Tech Horizons of the Mediterranean

Accelerating regional collaboration in cyber, maritime, and energy innovation

December 8 | 4:00 PM

Shape the currents of cyber and maritime innovation

With Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperation now officially aligned in the Joint Statement on the 3+1 (Republic of Cyprus, Greece, Israel + United States) Foreign Ministerial, the door is wide open for private-sector growth.

Co-hosted by Startup Nation Central and the Embassy of Cyprus in Tel Aviv, this forum turns policy into projects – driving the deployment of resilient energy technologies, grid modernization, and the cyber-hardening of critical infrastructure, while opening new market channels for Israeli innovators and investors.

Is your startup developing tech that applies to maritime challenges?

Join the event to access potential business opportunities.

Connections

Meet high-level stakeholders looking for innovative solutions in cyber, energy, and maritime innovation.

Visibility

Showcase your startup and technology to prominent business and government leaders.

Acceleration

Apply your tech to maritime challenges to unlock new opportunities and business growth.

Speakers

Avi Hasson

Avi Hasson

CEO,
Startup Nation Central

Kornelios S. Korneliou

Ambassador,
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel

George Michealides

Commissioner of Communications,
Republic of Cyprus

Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou

CEO,
Tototheo Global

Sofronis Papageorgiou

Head,
Cyprus Embassy Trade Center - Tel Aviv

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Aviva Steinberger

VP Strategy & Chief of Staff

Startup Nation Central

Gadi Benmoshe

 Advisor &  Maritime Cybersecurity Program Lead

Israel National Cyber Directorate

Lital Eshel

Lital Eshel

Innovation Diplomacy Director

Startup Nation Central

Agenda

16:00
Registration and Mingling
16:25
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Avi Hasson, CEO of Startup Nation Central,  kickstarts the evening

16:30
One Sea, One Fate

Ambassador of Cyprus to Israel, H.E. Kornelios S. Korneliou.

A geopolitical landscape overview for bilateral and regional cooperation on energy, maritime, and cyber infrastructure development.

16:45
Panel: Governments setting the stage for multilateral cyber collaborations

Moderator: Sofronis Papageorgiou, Head of Cyprus Embassy Trade Center, Tel Aviv

  • George Michaelides, Commissioner for Electronic Communications, Cyprus
  • Gadi BenmosheAdvisor &  Maritime Cybersecurity Program Lead at the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD)
17:10
Private Sector Panel: Investing in Infrastructure

Diving into the private sector’s role in securing our future

17:40
Audience Q&A
18:00
Networking and Drinks
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