Public Relations & Resource Development Division

The Spokesperson's Office is the bridge between the Technion and the public, collaborating with domestic and international media outlets, organizations and other external stakeholders to increase visibility both here in Israel and across the globe.

Our team manages all press inquiries and oversees the creation of content that highlights research advancements, faculty achievements, student initiatives and more. Our dedicated team issues hundreds of press releases and articles each year.

The department also produces a campus newsletter each month, as well as the quarterly Technion Magazine. We work closely with all Technion faculties to produce content that ultimately makes science accessible to the public.

David and Janet Polak Visitors Center

The Polak Visitors Center hosts 15,000 or more visitors a year, including visits from donors, academic, business, and diplomatic delegations, ministers, and ambassadors from countries around the world. Additionally, it welcomes a diverse audience, including visits from schools, the military, and groups from Israel and abroad.

The Visitors Center staff are part of the Public Relations and Resource Development Division, making a significant contribution to the hospitality of the Technion's guests and the promotion of its goals.

The role of the VIP coordination team is to plan and host customized visits for guests defined as VIPs. VIP coordinators are tasked with orchestrating all aspects of the visit. This includes scheduling meetings with Technion management members and researchers, arranging campus tours and laboratory visits, and addressing any needs of the guests.

They also manage space reservations, coordinate with the maintenance team to prepare necessary spaces, and arrange for meals and refreshments if needed. Each visit is accompanied by a personal guide in direct coordination with the VIP coordination team. The VIP coordination team works closely with Technion management, researchers, and colleagues from Public Relations and Resource Development Division.

he public visit coordination team oversees visits by individuals and groups comprising a diverse audience, including guests of the Technion’s administrative and academic staff, school and military visits. Additionally, they facilitate the rental of meeting rooms and an auditorium for those requiring such spaces. Visits by the public and space rentals incur fees and are managed by the public visit coordination team.

The conferences and events team are responsible for coordinating and organizing conferences and events. The Polak Visitor Center offers hospitality halls, two auditoriums, and meeting rooms for rent. In collaboration with the conferences and events team, the David and Janet Polak Visitors Center can host seminars, conferences, cultural events, and business meetings..

Pricing

Adult 25 ILS
Child/Youth (6-18) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Student (presenting ID) 20 ILS
Group over 10 visitors - 20 ILS/Person

The gift management and compliance team are responsible for monitoring all aspects of financial handling of donation funds, in accordance with the donors' instructions and the Technion's procedures and regulations.

To this end, we ensure feasibility of prospective gifts, produce project budgets and financial reports, monitor incoming funds and provide guidance and clarifications in relation to the proper and timely spending of philanthropic gifts.

The Donor Relations Department ensures that our donors stay fully informed about the exciting developments and accomplishments that their contributions make possible.

At the same time, the Donor Relations Department works closely with our supporters to match them with projects that resonate with their personal interests and philanthropic goals.

Whether it's supporting groundbreaking research, building state-of-the-art facilities, or the nurturing of the next generation of scientists and engineers, we strive to demonstrate the profound difference our donors make for the Technion.

We believe that a meaningful connection between a donor’s passion and the Technion’s mission is key to making a lasting impact..

We foster relationships built on trust, transparency, and gratitude and we recognize that the Technion’s journey toward excellence is a shared one.

The department is responsible for planning and organizing academic ceremonies and special events. The department also organizes donor-related ceremonies and recognition signage, honoring the generosity of Technion supporters throughout the years.

The Board of Governors is the supreme authority of the Technion.

It numbers close to 360 high-profile Technion supporters from Israel and abroad, including public figures with outstanding achievements in the fields of science, technology, economy, industry, culture and society.

In addition, among the Technion Board members are prominent philanthropists, industrialists, academics and Jewish community leaders. As per the Technion Constitution and Bylaws, the Board features a majority-Israeli membership, including Technion office holders and representatives from academic faculty, professional unions, alumni, industry and the student community.

The Board of Governors usually convenes once a year in June.

This year the annual meeting of the Technion Board of Governors stands as a beacon of resilience and unwavering support for the Technion community and the people of Israel. As we continue to operate under the shadow of war, adjustments have been made to ensure the safety and appropriate tone of the 2024 gathering.

We recognize the gravity of the moment, and, therefore, only the essential meetings of the Board of Governors will also take place, underscoring our steadfast commitment to progress and unity in the face of adversity.

Additionally, the most significant acknowledgements will be made during ceremonies for prizes and awards. Your decision to register sends a powerful message to the Technion community and the people of Israel that our support knows no bounds, that we stand together in solidarity, now and always.

From the very first day the Technion opened its doors to students in 1924,the university has played a unique role in the lives of people in Israel and across the globe. Over the past century, Israel’s earliestfounded public university has not only gained a spectacular reputation for excellence as one of the world’s top

To celebrate this once-in-a-century milestone, the Technion had scheduled an impressive array of Centennial Events for 2023 and 2024.
Please stay tuned for more updates.