The delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Commerce and Industry continued the duty visit in Israel today (27 July)(Israel time).  

The delegation visited the Tel Aviv University ("the University") in the morning and was greeted by the University's Vice President Professor Raanan REIN.  Delegation members were then briefed by Ms Orly FROMER, Advisor to the President and Director of Academic Relations and Business Development in Asia of the University, as well as several representatives of the institutions affiliated with the University, including Mr Natan ELISHA, Director of Business Development, Life Sciences and Agro-Tech of Ramot; Mr Nimrod COHEN, Managing Partner of Tel Aviv University Ventures; and Mr Alon EPSTEIN, Head of Development of Lahav Executive Education, on a number of issues of common interest concerning the University's development.

Professor REIN took the opportunity to highlight some major achievements of the University in different areas of research and development as well as innovation and technology.  The delegation was briefed on the University's experience in creating business connections between scientists, researchers and technological companies.  Delegation members also discussed with Mr ELISHA on how to transfer new technologies from laboratory to marketplace more efficiently. 

Yesterday (26 July) afternoon, the delegation visited Ex Libris, a leading provider of high technology library automation solutions, the technology of which has been adopted by universities and institutions worldwide, including various universities in Hong Kong.  During the presentation by Mr Dvir HOFFMAN, Corporate Vice President of Resource Management Solutions, delegation members were briefed that with the application of information cloud technology, academic, national and research libraries could greatly improve its operation efficiency and enhance user experience.  Mr HOFFMAN also shared with delegation members the Israeli Government's support services in assisting the growth of high technology companies in Israel such as Ex Libris.

Under the arrangement of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation also visited Masada.  With significant importance in the ancient history of Israel, Masada is a World Heritage Site declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Delegation members will meet with the representatives of Viola, a technology oriented private equity investment group, this afternoon before they return to Hong Kong in the evening.

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Members of the delegation of the Legislative Council Panel on Commerce and Industry discuss with Professor Raanan REIN (second from left), Vice President of the Tel Aviv University, and several representatives of the institutions affiliated with the University on a number of issues of common interest concerning the University's development.

The delegation meets with the representatives of Ex Libris to learn about the high technology library automation solutions. 
(First right to sixth right) Hon Alvin YEUNG, Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan, Hon Charles Peter MOK, Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, Hon MA Fung-kwok and Mr Dvir HOFFMAN, Corporate Vice President of Resource Management Solutions of Ex Libris.
(First left to fourth left) Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan, Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun and Hon WU Chi-wai (delegation leader).

Under the arrangement of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of the delegation visit Masada, a World Heritage Site declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 
(From right) Hon MA Fung-kwok, Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu, Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan, Hon WU Chi-wai (delegation leader), Hon Charles Peter MOK, Hon Alvin YEUNG, Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun and Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan.

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