History will be made Friday, Aug. 10, when Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) hosts representatives from 21 Israeli cyber security companies for a day of meetings with experts from the ERAU College of Security and Intelligence.
Israeli delegates will be joined by representatives from leading companies from throughout Arizona, such as Intel, Microsoft, Go-Daddy, American Express, Northup Grumman, Discover Card, and other major cyber security players, said a spokesperson.
Arizona’s U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar is expected to join the group.
“This is a statewide event, not just regional,” said James Robb, an economic development consultant for the City of Prescott. “What’s more, it’s the first time Arizona as a state had ever participated in such an historic meeting.”
ERAU is the home for the nation’s first College of Intelligence and Security. ERAU Chancellor Frank Ayers said of the meeting, “We are proud to be able to host this important event for our colleagues from the Israeli cyber delegation. Being involved in important events like this leads to opportunities for the greater Prescott community. It also lets our educational institutions forge productive business partnerships worldwide.”
Lieb Bolel, President and CEO of Arizona Israel Technology Alliance, said, “With Arizona a leading state in cybersecurity, a delegation of Israeli companies such as this could not come at a better time to see stronger relationships between Arizona and Israel. This sector will prosper through the synergies and mediums of innovation, talent and problem-solving some of the great cyber threats that we are presented with today.”
Partnering with ERAU to sponsor the event are the City of Prescott and Yavapai College.
Following the meeting, the Israeli delegation will leave for California, where delegates will meet with the government of Israel’s Economic Mission team.
