Event Details

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s 89^th Board of Governors

October 16-20 2026, Jerusalem, Israel

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Programme Outline:

Friday, October 16: Kabbalat Shabbat & Friday Night Dinner at the David Citadel hotel, Jerusalem

Saturday, October 17: Guest Lecture (King David hotel), Walking tour in Jerusalem (with a focus on sites related to the University), Panel discussion: Future Pioneers: An Afternoon with Young Brilliant Scientists (at King David hotel).
Official opening of the 89th Board of Governors (at ELSC, Edmond J. Safra campus; Guest of honour: John Paulson)

Sunday, October 18 - Edmond J. Safra Campus
Plenaries: Hebrew University Administration (including the launch of the new campaign); Visiting HUJI Park / Gav Yam with AI event; Awarding of the annual Asper Prize; Special concert: Nava Bibi Auditorium, Music Square

Monday, October 19 - Mount Scopus Campus
Cabinet Campaign meeting (members only); The Benefactors' Gathering , Wall of Benefactors Inscription Ceremony, Conferral of Honorary Fellowships Ceremony, Luncheon in Honor of the Recipients of Honorary Doctorates and the Bublick and Rothberg Prizes (Dan Jerusalem Hotel), Panel discussion: The Journey to Science
Tribute to the Recipients of Honorary Doctorates and the Bublick and Rothberg Prizes. Moderator Hila Korach; Convocation Ceremony: Moderator Hila Korach; Friends Associations events.

Tuesday, October 20 - Mount Scopus and Rehovot campuses
Wall of Life Inscription Ceremony (Mount Scopus Campus)
Dedication Ceremonies: Founders Wall; Legacy Tree; and Wall for Endowed Chairs
Unveiling: New Recognition Wall for the Tradition of Innovation Campaign
Academic Achievements Award Ceremony
Scholarships Lunch (Dan Hotel)
Recognition Ceremony for Prof. Haim Sompolinsky - Brain Prize
Depart for Rehovot
Dedication of the Sheldon Lavin Centre for Safe, Secure and Sustainable Food Systems - Unveiling Ceremony
Closing Event honouring Steve Lavin
Return to Jerusalem

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