SESSION I: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 (IDT), 09:00 – 10:00 (CET)
Objectives
Join us for the first of a series of insightful webinars exploring the pivotal role of women in academia, in Germany and Israel, and their substantial contributions to research and development in the energy sector. This event will highlight how their groundbreaking work fuels tech transfers and consequently, drives innovation that reaches and transforms the energy industry. Gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and successes faced by these trailblazers and learn how their efforts are shaping the future of technology and industry in Germany, Israel and beyond.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:05
Welcome and Introduction
10:05 – 10:10
Israel and Germany – Collaboration and Challenges
Dr. Yael Barash Harman, R&D Manager at Israel Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
10:10 – 10:30
Let's Meet – A Short Introduction to our Academia
- The current landscape of energy research in academia in Germany
Prof. Dr. Sabine Fuss, Co-Chair & Head of Working Group Sustainable Resource Management and Global Change at MCC Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change - The current landscape of energy research in academia in Israel
Dr. Bracha Halaf, Managing Partner at Gravity Climatech Fund
10:30 – 10:55
Successful Tech Transfers: Panel Discussion with Leading (Energy) Researchers
Speakers:
- Shikma Litmanovitz, Director of Business Development at T3 Technion Technology Transfer
- Prof. Lilac Amirav, Associate Prof. of Chemistry at the Technion and CSO & Co-Founder at QD-Sol
- Dr. Bat-El Cohen Wiezel, CTO and Co-Founder of SOLRA-PV
- Representative of Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (tbc)
- Representative of University Spin-Off (tbc)
Topics covered:
- Insights into how academic research translates into industrial innovation (TTO)
- Real-world examples of successful tech transfers led by women
- Academia-Industry collaborations
10:55 – 10:00
Closing remarks
