Driving Agricultural Innovation and Food Security
Celebrating Binational Partnerships and Launching Future Horizons
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I am honored to invite you to the reception being held by Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD), in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. The reception will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 7-9 PM. The location will be announced later on.
This special event will bring together senior representatives from government, academia, and industry to reflect on the contribution of joint research initiatives to agricultural innovation and global food systems.
The program will feature short presentations of select, high-impact projects illustrating how binational cooperation translates scientific research into practical applications that are relevant to both countries and beyond.
Warm regards,
Professor Yoram Kapulnik,
Executive Director of BARD
Kindly R.S.V.P by July 1, 2026
19:00-19:45
Welcome Reception & Networking
19:45-19:55
Welcoming Remarks and Guest Keynote Address
19:55-20:05
BARD: 48 Years of Impact and Vision for the Future
20:05-20:25
Success Stories Showcase
20:25-20:37
Launching the BARD Food Security Technology Accelerator
20:37-20:45
Closing Remarks and Future Outlook
20:45-21:00
Light Refreshments