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ISRAEL 2021 Conference 23 rd MAY 2012 A key milestone in the Reut Institute’s ongoing effort to promote a leapfrog in quality of life for Israel's citizens www.reut-institute.org | www.facebook.com/TheReutInstitute

ISRAEL 2021 Conference • The 2 nd annual ISRAEL 2021 conference • The 4 th annual ISRAEL 15 conference • More than 1,300 participants from sectors including business, government, non-profit, non-governmental, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship • 120 Case Studies

Opening Plenary Moshe Kachlon , Minister of Nir Barkat , Mayor of Jerusalem Communication and Welfare “ Israel stands at a crossroads; we now have a unique opportunity to realize the Israel 15. ” Gidi Grinstein , Founder and President of the Reut Institute

“The Reut Institute’s work on Israel’s ability to become one of the top 15 countries in terms of quality of life is both impressive and holistic . ” Shaul Mofaz , Israeli Deputy Prime Minister “The public has the power and the knowledge to make a difference. ” MK Shelley Yachimovich , Israeli Head of the Opposition

“Each of the 120 case studies are based on a challenge, a crisis, an idea or an initiative. From each case and from each leader we can gain insights for action ” Roy Keidar , CEO of The Reut Institute

The Conference

Interview with The Marker TV “ Inclusiveness is essential to sustainable growth - there is no contradiction between them. ” Gidi Grinstein , Founder and President of the Reut Institute “ Philanthropy can help, but it is the government that must do. ” Raya Strauss Ben Dror , Philanthropist

‘Leapfrogging Israel’ Case Studies 30 Case Studies: Led by Mayors, Government Officials, Philanthropists, Social and Business Entrepreneurs

Cross Lab Network (XLN) Project Positioning Israel as a Leader in the Third Industrial Revolution

Faculty of Medicine Event “ The Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee has the potential to transform the entire Galilee, since it embodies a unique regional asset that is both an engine of growth and inclusive ” Roy Keidar , CEO of The Reut Institute Gidi Grinstein , Founder and David Janner-Klausner , President of the Reut Institute Programme and Planning Raya Strauss Ben Dror , Director, UJIA. Philanthropist

“The partnership process with the Reut Institute has provided a unique opportunity for long- term and visionary thinking . ” Ilan Shochat , Mayor of Tsfat “We have to move from complaining to co- operation . ” Aharon Valency , Chairman of the Upper Galilee Regional Council “The paper of recommendations for the Faculty of Medicine is a great piece of work, and this event today is inspiring . ” Yishai Sorek , Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee