Events
Upcoming Events
š Israel Launch Event | April/May 2025
Description: CO-IL will host a launch event in Israel to expand cross-border business partnerships, featuring Israeli tech leaders and investors.
Attendees: Israeli startups, investors, and Colorado business representatives.
Sponsors/Partners: TBD.
š Get in Touch: RSVP Here for updates!
šļø CO-IL Breakfast at the Capitol | March 25, 2025
Description: An exclusive meet-and-greet with Coloradoās General Assembly to discuss policies and economic opportunities between Colorado and Israel.
Attendees: State legislators, business leaders, and CO-IL members.
Sponsors/Partners: Co-Sponsored by Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet & Rep. Ron Weinberg
š Get in Touch: RSVP Here to secure your spot!
2025 Events
šø WorldDenver International Womenās Day
| March 7, 2025
Description: CO-IL is sponsoring a table at WorldDenverās International Womenās Day event, highlighting the role of women in business and innovation.
Attendees: Business leaders, policymakers, and advocates for womenās empowerment.
Sponsors/Partners: WorldDenver.
š Get in Touch: RSVP Here to join us!
š Denver Sister Cities Event
| February 21, 2025
Description: CO-IL co-sponsored the Third Friday Global Bazaar with StandWithUs Colorado and IAC, showcasing Israeli culture through music, food, and networking.
Attendees: Community leaders, business professionals, and local residents.
Sponsors/Partners: StandWithUs Colorado, Israeli-American Council (IAC).
š¢ Avi Mayer Briefing | February 12, 2025
Description: Hosted at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Avi Mayer shared insights on Israelās political and economic landscape, followed by a fireside chat moderated by Jeremiah Baronberg.
Attendees: Business leaders, policymakers, and CO-IL members.
Sponsors/Partners: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.
š„ļø IAC Hackathon | January 2025
Description: CO-IL sponsored the Israeli-American Council Hackathon, where developers and entrepreneurs collaborated to build solutions focused on cybersecurity and AI.
Attendees: Israeli and American tech enthusiasts, developers, and startup founders.
Sponsors/Partners: Israeli-American Council (IAC).
2024 Events
šļø CO-IL Launch Event | December 3, 2024
Description: Official launch at Hogan Lovells in Denver, featuring remarks from Governor Jared Polis and Consul General Israel Bachar. The event highlighted CO-IL’s mission to bridge Colorado and Israel’s business communities.
Attendees: Over 130 leaders from business, government, and tech sectors.
Sponsors/Partners: Hogan Lovells, FIDF, Trinet, HCCI Professional Protective Services, Steve and Ellen Finer, Green Judaica.
š” BIRD Foundation Webinar | November 2024
Description: Hosted a webinar spotlighting the BIRD Foundationās grant opportunities of up to $1.5 million for U.S.-Israel innovation collaborations. As the foundationās official partner in Colorado, CO-IL lead the session, which covered grant application processes and success stories.
Attendees: U.S. and Israeli tech companies, investors, and innovation leaders.
Sponsors/Partners: BIRD Foundation.
BIRD Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7RpjDsKEd0&t=1s
š Denver Startup Week Panel & Exhibit | September 2024
Description: CO-IL hosted a panel discussion at Denver Startup Week on how to build a resilient startup ecosystem inspired by Israel’s innovation. Guest panelists Chen Linchevski, Co-Founder of Iron Nation, an investment fund based in Israel, Brian Friedman, President of Israel Investment Advisors, LLC, and Bob Witkow, CEO of Emet Surgical shared valuable insights on fostering entrepreneurial success across Colorado and Israel. The event included an exhibition of innovative Israeli and Colorado solutions from both regions organized by CO-IL.
Attendees: Startup founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
Sponsors/Partners: Emet Surgical, Israel Investment Advisor, Iron Nation, Colorado BioScience Association, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
š World Trade Day | May 2024
Description: CO-IL participated as a sponsor at World Trade Center Denverās World Trade Day, showcasing the economic opportunities between Colorado and Israel. The event featured panels and networking sessions focused on international trade and investment strategies.
Attendees: Global trade experts, local businesses, and international delegates.
Sponsors/Partners: World Trade Center Denver
š Water Delegation | February 2024
Description: CO-IL facilitated a high-impact delegation visit of eight Israeli water technology companies to Colorado, led by the Israel Export Institute and the Israel Economic Mission. The event connected Israeli innovators with Coloradoās water management leaders to explore solutions for drought resilience and water efficiency.
Attendees: Israeli tech companies, Colorado water authorities, and state officials.
Sponsors/Partners: Israel Export Institute, Israel Economic and Trade Mission to the South & Mid- West