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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Monash University are proud to announce the inaugural David Ben-Gurion – Sir John Monash Leadership Forum, named in honour of great leaders from our two nations. Event details The 2013 forum is themed on ‘Sustainability and Leadership’ and will feature When: Wednesday, 10 April 2013 a range of thought leaders from academia, industry and government presenting the latest thinking and innovations in response to this key global Where: CBD Venue, Melbourne challenge. The day will be divided into two broad sections: Time: 8.30am – 5pm 1. Leadership perspectives on macro-level and organisational responses to the challenge of sustainability. This event is free to attend. Registration 2. Sustainability leadership in practice. is strictly required. Focus areas include changing behaviour towards sustainable practices, To register: Please visit www.monash. innovating to manage scarce water resources and entrepreneurial responses to the challenge of sustainability. edu.au/leadership-forum. We invite you to join us and interact with experts from Australia and Israel on RSVP by Monday, 1 April 2013 this key challenge.

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This year’s forum is jointly undertaken with the Asia Pacific Regional Centre of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, based at Monash University. Mr Anthony Professor John Dr Orna Berry, Professor Rivka Professor Ed Pratt, Executive Thwaites, Chair, Corporate Vice Carmi, President Byrne AO, Vice Chairman of National President and the of Ben-Gurion Chancellor and Visy speaking Sustainability General Manager University of President, on Food Security Council, on the of the EMC the Negev Monash new global Center of University Sustainable Excellence Development (Israel), speaking And many more AICCVICLINK Continued fromSolutions cover (Woodsideon entrepreneur- exploresexperts huge from Israeli gas deal) AICCVICLINK AICCVICLINK Network, an ship and Australia and initiative for sustainability overseas. the UN

Governors SingTel opens international development centre in Israel Australia and Israel to issue commemorative stamps The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce is honoured to have the following individuals as Governors of 13P-167 the Chamber: challenge,” Professor Byrne said. “Monash has recently been named the Australia/Pacific Regional Mr Chris Anderson Centre for the UN-linked Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The Forum will feed into its wider global dialogue aimed at addressing this major global challenge.” Mr Tony Berg AM Professor Adrienne Clarke AC According to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, demand for food will greatly increase in the coming years due to rising incomes and an additional two to three billion people Mr Charles Goode AC to feed globally. It found that investing in agriculture will be one of the most effective strategies for Mr John Gough AO CBE achieving critical post-2015 development goals related to poverty and hunger, nutrition and health, education, economic and social growth, peace and security, and preserving the world’s environment. Mrs Margaret Jackson AC To achieve that, rising food yields must be decoupled from unsustainable utilisation of water, energy, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), Mr Graham Laitt fertilisers, chemicals, and land. Asia's leading communications group and the Ahmed Fahour, CEO, John Stanhope, Chairman, Haim Elmozino, CEO, Israel Post Mr Isi Leibler AO CBE Australia Post Australia Post The SDSN has called for a multi-faceted agro-ecological intensification of food production to: largest multi-country mobile operator in the world, Mr Mark Leibler AC • Increase productivity by at least 70% on existing crop and pasture land; and Amdocs, the leading provider of customer Mr Bob Mansfield AO The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce will hold a special boardroom lunch in May to celebrate the launch of the first joint experience systems and services have announced Australia- Israel commemorative stamp issue being released by Australia Post and Israel Post. Mr David A Mortimer AO • Make farming an attractive economic development opportunity for people living in rural areas, particularly smallholder farmers, small to medium entrepreneurs, and youth; the opening of a joint development centre in Israel. Mr Paul O'Sullivan The joint stamp initiative will illustrate the powerful images of the Australian Light Horse and the Battle of Beersheba to reinforce the • Preserve the environment through ultimately stopping the expansion of agriculture into sensitive strong bond of friendship between Australia and Israel. Mr Phil Scanlan AM SingTel L!feLabs @ Israel with Amdocs is the first such ecosystems, lowering resource intensity (land, water, energy, etc.), and sound use of inputs; and The boardroom luncheon will be attended by John Stanhope, the Chairman of Australia Post, and Ahmed Fahour, the CEO of Dr Paul Simons AM collaboration in Israel by a service provider from Asia • Reduce food waste. Australia Post, together with Haim Elmoznino, the CEO of Israel Post. Mr Stan Wallis AC Pacific and will serve as a gateway for local start-ups Other topics covered on the day included the water security challenge, the science of changing Israel and Australia formed a bond 95 years ago, some 30 years before the establishment of the State of Israel. During WWI, The Hon Neville Wran AC QC behaviour, and the role of entrepreneurship. into the fastest-growing region in the world. Australian troops fought alongside the British army to conquer Israel from under Ottoman rule. During the battle of Beersheba (October 31, 1917), which constituted the turning point in the campaign, the Australian Light Horse Brigade fought with extraordinary During the Forum, Professor Hendrik Bruins of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, SingTel's move into Israel is part of its strategic plan Allen Lew, CEO of Group Digital Life, Singtel and Eli Gelman,CEO, Amdocs valor and decisiveness, thus determining the outcome of the battle. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, addressed the key challenges from an Israeli perspective, while to increase investments in research and development. Professor Tony Wong of Monash University spoke briefly on the food security and urban/rural water The friendly Australian soldiers were remembered fondly by residents of the Jewish colonies of Israel. Warm ties were also formed security nexus. It aims to accelerate innovation through collaboration to build, test and deploy new services and solutions for with the Australian soldiers who were stationed in Israel during WWII. Professor Ana Deletic of Monash University also discussed the potential for urban stormwater with strategic partners, renowned research institutes the 473 million mobile customers across the Asia Pacific Israel and Australia maintain wide-scale trade relations and the two countries maintain close diplomatic ties, reinforcing and harvesting in Australia and Israel, and Dr Moshe Herzberg of Ben-Gurion University spoke on what as well as eco-systems of start-ups and incubators for region served by the SingTel Group. illustrating the historic bond forged on the battlefield. Israel is already doing in terms of water recycling and purification. which Israel is so renowned. Professor Amos Drory of Ben-Gurion University and Mark Boulet, Manager, Green Steps at Monash Allen Lew, Chief Executive Officer of Group Digital L!fe, Sustainability Institute, discussed how and if entrepreneurship has a large role in addressing the SingTel L!feLabs @ Israel with Amdocs will focus on SingTel, stated Asian Science Camp visits Israel challenge of sustainability. reaching out to the local community of entrepreneurs Eight of Australia’s top science students "Through this partnership with Amdocs and SingTel Mr Boulet spoke of a highly successful program introduced by Monash University to increase the to develop capabilities in key areas as well as conduct travelled to Israel to attend the Asian Science L!feLabs @ Israel, we are embedding ourselves in one Camp held at Givat-Ram campus of the Hebrew uptake of sustainable practices in businesses and government, noting that individuals within large proof of concepts and the eventual commercialization organisations with entrepreneurial approaches can spur major changes. of the leading innovation hubs of the world. We are University in Jerusalem. The Australians were of innovative technologies, products and services in the joined by 250 of Asia and Oceania’s best and committed to engaging the local innovation community. 26 countries where the SingTel Group operates. brightest in a five-day celebration of science, Continued from cover (Kevin McCann AM and Roger Allen AM) Our financial investment in Israel will be determined friendship and international networking. In conjunction with the opening of the development Australian companies. according to the value of projects. In SingTel, we have a Under the motto “Stand Higher, See Further, center, SingTel is launching the L!feLabs website. It corporate venture fund of S$200 million. Part of this fund The other Trade Mission being held at the same time, will be centred around Venture Capital Think Deeper” the students enjoyed a wide range is another avenue to engage startups and developers Members of the Asia Science Camp team with HE Andea Faulkner, of scientific lectures given by leading scientists (VC) and Entrepreneurship and will be led by Mr. Roger Allen AM Director and Co-Founder will also reach Israel." Australia’s Ambassador to Israel and Nobel Laureates including Professor Aaron of the VC firm Allen & Buckeridge and Founder of Computer Power Group (CPG). Ceichanover (chemistry, biology); Professor Roger Kornberg (chemistry, biology) and mathematician Professor Robert Aumann. Students also had more intimate conversations with these inspiring scientists during small-group discussion, where questions The Trade Mission will focus on Israel’s VC and entrepreneurial society, innovative culture In addition to the development centre, SingTel will invest in three key areas in Israel: and extraordinary start-up environment. were asked and advice and passion was shared. • Investment in young Israeli start-up companies, whether through a direct investment of capital or active co- Matt Paterson described his Asian Science Camp experience as “nothing short of amazing”. He relished the opportunity to meet The Trade Mission, specifically designed for entrepreneurs, VC partners and active operation aimed at advancing developments and technologies that match SingTel's future plans. and network with like-minded students from all over the world and ask Nobel Laureates questions about their work for which he influential members in the Australian start-up and technology scene, will expose • Working with Israeli academic or research institutes by funding studies conducted by the country's universities or was awarded ‘Best Question’ asked to 2005 Nobel Laureate Professor Robert Aumann. Overall, Matt believed “ the experience delegates to key Israeli influencers and enable a sharing of innovative business ideas and working on ideas created in such institutions. The aim is to develop them into products and services which SingTel changed the way I think and opened my eyes to a wide range of scientific pursuits”. opportunities. Delegates will gain exposure to Israel’s start up ecosystem and will include will sell across the countries it operates in. This newsletter is managed by meetings with leading Israeli high tech identities, venture capitalists, start up founders and Members of the Australian delegation attending the Asian Science Camp was: Yindi Sutton, Mullumbimby High School, NSW, Marcus Mandie and produced by visits to incubators, accelerators and commercialisation institutions. • Working with incubators and the angel community to look for interesting business and technology ideas from Elyse Hudson, University of Newcastle, Nicky Gluch, University of New South Wales, Talia Rose, South Grafton High School, Corporate Image Communications Pty Ltd. Israel. SingTel's initial focus will be on voice and facial recognition as well as technologies that enable mobile and NSW,Lachlan Spicer, University of Wollongong, Matthew Paterson, Anglican Church Grammar School, Brisbane, Liam Nicholson, Phone: Tony Kaye (03) 8676 0666 If you are interested in receiving further information on either Trade Mission please contact Wi-fi networks to work more efficiently and seamlessly. Wellington High School, Megan Furphy, Euroa High School, Victoria and Ruth Carr, Australian Science Innovations. Email: [email protected] Marcus Mandie on 03 9820 3363 or email, [email protected] www.corporateimage.net.au Australian Science Innovations, the not-for-profit organisation that coordinated Australia’s delegation, commends the local Organising Committee for a well organised and powerful program that was delivered with patience and fun. Invitation David Ben-Gurion – Sir John Monash Leadership Forum 2013 Sustainability and Leadership, 10 April 2013

Speakers include:

Governors SingTel opens international development centre in Israel Australia and Israel to issue commemorative stamps The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce is honoured to have the following individuals as Governors of 13P-167 the Chamber: challenge,” Professor Byrne said. “Monash has recently been named the Australia/Pacific Regional Mr Chris Anderson Centre for the UN-linked Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The Forum will feed into its wider global dialogue aimed at addressing this major global challenge.” Mr Tony Berg AM Professor Adrienne Clarke AC According to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, demand for food will greatly increase in the coming years due to rising incomes and an additional two to three billion people Mr Charles Goode AC to feed globally. It found that investing in agriculture will be one of the most effective strategies for Mr John Gough AO CBE achieving critical post-2015 development goals related to poverty and hunger, nutrition and health, education, economic and social growth, peace and security, and preserving the world’s environment. Mrs Margaret Jackson AC To achieve that, rising food yields must be decoupled from unsustainable utilisation of water, energy, Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), Mr Graham Laitt fertilisers, chemicals, and land. Asia's leading communications group and the Ahmed Fahour, CEO, John Stanhope, Chairman, Haim Elmozino, CEO, Israel Post Mr Isi Leibler AO CBE Australia Post Australia Post The SDSN has called for a multi-faceted agro-ecological intensification of food production to: largest multi-country mobile operator in the world, Mr Mark Leibler AC • Increase productivity by at least 70% on existing crop and pasture land; and Amdocs, the leading provider of customer Mr Bob Mansfield AO The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce will hold a special boardroom lunch in May to celebrate the launch of the first joint experience systems and services have announced Australia- Israel commemorative stamp issue being released by Australia Post and Israel Post. Mr David A Mortimer AO • Make farming an attractive economic development opportunity for people living in rural areas, particularly smallholder farmers, small to medium entrepreneurs, and youth; the opening of a joint development centre in Israel. Mr Paul O'Sullivan The joint stamp initiative will illustrate the powerful images of the Australian Light Horse and the Battle of Beersheba to reinforce the • Preserve the environment through ultimately stopping the expansion of agriculture into sensitive strong bond of friendship between Australia and Israel. Mr Phil Scanlan AM SingTel L!feLabs @ Israel with Amdocs is the first such ecosystems, lowering resource intensity (land, water, energy, etc.), and sound use of inputs; and The boardroom luncheon will be attended by John Stanhope, the Chairman of Australia Post, and Ahmed Fahour, the CEO of Dr Paul Simons AM collaboration in Israel by a service provider from Asia • Reduce food waste. Australia Post, together with Haim Elmoznino, the CEO of Israel Post. Mr Stan Wallis AC Pacific and will serve as a gateway for local start-ups Other topics covered on the day included the water security challenge, the science of changing Israel and Australia formed a bond 95 years ago, some 30 years before the establishment of the State of Israel. During WWI, The Hon Neville Wran AC QC behaviour, and the role of entrepreneurship. into the fastest-growing region in the world. Australian troops fought alongside the British army to conquer Israel from under Ottoman rule. During the battle of Beersheba (October 31, 1917), which constituted the turning point in the campaign, the Australian Light Horse Brigade fought with extraordinary During the Forum, Professor Hendrik Bruins of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, SingTel's move into Israel is part of its strategic plan Allen Lew, CEO of Group Digital Life, Singtel and Eli Gelman,CEO, Amdocs valor and decisiveness, thus determining the outcome of the battle. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, addressed the key challenges from an Israeli perspective, while to increase investments in research and development. Professor Tony Wong of Monash University spoke briefly on the food security and urban/rural water The friendly Australian soldiers were remembered fondly by residents of the Jewish colonies of Israel. Warm ties were also formed security nexus. It aims to accelerate innovation through collaboration to build, test and deploy new services and solutions for with the Australian soldiers who were stationed in Israel during WWII. Professor Ana Deletic of Monash University also discussed the potential for urban stormwater with strategic partners, renowned research institutes the 473 million mobile customers across the Asia Pacific Israel and Australia maintain wide-scale trade relations and the two countries maintain close diplomatic ties, reinforcing and harvesting in Australia and Israel, and Dr Moshe Herzberg of Ben-Gurion University spoke on what as well as eco-systems of start-ups and incubators for region served by the SingTel Group. illustrating the historic bond forged on the battlefield. Israel is already doing in terms of water recycling and purification. which Israel is so renowned. Professor Amos Drory of Ben-Gurion University and Mark Boulet, Manager, Green Steps at Monash Allen Lew, Chief Executive Officer of Group Digital L!fe, Sustainability Institute, discussed how and if entrepreneurship has a large role in addressing the SingTel L!feLabs @ Israel with Amdocs will focus on SingTel, stated Asian Science Camp visits Israel challenge of sustainability. reaching out to the local community of entrepreneurs Eight of Australia’s top science students "Through this partnership with Amdocs and SingTel Mr Boulet spoke of a highly successful program introduced by Monash University to increase the to develop capabilities in key areas as well as conduct travelled to Israel to attend the Asian Science L!feLabs @ Israel, we are embedding ourselves in one Camp held at Givat-Ram campus of the Hebrew uptake of sustainable practices in businesses and government, noting that individuals within large proof of concepts and the eventual commercialization organisations with entrepreneurial approaches can spur major changes. of the leading innovation hubs of the world. We are University in Jerusalem. The Australians were of innovative technologies, products and services in the joined by 250 of Asia and Oceania’s best and committed to engaging the local innovation community. 26 countries where the SingTel Group operates. brightest in a five-day celebration of science, Continued from cover (Kevin McCann AM and Roger Allen AM) Our financial investment in Israel will be determined friendship and international networking. In conjunction with the opening of the development Australian companies. according to the value of projects. In SingTel, we have a Under the motto “Stand Higher, See Further, center, SingTel is launching the L!feLabs website. It corporate venture fund of S$200 million. Part of this fund The other Trade Mission being held at the same time, will be centred around Venture Capital Think Deeper” the students enjoyed a wide range is another avenue to engage startups and developers Members of the Asia Science Camp team with HE Andea Faulkner, of scientific lectures given by leading scientists (VC) and Entrepreneurship and will be led by Mr. Roger Allen AM Director and Co-Founder will also reach Israel." Australia’s Ambassador to Israel and Nobel Laureates including Professor Aaron of the VC firm Allen & Buckeridge and Founder of Computer Power Group (CPG). Ceichanover (chemistry, biology); Professor Roger Kornberg (chemistry, biology) and mathematician Professor Robert Aumann. Students also had more intimate conversations with these inspiring scientists during small-group discussion, where questions The Trade Mission will focus on Israel’s VC and entrepreneurial society, innovative culture In addition to the development centre, SingTel will invest in three key areas in Israel: and extraordinary start-up environment. were asked and advice and passion was shared. • Investment in young Israeli start-up companies, whether through a direct investment of capital or active co- Matt Paterson described his Asian Science Camp experience as “nothing short of amazing”. He relished the opportunity to meet The Trade Mission, specifically designed for entrepreneurs, VC partners and active operation aimed at advancing developments and technologies that match SingTel's future plans. and network with like-minded students from all over the world and ask Nobel Laureates questions about their work for which he influential members in the Australian start-up and technology scene, will expose • Working with Israeli academic or research institutes by funding studies conducted by the country's universities or was awarded ‘Best Question’ asked to 2005 Nobel Laureate Professor Robert Aumann. Overall, Matt believed “ the experience delegates to key Israeli influencers and enable a sharing of innovative business ideas and working on ideas created in such institutions. The aim is to develop them into products and services which SingTel changed the way I think and opened my eyes to a wide range of scientific pursuits”. opportunities. Delegates will gain exposure to Israel’s start up ecosystem and will include will sell across the countries it operates in. This newsletter is managed by meetings with leading Israeli high tech identities, venture capitalists, start up founders and Members of the Australian delegation attending the Asian Science Camp was: Yindi Sutton, Mullumbimby High School, NSW, Marcus Mandie and produced by visits to incubators, accelerators and commercialisation institutions. • Working with incubators and the angel community to look for interesting business and technology ideas from Elyse Hudson, University of Newcastle, Nicky Gluch, University of New South Wales, Talia Rose, South Grafton High School, Corporate Image Communications Pty Ltd. Israel. SingTel's initial focus will be on voice and facial recognition as well as technologies that enable mobile and NSW,Lachlan Spicer, University of Wollongong, Matthew Paterson, Anglican Church Grammar School, Brisbane, Liam Nicholson, Phone: Tony Kaye (03) 8676 0666 If you are interested in receiving further information on either Trade Mission please contact Wi-fi networks to work more efficiently and seamlessly. Wellington High School, Megan Furphy, Euroa High School, Victoria and Ruth Carr, Australian Science Innovations. Email: [email protected] Marcus Mandie on 03 9820 3363 or email, [email protected] www.corporateimage.net.au Australian Science Innovations, the not-for-profit organisation that coordinated Australia’s delegation, commends the local Organising Committee for a well organised and powerful program that was delivered with patience and fun. 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And Andmany many more more And many more DevelopmentDevelopment “Both Monash(Israel), and(Israel), Ben-Gurion speaking universitiesspeakingDevelopment have substantial capabilities we are(Israel), bringing to help speaking address this major global SolutionsSolutions on entrepreneuron entrepreneur-Solutions- on entrepreneurexpertsexperts fromContinued- from overleaf experts from Network,Network, an an ship shipand and Network, an ship Australiaand Australia and and Australia and Kevin McCann AM and Roger Allenoverseas.overseas. AM, overseas. initiativeinitiative for for sustainabilitysustainabilityset to leadinitiative delegations for sustainability to Israel the UNthe UN the UN The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce will be organising two Trade Missions to Israel from 9-15 June. The first mission, centred around Oil, Energy and Gas is ISRAEL Sponsors being organised in conjunction with Austrade and will be led by Kevin McCann AM, Chairman of Origin Energy and Macquarie Group. Andrew Schwartz, Managing Director, Qualitas, Prof Ian Young AO, Annette Kimmitt, Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, Kay Koplovitz, Prof Silviu Itescu, CEO, Mesoblast Michael Wachtel, Chairman, Ernst & Young, Carol Schwartz AM, Israel has recently discovered some of the world’s Director, Stockland, Yarra Capital Partners & Bank of Melbourne largest natural gas deposits located off shore in the Mediterranean Sea, with an estimated 122 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas in the Levant Basin Province This Newsletter is sponsored by Level 8, 11 Queens Road and an estimated 1.7 billion barrels of recoverable oil, Melbourne VIC 3004 Tel (03) 9820 3363 with a current market value of $240 Billion. Delegates Fax (03) 9820 3190 will meet with the leading energy players in Israel and Email: [email protected] Kevin McCann AM, Chairman, Roger Allen AM, Director, Web: www.aicc.org.au hear firsthand about the business opportunities for Origin Energy & Macquarie Group Allen & Buckeridge This newsletter has been written and edited by Tony Kaye; photographed - Dean Schmideg; Printed & Designed - Currency Print & Corporate Communications -P: (03) 9381 2333 Continued overleaf 13P-167 13P-167 13P-167 InvitationInvitationInvitation DavidDavid Ben-Gurion Ben-GurionDavid Ben-Gurion – – Sir Sir John John – SirMonash Monash John Monash LeadershipLeadershipLeadership Forum Forum 2013 2013Forum 2013 SustainabilitySustainability and Sustainabilityand Leadership, Leadership, and 10 10 AprilLeadership, April 2013 2013 10 April 2013