The second annual “Innovation Fusion” event, presented by Valley National Bank, will focus on broadening the Bay through tech innovation, with a unique focus on Israeli technology. Get ready to be blown away by Israeli innovation that is changing the world! Don’t miss our special guest keynote speakers from Israeli tech unicorns, Waze and Wix. Waze Head of Global Partnerships and Business Development, Mr. Aron DiCastro, who recently relocated from Tel-Aviv to Google’s headquarters in Silicon Valley, will speak about how Waze has maintained its scrappy start-up mindset and is perfectly positioned for accelerated growth. Wix Director of Customer Solutions, Mr. Danny Brigido, who built the Wix office in Miami, will address the challenge of hiring tech employees in Florida and how Wix was able to overcome this challenge and hire over 100 Floridians to grow Wix’s Miami operations. The 2018 Innovation Fusion event will showcase how FIBA is enabling partnerships and collaboration between Israeli tech companies and local organizations with the goal of bringing hi-tech jobs and growing the Tampa Bay economy. Eight Israeli tech startups will be presenting at the event. Each of the FIBA companies have developed cutting-edge solutions in the healthcare, construction, HR, advertising, security and retail industries.

Program: 8:00-9:00am – Registration & Breakfast 9:00am – noon – Program Noon – 1:00pm – Networking Lunch.

Breakfast and lunch will be served and are included in ticket price. Tickets are only $35 and available at the door. Free parking on-site. Complimentary Valet available.

Event details:

Start dateJune 13, 2018 8:00 am

End dateJune 13, 2018 1:00 pm

Organizer details:

OrganizerFlorida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA)

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