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The annual conference of Israel’s travel agencies

daniel@zimet.co.il (daniel zimet) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:14:12 GMT

The annual conference of Israel’s travel agencies will take place this year in one of Europe’s most surprising cities.

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia—recently connected to Israel by direct flights—will host the central event of Israel’s tourism industry, in cooperation with the Slovak Ministry of Tourism. Hundreds of agents, executives, and industry professionals are expected to participate in lectures, B2B meetings, professional tours, and festive gala evenings.

The annual conference of the Association of Travel Agencies will be held in Slovakia’s capital from October 19 to 22, 2025. The event will be organized in collaboration with the Slovak Ministry of Tourism and will be dedicated, among other things, to strengthening cooperation between Israel’s tourism industry and its counterparts in Slovakia.

As tradition dictates, this is the central and most prestigious event of the travel industry, attracting every year hundreds of agency owners, travel agents, airline representatives, business partners, and tourism professionals.

The program includes a series of lectures on current topics, B2B meetings with Slovak and Israeli professionals, joint panels, special tours across Slovakia, and festive gala evenings. In addition, a professional exhibition will showcase tourism services and products, featuring both local and international participants—including Israeli organizations presenting to the Slovak and international audience.

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia—recently linked to Israel by direct flights—will host this major event of Israel’s tourism industry, in partnership with the local Ministry of Tourism. Hundreds of agents, executives, and stakeholders are expected to attend lectures, B2B meetings, professional tours, and gala evenings.

Israel & Slovakia: Building Bridges of Innovation

daniel@zimet.co.il (daniel zimet) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:08:03 GMT

With a skilled workforce, strategic location in Europe, and strong government incentives, Slovakia offers Israeli companies unique opportunities in innovation, R&D, and production partnerships.

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Slovakia Offers Israeli Tech Companies Collaboration in Development and Production

Daniel Zimet, President of the Israel-Slovakia Chamber of Commerce: “Slovakia’s workforce is educated and skilled, and wages are relatively low compared to Europe.” ● Next month an international conference on AI, robotics, and sustainability will be held there.

By People & Computers Staff | 21/08/2025 14:17

The Slovak Republic – a member of the European Union and NATO – seeks to increase its economic and technological cooperation with Israel, building on the current relationship.

On September 17 this year, an international innovation conference will be held in Slovakia, accompanied by a technology exhibition showcasing areas of innovation for potential cooperation. The conference is expected to attract representatives of technology companies and opinion leaders, including a delegation from Israel.

The main topics of the conference will be the future of artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainability, and industry. Among the speakers will be a representative from Israel, Dr. Eyal Brook, Partner and Head of Artificial Intelligence at the law firm S. Horowitz & Co.

The event organizers invite Israeli representatives to participate in the conference and explore opportunities for cooperation with the high-tech sector and other industries. The conference will also present incentives offered by the Slovak government to companies entering these fields, including wage subsidies, support for company establishment, and more.

What are the advantages of cooperation with Slovakia?
According to Daniel Zimet, President of the Israel-Slovakia Bilateral Chamber of Commerce: “Slovakia is considered today one of the friendliest countries to Israel, against the backdrop of strained international relations with other states. It has a growing economy, enjoys excellent human resources with impressive potential for innovation, advanced R&D centers, and proximity to markets in the heart of Europe. Slovakia is also a leading manufacturer in Europe, producing about one million vehicles per year.”

Zimet also noted that the country benefits from a strategic location in Central Europe, serving as a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe. This enables Israeli companies easy access to major markets such as Germany, Austria, and Poland, as well as to Eastern European countries. According to him, this location reduces logistics and shipping costs and allows for efficient supply chain management. He added that Slovakia has an educated and talented workforce, especially in engineering, programming, and technology, while wages remain relatively low compared to other European countries.

In 2023, total trade between Israel and Slovakia amounted to approximately $223 million: Slovakia exported $20 million to Israel and imported $203 million from Israel. This year, it was reported that Israel Aerospace Industries sold air defense systems to Slovakia worth €560 million – a mega-deal opening opportunities for Israeli companies to sell services, products, and technologies to the Slovak market.

In 2024, Slovak startups raised about €500 million – a 35% increase compared to the previous year. Leading sectors in Slovakia include Green Tech, Fintech, healthcare, and finance. Other prominent markets are the IoT (Internet of Things) and smart cities.

Source: https://www.pc.co.il/news/435898/

Slovakia buys IAI air defense system in €560m deal

daniel@zimet.co.il (daniel zimet) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:07:12 GMT

Barak MX air defense system credit: IAI

23 Dec, 2024 14:03

Dean Shmuel Elmas

The deal is for Israel Aerospace Industries' Barak MX system, designed to counter a variety of aerial threats, at short, medium and long range.

Israel and Slovakia have completed the largest ever defense export deal between the two countries, amounting to €560 million (over NIS 2 billion), for Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Barak MX air defense system. The system is designed to deal with existing and future aerial threats, including ballistic missiles.

Ministry of Defense director general Major General (res.) Eyal Zamir signed the agreement at military headquarters in Tel Aviv. The deal was led on Israel’s part by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yair Kulas, director of SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate at Israel's Ministry of Defense; IAI CEO Boaz Levy; and Brig. Gen. (res.) Guy Bar Lev, executive VP and general manager of the Systems Missiles & Space Group at IAI.

The Barak MX system supports various kinds of radar and launchers for coverage against combat aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, cruise missiles, ground-to-air missiles, and ground-to-ground missiles. The system is based on a sophisticated, operationally proven control center that facilitates the integration of several interceptor missiles: the Barak MRAD short-range interceptor, which is launched vertically at high speed to deal with threats within 35 kilometers, and carries a radar-based homing warhead with a single pulse rocket motor; the Barak LRAD medium range interceptor, for threats up to 70 kilometers distant, with a dual pulse motor; and the long-range Barak ER, equipped with a dual pulse rocket motor and a booster, that has a range of 150 kilometers.

The motors for the various interceptors are produced by state-owned company Tomer. The only model in use in Israel’s air defense array is the Barak LRAD, which underwent a trial in August. The Barak LRAD is installed on the Israel Navy’s Saar 6 warships. In the trial, the system intercepted a missile launched against a target simulating a "strategic maritime asset" - presumably a gas production platform, which the Saar 6 ships are designed to protect.

In November last year, the Barak MX system was sold to Azerbaijan in a $1.2 billion deal. Israel and Greece are currently in negotiations on the sale to Greece of a multi-layer air defense array incorporating several Israeli systems.

Slovakia Offers Israeli Tech Companies Cooperation in Development and Production

daniel@zimet.co.il (daniel zimet) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 14:51:40 GMT

Slovakia Offers Israeli Tech Companies Cooperation in Development and Production

Daniel Zimet, President of the Israel-Slovakia Chamber of Commerce: “The workforce in Slovakia is educated

and skilled, and salaries are relatively low compared to Europe.”

● Next month, an international conference on AI, robotics, and sustainability will be held there.

The Slovak Republic – a member of the European Union and NATO – is seeking to strengthen its economic and technological cooperation with Israel, building on the existing ties between the two countries.

On September 17 this year, Slovakia will host an international innovation conference, accompanied by a technology exhibition showcasing fields of innovation where collaboration is possible. The conference is expected to attract representatives of technology companies and thought leaders, including a delegation from Israel.

The main topics of the conference will be the future of artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainability, and industry. An Israeli speaker, Dr. Eyal Brook , Partner and Head of AI at the law firm S. Horowitz, will also deliver a lecture.

The event organizers are inviting representatives from Israel to participate in the conference and explore opportunities for cooperation with the high-tech sector and other industries. Incentives that the Slovak government plans to offer companies working in these fields will also be presented, including wage subsidies, support in establishing companies, and more.

What are the advantages of cooperating with Slovakia?

According to Daniel Zimet , President of the Israel-Slovakia Chamber of Commerce:
“Slovakia is currently considered one of the most Israel-friendly countries, against the backdrop of strained international relations with other nations. It has a growing economy, excellent human resources, impressive innovation potential, advanced R&D centers, and proximity to key markets in the heart of Europe. It is also a leading European car manufacturer, producing around one million vehicles annually.

Zimet further noted that Slovakia enjoys a strategic location in Central Europe, serving as a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe, giving Israeli companies easy access to major markets such as Germany, Austria, and Poland, as well as Eastern European countries. This location reduces logistics and shipping costs and enables efficient supply chain management.

He added that Slovakia has an educated and skilled workforce, particularly in engineering, programming, and technology, while wages are still relatively low compared to other European countries.

In 2024, Slovak startups raised around 500 million euros , a 35% increase compared to the previous year. Leading sectors in Slovakia include Green Tech, Fintech, healthcare, and finance . Other notable markets are IoT (Internet of Things) and smart cities .

Further details about the conference can be found on its website – here.