Schedule | Avsec Seminar Israel

Seminar Schedule

We value your time and we want to give you the opportunity to acquire information before the visit to Israel begins. We set up two sessions that would be performed before arriving to Israel. The Main goals of the sessions is to expose the attendees to Israel's history combating air terrorism and to hear the interests of the participants. The seminar includes sessions and site visits that would give you a unique insight into Israel’s most secured facilities and protected environments: Ben-Gurion Airport (TLV) and Ramon Airport (ETM). We will introduce you to the newest Israeli technology in the fields of intelligence security and cyber.

The seminar syllabus will Israeli agencies involved in both local and national security, threat identification and mitigation approaches, emergency preparedness and response capabilities, and innovations in security technology.

Online Meeting TBD

In the first meeting before the seminar we will conduct a brief introduction to the seminar participants, the seminar program, the contents, the tours and the lecturers. In the professional part we will review incidents of aerial terrorism directed against Israeli aviation in the years 1968-1990. A period that was characterized by the use of terrorist tactics as a measure based on nationalism. We will be happy to hear from the participants requests for the visit to Israel.

Online Meeting TBD

In the second meeting before the seminar we will update you on the administrative arrangements for the seminar. In the professional part we will review incidents of aerial terrorism directed against Israeli aviation from 1991 to the present day. A period characterized by the use of terrorist tactics by Sunni and Shia fundamentalist Islamist extremists. We will be happy to hear from the participants requests for the visit to Israel.

Jaffa City Tour

Jaffa is the oldest and perhaps most famous of the ports along Israel’s coast. From Jaffa port, the Bible records that the prophet Jonah set sail for Tarshish. Some claim that Jaffa was named after Japheth, one of the three sons of Noah, who built it after the Great Flood. A Hebrew etymology indicates that the city is called Jaffa because of its beauty (yofi in Hebrew). Jaffa is near the seminar hotel, in a walking distance. We will have a tour to the old city and also enjoy its lively nightlife experience.

Seminar Opening

Opening session for the seminar will present the full program: lectures, site visits, activities and some surprises.
The opening lecture will review the current threats to civil aviation following the dramatic events recently occores.
We will take a look into some technological developments that may forsee the future threats to the industry.

The Cyber Threat

ASOC

The Security Department of the Israeli Ministry of Transport operates the Aviation Security Operations Center (ASOC) to control the security procedures for the arrival of aircraft into and through Israeli airspace. The ASOC provides a primary coordination point for the multiple security, defense civil aviation and government agencies involved in the implementation of security measures for arriving aircrafts into and through TEL AVIV FIR.

The ASOC functions as a 24/7 watch, employing well trained and experienced operations officers who operate and maintain comprehensive watch capability in addition to processing all types of security permit applications for arrival of aircrafts into and through TEL AVIV FIR.

Opening Gala

Dinner with a hero

Dinner with a hero is a concept meeting with a hero who was at the center of a terror incident. During the meal, the participants get to hear the story of the event from a first-hand and unmediated source.

Visit TLV airport security division

Airport security remains an extremely significant element in the protection of civil aviation. In a direct meeting with the security team of Ben Gurion Airport and on a tour of the airport, we will discuss the perceptions and approaches of the airport. The participants in the tour will learn about the various security components: human capital, technologies and means and procedures. We will discuss the aspects of integrating intelligence in security and how advanced technologies make use of information from different sources to respond to threats. Ben Gurion Airport is the main gateway to the State of Israel. We will learn about dealing with the Corona crisis and the impressive business continuity of the airport.

Rafael

Hostile drones are one of the fastest growing threats, posing serious security concerns. Incidents of terror, crime, swarm and autonomous drone attacks are dramatically increasing worldwide. These threats include drones flying near airports, endangering civilian flights and passengers’ lives.

DRONE DOME provides a complete and comprehensive solution with a goal of enforcing effective UAV No-Fly zones. DRONE DOME is capable of identifying unknown targets, generating alerts (based on an adaptable rule generator), and operating without causing interference to non-target airborne assets by utilizing specific jammer bandwidth and an advanced directional antenna. This is a significant asset of the DRONE DOME system when operating in highly congested airspaces (civilian or military).

Viisights

Viisights is an exciting start-up company with unique Behavioral recognition systems for real-time video intelligence. The idea is to add AI video surveillance software to every video stream:

viisights' behavioral recognition video-understanding technology transforms video streams into valuable & intelligent real-time actionable insights that increase urban security, safety and resource optimization, thus creating safer and smarter cities with higher quality of life.

Tour to the new city of Tel-Aviv

"The White City" - Tel Aviv. The city that never sleeps and something is always happening there. One of the most vibrant cities in the world. World hi-tech and cyber capital. During the tour we will visit important central sites.

NeuralGuard

Disruptive technology" is a concept that can be demonstrated with the technology developed by the start-up company Neuralguard.

We will visit the company and hear its story and how an old technology that receives "new wisdom" with the help of AI opens up new horizons.

Visit combatting academy

The participants of the visit to the combating academy will receive a review of capabilities and a detailed description of the role it plays in training security personnel for a variety of governmental, non-profit and private organizations in Israel.

Participants will learn and experience Israeli shooting techniques in various threat scenarios. The Israeli security guard is instructed to respond immediately and effectively to the situation of a violent attack on one or more people. Participants will simulate tactical scenarios and experience and practice Israeli shooting techniques at the range.

The participants will get to know the Israeli martial arts method during the tour.

Tour to the old city of Jerusalem

The ancient winding streets of Jerusalem’s Old City house some of the world’s most sacred religious sites for Jews, Muslims, and Christians, including the Temple Mount, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Via Dolorosa, Dome of the Rock, and the Western Wall. Plus, each of the district’s four quarters has a unique character well worth experiencing.

Participants will have afternoon – night tour to the old city of Jerusalem and we will enjoy a meal at Mahane Yehuda market - a local attraction of colors, smells, and tastes.

Visit to Swissport cargo

The cargo terminal of Swissport company in Israel contains a series of unique processes designed on the basis of unique events. The operator of the terminal will guide a professional tour and accompany it with a fascinating lecture - how to grow from a crisis and turn a security unit into an economic profit unit.

Elbit

Elbit Systems Electro-Optics – Elop is a pioneer in developing electro-optic systems for airborne applications. The systems range from advanced stabilized systems, long-range oblique imaging systems, hyperspectral systems, head up displays for aircraft of all types, DIRCM systems for aircraft protection and space imaging systems.

In addition, extensive capabilities and know-how exist for integration of the systems on airborne platforms of many types – fixed-wing, rotary, UAS, commercial aircraft and space satellites.

MeetTheMeat

Trends of gourmet food and premium wines have developed in recent years in Israel. Israelis love to roast meat on a charcoal grill. During the evening, a meat grilling expert will hold a workshop where the participants will taste about 6 different types of beef cuts, learn how to prepare the meat and receive various tips on the degree of grilling and more.

The workshop will be accompanied by selected wines and beers.

Masada sunrise

The special story of the city of Masada became a myth that accompanied the establishment of the State of Israel. The participants will get to experience a spectacular sunrise over the fortress and witness the sun rising from the east over the Adom mountains.

Visit ETM airport security

ETM airport is a very special airport. Its security requirements are different and unique. During the tour we will meet with the director of the airport who throughout most of his career held positions in the Israeli aviation security system. After the tour, Mr. Geffen gave a fascinating lecture.

Dinner with the Beduouins

The Bedouins are nomads from the Arabian deserts. These nomads treasure thousands of years of stories and traditions of bravely facing the challenges of survival in the desert. We will stay in a Bedouin tent for a meal and hear about Bedouin customs.

Exacutive forum

The event that will close the professional part of the seminar will include senior lectures from the Israeli aviation security system. The people who guided the security systems of the Israeli aviation in Israel and in the world in dealing with the terrorist challenges they faced.

In this meeting we will hear "secrets from the closed room" about the challenges they faced and their vision for the future of aviation security.

Closing ceremony

At the closing ceremony, official certificates of participation were distributed to the seminar participants.

Welcoming Shabat dinner

The Shabbat night meal is a great opportunity to get to know Jewish customs. During the meal we will hear about the Jewish religion and its customs.

Exciting Shabat in Israel

For those who are looking for the "extra thing" an extraordinary Saturday is expected that will be well remembered. A tour to the spectacular north of Israel will visit a number of key sites. Participants will be able to choose between a tour of religious sites and attractions or a combination of the two.

Hackers, criminals, terrorists and hostile state actors use cyber to attack, extort and harm individuals, corporations, governments and critical infrastructure. Ben Gurion Airport is the gateway to Israel and one of the most critical infrastructures for the country. The Cyber Security Unit of the Airport is responsible for protecting the airport from constant cyber-attacks. Seminar attendees will be introduced to the challenges of protecting against constant and ever-changing cyber threats and the solutions used to counter them.