Event Details

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

October 16-20 2026, Jerusalem, Israel

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PROVISIONAL Programme Outline:

Friday, October 16: Kabbalat Shabbat & Friday Night Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, Jerusalem

Saturday, October 17: Guest Lecture (King David Hotel), Two walking tours in Jerusalem (with a focus on sites related to the University), Panel discussion: Future Pioneers: An Afternoon with Young Brilliant Scientists.
Official opening of the 89th Board of Governors (Edmond J. Safra campus)

Sunday, October 18 - Edmond J. Safra Campus
Executive Committee - members only; Plenaries: President and Rector; Visiting HUJI Park / Gav Yam; Awarding of the annual Asper Prize; Panel: The Journey to Science; Special concert: Performance by popular Israeli singer

Monday, October 19
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)
Tribute to the Recipients of Honorary Doctorates and the Bublick and Rothberg Prizes. Moderator Hila Korach
Convocation Ceremony: Moderator Hila Korach; Singer: Yuval Raphael, Friends Associations events.

Tuesday, October 20
Campaign Cabinet Meeting (members only)
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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