rapidly.

• Spends $200M annually in corporate cybersecurity R&D, or 15% of the global total.

• Has brought together business, academia, and government in a national collaboration to drive industry growth, called CyberSpark.

JUNE 18-22 , 2016

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A COMPREHENSIVE ITINERARY

The mission provides an exclusive opportunity to explore Israeli success in the cybersecurity industry, from research to startup, policy making and government initiatives, and global growth. The itinerary will also be customized to meet the interests of mission participants. Focus areas may include:

• Government initiatives• University research• Venture capital• Corporate R&D• Enterprise adoption

• Start-up showcases• Networking events• One-on-one meetings• Boston-Israel partnership opportunities • International cybertech conference

DETAILS

• Estimated cost is $3,000 per person, including accommodations, meals, ground transportation, travel planning and all necessary incidentals. Air travel additional.

MISSION CO-CHAIRS

David Goodtree, Global Venture Partner, OurCrowdMaria Lewis Kussmaul, Co-Founder & Partner, AGC PartnersUdi Mokady, President & CEO, CyberArk Software, Inc.Eyal Shavit, Investor & President, AxcessNet Ltd.William Schnoor, Partner & Co-Chair, Technology & Life Sciences, Goodwin Procter LLPJoel Schwartz, SVP Global New Business Development, EMC

ORGANIZERS & SPONSORS

ISRAD 13302

For more information,

please contact:

Penny McGee Savitz

CJP Director of Israel Business Engagement

[email protected]

617-457-8856