The Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel (SEEEI) held its first International Business Opportunities Gateway Forum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Over 85 entrepreneurs and business leaders, decision makers and senior officials from Israel and the Baltic countries met in the relaxed atmosphere of the Grand Vilnius Resort.

The meeting focused on electrical power and energy, and entrepreneurship. Participants discussed a variety of topics: energy management, cyber protection of critical infrastructure, entrepreneurship and start-ups, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and smart energy systems. The forum provides a platform for entrepreneurs and business professionals from industry and governmental agencies to collaborate and promote common business, and partnership in future projects and tenders.

Among the Lithuanian participants and keynote speakers were: Mr. Evaladas Gustas – the Lithonia Minister of Economy; Mr. Rokas Baliukovas – Lithuanian deputy Minister of Energy; Dr. Remigijus Simasius – the mayor of Vilnius; Dr. Aleksandras Abisala – former Prime Minister of Lithuania; Dr. Dalius Minisunas – chair of the Lithuanian Electrical Company. Israeli speakers include: Mr. Emil Koifman – chairman of SEEEI; Prof. Izzy Borovich – the forum chair; Mr. Elisha Yanay – chair of the Industrials Association of Electronics and Software Industries; Mr. Emanuel Marynko – Chair of Yanai Electrical Engineering.

Baltic States and Lithuania are considered innovative countries with an impressive economic growth rate and massive utilities and energy development programs. Many of the programs are funded by the World Bank and the European Union. Israel is considered a technological superpower with entrepreneurship, and technology competitive presence. Therefore, the Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, considers Vilnius to be an attractive hub for international opportunities.

SEEEI represents the Israeli community of electrical and electronics engineers, academics and decision makers engaged in electronics, electrical engineering, energy, and smart systems. SEEEI holds a major international annual conference in Eilat (Electricity 2016).

Emil Koifman, SEEEI chairman, said that “the Business Gateway Forum in Vilnius is a platform for initiating business contacts to establish joint ventures and joint international projects. In an era of intelligent energy, Internet of Things (IOT), new technologies and developments, the market depends very much on partnerships. International commercial success is dependent business partnership “.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)