France Alumni Day 2026
France Alumni Day 2026
Scientific talent: study in France, innovate, discover, engage in entrepreneurship in Israel
Thursday, May 28, 2026
17:00-20:00
French Institute of Israel, Rothschild 7, Tel Aviv
Free entry, registration required: https://bit.ly/4vL7Cti
What if your career started here… ?
The French Institute of Israel is pleased to invite alumni, alumni associations, entrepreneurs, and Franco-Israeli economic stakeholders to the France Alumni Day 2026.
This event is dedicated to international career paths, innovation, and employability, at the crossroads of academic, scientific, and economic ecosystems between France and Israel.
This edition will highlight how alumni from leading French Grandes Écoles and universities pursue a career in Israel, and provide an overview of recruitment opportunities and career support for joining companies based in Israel.
Program :
17:00 | Opening
Opening remarks by Mr Frédéric JOURNÈS, French Ambassador to Israel
17:15 | 1st round-table
Studying in France: a stepping stone to a career in Israel?
A panel discussion moderated by Ms Elodie TORDJMAN of the Alumni Israël network, bringing together alumni from French Grandes écoles and universities, highlighting the impact of their time in France on their career paths in Israel.
Speakers:
• Ayalon VANICHE, EDF power solutions Israel (Polytechnique, Corps des mines)
• Emmanuel IFRAH, Segula Technologies (HEC)
• Pnina COHEN, researcher in bioinformatics (former Chateaubriand fellow)
Video presentation:
• Itamar SIVAN, Quantum Machines (ENS-Ulm)
18:15 – 18:30 | Break
18:30 | 2nd round-table
Job Hub: How to build a successful career in the Israeli job market?
A panel discussion focusing on employability within companies based in Israel, as well as recruitment and career support.
Speakers:
• Patrice GIAMI, French Tech – to be confirmed
• Julien ROITMAN, Israel France Chamber of Commerce
• Tatiana SILBERMAN, Qualita, an organisation dedicated to helping people find employment in Israel
19:30 | Cocktail & Networking
Free entry, registration required: https://bit.ly/4vL7Cti
Informations
France Alumni Day 2026
Thursday, May 28
17:00-20:00
French Institute of Israel, Rothschild 7, Tel Aviv
Free entry, registration required
