Israeli Innovations in Solving Big Problems

from Israeli Innovations in Solving Big Problems held on August 12, 2016

Ravit Baer, Deputy Consul General for Israel for the Pacific Northwest

Nathan Miller, President, Miller Ink; Consultant, Israel 21c

Riva Gambert, Director, East Bay International Jewish Film Festival—Moderator

A distinguished panel discusses the impressive contributions the tiny state of Israel (known as the Start Up Nation) has made in finding and sharing solutions to big problems threatening the environment, health and economies throughout the world. In particular, DCG Baer speaks to how the government supports Israeli technology, research and development, as well as assisting other societies, such as California with our drought.

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