The Jerusalem Post is proud to announce its first ever Asia-Pacific Summit, taking place in Sydney
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At a glance
- The Jerusalem Post is launching its first Asia-Pacific Summit in Sydney, Australia, on November 12.
- The event aims to strengthen economic, strategic, and communal ties between Australia and Israel, bringing together leaders from business, politics, and the Jewish community.
- Australia presents a significant market opportunity for Israeli companies, with existing trade relations valued at approximately $1 billion annually.
The Jerusalem Post is expanding its global reach by announcing its inaugural Asia-Pacific Summit. The event, scheduled for November 12 in Sydney, Australia, aims to foster stronger economic, strategic, and communal connections between Australia and Israel. It will convene senior leaders from business, investment, policy, and community sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.
Jerusalem Post CEO Inbar Ashkenazi highlighted the summit's forward-looking approach, stating, "Australia may be known as the Land Down Under, but this conference is all about looking up and ahead." She emphasized the Post's role as a bridge between Israel and the world and expressed excitement about creating new conversations and partnerships in Australia.
Australia may be known as the Land Down Under, but this conference is all about looking up and ahead.
The article details Australia's appeal as a market for Israeli companies, citing its population of over 27 million, a GDP exceeding $2 trillion, economic stability, and demand for innovation in sectors like healthcare, education, and technology. Current bilateral trade stands at about $1 billion, with Israeli exports forming a significant portion. Several Israeli companies have already established a presence in Australia, with some listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Beyond economic ties, the summit will also focus on the strong relationship with Australia's Jewish community, estimated at 120,000 people, who have a history of supporting Israel and Jewish institutions. The Jerusalem Post aims to create a platform that integrates business opportunities with Jewish leadership and Israel engagement.
As one of Israelโs leading media organizations, The Jerusalem Post has long served as a bridge between Israel and the world. We are excited to bring our platform to Australia and help foster new conversations, partnerships, and opportunities.
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