Israel Innovation Authority

Thursday, March 15, 2018
12:00 PM 1:30 PM 12:00 13:30

Reed Smith 1717 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA, 19103 United States (map)

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The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce is excited and honored to welcome Mr. Aharon Aharon, CEO of Israel Innovation Authority, formally known as Israeli Chief Scientist Office, as its Keynote at a reception at 12 pm on March 15, at the office of Reed Smith in Philadelphia.

Source:: http://www.phillyisraelchamber.com/event/greater-philadelphia-welcomes-ceo-israel-innovation-authority/

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