Future Events

The 2005 Israel Venture Association Conference

This event will attract key players in the high-tech industry and present them with promising opportunities with Israeli entrepreneurs, VC firms, investors and strategic partners. The conference will showcase Israel's latest technology innovations and will feature one-on-one meetings for israeli and American companies to discuss future cooperation. This year, the IVA conference will include a start-up show for israeli companies involved in the Software & IT, Life Science, Communications, or Internet & Media fields.

November 10 (Thursday) - Santa Clara Marriott - 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara. Registration and information: www.oscar4b.com/san

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2005 International Partnership Award Gala Honoring
John Chambers,
CEO, Cisco Systems

The prestigious International Partnership Award Ceremony has been a landmark event designed to celebrate the California - Israel business and technology industry. The California Israel Chamber of Commerce presents this award to a distinguished entrepreneur whose unique vision and leadership helped strengthen business partnerships between the two states and communities. This year, we are proud to honor John T. Chambers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco Systems, and bestow upon him the 2005 International Partnership Award. Chambers has been lauded by government leaders and countless publications worldwide for his visionary strategy, his ability to drive entrepreneurial culture, and his warm-hearted, straight-talking approach.

2005 International Partnership Award Gala is scheduled for November 10, 2005 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.

For more information call (408) 343-0917 or check the CICC website.