Economic briefing at Haifa French Consulate General

French Consul General in Haifa Georges Diener organized on November 17th with the help of CCIIF North, of the Economic Affairs Section at the Embassy of France, of Business France, Technion and Alstom, an economic briefing during which the successive speakers informed some 50 participants on the extensive business relations, technological-scientific cooperation between Israel and France and ongoing infrastructure projects. It was followed by a rich exchange of views and by a get-together cocktail.

Maitre André Soulier, Président d’Honneur 
Yvon Deschamp, Président Honoraire
Alain Sitbon, Président de la Chambre de Commerce France-Israël Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

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FORUM RÉGIONAL AQUATECH
FRANCE-ISRAËL 2025

Perspectives économiques & innovations
sur les thématiques de l’eau

Mardi 2 décembre 2025 de 12h à 17h
Buffet déjeunatoire suivi de présentations & Networking

The CCIIF & ESCP Water Forum took place on January 14th, 2026 at 17:30 at Trade Tower, Hamered 25, Tel Aviv, 18th floor. The event followed the highly successful Water Forum held on December 1st in Paris and addressed key issues related to water, innovation, and France–Israel cooperation.

The session was opened by Prof. Daniel Rouach, Honorary Chairman of CCIIF and Holder of the ESCP Innovation Chair, and was led by Yossi Dan, CEO of Challengy. It featured the participation by Zoom of Ran Keiny from the Embassy of Israel in Paris, Dr. Liad Deri-Hermon from the Israel Water Authority, Ezra Sidransky from the Economical Company for the Development of MA Menashe, Rony Sarfatti, water treatment expert, and Ben Machness, CEO of AquaPixel. Companies such as Nano+, NUFiltration, and Netafim were also involved. A feedback on the Paris Water Forum was provided by Raphaël Perez, and the session concluded with remarks by Jacques Cabessa, former Netafim VP. Additional information was shared during the event by Gérard Pomper and Ron Waldman from CCIIF, and Sophie Miller from Business France.

The webinar organized by Qualita and the CCIIF, in partnership with the city of Karmiel and key industrial players from northern Israel, was a success.  

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Karmiel & Northern Israel Project
During the webinar, a joint project led by Qualita and the Israel–France Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Municipality of Karmiel and industries in northern Israel, was presented with a clear objective: to promote the professional integration of future and new olim in northern Israel, in a spirit of Zionism, mission, and a genuine commitment to welcoming olim.

 Four companies presented their activities and job opportunities at all levels, suited to diverse profiles. 
 The Municipality of Karmiel then presented the city, its infrastructure, quality of life, and economic dynamism. 
 Finally, Gilles Assouline shared his professional background, his personal aliyah experience, and his successful integration in northern Israel.

First CCIIF After-work February 18th at 18:30
@ Institut francais rooftop, 7 Rothschild, Tel-Aviv

After-work friendly get-togethers at Institut francais.

Let’s meet for our first after-work on Wednesday, February 18th at 18:30.
The meetings will take place on the third Wednesday of every month.
Each time, listen to a presentation by a different member.

To register to our first meeting:
https://www.cciif.org/event-registration

Free for CCIIF members and 50 NIS for non-members
Limited number of places