Medica 2011, Germany

The largest medical trade event in Europe is returning to Dusseldorf this winter. Last year Medica attracted 137,000 visitors and an incredible 4,300 exhibitors, of which Israel made a very impressive contribution.

Israel is one of the world’s leading providers of medical device and healthcare solutions. Having won Nobel Prizes for medicine, Israeli doctors consistently make ground breaking developments in treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, various forms of cancer and orthopedics to name a handful. The global demand for medical devices is growing rapidly and incorporating the latest in high-tech innovation, the Israeli Pavilion is certain to provide inspiration and solutions for any potential visitor.

To coordinate meetings at the Israeli Pavilion, please contact Sivan Dror in the Commercial Office.
Tel : +44 (0)20 7957 9645
E-mail: sivan.dror@israeltrade.gov.il

Watec 2011, Israel

The Commercial Office, in conjunction with UK Israel Business and the British Embassy in Tel Aviv, are assembling a delegation from the UK to travel to one of the world's largest water exhibitions this November. WATEC taking place in Tel Aviv provides the ideal opportunity for water companies to showcase their latest technology and innovations, in areas such as water efficiency, water quality, desalination treatments and water supply.

The Israeli water market continues to make waves internationally, benefiting from several years of experience in managing scarce water resources. The Israeli market is widely regarded as a nexus of world-class expertise in the water field - a fact highlighted by the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Israeli Government and the Council of Mumbai, (the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation).

Moreover, in July of this year, a delegation of water innovation companies came from Israel to the UK to meet senior players within the British Water Industry. The Commercial Office is keen to build on these foundations and is looking forward to leading a strong and diverse delegation to WATEC this November.

If you would like to participate in this year’s outgoing UK delegation, please contact Simon Spier in the Commercial Office.
Tel : +44 (0)20 7957 9676
E-mail: simon.spier@israeltrade.gov.il

Milipol 2011, France

The Commercial Office is very excited to be coordinating introductions between UK and Israeli companies at Milipol in Paris.
Israel’s commitment to homeland security has been paramount since the birth of the nation. Combining globally recognised high-tech innovation and a wealth of experience, the thirty two companies that comprise the Israeli Pavilion has expertise that covers the full spectrum of the security sector.

The focus of this year’s Pavilion is counter-terror and law enforcement. Given the complexity and multitude of challenges the UK has faced of late, the Commercial team is positive Israeli companies have an abundance to offer.

If you would like to pre-arrange meetings with any of the Israeli companies attending, please contact Peter Wynch in the Commercial Office.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7957 9674
E-mail: peter.wynch@israeltrade.gov.il

Anuga 2011, Germany

Taking place in Cologne, Germany, Anuga is ‘the world’s leading food fair for the retail trade and the food service and catering market’. The sheer size of this event is vast, with the conference divided into 10 individual trade shows with the Organic section having 270 Exhibitors in itself.
At an event of this nature, global competition is naturally huge with goods and dishes overlapping from nation to nation.

The Israeli Pavilion at Anuga will once again highlight the colourful mixture of influences from all over the world that come together in an innovative, high-quality food culture that is more than just different: it is unique. And it is healthy: many exhibitors provide specialities that are gluten-free, lactose-free, as well as free from preservatives and colourants.

To schedule a tour of the Israeli Pavilion please contact Simon Spier in the Commercial Office.
Tel : +44 (0)20 7957 9676
E-mail: simon.spier@israeltrade.gov.il

The Israel Pavilion at IBC 2011

IBC is the leading global tradeshow for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of broadcasting media and entertainment. Taking place at the Amsterdam RAI from 8 to 13 September and attracting over 48,000 attendees from more than 140 countries, IBC combines a highly respected and peer-reviewed conference with an exhibition that exhibits more than 1,300 leading suppliers of state of the art electronic media technology and provides unrivalled networking opportunities.

Israel's New Media industry has grown rapidly in the last few years with over 1000 companies in this field; more than 500 of which are classified as startups.

Active in Internet applications and services, online advertising and entertainment, they are also dynamic players in broadcast, digital & cable TV, IPTV and satellite services amongst other sectors.

Israel is known as the 'Start-up Nation' and the new media companies offer the most innovative and cutting edge technologies to an ever changing media world. This was witnessed by Emma Barnett, Digital Media Editor of the Telegraph on her recent visit to Israel. Her article can be found online here: “Israel: The start up nation taking on Silicon Valley“.

As in previous years, the Trade & Economic Office at the Embassy of Israel, London is working together with the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute to showcase these technologies at IBC in Amsterdam which will be taking place in September.

The Israel Pavilion at IBC serves as a hub of innovation and an oasis of expertise with approximately 30 companies presenting their solutions in their respective sectors. For the third consecutive year, Daniel Saunders from the Trade & Economic Office will be conducting tours of the Israel Pavilion and coordinating introductions between UK and Israeli companies at IBC. The tours allow guests to experience a variety of technologies in a short period of time. The past few years have been very successful in showcasing opportunities and forging partnerships.

Information on Israel’s New Media industry together with full details on the companies at the Israel Pavilion can be found on our website: www.israelmediainnovations.com.

To organise your tour of the Israel Pavilion and meet with relevant companies or to further understand Israel’s competitive edge, please contact Daniel Saunders at the Commercial Office on +44 20 7957 9504 • dan@israeltrade.gov.il.

Israel: The Start-up Nation taking on Silicon Valley

The Daily Telegraph is the UK’s highest selling broadsheet newspaper. Emma Barnett, the Telegraph's Digital Media Editor, was recently awarded the Digital Editorial Individual of 2011 at the AOP Digital Publishing Awards.

She is regarded as the leading digital media journalist in the UK with a large Twitter following. In addition to her position at the Telegraph, she is also a broadcaster the BBC, Sky News, CNN and LBC.

Israel's New Media industry, although relatively in its youth has grown rapidly in the last few years.

There are more than 700 new media companies in Israel, whose offerings span the range of new media possibilities. They are active in Internet applications and services, online advertising, entertainment and video and more.

They are also dynamic players in broadcast, digital & cable TV, IPTV and satellite services, strong in content creation, delivery and management, and have a potent presence in gaming.

The sector has developed rapidly over the last few years. While some companies, such as Adsmarket, Answers.com, BigBand, ICQ, Incredimail, NDS, Orca, Optibase, Pilat Media, Sintec Media, SpeedBit and Waves are large, most are smaller, with more than 400 classified as start-ups.

Israel is known 'Start Up Nation' - Israeli Start-up companies in the new-media field offer the most innovative and cutting edge technologies to an ever changing media world.

As in previous years, the Commercial Office at the Embassy of Israel, London has been working together with the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute to showcase these technologies at IBC in Amsterdam which will be taking place in September.

In preparation for this, and to further the exposure of the Israeli companies, Daniel Saunders from the Commercial Office and Lee Aviram from the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute invited and arranged for Emma Barnett to come to Israel for her to understand the growing New Media Sector and experience some of the advanced, innovative technologies coming out of Israel, and to meet with the industry leaders.

Emma's visit to Israel was a remarkable success with impressive feedback from Emma herself and also those with whom she meet. Her impressions of the trip and those that she met were shared daily through her Twitter updates (@EmmaBarnett).

Yesterday, Emma wrote her first article about her trip to Israel in the Telegraph where she highlighted how Israel's technology and spirit is competing with Silicon Valley for the innovation crown. The article "Israel: The start up nation taking on Silicon Valley" can be found online here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8652076/Israel-The-start-up-nation-taking-on-Silicon-Valley.html

Israel Water Delegation to the UK, July 2011

Last week, the Commercial Office was delighted to host a delegation of water innovation companies from Israel to the UK. Arriving the evening of July 4th, the goals of the two day trip were largely to facilitate an exchange of ideas and experience with their UK counterparts and hopefully plants seeds for mutual business development in the future.

The morning on the first day of the trip was spent at Anglian Water, one of the UK’s leading Water Utility companies. After a comprehensive site tour, Head of Innovation, Steve Kaye spoke about the company’s challenges with sewerage.

The group moved on to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for a briefing on the opportunities in Eastern Europe and how the water market works. Ian Bernard, the Technical Manager for British Water generously gave up his time to provide for the delegation an objective overview of the entire UK Water industry. The evening finished with a fantastic buffet dinner hosted by UK Israel Business at the offices of Nabarro LLP.

On day two, the Commercial office had pre-arranged an ‘Israel Water Innovation Day’ at the offices of BDO in Baker Street. The keynote speakers were Tom Stephenson, Chairman of British Water, Simon Barnes, Head of Innovation at Yorkshire Water and Shai Weiss, the Founding Partner of Virgin Green Fund.

The attendees comprised of stakeholders throughout the water industry, with representatives from the majority of the UK Utility companies, venture capitalists and related trade associations.

Overall the Commercial Office facilitated in excess of 120 meetings in a relaxed atmosphere where the visiting Israeli companies were able to showcase their innovations and solutions to the UK market.

We have been very happy with the feedback we have received so far and are very optimistic the event will act as a catalyst to fuel the UK’s interest in Israel’s premier water event, ‘Watec’ being held in November this year.