Hailed as success, the second meeting of the Raanana Conference on National High-tech Policy held at the Open University, attracted delegates who participated  in several fascinating meetings concerning  new labor laws in Israel and their effect on High Tech.  Many business leaders, members of economic councils and the Histadrut and Government representatives attended.

The Raanana Municipality, in cooperation with the Open University and the Raanana Conference on National Hi-tech Policy, will hold the 3rd conference for national hi-tech policy.  Prior to the main conference, two bi-monthly meetings were held at the Raanana University.
 
Meeting bi-monthly, a discussion was held on the various aspects of the new labor legislation and how it implications for the high tech industry and its employees.

The conference was hosted by Mayor Nahum Hofree. Also participating were Professor Aryeh Scope, Director of the Raanana Conference as well as MK Robert Elituv, Head of the High Tech lobby in the Knesset; Dr. Aviad Bar Haim,  expert in Organizational Behavior in the Faculty of Management and Economics at the  Open University; Eyal Waldman CEO Melonics; Adv. Uriel Lyn President of the Chamber of Commerce; Ziv Mendel, CEO John Bryce Training, part of  the Matrix Group.
Amos Ron, former CEO of  Ranir,  and  Vice Chairman of the Raanana Conference  moderated the event.

On the same day, just prior to opening the conference, Mayor Nahum Hofree met several CEOs of High Tech companies which operate  in Raanana , MK Robert Elituv , Professor Arie Scope  and Vice President of the Open University.  They discussed the activities of the high tech lobby in the Knesset, the opportunity to initiate legislation and amendments to existing laws they would like to suggest.
 
Professor Scope, former GM of Microsoft Israel, opened the proceedings.  He was followed by other Conference members including Shlomo Gradman, CEO ASG (Founder of the Ra’anana Conference); Shlomo Vax, President of the Information and Electronics Union; Dr. Shuki Gleitman, Former Chief Scientist; Moshe Alon, part owner of Calanit-Carmon, President of  SAP Israel; Micky Steiner; Amos Ron, former General Manager of the Ports and Railways Authority and other high tech industry leaders.
 
During the past few years, Raanana has become a primary location for high tech firms.  In the past two years, there have been two conferences reviewing national high tech policy while shaping the future of Israel’s high tech industries. Many key industry personnel have participated in these conferences.

Mayor Nahum Hofree: “ It is important to safeguard the national advantage that High tech industries bring to Israel, and to Raanana.  We are committed to supporting this important conference. These meetings help us gain deeper understanding of the many issues that effect this important sector, and help ensure its continued growth and success.”

In the Picture: (From L to R) Adv. Rafi Holin, Yuval Rechlevski, Ziv Mandel, Shraga Brosh, Adv. Shlomi Levia, MK Robert Elituv, Mayor Nahum Hofree, Amos Ron: Photo by: Gideon Markovitz