The 2016 Combating Terrorism Technology Innovation Day

(in partnership with the US Department of Defense/CTTSOand the Israel Ministry of Defense/MAFAAT).

 

As terrorists become more sophisticated, so too must the tools for defeating them.  Startups play a critical role in developing the breakthroughs required.   The innovation day will show startups and entrepreneurs from any technology domain the major opportunities emerging in the combating terrorism technology markets.

 

• The $210K Startup Challenge and conference: 

  • 120 technology startups entered.  18 finalists will present live to a panel of International judges.  A special VIP guest of honor will present $210,000 in no-strings-attached prize money. (click here for the finalists).  

  • Leading experts from Israel and abroad will discuss terrorism trends, opportunities for startup technology companies, and the “how to's” of what it takes to succeed.  

  • The conference runs from 08:45 - 17:30 (click here for speaker panel) 

 

• The exhibits/demos (Entrance Free between 14:00 and 16:00): 

  • 25 early-stage security startups will demonstrate cutting edge counter-terrorism innovations in open exhibition.

  • Location is the Atrium in the Porter Building (map here)

 

Entrance Free to the Exhibits/Demos between 14:00 and 16:00

 

June 7, 2016

08:45 – 17:30 (includes lunch and afternoon wine & cheese reception; Registration from 08:15)

The Capsule Building, The Porter School of Environmental Studies, Tel Aviv University  (Map)

 

Conference Pricing and Registration:

• Early Bird:  NIS 120 (by May 31)

• Pre registration:  NIS 180 (by June 3)

• Students & MIT Forum Subscribers:  NIS 60 (register by May 31)

• After June 3 all entries are NIS 240

• Note entrance to the Exhibit area is free (open to public between 14:00 and 16:00).

 

To Register Click Here

 

(if you are a startup with a great combating terrorism technology and interested in exhibiting/demoing, click here)