Expert panels
Speakers from government, industry and U.S. companies on the opportunities the corridor opens for the region.
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IMEC Alumni Leadership
& Prosperity Summit
and pre-summit webinar series
A summit in Haifa and two preparatory webinars for U.S. Government exchange alumni, on the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor and what it means for Haifa Bay. Places are limited; attendance at all three sessions is expected.
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DateTue 24 Nov 2026
Time09:00–14:30
VenueHaifa International Convention Center
Part ofNext Bay 2026
01About the summit
Alumni at the table where the corridor is planned
The IMEC Alumni Leadership & Prosperity Summit brings U.S. Government exchange alumni together with policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry experts and representatives of U.S. businesses to explore what the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor means for Haifa Bay and northern Israel.
The summit takes place on 24 November as part of Next Bay, the International Bay Conference for Regionality. Two online webinars before it introduce the corridor and prepare the alumni who will co-lead the discussion tables.
Discussion tables
Small roundtables on each focus area, co-led by alumni, where ideas turn into concrete proposals.
Professional networking
Meet alumni, municipal leaders from the Haifa Bay cluster, investors and U.S. business representatives.
02The program
Two webinars, then Haifa
Three stations on one route. Attendance at all three is expected; the summit in Haifa is the destination. Times are Israel time; select a session for details and calendar links.
An introduction to the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor: what it is, who is building it, and the four focus areas this program explores.
Preparation for alumni who will co-lead roundtables or volunteer at the summit.
Expert panels, discussion tables on the four focus areas and professional networking at the Haifa International Convention Center, as part of Next Bay 2026. The full agenda will be published here and sent to registered participants.
One application covers all three sessions. Places are limited and priority goes to alumni who can attend all three. Register in the form.
03Focus areas
Four areas the whole program is built around
Innovation & Smart Infrastructure
Smart ports, digital connectivity and the technology along the corridor.
Logistics & Transportation
Ports, rail and multimodal routes linking India, the Gulf and Europe.
Energy & Sustainability
Energy links, clean power and sustainable growth for the region.
Workforce Demands
The skills emerging sectors need, and how alumni can prepare.
Haifa Bay
04Why IMEC
A new route between India and Europe runs through Haifa Bay
The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor was announced at the G20 summit in New Delhi in September 2023. It envisions shipping, rail, energy and digital links connecting India with the Gulf, Israel and Europe.
Haifa Bay, with its port, rail connections and industry, is positioned as the corridor's gateway to the Mediterranean. The people who live and work here will shape how that opportunity is used.
- India
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Jordan
- Haifa Bay
- Europe
05Get involved
Three ways to take part
Participant
Join both webinars and the summit, take a seat at the discussion tables and meet the people shaping the region.
Register as a participantRoundtable co-lead
Facilitate one of the focus-area tables with other alumni. The 16 November webinar prepares you for it.
Apply to co-leadVolunteer
Help run the day in Haifa: welcome guests, support the tables and keep the program on time.
Sign up to volunteer06Venue
Haifa International Convention Center
Congress Center, 2 Kedoshei Yasi St., Haifa
- 23 NovNext Bay day 1
- 24 NovAlumni Summit
- 25 NovNext Bay day 3
The summit is part of Next Bay, the International Bay Conference for Regionality, held at the Congress Center from 23 to 25 November 2026. The IMEC Alumni Summit takes place on the second day.
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08FAQ
Questions alumni ask
Who can register?
The program is designed for alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs, such as Fulbright, IVLP, Humphrey, SUSI and other exchanges. Partners, speakers and invited guests are welcome too: choose "Other" in the form and tell us your connection to the program.
Do I need to register separately for each session?
No. One registration covers all three sessions, and attendance at all three is expected: the two webinars prepare you for the summit.
Do I have to attend all three sessions?
Yes. The program is one route: both webinars prepare the summit. If you cannot join a webinar you can still register, but priority goes to alumni who can attend all three. The summit in Haifa is required.
Is my place guaranteed?
Not automatically. Places are limited, so registration is an application. Priority goes to alumni who can attend all three sessions. We confirm every place by email.
How do I join the webinars?
Both webinars take place on Zoom. Registered participants receive the link by email before each session.
Can I co-lead a roundtable or volunteer at the summit?
Yes. Choose "Co-lead a roundtable" or "Volunteer" in the form; the summit is part of every registration. The 16 November webinar prepares co-leads and volunteers for the day.
Where exactly is the summit?
At the Haifa International Convention Center (Congress Center), 2 Kedoshei Yasi St., Haifa, as part of Next Bay 2026. Use the Waze or Google Maps buttons in the venue section to navigate there.
When will the full agenda be published?
The full summit agenda will be published on this page and emailed to registered participants as soon as it's final.